Laser Devices and Technology

Author: Liu Jinghai Xu Rongfu
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book is a unified textbook for higher education institutions and a specialized textbook on laser devices and technology. The content is divided into ten chapters, systematically introducing the basic principles, device structures, and operational characteristics of various lasers and technologies. The main topics include helium-neon lasers, carbon dioxide lasers, general solid-state lasers, laser modulation and Q-switched lasers, ultra-short pulse lasers, mode selection and amplification devices, laser frequency conversion and tunable lasers, and other types of lasers. It is designed for 72 lecture hours. The book's key feature is the organic integration of laser devices and laser technology, striving to combine them as closely as possible. In terms of content selection, it reflects the latest achievements and standards both domestically and internationally. The explanations are designed to be both thorough and accessible, linking theory with practice to facilitate self-study. This book primarily serves as a textbook for undergraduate students in optoelectronic technology and related fields at universities, as well as a reference for graduate students and science and technology professionals engaged in laser devices and technology.