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Describe the principles of laser radiation. (I)
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Describe the dangers associated with the operation of laser systems
and the recommended safety procedures. (I)
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Identify types and characteristics of the various laser designs in
current use. (II)
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Describe the industrial uses of laser systems and their advantages
over conventional machining techniques. (III)
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Describe the use of lasers in measurement applications and explain why
they are more accurate than previously available tools. (III)
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Describe the use of lasers in security and scanning systems. (III)
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Describe the use of lasers in the field of communications and the role
played by fibre-optics in laser applications. (III)
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Describe the military uses of laser systems and how both high and low
powered systems increase the effectiveness of military strategies.
(III)
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Describe the types of laser technologies incorporated in the medical
and dental communities and the advances made possible through the use
of these systems. (III)
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Describe the principles of holography and its potential uses. (III)
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