Electromagnetic waves and lasers /

• Main Author: Kimura, Wayne D. (συγγραφέας.)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: San Rafael [Καλιφόρνια] : Morgan & Claypool Publishers, c2017.
• Series: IOP concise physics series on wave phenomena in the physical sciences.; IOP concise physics.
• Subjects: Λέιζερ; Ηλεκτρομαγνητικά κύματα

This book reviews basic electromagnetic (EM) wave theory and applies it specifically to lasers to give the reader not only tangible examples of how the theory is manifested in real life, but also practical knowledge about lasers, and their operation and usage. The latter can be useful for those invo...

Table of Contents:

• 1. What are electromagnetic waves?
• 1.1. Electromagnetic (EM) radiation
• 1.2. Characterization of EM waves
• 1.3. Basic properties of EM waves
• 2. Lasers and applying EM wave theory
• 2.1. How does a laser work?
• 2.2. Laser resonator
• 2.3. Types of lasers
• 2.4. Tuning of laser output wavelength
• 2.5. Optical modes
• 2.6. Creating short laser pulses
• 2.7. Harmonic generation and conversion of laser wavelength
• 2.8. Beam control and manipulation
• 2.9. Optical system design.