This book deals with laser techniques for materials processing. It contains the basics, practical realization and applications of this technique. The book is valuable for process engineers, applied physicists and advanced students.
"Takes the reader on a journey that covers all the basic science and engineering related to the topic of developing a solid-state laser for common materials processing problems. The emphasis is on addressing the important issues that an optical engineer will encounter in trying to develop, and then apply, a solid-state laser in the context of this field...The author has managed to successfully cover all the salient points without losing sight of the complete picture. I found the book easy to read and technically sound. Entrants to the field will certainly find it a book to keep for future reference." -- OPTICS & PHOTONICS NEWS
Innehållsförteckning
I Theoretical Background.- 1 Fundamentals of Solid-State Lasers.- 2 Gaussian Optics.- 3 Resonators.- 4 Thermal Effects.- II Technical Realization.- 5 Beam Source.- 6 Gas Discharge Lamps.- 7 Excitation by Diodes.- 8 Electrical Circuits.- 9 Optics.- 10 Material Processing..- III Data and Specifications.- 11 Laser Materials.- 12 Laser Crystals.- 13 Laser Glasses.- 14 Material Data.- 15 Tables and Constants.- References.
