Electromagnetic Waves and Lasers / Wayne D. Kimura.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Kimura, Wayne D., author.

Series:

IOP Ebooks Series

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Electromagnetic waves.

Detectors.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (158 pages)

Edition:

Second edition.

Place of Publication:

Bristol : Institute of Physics Publishing, [2020]

Summary:

This book reviews electromagnetic wave theory with a special emphasis on lasers and how to use them in optical systems. It offers readers a quick overview to gain a competent general understanding of electromagnetic waves and lasers, and how to use lasers in optical systems.

Contents:

Intro

Preface to second edition

Preface to first edition

Author biography

Dr Wayne D Kimura

Abbreviations

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Acronyms and symbols

Chapter 1 What are electromagnetic waves?

1.1 Electromagnetic radiation

1.2 Characterization of EM waves

1.2.1 Maxwell's equations

1.2.2 Helmholtz wave equation

1.2.3 Poynting vector

1.2.4 Wave-particle duality of EM radiation

1.3 Basic properties of EM waves

1.3.1 Phase and group velocity

1.3.2 EM wave propagation

1.3.3 Focusing of Gaussian beams

1.3.4 Non-ideal Gaussian beams

1.3.5 Beam coherence

1.3.6 Interferometry using laser beams

1.3.7 Diffraction

1.3.8 Light scattering

1.4 Summary

References

Chapter 2 Lasers and applying EM wave theory

2.1 How does a laser work?

2.2 Laser resonator

2.3 Types of lasers

2.4 Tuning of laser output wavelength

2.5 Optical modes

2.6 Creating short laser pulses

2.7 Harmonic generation and conversion of laser wavelength

2.8 Beam control and manipulation

2.8.1 Reflective optics

2.8.2 Transmissive optics

2.8.3 Optical filters

2.8.4 Optics related to polarization

2.8.5 Dispersive optics

2.8.6 Optical fibers

2.9 Optical system design

2.9.1 ABCD matrix

2.9.2 General considerations when utilizing lasers for an application

2.10 Summary

Chapter 3 Working with lasers and associated optical components

3.1 Laser safety

3.1.1 Laser beam hazard

3.1.2 Electrical hazards

3.1.3 Other hazards

3.1.4 Personal safety and good practices

3.2 Laser damage

3.3 Cleaning laser optics

3.4 Brief overview of optical hardware

3.4.1 Optomechanics

3.4.2 Laser diagnostics

3.4.3 Laser setup

3.5 Aligning optics

3.6 Designing and assembling an optical system

3.6.1 Optical system design and layout.

3.6.2 Assembling optical system

3.6.3 Operating the optical system

3.7 Summary

Chapter

A.1 Introduction

A.2 Radially polarized laser beams

A.3 Focusing radially polarized laser beams for ICA

A.4 Bessel beams

A.5 Summary

References.

Notes:

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ISBN:

9780750341202

0750341203