Applied Laser Spectroscopy

This book provides a detailed treatment of the fundamental principles underlying the interaction of laser radiation with gas-phase atomic and molecular resonances, with emphasis on a practical approach. The focus is on presentation of the essential material needed to understand laser interactions with molecular and atomic resonances using a consistent and fundamental framework with detailed illustrative examples and numerous tables. In addition, there is a thorough overview of the full breadth of engineering applications for diagnostic probes.

List of contents

Introduction. Electric-Dipole Radiative Interactions: Classical Theory. Quantum Mechanics of Atoms and Molecules: Wavefunctions, Quantum States, and Energy Level Structure. Electric-Dipole Radiative Interactions: Quantum Theory. Two-Photon-Absorption Resonance Interactions. Two-Photon Resonance Interactions: Raman Transitions. Nonlinear Optical Processes: Density Matrix Analysis. Appendices.

About the author

Robert P. Lucht is Ralph and Bettye Bailey Professor of Combustion in the School of Mechanical Engineering at Purdue University.

Summary

This book provides a detailed treatment of the fundamental principles underlying the interaction of laser radiation with gas-phase atomic and molecular resonances, with emphasis on a practical approach. The focus is on presentation of the essential material needed to understand laser interactions with molecular and atomic resonances using a consistent and fundamental framework with detailed illustrative examples and numerous tables. In addition, there is a thorough overview of the full breadth of engineering applications for diagnostic probes.

Product details

• Authors: Robert P. Lucht, Robert P. (Purdue University Lucht
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 05.01.2026
• EAN: 9781439813645
• ISBN: 978-1-4398-1364-5
• No. of pages: 450
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Chemistry > Theoretical chemistry; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Mechanical, SCIENCE / Chemistry / Industrial & Technical, SCIENCE / Physics / General, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Lasers & Photonics, Optical physics, Spectrum analysis, spectrochemistry, mass spectrometry, Laser technology and holography, Laser technology & holography