Principles of Lasers and Optics

William S.C. Chang

247 pages, parution le 18/01/2005

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Principles of Lasers and optics describes both the fundamental principles of the lasers and the propagation and application of laser radiation in bulk and guided-wave components. All solid-state, gas and semiconductor lasers are analyzed uniformly as macroscopic devices with susceptibility originated from quantum mechanical interactions to develop an overall understanding of the coherent nature of laser radiation.

The objective of the book is to present lasers and applications of laser radiation from a macroscopic, uniform point of view. Analyses of the unique properties of coherent laser light in optical components are presented together and derived from fundamental principles, to allow students to appreciate the differences and similarities. Topics covered include a discussion of whether laser radiation should be analyzed as natural light or as a guided wave, the macroscopic differences and similarities between various types of Jasers, special techniques such as supermodes and 2-D Green's function for planar waveguides, and some unusual analyses.

This clearly presented and concise text will be useful for first-year graduates in electrical engineering and physics. It also acts as a reference book on the mathematical and analytical techniques used to understand many opto-electronic applications.

L'auteur - William S.C. Chang

University of California, San Diego

Sommaire

Scalar wave equations and diffraction of laser radiation
Gaussian modes in optical laser cavities and Gaussian beam optics
The guided wave modes and their propagation
Guided wave interactions and their applications
Macroscopic properties of materials from stimulated emission and absorption
The solid state and gas laser amplifier and oscillator
The semiconductor lasers

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Éditeur(s)	Cambridge University Press
Auteur(s)	William S.C. Chang
Parution	18/01/2005
Nb. de pages	247
Format	18 x 25,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	676g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780521642293
ISBN13	978-0-521-64229-3