Principles of Lasers and Optics
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Principles of Lasers and Optics

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Principles of Lasers and Optics

About this book

Principles of Lasers and Optics, first published in 2005, describes both the fundamental principles of the laser and the propagation and application of laser radiation in bulk and guided-wave components. All solid state, gas and semiconductor lasers are analysed uniformly as macroscopic devices with susceptibility originated from quantum mechanical interactions to develop an overall understanding of the coherent nature of laser radiation. Analyses of the unique properties of coherent laser light in bulk and guided-wave components are presented together and derived from fundamental principles, to allow students to appreciate the differences and similarities. Topics covered include discussions on how laser radiation should be analysed, the macroscopic differences and similarities of various analyses, special techniques, types of lasers and setting up laser analyses. This text will be useful for first-year graduates in electrical engineering and physics and also as a reference book on analytical techniques.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title
  3. Title
  4. Copyright
  5. Contents
  6. Preface
  7. 1 Scalar wave equations and diffraction of laser radiation
  8. 2 Gaussian modes in optical laser cavities and Gaussian beam optics
  9. 3 Guided wave modes and their propagation
  10. 4 Guided wave interactions and photonic devices
  11. 5 Macroscopic properties of materials from stimulated emission and absorption
  12. 6 Solid state and gas laser amplifier and oscillator
  13. 7 Semiconductor lasers
  14. Index