Masers and lasers: An historical approach

By Mario Bertolotti

By means of extracts from the writings & recollections of scientists closely involved with masers & lasers, the author throws light on the way they were led to their inventions, & gives an idea of how they made use of one another's ideas & contributions. This book will appeal to anyone actively working with masers or lasers, or to physical scientists with an interest in scientific history. It will also be useful for anyone requiring an introduction to the fundamental physical theory involved, & extensive references to more specialised literature are included for those wishing to delve further into the subject.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0852745362
• ISBN13: 9780852745366
• Release Date: January 1983
• Publisher: A. Hilger
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 1.42 lbs.