Lasers Theory And Practice

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.

Sommario

Energy Levels in Atoms and Molecules. Light and its Properties. Interaction of Light with Matter. Gaussian Beams. Resonant Optical Cavities. Laser Oscillation. Laser Excitation and Systems. Transient Effects.

Riassunto

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.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Hawkes, Latimer
• Editore: Pearson Academic
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.01.1995
• EAN: 9780135214930
• ISBN: 978-0-13-521493-0
• Pagine: 528
• Peso: 1500 g
• Serie: Prentice Hall; Prentice Hall
• Categoria: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Fisica, astronomia > Elettricità, magnetismo, ottica