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Fundamentals of Fiber Lasers and Fiber Amplifiers

  • Describes in detail the main physical processes happening in fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers
  • Enumerates the components of fiber lasers and amplifiers which are commercially available
  • Contains practical recommendations for the development of reliable fiber laser systems
  • Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

Part of the book series: Springer Series in Optical Sciences (SSOS, volume 181)

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Table of contents (12 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-xxi
  2. Introduction

    • Valerii (Vartan) Ter-Mikirtychev
    Pages 1-6
  3. Physical and Optical Properties of Laser Glass

    • Valerii (Vartan) Ter-Mikirtychev
    Pages 27-36
  4. Fiber Fabrication and High-Quality Glasses for Gain Fibers

    • Valerii (Vartan) Ter-Mikirtychev
    Pages 37-42
  5. Spectroscopic Properties of Nd3+, Yb3+, Er3+, and Tm3+ Doped Fibers

    • Valerii (Vartan) Ter-Mikirtychev
    Pages 43-63
  6. Propagation of Light and Modes in Optical Fibers

    • Valerii (Vartan) Ter-Mikirtychev
    Pages 65-78
  7. Fiber Laser Physics Fundamentals

    • Valerii (Vartan) Ter-Mikirtychev
    Pages 79-98
  8. Main Operating Regimes of Fiber Lasers

    • Valerii (Vartan) Ter-Mikirtychev
    Pages 99-132
  9. Main Optical Components for Fiber Laser/Amplifier Design

    • Valerii (Vartan) Ter-Mikirtychev
    Pages 133-160
  10. High-Power Fiber Lasers

    • Valerii (Vartan) Ter-Mikirtychev
    Pages 161-208
  11. Industrial Applications of Fiber Lasers

    • Valerii (Vartan) Ter-Mikirtychev
    Pages 209-231
  12. Conclusion

    • Valerii (Vartan) Ter-Mikirtychev
    Pages 233-234
  13. Back Matter

    Pages 235-253

About this book

This book covers the fundamental aspects of fiber lasers and fiber amplifiers, and includes a wide range of material from laser physics fundamentals to state-of-the-art topics, as well as industrial applications in the rapidly growing field of quantum electronics. Emphasis is placed on the nonlinear processes taking place in fiber lasers and amplifiers, their similarities, differences to, and their advantages over other solid-state lasers. The reader will learn basic principles of solid-state physics and optical spectroscopy of laser active centers in fibers, main operational laser regimes, and practical recommendations and suggestions on fiber laser research, laser applications, and laser product development. The book will be useful for students, researchers, and professionals who work with lasers, in the optical communications, chemical and biological industries.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Mountain View, USA

    Valerii (Vartan) Ter-Mikirtychev

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eBook USD 99.00
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Softcover Book USD 129.99
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