Laser fundamentals & applications

The discovery of lasers has opened a new and exciting field of science. Since the development in 1959 of the first helium-neon laser, which used microwaves for excitation, many materials have been investigated to obtain a more effective laser. Laser Fundamentals And Application follows some of these developments and their uses. The material is progressively introduced from basic laser concepts to increasingly more complex systems. The book is written not only for those who are new in the field of laser technology, but also for those who are already engaged in laser work. It is intended to expand their knowledge and to stimulate new ideas for laser development.