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This book examines the progress of research and practical use of lasers chronologically, covering the fundamental science in detail alongside fascinating biographical sketches of famous physicists and summaries of seminal papers. It supplies helpful drawings of prototype devices, conceptual diagrams...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Bertolotti, Mario (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boca Raton, FL : CRC Press, [2015]
Edition:Second edition.
Subjects:
Masers > History.
Lasers > History.
Masers > Histoire.
Lasers > Histoire.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING > Mechanical.
Lasers
Masers
Electronic books.
History
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Summary:This book examines the progress of research and practical use of lasers chronologically, covering the fundamental science in detail alongside fascinating biographical sketches of famous physicists and summaries of seminal papers. It supplies helpful drawings of prototype devices, conceptual diagrams to aid in understanding, and remarkable historical photographs. The Second Edition features new chapters on ultrashort pulse lasers and nonlinear optics, incorporates the latest developments and insights from key scientists.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xix, 482 pages) : illustrations (some color)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781482217803
1482217805