Laser technologies are a set of methods for processing, changing the state, properties, and shape of a material or semi-finished product using laser radiation.

The use of laser technologies is of paramount importance today, as they allow for the implementation of fundamentally new technologies for manufacturing various products and components, controlling their quality, and managing production processes.

The demand for laser technologies is very high, as it is one of the most sought-after solutions in all industries. Without lasers, it is impossible to imagine the development of electronics, healthcare, industry, automotive manufacturing, and other sectors of the economy.

Laser technologies in material processing – is a set of methods that use concentrated laser radiation of high energy density for cutting materials, welding parts, drilling micro-holes, engraving, surface treatment.

The program «Laser Technologies in Material Processing» includes:

• formation and systematization of knowledge in the field of laser processing technologies for metals and non-metals: cutting, marking, engraving, welding, soldering, micro-grinding, laser surface cleaning, thermo-hardening, SLA technologies, and laser holography;
• studying the methods of calculating the energy, time, and spatial characteristics of laser radiation and their impact on the quality of the material processing process;
• mastering methods for optimizing laser processing modes for various materials;
• acquiring the skills to operate numerical control laser machines;
• development of skills and abilities to create 2D/3D models for laser processing, adapt processing parameters to the material, and convert files of different formats for cutting and printing.

Laser technology and optical systems is a field of instrument engineering related to the development and production of lasers and devices based on them, the main components of which are a source and a receiver of laser radiation, as well as a set of elements that control the propagation and transformation of optical radiation. Such devices allow you to measure distances to an object, measure the concentration of a substance, transmit data, and scan the surface relief.

The program «Laser Technology and Optical Systems» includes:

• formation and systematization of a complex of knowledge in the field of laser-optical instrumentation: training in the basic elements of laser design, studying the structure of optical elements and resonators, and learning the design requirements for optical instruments;
• acquiring practical skills in determining the parameters of laser radiation: wavelength, pulse duration, pulse repetition frequency, and laser radiation power;
• mastering methods for calculating the main technical parameters of lasers and selecting appropriate sources and receivers based on them;
• familiarization with the basics of working in computer design software packages and the principles of creating 3D models and 2D drawings of parts and assemblies of laser devices in CAD SolidWorks;
• gaining practical skills in assembling and adjusting simple laser-optical devices based on Arduino.

Laser optics is a field of science and technology that studies the physical fundamentals of laser beam generation, propagation, and control, as well as the development of optical components and systems that enable the formation, conversion, and utilization of laser radiation in various devices and systems.

The program «Laser Optics» assumes:

• formation and systematization of a complex of knowledge about the laws of geometric and wave optics, and study of types, schemes, and parameters of optical resonators;
• studying methods of laser beam formation and transformation: mastering the use of optical elements and systems such as collimators, focusing systems, diffraction gratings, filters, polarizers, and fiber optics;
• mastering methods for calculating optical systems and studying specialized software (Winlase, Rezonator, Zemax) for modeling optical systems;
• acquisition of practical skills in assembling and adjusting optical circuits, as well as mastering methods for measuring and analyzing laser beam parameters.

Program curators:

Fyodorov Rostislav Valerievich –  Head of the Department of Technological Equipment at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering of the Belarusian National Technical University, Candidate of Technical Sciences, Associate Professor;

Gorbach Dmitry Vladislavovich –  Head of the Sectoral Laboratory of Medical Equipment of the Scientific and Production Unitary Enterprise Scientific and Technical Center LEMT BelOMO, Associate Professor of the Department of Laser Physics and Spectroscopy of the Faculty of Physics of the Belarusian State University, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Associate Professor;

Yesman Daniil Yurievich – Head of the Laser Technologies Laboratory at the National Children’s Technopark Educational Institution;

Kovalchuk Andrey Grigoryevich – Deputy Head of the Production and Commercial Department-Head of Production at OJSC OPTRON;

Gorbachenya Konstantin Nikolaevich – leading researcher at the Research Center for Optical Materials and Technologies at the BNTU-NIPI branch, Candidate of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Associate Professor.

The programs are implemented with the assistance of Belarusian National Technical University and Belarusian State University.