Solid-State Mid-Infrared Laser Sources (Topics in Applied Physics) (Hardcover)

~ Irina T. Sorokina (Editor), Konstantin L. Vodopyanov (Editor) "Light sources emitting in the mid-infrared (IR) wavelength domain (2-5 m) arouse a growing interest due to their potential applications in telecommunications and molecular spectroscopy..." (more)
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The book describes the most advanced techniques for generating coherent light in the mid-infrared region of the spectrum. These techniques represent diverse areas of photonics and include heterojunction semiconductor lasers, quantum cascade lasers, tunable crystalline lasers, fiber lasers, Raman lasers, and optical parametric laser sources. Offering authoritative reviews by internationally recognized experts, the book provides a wealth of information on the essential principles and methods of the generation of coherent mid-infrared light and on some of its applications. The instructive nature of the book makes it an excellent text for physicists and practicing engineers who want to use mid-infrared laser sources in spectroscopy, medicine, remote sensing and other fields, and for researchers in various disciplines requiring a broad introduction to the subject.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 558 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (August 13, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540006214
• ISBN-13: 978-3540006213
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #746,531 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars mid IR book, June 30, 2006

By	Anup Pandey (OH, United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book contains diode lasers, Quantum cascaded lasers, OPO, ultrafast and fiber lasers and even some contents on THz .In addition to brief recap of theoretical knowledge to understand the nonlinear process it is primarily good for editorized summary of mid -IR lasers experiments done around the world. For anyone interested into detail, there are lots of references at the back of every chapter. If you are looking for theoretical understanding of those various processes mentioned above it is not what you want.
However as an Electro-optics engineer working in the field of nonlinear optics, the contents are quite useful for me personally.