Laser is recognized as one of the top technological achievements of 20th century and there are few areas in technology that are not influenced by it. It plays an important role in, medicine, industry, and entertainment has resulted in fiber-optic communication, CDs, CD-ROMs, and DVDs. The expected outcomes of this course includes:

–   Describe the requirements for a system to act as a laser

–   Relate the structure and properties of lasers to this performance and intended applications

–   Assess which laser would best meet the need for a particular industrial/ research task

–   Demonstrate an awareness of the safety responsibilities involved in working with lasers