Introduction to laser technology

Electrical Engineering Introduction to Laser Technology, Third Edition. Would you like to know how a laser works, and how it can be modified for your own specific tasks? This intuitive third edition-previously published as Understanding Laser Technology, First and Second Editions-introduces engineers, scientists, technicians, and novices alike to the world of modern lasers, without delving into the mathematical details of quantum electronics. It is the only introductory text on the market today that explains the underlying physics and engineering applicable to all lasers. A unique combinatio.

Revised edition of: Understanding laser technology, 2nd. ed. c1991.

Preface; Acknowledgments; Chapter 1 An Overview of Laser Technology; 1.1 What are Lasers Used For?; 1.2 Lasers in Telecommunications; 1.3 Lasers in Research and Medicine; 1.4 Lasers in Graphics and Grocery Stores; 1.5 Lasers in the Military; 1.6 Other Laser Applications; Chapter 2 The Nature of Light; 2.1 Electromagnetic Waves; 2.2 Wave-Particle Duality; Chapter 3 Refractive Index, Polarization, and Brightness; 3.1 Light Propagation-Refractive Index; 3.2 Huygens' Principle; 3.3 Polarization; 3.4 Polarization Components; 3.5 Birefringence; 3.6 Brewster's Angle; 3.7 Brightness

Chapter 4 Interference4.1 What is Optical Interference?; 4.2 Everyday Examples of Optical Interference; 4.3 Young's Double-Slit Experiment; 4.4 Fabry-Perot Interferometer; Chapter 5 Laser Light; 5.1 Monochromaticity; 5.2 Directionality; 5.3 Coherence; Chapter 6 Atoms, Molecules, and Energy Levels; 6.1 Atomic Energy Levels; 6.2 Spontaneous Emission and Stimulated Emission; 6.3 Molecular Energy Levels; 6.4 Some Subtle Refinements; Chapter 7 Energy Distributions and Laser Action; 7.1 Boltzmann Distribution; 7.2 Population Inversion; 7.3 L.A.S.E.R.; 7.4 Three-Level and Four-Level Lasers

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