Principles of Lasers and Optics - Hardcover

Chang, William S. C.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0521642299 ISBN 13: 9780521642293

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2005

Synopsis

Principles of Lasers and Optics, first published in 2005, describes both the fundamental principles of the laser and the propagation and application of laser radiation in bulk and guided-wave components. All solid state, gas and semiconductor lasers are analysed uniformly as macroscopic devices with susceptibility originated from quantum mechanical interactions to develop an overall understanding of the coherent nature of laser radiation. Analyses of the unique properties of coherent laser light in bulk and guided-wave components are presented together and derived from fundamental principles, to allow students to appreciate the differences and similarities. Topics covered include discussions on how laser radiation should be analysed, the macroscopic differences and similarities of various analyses, special techniques, types of lasers and setting up laser analyses. This text will be useful for first-year graduates in electrical engineering and physics and also as a reference book on analytical techniques.

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About the Author

William S.C.Chang is an Emeritus Professor of the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California at San diego. A pioneer of microwave laser and optical laser research, his recent research interests include electro-optical properties and guided-wave devices in III-V semiconductor heterojunction and multiple quantum well structures, opto-electronics in fiber networks, and RF photonic links. Professor Chang has published over 150 research papers on optical guided wave research, and five books. His most recent book is RF Photonic Technology in Optical Fiber Links (Cambridge, 2002).

Edition details

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521642299
• ISBN 13: 9780521642293
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 260