Laser physics / Peter W. Milonni, Joseph H. Eberly.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Milonni, Peter W.

Contributor:

Eberly, J. H., 1935-

Thea Marie Garfield Fund.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lasers.

Nonlinear optics.

Physical optics.

Physical Description:

xiv, 830 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Sons, [2010]

Summary:

Although the basic principles of lasers have remained unchanged in the past 20 years, there has been a shift in the kinds of lasers generating interest. Providing a comprehensive introduction to the operating principles and applications of lasers, this edition reveals the latest developments and applications of lasers.

Contents:

Introduction to laser operation

Atoms, molecules, and solids

Absorption, emission and dispersion of light

Laser oscillation : gain and threshold

Laser oscillation : power and frequency

Multimode and pulsed lasing

Laser resonators and gaussian beams

Propagation of laser radiation

Coherent resonance and pulse propagation

Introduction to nonlinear optics

Some specific lasers and amplifiers

Radial gain variation in he-ne laser tubes

Photons

Coherence

Some applications of lasers

Diode lasers and optical communications

Problems.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Local Notes:

Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Thea Marie Garfield Fund.

ISBN:

9780470387719

0470387718

OCLC:

232391615