Understanding lasers : an entry-level guide

Material type: Text

9781119310648

DDC classification:

621.366 HEC

Contents:

Introduction and Overview -- Physical Basics -- How Lasers Work -- Laser Characteristics -- Optics, Laser Accessories, and Measurements -- Laser Types, Features, and Enhancements -- Gas Lasers -- Solid-State Lasers -- Fiber Lasers and Amplifiers -- Diode and Other Semiconductor Lasers -- Other Lasers and Laser-Like Sources -- Low-Power Laser Applications -- High-Power Laser Applications -- Lasers in Research -- Answers to Quiz Questions -- Glossary

Summary: In 'Understanding Lasers', Jeff Hecht provides a thorough understanding of laser technology in an easy-to-understand tutorial for non-specialists who have no formal training in the field. Key topics include semiconductor lasers, solid-state lasers, gas lasers, and laser applications in information processing, medicine, etc.

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Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Books	IIITDM Kurnool General Stacks	621.366 HEC (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Checked out	04.09.2025	0004635

Introduction and Overview --
Physical Basics --
How Lasers Work --
Laser Characteristics --
Optics, Laser Accessories, and Measurements --
Laser Types, Features, and Enhancements --
Gas Lasers --
Solid-State Lasers --
Fiber Lasers and Amplifiers --
Diode and Other Semiconductor Lasers --
Other Lasers and Laser-Like Sources --
Low-Power Laser Applications --
High-Power Laser Applications --
Lasers in Research --
Answers to Quiz Questions --
Glossary

In 'Understanding Lasers', Jeff Hecht provides a thorough understanding of laser technology in an easy-to-understand tutorial for non-specialists who have no formal training in the field. Key topics include semiconductor lasers, solid-state lasers, gas lasers, and laser applications in information processing, medicine, etc.

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