This course is intended to provide essential knowledge for the research frontiers in ultrafast laser spectroscopy and novel optical materials. Topics include: laser fundamentals, linear and nonlinear optical spectroscopy, time-resolved spectroscopy, single molecule spectroscopy, fluorescence and Raman microscopy, optical manipulation, optical properties of novel materials and some optoelectronic applications.

CILO-1: Students will be able to explain the working principles of an ultrafast laser system. CILO-2: Students will be able to explain the fundamental physics of linear and nonlinear optics. CILO-3: Students will be able to characterize the optoelectronic materials and devices by using these advanced laser spectroscopy methods. CILO-4: Students will be able to conceptualize, analyze the experimental results and formulate the optoelectronic processes in novel optoelectronic materials and devices. CILO-5: Students will be able to critically assess the applications of ultrafast laser spectroscopies into their own research.