Physics of Solid-State Laser Materials (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998)

This graduate-level text presents the fundamental physics of solid-state lasers, including the basis of laser action and the optical and electronic properties of laser materials. After an overview of the topic, the first part begins with a review of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics, spectroscopy, and crystal field theory; it then treats the quantum theory of radiation, the emission and absorption of radiation, and nonlinear optics; concluding with discussions of lattice vibrations and ion-ion interactions, and their effects on optical properties and laser action. The second part treats specific solid-state laser materials, the prototypical ruby and Nd-YAG systems being treated in greatest detail; and the book concludes with a discussion of novel and non-standard materials. Some knowledge of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics is assumed, but the discussion is as self-contained as possible, making this an excellent reference, as well as useful for independent study.

General

Imprint:	Springer-Verlag New York
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Series, 1
Release date:	October 2012
First published:	1998
Authors:	Richard C. Powell
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 28mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	423
Edition:	Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 1998
ISBN-13:	978-1-4612-6852-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > Optics (light) Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > States of matter > General Promotions
LSN:	1-4612-6852-4
Barcode:	9781461268529

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