Frequency Conversion and Extension of Laser Frequency: Practical Nonlinear Optical Techniques

Author: Li Gang
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Publish Date: 2005-07-01
Features: This book systematically discusses various methods for frequency conversion and extension of laser frequencies using nonlinear optical effects under steady-state and transient conditions: second harmonic generation, sum frequency generation, difference frequency generation, parametric down-conversion, four-wave mixing, third harmonic generation, two-photon absorption, beam self-action, high-order harmonic generation, stimulated Raman scattering, etc. It provides rigorous theoretical derivations, detailed technical analyses, and numerous specific examples of design and experimental work. Researchers or production technicians, even graduate students, can conduct work in laser frequency conversion and extension based on this book. This book is suitable for researchers and graduate students engaged in fundamental and applied research in the field of lasers, as well as technicians and researchers in other fields who apply lasers for scientific research and production.