Lasers / Edition 1

by Anthony E. Siegman

Overview

Lasers is both a textbook and a general reference book with an emphasis on basic laser principles and theory. A unique feature is that it gives a complete, detailed, and accurate treatment of laser physics, building only on classical models, without requiring the reader to have a quantum mechanical background. It is for all scientists and engineers who work with lasers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780935702118
Publisher:	University Science Books
Publication date:	10/17/1986
Edition description:	1986
Pages:	1283
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 10.25(h) x (d)

Table of Contents

1. An Introduction to Lasers2. Stimulated Transitions: The Classical Oscillator Model3. Electric Dipole Transitions in Real Atoms4. Atomic Rate Equations5. The Rabi Frequency6. Laser Pumping and Population Inversion7. Laser Amplification8. More on Laser Amplification9. Linear Pulse Propagation10. Nonlinear Optical Pulse Propagation11. Laser Mirrors and Regenerative Feedback12. Fundamentals of Laser Oscillation13. Oscillation Dynamics and Oscillation Threshold14. Optical Beams and Resonators: An Introduction15. Ray Optics and Ray Matrices16. Wave Optics and Gaussian Beams17. Physical Properties of Gaussian Beams18. Beam Perturbation and Diffraction19. Stable Two-Mirror Resonators20. Complex Paraxial Wave Optics21. Generalized Paraxial Resonator Theory22. Unstable Optical Resonators24. Laser Dynamics: The Laser Cavity Equations25. Laser Spiking and Mode Competition26. Laser Q-switching27. Active Laser Mode Coupling28. Passive Mode Locking29. Laser Injection Locking30. Hole Burning and Saturation Spectroscopy31. Magnetic-Dipole TransitionsIndex

Editorial Reviews

LASERS is a remarkably well written book that should become the standard introductory text on laser physics.

Optical & Quantum Electronic News

An extraordinary tutorial text particularly for use by graduate students as well as an invaluable reference for the seasoned professional.

IEEE Spectrum

We call it the ‘bible on lasers.'

Robert L. Byer

The classic pedagogical treatment of the subject.

Physics Today