This book presents an elementary introduction to the essential physics of quantum electronics and lasers. Key concepts, experimental results and descriptions of practical laser systems provide the student with a balanced view of modern laser physics.

Inhalt

1. The Laser An Unprecedented Light Source.- 2. The Coherence of Light.- 3. Electromagnetic Theory of Light.- 4. Emission and Absorption of Light.- 5. Principle of the Laser.- 6. Output Characteristics of the Laser.- 7. Coherent Interaction.- 8. Nonlinear Coherent Effects.- 9. Theory of Laser Oscillation.- References.- Solutions and Answers.