Solid-state laser engineering /

This book is written from an industrial perspective and provides a detailed discussion of solid-state lasers, their characteristics, design and construction. Emphasis is placed on engineering and practical considerations. The book is aimed mainly at the practicing scientist or engineer who is intere...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Koechner, Walter, 1937-
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Berlin ; New York : Springer-Verlag, [1992]
Edition:3rd completely rev. and updated ed.
Series:Springer series in optical sciences ; v. 1.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
Table of Contents:
  • Contents: Introduction
  • Properties of Solid-State Laser Materials
  • Laser Oscillator
  • Laser Amplifier
  • Optical Resonator
  • Optical Pump System
  • Heat Removal
  • Q-Switches and External Switching Devices
  • Mode Locking
  • Nonlinear Devices
  • Damage of Optical Elements
  • Appendices
  • References
  • Subject Index.