Optical Fiber Splices and Connectors: Theory and Methods, Calvin M. Marshall Opto-Mechanical Systems Design, Paul R. Morris Optical Materials: An Introduction to Selection and Application, Solomon Musikant Infrared Methods for Gaseous Measurements: Theory and Practice, edited by Joda Wormhoudt Laser Beam Scanning: Opto-Mechanical Devices, Systems, and Data Storage Optics, edited by Gerald F.
Jeunhomme Pulse Code Formats for Fiber Optical Data Communication: Basic Principles and Applications, David J. Ireland, and John Martin Ley Single-Mode Fiber Optics: Principles and Applications, Luc B.
Lee Electro-Optic and Acousto-Optic Scanning and Deflection, Milton Gottlieb, Clive L. Murr Acousto-Optic Signal Processing: Theory and Implementation, edited by Norman J. 27.Įlectron and Ion Microscopy and Microanalysis: Principles and Applications, Lawrence E. Thompson University of Rochester Rochester, New Yorkġ. Collecting hard-to-find material into a single, convenient source, Gas Lasers offers an encyclopedic survey that helps you approach new applications with a more complete inventory of laser options.Įndo & Walter / Gas Lasers DK553X_C000 Final Proof page iĮndo & Walter / Gas Lasers DK553X_C000 Final Proof page ii 4:29pmĮndo & Walter / Gas Lasers DK553X_C000 Final Proof page iii 4:29pmįounding Editor Brian J. The final chapter discusses miscellaneous lasers not covered in the previous chapters. From this foundation, the discussion launches into the basic physics, characteristics, applications, and current research efforts for specific types of gas lasers: CO lasers, CO2 lasers, HF/DF lasers, excimer lasers, iodine lasers, and metal vapor lasers. This book fills in the gaps by discussing the definition and properties of gaseous media along with its fluid dynamics, electric excitation circuits, and optical resonators. It is important to understand all types of lasers, from solid-state to gaseous, before making a decision for any application. Collecting expert contributions from authorities dealing with specific types of lasers, Gas Lasers examines the fundamentals, current research, and applications of this important class of laser. In addition, different types of gas lasers have unique properties that are not well-described in other references. As a result of this shift in focus, details on modern developments in gas lasers are difficult to find. Gas lasers have tended to become overshadowed by the recent popularity and proliferation of semiconductor lasers. Lasers with a gaseous active medium offer high flexibility, wide tunability, and advantages in cost, beam quality, and power scalability.