Learning Outcomes: After completing the course students understand the fundamentals of laser design and laser material processing Course Topics: Characteristics of laser beams Generation of laser light Optical resonators Laser sources (gas lasers, solid state lasers, semiconductor lasers) Light propagation in materials Optical elements for beam guiding and forming Laser material interaction Machine tools for laser processing - Drilling - Cutting - Welding - Heat treatment - Generative processes Laser safety Pre-requisites: Basic knowledge in physics and material sciences