Springer-TUP Physics Series – serie

This book highlights a comprehensive and detailed exploration of various advanced laser manufacturing techniques, starting from the fundamentals of laser generation and modes to specialized technologies such as laser cladding, melting, welding, microfabrication, and shock enhancement. Each chapter includes the theoretical background, practical applications, and latest research advancements, making it an invaluable resource for senior undergraduate and graduate students. Additionally, its in-depth content and expert insights make it an excellent reference for engineering professionals seeking to enhance their knowledge in laser manufacturing. With contributions from multiple esteemed scholars, this book offers a well-rounded perspective on the cutting-edge developments in the field.

This book highlights the key technology of fiber optic interferometers (FOI), providing a systematic overview of their principles and applications. FOI is among the first fiber optic sensors to achieve engineering applications due to its ultra-high sensitivity, yet challenges such as temperature drift and instability persist. Starting with the wave and coherence theories of light, the book explains the transmission and control of polarized light in optical fibers. It then covers the optical characteristics of major FOI types and introduces recent developments in short-cavity FP interferometers, white light interference, and long-range interferometers. The book also classifies and discusses holistic signal processing technologies for different types of interferometers. Furthermore, it presents in-depth analyses of several commercialized fiber optic sensors, including fiber underwater acoustic sensors (hydrophones), fiber vector/acceleration sensors, and fiber gyroscopes. Practical designs for a fiber hydrogen sensor and a refractive index sensor combining fiber gratings with Mach-Zehnder interferometers (LPG-MZ) are also included. This comprehensive resource is intended for students, engineers, and practitioners in the field.

This book highlights the applications of optoelectronic chaotic signals in various fields, including lidars/radars, sensors, secure communication, and millimeter/terahertz noise generation. It covers the following topics:- In lidar/radar detection, the book discusses chaotic lidars, chaotic through-wall life detection radars, and chaotic ground penetrating radars.- Regarding optical fiber measurement and sensing, it provides a detailed examination of chaotic time-domain reflection measurement and chaotic distributed fiber sensing technologies.- In the realm of secure communication, the book reviews optical chaos synchronization, chaotic secure optical communication, physical random number generators, and secure key distribution based on chaotic synchronization.- For noise generation, it summarizes the millimeter/terahertz noise generation mechanism and noise source prototypes that utilize photo-mixing chaotic lights.This book is a valuable resource for professionals, educators, graduate students, and advanced undergraduates involved in fields such as radar detection, laser technology, fiber optic sensing, optical communication, and testing and measurement technology and instruments.