Fundamental Laser Physics

Erscheinungsjahr 2027
ISBN: 978-981-9270-30-9
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Format (B × H): 155 mm x 235 mm

This textbook provides a comprehensive introduction to the principles of laser physics, covering classical, semi-classical, and quantum descriptions of light-matter interaction. Developed from the author’s teaching experience, it presents the fundamental concepts of laser operation, optical radiation, gain mechanisms, and laser dynamics in a coherent and accessible manner. A distinctive feature of the text is its integration of rigorous mathematical derivations with geometric construction methods, bridging mathematical formalism and physical insight and enabling readers to visualize the behavior of optical systems.

The book covers topics ranging from coherence and radiation processes to resonant cavities, Gaussian beams, laser pulses, and semiconductor laser diodes. Particular attention is given to laser transitions, line broadening, rate equations, resonator stability, beam propagation, and techniques such as Q-switching and mode locking. Geometrical tools including ABCD matrices, Smith diagrams, and Collins diagrams provide alternative perspectives for understanding laser systems and beam transformations. Exercises throughout the text help reinforce key concepts and develop problem-solving skills.

It is intended for advanced undergraduate and graduate students in physics, optics, photonics, and related engineering disciplines. It also serves as a useful reference for researchers seeking a solid foundation in the principles and analytical methods of laser physics.

Zielgruppe

Upper undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Nee, Tzer-En

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technische Optik, Lasertechnologie
• Technische Wissenschaften Elektronik | Nachrichtentechnik Elektronik
• Technische Wissenschaften Sonstige Technologien | Angewandte Technik Lasertechnologie, Holographie
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Quantenoptik, Nichtlineare Optik, Laserphysik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Elektromagnetismus Optik
• Naturwissenschaften Physik Quantenphysik

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Fundamental Physical Concepts of Lasers.- Characteristics of Optical Radiation.- Laser Transitions and Gains.- Laser Resonators.- Laser Beams.- Laser Pulses.- Overview of Semiconductor Laser Diodes.

Über Autor(innen)

Tzer-En Nee is a professor at the Graduate Institute of Electro-Optical Engineering, Chang Gung University, Taiwan. His current research focuses on group theory and its applications to quantum electronics and bioscience. He received his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees from National Central University, Taiwan, in 1988, 1991, and 1999, respectively. From 1999 to 2000, he worked as a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Electrical Engineering at National Central University, where he was engaged in the growth of compound semiconductor heterostructure devices using molecular beam epitaxy and metal-organic vapor phase epitaxy. In 2000, he joined the Department of Electronic Engineering at Chang Gung University.