This text explains the mutual influences between the physical and dynamic processes in solids and their lasing properties. It provides insight into the physics and engineering of solid state lasers by integrating information from several disciplines, including solid state physic…
List of abbreviations -- Preface -- Chapter 1. Introduction -- 1.1. Historical background. 1.1.1. Early developments; 1.1.2. Technological developments -- 1.2. Laser materials. 1.2.1. Elements of a typical laser oscillator; 1.2.2. Optics -- References -- Chapter 2. Solid state l…
This Tutorial Text covers a wide range of material, from the basics of laser resonators to advanced topics in laser diode pumping. The subject matter is presented in descriptive terms that are understandable by the technical professional who does not have a strong foundation in …
Advances in optical fibre based communications systems have played a crucial role in the development of the information highway. By offering a single mode oscillation and narrow spectral output, distributed feedback (DFB) semiconductor laser diodes offer excellent optical light …
Distributed Feedback Laser Diodes and Optical Wavelength Tunable Filters deals with the advances in optical fibre based communication systems that have played a crucial role in the development of the information highway. By offering a single mode oscillation and narrow spectral …
This handbook reviews the key materials, processes and applications of solid-state lasers across a wide range of fields. It is an authoritative guide for all those involved in the design and application of this technology, including laser and materials scientists and engineers, …
Solid-state lasers which offer multiple desirable qualities, including enhanced reliability, robustness, efficiency and wavelength diversity, are absolutely indispensable for many applications. The Handbook of solid-state lasers reviews the key materials, processes and applicati…
This book discusses the spectral properties of solid-state laser materials, including emission and absorption of light, the law of radiative and nonradiative transitions, the selection rule for optical transitions, and different calculation methods of the spectral parameters. Th…
