Principles of lasers and optics / William S.C. Chang.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Chang, William S. C. (William Shen-chie), 1931- author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Lasers.

Photonics.

Optical wave guides.

Quantum optics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xi, 247 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Other Title:

Principles of Lasers & Optics

Place of Publication:

Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2005.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Principles of Lasers and Optics, first published in 2005, describes both the fundamental principles of the laser and the propagation and application of laser radiation in bulk and guided-wave components. All solid state, gas and semiconductor lasers are analysed uniformly as macroscopic devices with susceptibility originated from quantum mechanical interactions to develop an overall understanding of the coherent nature of laser radiation. Analyses of the unique properties of coherent laser light in bulk and guided-wave components are presented together and derived from fundamental principles, to allow students to appreciate the differences and similarities. Topics covered include discussions on how laser radiation should be analysed, the macroscopic differences and similarities of various analyses, special techniques, types of lasers and setting up laser analyses. This text will be useful for first-year graduates in electrical engineering and physics and also as a reference book on analytical techniques.

Contents:

Cover; Half-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; 1 Scalar wave equations and diffraction of laser radiation; 2 Gaussian modes in optical laser cavities and Gaussian beam optics; 3 Guided wave modes and their propagation; 4 Guided wave interactions and photonic devices; 5 Macroscopic properties of materials from stimulated emission and absorption; 6 Solid state and gas laser amplifier and oscillator; 7 Semiconductor lasers; Index

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 05 Oct 2015).

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-107-12812-9

1-282-39412-6

0-511-64363-2

9786612394126

0-511-20664-X

0-511-08061-1

0-511-55622-5

0-511-75571-6

0-511-08521-4

0-511-07985-0

OCLC:

123272685