This textbook on lasers is suitable for use in graduate and postgraduate courses. Both the theoretical and practical sides of the subject are covered and the text is organized in such a way that students with little or no knowledge of quantum mechanics can avoid the more theoretical sections and still gain an appreciation of the physics of lasers. The principles of operation of a wide range of laser types are covered.
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This comprehensive introduction to the theory of laser operation, the various types of lasers available, and the techniques used to improve the quality of the laser output is organized so that readers with little or no prior knowledge of quantum mechanics can avoid the more theoretical sections and still gain a good appreciation of the physics of lasers. It describes the principles of operation and application of a wide range of laser types, and contains numerous worked examples and problems of varying difficulty.Covers energy levels in atoms and molecules, lights and its properties, interaction of light with matter, Gaussian beams, resonant optical cavities, laser oscillation, laser excitation and systems, and transient effects.For researchers, development engineers, and physicists.
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