Lasers Basics, Advances and Applications

This book provides a comprehensive overview of laser sources and their applications in various fields of science, industry, and technology. After an introduction to the basics of laser physics, different laser types and materials for lasers are summarized in the context of a historical survey, outli...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Eichler, Hans Joachim, Eichler, Jürgen (Author), Lux, Oliver (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Cham Springer International Publishing 2018, 2018
Edition:1st ed. 2018
Series:Springer Series in Optical Sciences
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Emission of Light and Laser Fundamentals
  • Gas and Liquid Lasers
  • Solid-State Lasers
  • Semiconductor Lasers
  • Light Propagation in Free Space and Waveguides
  • Optical Elements for Lasers
  • Laser Operation Modes
  • Instruments for Laser Beam Characterization
  • Material Processing
  • Medical Applications and Biophotonics
  • Further Applications and Development Potential
  • Laser Safety