Laser fundamentals

William T. Silfvast

650 pages, parution le 18/03/2004 (2^eme édition)

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Laser Fundamentals provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the physical and engineering principles of laser operation and design. Simple explanations, based throughout on key underlying concepts, lead the reader logically from the basics of laser action to advanced topics in laser physics and engineering. Much new material has been added to this second edition, especially in the areas of solid-state lasers, semiconductor lasers, and laser cavities. The new edition contains a new chapter on laser operation above threshold, including extensive discussion of laser amplifiers. The clear explanations, worked examples, and many homework problems will make this book invaluable to undergraduate and first-year graduate students in science and engineering taking courses on lasers. The summaries of key types of lasers, the use of many unique theoretical descriptions, and the extensive bibliography will also make this a valuable reference work for researchers.

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Introduction

Fundamental Wave Properties of Light:
- Wave nature of light - the interacting of light with materials

Fundamental Quantum Properties of Light:
- The particle nature of light - discrete energy levels
- Radiative transitions and emission linewidth;
- Energy levels and radiative properties of molecules, liquids (organic dyes) and solids (dielectrics and semiconductors);
- Radiation and thermal equilibrium - absorption and stimulated emission;

Laser Amplifiers:
- Conditions for producing a laser - population inversions, gain, and gain saturation;
- Laser oscillation above threshold;
- Requirements for obtaining population inversions;
- Laser pumping requirements and techniques;

Laser Resonators:
- Laser resonator modes;
- Stable laser resonators and Gaussian beams;
- Special laser cavities;

Specific Laser Systems:
- Laser systems involving low density gain media;
- Laser systems involving high density gain media;

Frequency Multiplication of Laser Beams:
- Frequency multiplication of lasers and other non linear optical effects.

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Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	William T. Silfvast
Parution	18/03/2004
Édition	2^eme édition
Nb. de pages	650
Format	20,5 x 26
Couverture	Relié
Poids	1511g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521833455
ISBN13	978-0-521-83345-5