Physics Of Solid State Laser Materials

Author : Richard C. Powell
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1998-03-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 1563966581

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Physics of Solid-State Laser Materials by Richard C. Powell Pdf

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

Author : Zundu Luo,Yidong Huang
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 470 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-07
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789813296688

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Physics of Solid-State Laser Materials by Zundu Luo,Yidong Huang Pdf

This book discusses the spectral properties of solid-state laser materials, including emission and absorption of light, the law of radiative and nonradiative transitions, the selection rule for optical transitions, and different calculation methods of the spectral parameters. The book includes a systematic presentation of the authors' own research works in this field, specifically addressing the stimulated nonradiative transition theory and the apparent crystal field model. This volume is helpful resource for researchers and graduate students in the fields of solid spectroscopy and solid-state laser material physics, while also serving as a valuable reference guide for instructors and advanced students of physics.

Author : Richard C. Powell
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-14
Category : Science
ISBN : 146120643X

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Physics of Solid-State Laser Materials by Richard C. Powell Pdf

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

Author : Yehoshua Y. Kalisky
Publisher : SPIE Press
Page : 226 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Science
ISBN : 081946094X

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The Physics and Engineering of Solid State Lasers by Yehoshua Y. Kalisky Pdf

Explains the mutual influences between the physical and dynamic processes in solids and their lasing properties. This book provides insight into the physics and engineering of solid state lasers by integrating information from several disciplines, including solid state physics, materials science, photophysics, and dynamic processes in solids.

Author : Walter Koechner,Michael Bass
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2006-05-29
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387217659

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Solid-State Lasers by Walter Koechner,Michael Bass Pdf

Koechner's well-known ‘bible’ on solid-state laser engineering is now available in an accessible format at the graduate level. Numerous exercises with hints for solution, new text and updated material where needed make this text very accessible.

Author : Weng W. Chow,Stephan W. Koch
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 253 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2013-03-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662038802

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Semiconductor-Laser Fundamentals by Weng W. Chow,Stephan W. Koch Pdf

This in-depth title discusses the underlying physics and operational principles of semiconductor lasers. It analyzes the optical and electronic properties of the semiconductor medium in detail, including quantum confinement and gain-engineering effects. The text also includes recent developments in blue-emitting semiconductor lasers.

Author : Baldassare Di Bartolo,Guzin Armagan
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 607 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781461308997

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Spectroscopy of Solid-State Laser-Type Materials by Baldassare Di Bartolo,Guzin Armagan Pdf

This book presents an account of the course "Spectroscopy of Solid-State Laser-Type Materials" held in Erice, Italy, from June 16 to 30, 1985. This meeting was organized by the International School of Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy of the "Ettore Majorana" Centre for Scientific Culture. The objective of the course was to present and examine the recent advances in spectroscopy and theoretical modelling relevant to the interpretation of luminescence and laser phenomena in several classes of solid-state materials. The available solid-state matrices (e.g. halides, oxides, glasses, semiconductors) and the full range of possible activators (transition ions, rare earth ions, post-transition ions, actinides, color centres) were considered. By bringing together specialists in the fields of solid-state luminescence and of solid-state laser materials, this course provided a much-needed forum for the critical . assessment of past developments in the R&D of solid-state lasers. Additional objectives of the meeting were to identify new classes of host/activator systems that show promise of laser operation; to alert researchers in solid-state luminescence to current technological needs for solid-state tunable lasers operating in the visible and infrared spectral regions; and generally to provide the scientific background for advanced work in solid state lasers. A total of 71 participants came from 54 laboratories and 21 nations (Austria, Belgium, Canada, F.R. of Germany, France, Greece, Ireland, Israel, Italy, the Netherlands, P.R. of China, Poland, Rumania, Sweden, Switzerland, South Korea, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, U.S.A. and U.S.S.R.).

Author : Thomas O. Hardwell
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Science
ISBN : 1604561815

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Solid-state Lasers by Thomas O. Hardwell Pdf

A solid-state laser use and gain medium that is a solid, rather than a liquid such as dye lasers or a gas such as gas lasers. Semiconductor-based lasers are also in the solid state, but are generally considered separately from solid-state lasers. Generally, the active medium of a solid-state laser consists of a glass or crystalline host material to which is added a dopant such as neodymium, chromium, erbium, or other ions. Many of the common dopants are rare earth elements, because the excited states of such ions are not strongly coupled with thermal vibrations of the crystalline lattice (phonons), and the lasing threshold can be reached at relatively low brightness of pump. There are many hundreds of solid-state media in which laser action has been achieved, but relatively few types are in widespread use. Of these, probably the most common type is neodymium doped YAG. Neodymium-doped glass (Nd:glass) and Ytterbium-doped glasses and ceramics are used in solid-state lasers at extremely high power (terawatt scale), high energy (megajoules) multiple beam systems for inertial confinement fusion. Titanium doped sapphire is also widely used for its broad tunability. This book gathers new research in the field.

Author : Zundu Luo,Yidong Huang,Xueyuan Chen
Publisher : Nova Publishers
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Science
ISBN : 160021326X

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Spectroscopy of Solid-state Laser and Luminescent Materials by Zundu Luo,Yidong Huang,Xueyuan Chen Pdf

Solid-state laser and luminescent materials activated by rare-earth or transition metals ions are widely used for solid-state lasers, luminescent lamps, flat displays, optical fibre communication systems, and other photonic devices. The unique solid-state electronic properties enable the activators in solids to emit photons efficiently in visible and IR regions. The rapid advances in both materials science and optoelectronics, particularly, the development of new methods of material synthesis and device fabrication, have been stimulating the growing interests in the deep insights of spectroscopic properties of solid-state laser and luminescent materials. This book brings together essential and practical knowledge of spectroscopic physics. This includes, atomic spectroscopy, mathematical theory, rare earth ions in materials, light emission and absorption, spectral properties, non-radiative transitions and energy migration.

Author : Walter Koechner
Publisher : Springer
Page : 747 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2014-03-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 3662142201

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Solid-State Laser Engineering by Walter Koechner Pdf

This book has once again been updated to keep pace with recent developments and to maintain Koechner's position as "the bible" of the field. Written from an industrial perspective, it provides a detailed discussion of, and data for, solid-state lasers, their characteristics, design and construction.

Author : Colin E. Webb,Julian D. C. Jones
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1282 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2004
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0750309636

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Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications: Laser design and laser systems by Colin E. Webb,Julian D. C. Jones Pdf

Author : Reinhard Iffländer
Publisher : Springer
Page : 357 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-13
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783540465850

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Solid-State Lasers for Materials Processing by Reinhard Iffländer Pdf

From the reviews: "Takes the reader on a journey that covers all the basic science and engineering related to the topic of developing a solid-state laser for common materials processing problems. [...] Entrants to the field will certainly find it a book to keep for future reference." Optics & Photonic News

Author : Brian Henderson,Ralph H. Bartram
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2005-08-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 0521018013

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Crystal-Field Engineering of Solid-State Laser Materials by Brian Henderson,Ralph H. Bartram Pdf

This book examines the underlying science and design of laser materials. It emphasizes the principles of crystal-field engineering and discusses the basic physical concepts that determine laser gain and nonlinear frequency conversion in optical crystals. Henderson and Bartram develop the predictive capabilities of crystal-field engineering to show how modification of the symmetry and composition of optical centers can improve laser performance. They also discuss applications of the principles of crystal-field engineering to a variety of optical crystals in relation to the performances of laser devices. This book will be of considerable interest to physical, chemical and material scientists and to engineers involved in the science and technology of solid state lasers.

Author : Walter Koechner
Publisher : Springer
Page : 759 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783662142196

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Solid-State Laser Engineering by Walter Koechner Pdf

This book has once again been updated to keep pace with recent developments and to maintain Koechner's position as "the bible" of the field. Written from an industrial perspective, it provides a detailed discussion of, and data for, solid-state lasers, their characteristics, design and construction.

Author : Mikhail Noginov
Publisher : Springer
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2006-07-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780387251059

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Solid-State Random Lasers by Mikhail Noginov Pdf

Random lasers are the simplest sources of stimulated emission without cavity, with the feedback provided by scattering in a gain medium. First proposed in the late 1960s, random lasers have grown to a large research field. This book reviews the history and the state of the art of random lasers, provides an outline of the basic models describing their behavior, and describes the recent advances in the field. The major focus of the book is on solid-state random lasers. However, it also briefly describes random lasers based on liquid dyes with scatterers. The chapters of the book are almost independent of each other. So, the scientists or engineers interested in any particular aspect of random lasers can read directly the relevant section. Researchers entering the field of random lasers will find in the book an overview of the field of study. Scientists working in the field can use the book as a reference source.