Fundamentals of Laser Optics

by Kenichi Iga

Book Overview

The laser, initially called the "optical maser," was proposed in 1958 by Charles Townes and Arthur Schawlow; in 1960, Theodore Maiman was the first among several researchers to achieve laser oscillation by using a ruby crystal. In the following quarter of a century, a considerable amount of re- search and development has taken place, and the laser is now utilized for many diverse applications, ranging from the commonplace compact disk to intricate...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461360579
• ISBN13: 9781461360575
• Release Date: March 2013
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 285 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"