Description
Fundamentals of active optical sensing systems, including application areas, phenomenology and component/technology performance analysis. Laser fundamentals/properties (emphasis in solid-state and fiber lasers), light detection and ranging (LIDAR) principles and sensor cooling/noise. Direct detection vs. heterodyne detection and case studies.
Prerequisite: ENGR 271.
Grading
Normal Grade Rules
Units
3
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