Solid-State Lasers and Applications (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780849335891)

Because of the favorable characteristics of solid-state lasers, they have become the preferred candidates for a wide range of applications in science and technology, including spectroscopy, atmospheric monitoring, micromachining, and precision metrology. Presenting the most recent developments in the field, Solid-State Lasers and Applications focuses on the design and applications of solid-state laser systems. With contributions from leading international experts, the book explores the latest research results and applications of solid-state lasers as well as various laser systems. The beginning chapters discuss current developments and applications of new solid-state gain media in different wavelength regions, including cerium-doped lasers in the ultraviolet range, ytterbium lasers near 1 m, rare-earth ion-doped lasers in the eye-safe region, and tunable Cr2+: ZnSe lasers in the mid-infrared range. The remaining chapters study specific modes of operation of solid-state laser systems, such as pulsed microchip lasers, high-power neodymium lasers, ultrafast solid-state lasers, amplification of femtosecond pulses with optical parametric amplifiers, and noise characteristics of solid-state lasers. Solid-State Lasers and Applications covers the most important aspects of the field to provide current, comprehensive coverage of solid-state lasers.

Author: Alphan Sennaroglu
ISBN-10: 0849335892
ISBN-13: 9780849335891
Publisher: CRC Press
Language: English
Published: 11/16/2006
Pages: 548
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.95lbs
Size: 9.26h x 6.46w x 1.32d

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 03/01/2007 pg. 136