Description
Book SynopsisThe generation of coherent light by lasers is an important application of photonics and fiber optics. Lasers play an important role in such diverse areas as telecommunications, medicine, and welding. This book is designed as an introduction to lasersaACAACAcovering both theory and practical applications.
Trade Review"…an excellent text for undergraduate classes and a useful reference for scientists and engineers." (
Optics & Photonics News, September 2006)
"…the book does serve as a good introduction…" (CHOICE, April 2005)
“…provides a comprehensive introduction to lasers…” (Materials Today, October 2004)
Table of ContentsPreface.
1. Light and Blackbody Emission.
2. Atomic Emission.
3. Quantum Mechanics.
4. Lasing Action.
5. Lasing Transitions and Gain.
6. Cavity Optics.
7. Fast-Pulse Production.
8. Nonlinear Optics.
9. Visible Gas Lasers.
10. UV Gas Lasers.
11. Infrared Gas Lasers.
12. Solid-State Lasers.
13. Semiconductor Lasers.
14. Tunable Dye Lasers.
Index.
