IEEE Press understanding science & technology series
Includes bibliographical references (pages 557-559) and index.
Front Matter -- 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
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This revised and updated fourth edition of Understanding Lasers offers an essential guide and introduction that explores how lasers work, what they do, and how they are applied in the real world.-- Cover.