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151-0722-00L 4 Credits BSC D-MAVT

Laser-Based Manufacturing

Lecturers & Examiners: Prof. Dr. Markus Bambach
Does not take place this semester.
VVZ CR n/a

Last Updated: 2026-06-01 11:33:46

Abstract

Explore the principles and applications of laser-based manufacturing in this new course! From cutting-edge laser technologies to precision engineering, delve into the intricacies of precision machining, laser welding and cutting, as well as additive manufacturing.

Objective

Understand and apply the laser principle to select and use the suitable laser manufacturing technique for a given application.

Content

- Fundamentals of Laser: laser principle, continuous and pulsed laser generation - Optics applied to laser light: ray optics, wave optics, quantum optics - Laser interaction with matter: EM absorption, polarization, plasma - Laser applications in manufacturing: laser sources, design of optics, in situ monitoring systems

Resources

Lecture Notes

Lecture slides

Literature

Will be provided.

General Information

Language
English
Levels
BSC
Frequency
Yearly recurring

Examination

Type
session examination
Mode
written 90 minutes
Aids
- non programmable calculator- handwritten notes / 2 DIN A4 pages- A summary of the main equations intorduced in the lecture will be provided for the exam
Grade percentage:- 60%: a final written exam- 40%: compulsory continuous performance assessmentThe compulsory continuous performance assessment tasks need not be passed on its own; it is awarded a grade which counts proportionally towards the total course unit grade.If a student does not submit any of the work for the compulsory continuous performance assessment tasks, then for this part of the performance assessment they will receive the grade “1”.

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture Laser-Based Manufacturing
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed 2 h weekly
exercise Laser-Based Manufacturing
Does not take place this semester.
No time listed 2 h weekly

Offered In

  • Maschineningenieurwissenschaften Bachelor
    • Bachelor-Studium (Studienreglement 2022)
      • Fokus-Vertiefung
        • Design, Mechanics and Manufacturing (Fokus-Koordinator: Prof. Dennis Kochmann Für die erforderlichen 20 KPs der Fokus-Vertiefung Design, Mechanics and Manufacturing sind alle aufgeführten Fächer wählbar. Falls Sie einen Kurs auf Masterlevel besuchen möchten, müssen Sie dafür das Einverständnis der zuständigen Dozierenden einholen. Nach Genehmigung durch den Focus-Koordinator kann ein zusätzlicher Kurs zu den aufgeführten Kursen beantragt werden. Für den Track "Design", den Track "Mechanics" und den Track "Manufacturing" gibt es jeweils empfohlene Vorlesungen. Empfohlene Kurse und weitere Informationen finden Sie auf der MAVT-Website zur Fokus-​Vertiefungen ( ).)