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Principles of Lasers

This third edition, motivated by the numerous and significant developments in the laser field since the publication of the second edition in 1982, is a substantially revised version of the previous edition. The basic philosophy has, however, remained the same, namely, to provide a broad and unified...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Svelto, Orazio
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY Springer US 1989, 1989
Edition:1st ed. 1989
Subjects:
Quantum Physics
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Collection: Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Problems
  • References
  • 5. Continuous Wave and Transient Laser Behavior
  • 5.1. Introduction
  • 5.2. Rate Equations
  • 5.3. CW Laser Behavior
  • 5.4. Transient Laser Behavior
  • 5.5. Concluding Remarks
  • Problems
  • References
  • 6. Types of Lasers
  • 6.1. Introduction
  • 6.2. Solid-State Lasers
  • 6.3. Gas Lasers
  • 6.4. Liquid Lasers (Dye Lasers)
  • 6.5. Chemical Lasers
  • 6.6. Semiconductor Lasers
  • 6.7. Color-Center Lasers
  • 6.8. The Free-Electron Laser
  • 6.9. X-Ray Lasers
  • 6.10. Summary of Performance Data
  • Problems
  • References
  • 7. Properties of Laser Beams
  • 7.1. Introduction
  • 7.2. Monochromaticity
  • 7.3. Complex Representation of Polychromatic Fields
  • 7.4. Statistical Properties of Laser Light and Thermal Light
  • 7.5. First-Order Coherence
  • 7.6. Directionality
  • 7.7. Laser Speckle
  • 7.8. Brightness
  • 7.9. Comparison BetweenLaser Light and Thermal Light
  • 7.10. Higher-Order Coherence
  • Problems
  • References
  • 8. Laser Beam Transformation: Propagation, Amplification, Frequency Conversion, Pulse Compression
  • 8.1. Introduction
  • 8.2. Transformation in Space: Gaussian Beam Propagation
  • 8.3. Transformation in Amplitude: Laser Amplification
  • 8.4. Frequency Conversion: Second-Harmonic Generation and Parametric Oscillation
  • 8.5. Transformation in Time: Pulse Compression
  • Problems
  • References
  • Appendixes
  • A Semiclassical Treatment of the Interaction of Radiation with Matter
  • B Space-Dependent Rate Equations
  • C Theory of Active Mode Locking for a Homogeneous Line
  • D Physical Constants
  • Answers to Selected Problems
  • 1. Introductory Concepts
  • 1.1. Spontaneous and Stimulated Emission, Absorption
  • 1.2. The Laser Idea
  • 1.3. Pumping Schemes
  • 1.4. Properties of Laser Beams
  • 1.5. Organization of the Book
  • Problems
  • 2. Interaction of Radiation with Matter
  • 2.1. Introduction
  • 2.2. Summary of Blackbody Radiation Theory
  • 2.3. Absorption and Stimulated Emission
  • 2.4. Spontaneous Emission
  • 2.5. Nonradiative Decay
  • 2.6. Saturation
  • 2.7. Decay of a Many-Atom System
  • 2.8. Degenerate Levels
  • 2.9. Molecular Systems
  • Problems
  • References
  • 3. Pumping Processes
  • 3.1. Introduction
  • 3.2. Optical Pumping
  • 3.3. Electrical Pumping
  • Problems
  • References
  • 4. Passive Optical Resonators
  • 4.1. Introduction
  • 4.2. Some Topics from Geometrical and Wave Optics
  • 4.3. Photon Lifetime and Cavity Q
  • 4.4. Plane-Parallel Resonator
  • 4.5. Confocal Resonator
  • 4.6. Gaussian Beam Propagation and the ABCD Law
  • 4.7. Generalized Spherical Resonator
  • 4.8. Unstable Resonators

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