Author: Silfvast, William Thomas
Title: Laser Fundamentals
Description: Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, (1996). orig.boards. 26x18cm, xxiv, 642 pp.. Minor rubbing. VG. ¶ Contents: 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. [" 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... " - Publisher's

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