Co2 Laser

Author : John Powell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781447133841

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CO2 Laser Cutting by John Powell Pdf

CO2 Laser Cutting explains and describes how engineering materials are cut using a CO2 laser. Information is given on the cutting of metals and non metals on a wide range of levels from practical advice and processing parameters to explanations of the physical and chemical reactions which take place in the cut zone. In an effort to make the book as readable and informative as possible the subject is treated in a descriptive rather than a mathematical way. The benefit of CO2 Laser Cutting is twofold as it gives practical advice to the operator and technical advice to the researchers or scientist.

Author : William T. Silfvast
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 674 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2004-01-12
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521833450

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Laser Fundamentals by William T. Silfvast Pdf

Laser Fundamentals, published in 2004, provides an introduction to the physical and engineering principles of laser operation and design.

Author : Dan C. Dumitras
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2012-03-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535103516

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CO2 Laser by Dan C. Dumitras Pdf

The present book includes several contributions aiming a deeper understanding of the basic processes in the operation of CO2 lasers (lasing on non-traditional bands, frequency stabilization, photoacoustic spectroscopy) and achievement of new systems (CO2 lasers generating ultrashort pulses or high average power, lasers based on diffusion cooled V-fold geometry, transmission of IR radiation through hollow core microstructured fibers). The second part of the book is dedicated to applications in material processing (heat treatment, welding, synthesis of new materials, micro fluidics) and in medicine (clinical applications, dentistry, non-ablative therapy, acceleration of protons for cancer treatment).

Author : W.J. Witteman
Publisher : Springer
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2013-06-05
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540477440

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The CO2 Laser by W.J. Witteman Pdf

The CO2-laser technology may be considered the most advanced in the laser field. Research has been stimulated strongly because of its high potential for many scientific and industrial applications. This book is primarily devoted to the main, more established developments of the CO2-laser. Advances in continuous systems, pulsed systems, mode-locked pulses, and the amplification of short pulses are dealt with in detail. This is done by giving an extensive treatment of relevant molecular physics, gas kinetics, excitation and relaxation processes, and laser physics pertinent to CO2. It also provides a thorough theoretical background of specific technologies used in various devices. Many numerical values of physical constants and accurate spectroscopic data of CO2 isotopes are included.

Author : Thomas R. Lawrence
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 58 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Aeronautics
ISBN : UIUC:30112106746024

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Survey of CO2 Laser Development for Space Applications by Thomas R. Lawrence Pdf

Author : W Duley
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780323150132

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CO2 Lasers Effects and Applications by W Duley Pdf

CO2 Lasers: Effects and Applications examines and summarizes the important applications of the device in different areas of study like physics, chemistry, and engineering. In some parts of the book, the reader is assumed to be knowledgeable in university level mathematics or some specialized area in physics or chemistry. The book consists of 10 chapters where the first two establish the general concepts on lasers and CO2 lasers, respectively. Chapter 3 takes the reader further and presents a comprehensive review of optical components for use such as detectors, windows, and mirrors. Because the CO2 laser is mostly used as a heat source, the theory of laser-surface heating is relevant in the discussion. This theory is presented in Chapter 4. Chapters 5 and 6 meanwhile present a summary of observations on cutting, welding, and some related topics. The following chapters discuss the different applications of CO2 lasers in different areas and processes. Some of these applications include in the generation of thermal effect, laser deposition of thin films, spectroscopy, laser photochemistry, and meteorology and communication systems. The text is a good source of reference to both students and scientists in the areas of physics, chemistry, and engineering.

Author : Orazio Svelto
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 636 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-09-29
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0306457482

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Principles of Lasers by Orazio Svelto Pdf

This book is motivated by the very favorable reception given to the previous editions as well as by the considerable range of new developments in the laser field since the publication of the third edition in 1989. These new developments include, among others, quantum-well and muitiple-quantum-welliasers, diode-pumped solid-state lasers, new concepts for both stable and unstable resonators, femtosecond lasers, ultra-high-brightness lasers, etc. This edition thus represents a radically revised version of the preceding edition, amounting essentially to a new book in its own right. However, the basic aim has remained the same, namely to provide a broad and unified description of laser behavior at the simplest level which is compatible with a correct physical understanding. The book is therefore intended as a textbook for a senior-level or first-year graduate course and/or as a reference book. The most relevant additions or changes to this edition can be summarized as follows: 1. A much-more detailed description of Amplified Spontaneous Emission has been given (Chapter 2) and a novel simplified treatment of this phenomenon, both for homogeneous and inhomogeneous lines, has been introduced (Appendix C). 2. A major fraction of a new chapter (Chapter 3) is dedicated to the interaction of radiation with semiconductor media, either in a bulk form or in a quantum-confined structure (quantum-well, quantum-wire and quantum dot). 3.

Author : Marvin J. Weber
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1240 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2019-04-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781351835510

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Handbook of Lasers by Marvin J. Weber Pdf

Lasers continue to be an amazingly robust field of activity. Anyone seeking a photon source is now confronted with an enormous number of possible lasers and laser wavelengths to choose from, but no single, comprehensive source to help them make that choice. The Handbook of Lasers provides an authoritative compilation of lasers, their properties, and original references in a readily accessible form. Organized by lasing media-solids, liquids, and gases-each section is subdivided into distinct laser types. Each type carries a brief description, followed by tables listing the lasing element or medium, host, lasing transition and wavelength, operating properties, primary literature citations, and, for broadband lasers, reported tuning ranges. The importance and value of the Handbook of Lasers cannot be overstated. Serving as both an archive and as an indicator of emerging trends, it reflects the state of knowledge and development in the field, provides a rapid means of obtaining reference data, and offers a pathway to the literature. It contains data useful for comparison with predictions and for developing models of processes, and may reveal fundamental inconsistencies or conflicts in the data.

Author : C. Breck Hitz,James J. Ewing,Jeff Hecht
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 301 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2004-04-05
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780471660927

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Introduction to Laser Technology by C. Breck Hitz,James J. Ewing,Jeff Hecht Pdf

Electrical Engineering Introduction to Laser Technology, Third Edition Would you like to know how a laser works, and how it can be modified for your own specific tasks? This intuitive third edition-previously published as Understanding Laser Technology, First and Second Editions-introduces engineers, scientists, technicians, and novices alike to the world of modern lasers, without delving into the mathematical details of quantum electronics. It is the only introductory text on the market today that explains the underlying physics and engineering applicable to all lasers. A unique combination of clarity and technical depth, this book begins with an introductory chapter that explains the characteristics and important applications of commercial lasers worldwide. It proceeds with discussions on light and optics, the fundamental elements of lasers, and laser modification. The concluding chapters are composed of a survey of modern lasers, including: Semiconductor lasers Optically pumped solid-state lasers Ion, HeNe, and HeCd lasers Carbon dioxide lasers Excimer lasers (codiscovered by J. J. Ewing) Ultrafast and tunable lasers, OPOs Introduction to Laser Technology, Third Edition is intended for those who are familiar with the principles of electro-optical technology, but possess limited formal training. This comprehensive treatment is essential, one-stop shopping for professionals, students, and non-engineer executives interested in the design, sales, or applications of the laser and electro-optics industry.

Author : I. Kaplan,S. Giler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 211 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783642821806

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CO2 Laser Surgery by I. Kaplan,S. Giler Pdf

Over the past ten years, carbon dioxide laser surgery has made impressive strides and is now applied to every field of surgery without exception. It is the intention of this book to record the work done in this field in the Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Beilinson Medical Center and Tel Aviv University Medical School, Israel, as well as that performed in association with other depart ments. In this context, one feels that it is incumbent upon one to acknowledge the cooperation of the medical and paramedical staff of the Department of Plastic and Maxillofacial Surgery of the Beilinson Medical Center, as well as that of Prof. Yehuda Shindel and Dr. Daniel Katenelson of the Department of Ear, Nose and Throat, Dr. Y ona Tadir of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Dr. Itamar Kott of the Department of General Surgery. I should like to make special mention of Dr. Ralph Ger of New York, who worked with me on the original clinical trials, and the engineer Uzi Sharon, who developed the Sharplan Laser with me. The progress of Laser Surgery is well demonstrated by the participation in the four meetings of the International Society for Laser Surgery, the first of which was held in Tel Aviv in 1975 with an attendance of 65 and the last in Tokyo in 1981 with an attendance of 1200.

Author : Carmen E. Batten
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 274 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NASA:31769000467947

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Closed-Cycle, Frequency-Stable CO2 Laser Technology by Carmen E. Batten Pdf

Author : Masamori Endo,Robert F. Walter
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2018-10-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420018806

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Gas Lasers by Masamori Endo,Robert F. Walter Pdf

Lasers with a gaseous active medium offer high flexibility, wide tunability, and advantages in cost, beam quality, and power scalability. Gas lasers have tended to become overshadowed by the recent popularity and proliferation of semiconductor lasers. As a result of this shift in focus, details on modern developments in gas lasers are difficult to find. In addition, different types of gas lasers have unique properties that are not well-described in other references. Collecting expert contributions from authorities dealing with specific types of lasers, Gas Lasers examines the fundamentals, current research, and applications of this important class of laser. It is important to understand all types of lasers, from solid-state to gaseous, before making a decision for any application. This book fills in the gaps by discussing the definition and properties of gaseous media along with its fluid dynamics, electric excitation circuits, and optical resonators. From this foundation, the discussion launches into the basic physics, characteristics, applications, and current research efforts for specific types of gas lasers: CO lasers, CO2 lasers, HF/DF lasers, excimer lasers, iodine lasers, and metal vapor lasers. The final chapter discusses miscellaneous lasers not covered in the previous chapters. Collecting hard-to-find material into a single, convenient source, Gas Lasers offers an encyclopedic survey that helps you approach new applications with a more complete inventory of laser options.

Author : S Katayama
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 685 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2013-06-30
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780857098771

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Handbook of Laser Welding Technologies by S Katayama Pdf

Laser welding is a rapidly developing and versatile technology which has found increasing applications in industry and manufacturing. It allows the precision welding of small and hard-to-reach areas, and is particularly suitable for operation under computer or robotic control. The Handbook of laser welding technologies reviews the latest developments in the field and how they can be used across a variety of applications. Part one provides an introduction to the fundamentals of laser welding before moving on to explore developments in established technologies including CO2 laser welding, disk laser welding and laser micro welding technology. Part two highlights laser welding technologies for various materials including aluminium and titanium alloys, plastics and glass. Part three focuses on developments in emerging laser welding technologies with chapters on the applications of robotics in laser welding and developments in the modelling and simulation of laser and hybrid laser welding. Finally, part four explores the applications of laser welding in the automotive, railway and shipbuilding industries. The Handbook of laser welding technologies is a technical resource for researchers and engineers using laser welding technologies, professionals requiring an understanding of laser welding techniques and academics interested in the field. Provides an introduction to the fundamentals of laser welding including characteristics, welding defects and evolution of laser welding Discusses developments in a number of techniques including disk, conduction and laser micro welding Focusses on technologies for particular materials such as light metal alloys, plastics and glass

Author : Igor Peshko
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 562 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2012-10-17
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535107965

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Laser Pulses by Igor Peshko Pdf

This book discusses aspects of laser pulses generation, characterization, and practical applications. Some new achievements in theory, experiments, and design are demonstrated. The introductive chapter shortly overviews the physical principles of pulsed lasers operation with pulse durations from seconds to yoctoseconds. A theory of mode-locking, based on the optical noise concept, is discussed. With this approximation, all paradoxes of ultrashort laser pulse formation have been explained. The book includes examples of very delicate laser operation in biomedical areas and extremely high power systems used for material processing and water purification. We hope this book will be useful for engineers and managers, for professors and students, and for those who are interested in laser science and technologies.

Author : Olivia Graham
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-07
Category : Carbon dioxide lasers
ISBN : 1632400413

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Advances and Applications of Co2 Laser by Olivia Graham Pdf

The advances as well as applications of carbon dioxide laser are elucidated in this book. It provides comprehensive information regarding fundamentals of CO2 laser operation and its upgraded new systems and technologies. Frequency equalization, lasers based on diffusion cooled V-fold geometry, laser producing ultrashort pulses etc. are some of the topics covered in the book. This book also discusses its industrial applications such as welding, cutting, engraving etc. and its clinical applications such as laser treatment, dentistry etc.