Properties and behavior of materials. Chemistry of materials, interactions between materials and laser energy, including organic and biological substances. Energetics, phases, equilibrium, kinetics in solids, crystals and polymers. Applications of high power laser systems, safety, materials in manufacturing and design. Nanomaterials and nanophotonics. Prerequisite(s): PLT 3001, PLT 4001.Lectures / laboratory or tutorial five hours a week.
Properties and behavior of materials. Chemistry of materials, interactions between materials and laser energy, including organic and biological substances. Energetics, phases, equilibrium, kinetics in solids, crystals and polymers. Applications of high power laser systems, safety, materials in manufacturing and design. Nanomaterials and nanophotonics. Prerequisite(s): PLT 3001, PLT 4001.Lectures / laboratory or tutorial five hours a week.