Name: Physics of Solid-State Laser Materials
ISBN: 978-1-56396-658-3

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Richard C. Powell

Richard C. Powell

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The development of new and better solid-state lasers with specific operating characteristics is currently one of the most important areas of scientific research.
This professional reference presents the fundamental physics of solid-state lasers, including the basis of laser action and the optical and electronic properties of laser materials.
Powell is director of the Optical Science Center at the University of Arizona, one of the worlds preeminent centers of optical research.
Level of presentation makes it useful to the non-expert, e.g., for electrical engineers.
Many tables and illustrations make it very useful as a reference.

Part of the book series: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Series (AMOP, volume 1)

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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. Some knowledge of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics is assumed, but the discussion is as self-contained as possible, making the book an excellent reference as well as useful for independent study. After an overview of the topic, the book is divided into two parts. The first begins with a review of the 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; it concludes with discussions of lattice vibrations and ion-ion interactions and of their effects on optical properties and laser action. The second part treats specific solid-state laser materials, the protypical ruby and Nd-YAG systems being treated in greatest detail; it concludes with a discussion of novel and non-standard materials.

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Book Title: Physics of Solid-State Laser Materials
Authors: Richard C. Powell
Series Title: Atomic, Molecular and Optical Physics Series
Publisher: Springer New York, NY
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer Science+Business Media New York 1998
Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-56396-658-3Published: 27 March 1998
Softcover ISBN: 978-1-4612-6852-9Published: 06 October 2012
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XIV, 423

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