Masers and lasers : an historical approach /

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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Main Author: Bertolotti, Mario (Author)
Corporate Author: Taylor & Francis
Format: eBook
Language:English
Language Notes:English.
Published: Boca Raton, Florida : CRC Press, [2015]
Edition:2nd ed.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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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, and includes extensive updates on fiber lasers, amplifiers, ultraviolet an.
Item Description:Description based upon print version of record.
Physical Description:1 online resource (490 p.)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:0429194900
9780429194900
1482217805
9781482217803