Introduction to Laser Diode-Pumped Solid State Lasers (SPIE Tutorial Texts in Optical Engineering Vol. TT53)

This Tutorial Text covers a wide range of material, from the basics of laser resonators to advanced topics in laser diode pumping. The subject matter is presented in descriptive terms that are understandable by the technical professional who does not have a strong foundation in fundamental laser optics.Contents - Preface - List of Symbols - Introduction - Basic Concepts - Design of a TEM00 Continuous-Wave Diode-Pumped Nd:YAG Laser - Operation of the Continuous-Wave Diode-Pumped Laser - Power Scaling Considerations - Side-Pumped Designs - Other Output Wavelengths for Nd-Doped Lasers - Diodes for Pumping Other Gain Elements - Examples of Other Diode-Pumped Lasers - Intracavity Elements: Q-Switching, SHG, and Single-Longitudinal-Mode Operation - Bibliography - References - Index