{"product_id":"laser-fundamentals-paperback-9780521541053","title":"Laser Fundamentals (Paperback) 9780521541053","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLaser Fundamentals\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLaser Fundamentals, published in 2004, provides an introduction to the physical and engineering principles of laser operation and design.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eWilliam T. Silfvast (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780521541053, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback, published 21 July 2008\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e674 pages, 285 b\/w illus.  63 tables  151 exercises\u003cbr\u003e25.4 x 20.3 x 3.8 cm, 1.36 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eFrom reviews of the first edition: '… offers a guide to all you ever wanted to know about lasers.' Tania Monteiro New Scientist\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eLaser Fundamentals provides a clear and comprehensive introduction to the physical and engineering principles of laser operation and design. Simple explanations, based throughout on key underlying concepts, lead the reader logically from the basics of laser action to advanced topics in laser physics and engineering. Much new material has been added to this second edition, especially in the areas of solid-state lasers, semiconductor lasers, and laser cavities. This 2004 edition contains a new chapter on laser operation above threshold, including extensive discussion of laser amplifiers. The clear explanations, worked examples, and many homework problems will make this book invaluable to undergraduate and first-year graduate students in science and engineering taking courses on lasers. The summaries of key types of lasers, the use of many unique theoretical descriptions, and the extensive bibliography will also make this a valuable reference work for researchers.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. Introduction\u003cbr\u003e Part I. Fundamental Wave Properties of Light: 2. Wave nature of light - the interacting of light with materials\u003cbr\u003e Part II. Fundamental Quantum Properties of Light: 3. The particle nature of light - discrete energy levels\u003cbr\u003e 4. Radiative transitions and emission linewidth\u003cbr\u003e 5. Energy levels and radiative properties of molecules, liquids (organic dyes) and solids (dielectrics and semiconductors)\u003cbr\u003e 6. Radiation and thermal equilibrium - absorption and stimulated emission\u003cbr\u003e Part III. Laser Amplifiers: 7. Conditions for producing a laser - population inversions, gain, and gain saturation\u003cbr\u003e 8. Laser oscillation above threshold\u003cbr\u003e 9. Requirements for obtaining population inversions\u003cbr\u003e 10. Laser pumping requirements and techniques\u003cbr\u003e Part IV. Laser Resonators: 11. Laser resonator modes\u003cbr\u003e 12. Stable laser resonators and Gaussian beams\u003cbr\u003e 13. Special laser cavities\u003cbr\u003e Part V. Specific Laser Systems: 14. Laser systems involving low density gain media\u003cbr\u003e 15. Laser systems involving high density gain media\u003cbr\u003e Part VI. Frequency Multiplication of Laser Beams: 16. Frequency multiplication of lasers and other non linear optical effects.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Optical physics [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Optical physics\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Optical%20physics%20%5BPHJ%5D%22\"\u003ePHJ\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46000888381720,"sku":"9780521541053","price":67.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/products\/9780521541053i_43af545b-7a51-4d8e-b619-d0a7d90b5c61.jpg?v=1691369343","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/laser-fundamentals-paperback-9780521541053","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}