Comprehensive in its scope and practical in its approach, this guide aims to help end users quickly and easily choose the laser best suited to their needs. Starting with a concise introduction to the fundamentals of lasers and optics, this book offers practical, up-to-date information on all major types of lasers for applications ranging from science, engineering, and manufacturing to medicine and entertainment. The second edition contains all-new chapters on X-ray lasers, free-electron lasers, fiber lasers, and semiconductor lasers. For easy reference, chapters on each laser share a common structure that includes - basic physics and optics, internal workings, beam characteristics and efficiency, operating requirements, reliability and maintenance, safety considerations and applications and commercial availability.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Edition, First Printing. Published by McGraw Hill, 1986. Octavo. Book is very good with previous owner name on front flyleaf and price tag on back cover. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Sag Harbor, New York. Seller Inventory # 180427
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Unknown binding. Condition: Good. "This book is intended both as tutorial and as reference. Readers seeking to learn the basics of lasers and optics should start by reading the first few overview chapters, then dig into the descriptions of specific lasers to see how they really work."Ex military Library stock so expect to see light wear and possible markings and annotations in the text. No Dust-jacket. Binder in good condition. No significant defects of note other than age related wear. Quick flickthrough of text shows few marks other than removal of initial library page. Overall acceptable to good condition. 1986 edition. Many thanks for supporting independents. Seller Inventory # CJSBLAGB
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