Solid-State Laser Engineering

Written from an industrial perspective, Solid-State Laser Engineering discusses in detail the characteristics, design, construction, and performance of solid-state lasers. Emphasis is placed on engineering and practical considerations; phenomenological aspects using models are preferred to abstract...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Koechner, Walter
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer New York 2006, 2006
Edition:6th ed. 2006
Series:Springer Series in Optical Sciences
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Energy Transfer Between Radiation and Atomic Transitions
  • Properties of Solid-State Laser Materials
  • Laser Oscillator
  • Laser Amplifier
  • Optical Resonator
  • Optical Pump Systems
  • Thermo-Optic Effects
  • Q-Switching
  • Mode Locking
  • Nonlinear Devices
  • Damage of Optical Elements