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This book is motivated by the very favorable reception given to the
previous editions as well as by the considerable range of new
developments in the laser ?eld since the publication of the third
edition in 1989. These new developmentsinclude, among others,
Quantum-Well and Multiple-Quantum Well lasers,
diode-pumpedsolid-state lasers, new concepts for both stable and
unstable resonators, femtosecond lasers, ultra-high-brightness
lasers etc. The basic aim of the book has remained the same, namely
to providea broad and uni?ed description of laser behavior at the
simplest level which is compatible with a correct physical
understanding. The book is thereforeintendedas a text-bookfor a
senior-levelor ?rst-year graduatecourse and/or as a reference book.
This edition corrects several errors introduced in the previous
edition. The most relevant additions or changes to since the third
edition can be summarized as follows: 1. A much-more detailed
description of Ampli?ed Spontaneous Emission has been given [Chapt.
2] and a novel simpli?ed treatment of this phenomenon both for
homogeneousor inhomogeneouslines has been introduced [Appendix C].
2. A major fraction of a chapter [Chapt. 3] is dedicated to the
interaction of radiation with semiconductor media, either in a bulk
form or in a quantum-con?ned structure (quantum-well, quantum-wire
and quantum dot). 3. A moderntheory of stable and unstable
resonatorsis introduced,where a more ext- sive use is made of the
ABCD matrix formalism and where the most recent topics of
dynamically stable resonators as well as unstable resonators, with
mirrors having Gaussian or super-Gaussian transverse re?ectivity
pro?les, are considered [Chapt. 5].
Introductory Concepts.- Interaction of Radiation with Atoms and
Ions.- Energy Levels, Radiative, and Nonradiative Transitions in
Molecules and Semiconductors.- Ray and Wave Propagation Through
Optical Media.- Passive Optical Resonators.- Pumping Processes.-
Continuous Wave Laser Behavior.- Transient Laser Behavior.-
Solid-State, Dye, and Semiconductor Lasers.- Gas, Chemical, Free
Electron, and X-Ray Lasers.- Properties of Laser Beams.- Laser Beam
Transformation: Propagation, Amplification, Frequency Conversion,
Pulse Compression, and Pulse Expansion.- Appendixes: Semiclassic
Treatment of the Interaction of Radiation and Matter.- Line Shape
Calculation for Collision Broadening.- Simplified Treatment of
Amplified Spontaneous Emission.- Calculating Radiative Transition
Rates of Molecular Transitions.- Space-Dependent Rate Equations.-
Mode-Locking Theory: Homogeneous Line.- Propagation of a Laser
Through a Dispersive Medium or a Gain Medium.- Higher Order
Coherence.- Physical Constants and Useful Conversion Factors.-
Answers to Selected Problems.- Index.
This volume is a collection of papers presented at the Ninth
International Symposium on "Ultrafast Processes in Spectroscopy"
(UPS '95) held at the International Centre for Theo retical Physics
(ICTP), Trieste (Italy), October 30 -November 3, 1995. These
meetings have become recognized as the major forum in Europe for
discussion of new work in this rapidly moving field. The UPS'95
Conference in Trieste brought together a multidisciplinary group of
researchers sharing common interests in the generation of
ultrashort optical pulses and their application to studies of
ultrafast phenomena in physics, chemistry, material science,
electronics, and biology. It was attended by approximately 250
participants from 20 countries and the five-day program comprises
more than 200 papers. The progress of both technology and
applications in the field of ultrafast processes during these last
years is truly remarkable. The advent of all solid state
femtosecond lasers and the extension of laser wavelengths by
frequency conversion techniques provide a large variety of
high-performance light sources for ultrashort pulses. With these
sources ultrafast phenomena in physical, chemical and biological
systems and in electronic de vi(:es are now studied extensively.
Ultrafast technology is becoming one of the basic and common tools
presently entering a wide variety of scientific fields not only for
basic re search but also for promoting new applications in various
areas. We feel that these pro ceedings vividly reflect the present
status of the field.
This book presents the first comprehensive collection of solved
problems in laser physics covering both fundamental and applied
aspects of laser science and technology. The framework of the book,
including structuring of topics and notations, closely follows that
adopted in the Principles of Laser book by Professor O. Svelto. The
collection of problems presented in this book appears therefore a
natural complement to Svelto's textbook for testing and developing
the skills acquired in the reading of the theory; however, it may
also be a useful support to any general textbook on laser physics,
wherein problems are usually not solved in detail. We remark that
this is, to our knowledge, the first book to provide a complete and
satisfactory set of solved problems in such a highly developing
field of science and technology. The problems fall mainly into
three distinct categories: (i) numerical/applied problems, which
help the reader to become confident and familiar with the basic
concepts and methods of laser physics, and to acquire a feeling for
numerical parameters entering in real-world laser systems; (ii)
complementary problems, that present in detail demonstrations of
some analytical parts not given in the textbook; and (iii) advanced
problems, aimed either to provide a deeper understanding of the
subject or to cover more recent developments in the field.
Audience: This book is primarily intended for undergraduate and
graduate students in physics, engineering, and chemistry. However,
it may also be a useful tool for industrial professionals working
in the field of laser technologies and laser applications, as well
as for researchers interested in basic aspects of real-world lasers
andrelated fields.
Ultrashort Pulse Lasers. All Solid-State Tunable Ultrafast Laser
Oscillators and Amplifiers for Real-World Applications Including
Medical Imaging; N.P. Barry, et al. Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Atoms
and Molecules. Vibrational Coherence in Photoisomerization Reaction
of Cis-stilbene in Solution; D.K. Palit, et al. Ultrafast
Non-Linear Optical Phenomena. Ultrafast Temporal Dynamics in an
Optical Microscopic Cavity; P. Mataloni, et al. Ultrafast
Spectroscopy of Semiconductors. Optical Cross-talk between Quantum
Wells; D. Weber, et al. Generation and Applications of Intense
Ultrashort Pulse. High-Brightness Excimer Lasers; S. Szatmari, et
al. Frequency Conversion. Femtosecond Pulse Compression by
Sum-Frequency Generation in BBO; A. Varanavicius, et al. Ultrafast
Non-Linear Optics in Organics. Femtosecond Dynamics in Conjugated
Polymers; T. Kobayashi. Applications of Ultrafast Lasers in
Medicine and Ultrafast Processes in Biophysics. Imaging Through
Diffusing Media with Time Resolved Transmittance; R. Cubeddu, et
al. Ultrafast Spectroscopy of Metals, Insulators and Confined
Systems. New Ultrafast Measurement Techniques. Superconductors and
the Terahertz Spectroscopy. Ultrafast Optoelectronics. 139
Additional Articles. Index.
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