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Laser Spectroscopy - in this second enlarged edition - provides an introduction to modern techniques and instrumentation in laser spectroscopy. The first part, which discusses the basic concepts of absorption and emission of light, the spectroscopic instrumentation for wavelength measurements and detection of light, and the spectroscopic properties of lasers, is a textbook for graduate students. The second part gives a survey on different techniques of laser spectroscopy and their applications, with ample references to the original literature. This book helps close the gap between classical works on optics and spectroscopy, and more specialized publications on modern research in this field. It is addressed to graduate students in physics and chemistry as well as scientists just entering this field on research. ... Read more

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A complete treatise of lasers and related subjects
The 3rd edition of this comprehensive book is revised, updated and extended. W. Demtr?der covers almost everything about laser spectroscopy in this voluminous masterpiece.

The book starts with basics of lasers, optical aspects of lasers. There is a large chapter allotted for laser instrumentation, for those who want to learn about the technical features. A lot of informative discussions are given in regards to generation and manipulation of lasers. Recent advances and innovations are also mentioned. A large bibliography accompanies the book, for those who want to delve into further details.

Diagrams are very useful in general. Not all mathematical derivations were given explicitly. The reader is assumed to have some fundamental knowledge of modern physics, optics and lasers. If you follow the book from the beginning to end, you will see that the subjects are built upon preceding sections, which is pedagogically useful.

This book is recommended to those who want to gain a general, comprehensive and profound comprehension of laser spectroscopy. For more detailed and focused topics, one needs to consult more specialized books.

Overall, this is an essential and high-quality book.

Good reference book
This is a very complete introduction book to laser spectroscopy. The thing I like best about this book isclarity. The author lays down basic principles of a set-up in one or two pages, supplemented with illustrations. First 5 chapters are about instruments. Then it is followed by 9 chapters of introduction of different types of laser spectroscopy. The last chapter contains several real-life applications of spectroscopy.

The difference between 2nd and 3rd editions is small. I think only about 10-15 sections are changed. Very few changes in the first 12 chapters. Among the new stuffs, CRDS and frequency combing seem interesting. I skipped the update on the last chapter.I think there is no need to buy the new edition if your cash supply is limited.

Good reference book on spectroscopy
This book contains most of the optical spectroscopic methods currently used. A highly recommended book for anyone who wants an introduction to research level spectroscopic methods.

great book
It is a great book that I read until now about Laser Spectroscopy.It is a most useful book for me in my education and researchs . ... Read more

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This book series addresses a newly emerging interdisciplinary research field, Ultrafast Intense Laser Science, spanning atomic and molecular physics, molecular science, and optical science. Its progress is being stimulated by the recent development of ultrafast laser technologies. Highlights of this second volume include Coulomb explosion and fragmentation of molecules, control of chemical dynamics, high-order harmonic generation, propagation and filamentation, and laser-plasma interaction. All chapters are authored by foremost experts in their fields and the texts are written at a level accessible to newcomers and graduate students, each chapter beginning with an introductory overview.

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This is the first of a series of books on Ultrafast Intense Laser Science, a newly emerging interdisciplinary research field, spanning atomic and molecular physics, molecular science, and optical science. Its progress is being stimulated by the recent development of ultrafast laser technologies. Highlights of this volume include intense VUV laser-cluster interaction, resonance and chaos-assisted tunneling, and the effects of the carrier-envelope phase on high-order harmonic generation. All chapters are authored by foremost experts in their fields and the presentation is at a level accessible to newcomers and graduate students, each chapter beginning with an introductory overview.

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Lasers and Nuclei describes the generation of high-energy-particle radiation with high-intensity lasers and its application to nuclear science. A basic introduction to laser--matter interaction at high fields is complemented by detailed presentations of state of the art laser particle acceleration and elementary laser nuclear experiments. The text also discusses future applications of lasers in nuclear science, for example in nuclear astrophysics, isotope generation, nuclear fuel physics and proton and neutron imaging.

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This graduate-level text presents the fundamental physics of solid-state lasers, including the basis of laser action and the optical and electronic properties of laser materials. Some knowledge of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics is assumed, but the discussion is as self-contained as possible, making the book an excellent reference as well as useful for independent study. After an overview of the topic, the book is divided into two parts. The first begins with a review of the quantum mechanics and solid-state physics, spectroscopy, and crystal field theory; it then treats the quantum theory of radiation, the emission and absorption of radiation, and nonlinear optics; it concludes with discussions of lattice vibrations and ion-ion interactions and of their effects on optical properties and laser action. The second part treats specific solid-state laser materials, the protypical ruby and Nd-YAG systems being treated in greatest detail; it concludes with a discussion of novel and non-standard materials. ... Read more

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The PUILS series presents Progress in Ultrafast Intense Laser Science, a newly emerging interdisciplinary research field spanning atomic and molecular physics, molecular science, and optical science. PUILS has been stimulated by the recent development of ultrafast laser technologies. Each volume contains approximately 15 chapters, authored by researchers at the forefront. Each chapter opens with an overview of the topics to be discussed, so that researchers, who are not experts in the specific topics, as well as graduate students can grasp the importance and attractions of this sub-field of research, and these are followed by reports of cutting-edge discoveries. This third volume covers a diverse range of disciplines, focusing on such topics as strong field ionization of atoms, ionization and fragmentation of molecules and clusters, generation of high-order harmonics and attosecond pulses, filamentation and laser plasma interaction, and the development of ultrashort and ultrahigh-intensity light sources.

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Starting from the concepts of classical optics, Optics, Light and Lasers introduces in detail the phenomena of linear and nonlinear light matter interaction, the properties of modern laser sources, and the concepts of quantum optics. Several examples taken from the scope of modern research are provided to emphasize the relevance of optics in current developments within science and technology. The text has been written for newcomers to the topic and benefits from the author's ability to explain difficult sequences and effects in a straightforward and easily comprehensible way. To this second, completely updated and enlarged edition, new chapters on quantum optics, quantum information, matter waves, photonic fibres and materials have been added, as well as more than 100 problems on laser physics and applied optics. ... Read more

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An excellent overview of lasers and basic laser theory!
Dieter Meschede's book Optics, Light and Lasers seems to be divided into three main sections: Chapters 1-6 cover optics; Chapters 7-11 cover lasers and their application; and the third section covers "advanced" topics related to optics and lasers. The first two chapters introduce the reader to the characteristics of light through the presentation of ray optics and wave optics. The three subsequent chapters (chapters 3 to 5) discuss the interaction of light with matter. Although Chapter 6 focuses on optics, it sets up a nice transition from optics to lasers by discussing radiation, inversion and optical gain.

Chapters 7-8 provide a concise overview of the different types of lasers and some of their main applications. These two chapters along with Chapter 9 on semiconductor lasers, provide an excellent summary of the current state of the art in lasers and basic laser theory. The next two chapters cover light sensors and spectroscopy.

Chapters 12-13 briefly introduce nonlinear optics; Appendix A tries to give physical meaning to some of the terms mathematical used in optics relationships; and Appendix B scratches the surface of quantum mechanics. One could skip these sections without detracting from the subject matter or straying too far from the text.

Meschede has liberally scattered the text with sections titled "example" and "excursion." The main difference is that "example" typically presents a special case of the phenomenon discussed, while "excursion" shows a practical example utilizing the theory.

These diversions provide an opportunity to better understand the material. However, in some cases, this reviewer did not see the relevance of some of the excursions.

Optics, Light and Lasers has been translated from German, (Optik, Licht und Laser, Tenbner, 1999). Possibly, because of translation, some of the sentences require more than one reading. The Bibliography has a good references, sparingly referenced in the text. These would be more useful if relevant ones were at the end of each chapter, or were categorized by subject.

The book assumes the reader is familiar with electrodynamics, basic quantum mechanics, and multivariable calculus. It provides a good overview of classical optics with relevant examples from recent applications.

Armchair Interviews says: This is an excellent overview of lasers and basic laser theory.





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Superb
It is a summary of what a laser crystal or better a rare heart doping material could do. Special solutiononparticular wavelength could be found on this book.

Profound survey of laser active materials
The book "Laser Crystals" is dealing with the basic properties of doped single crystals. Stark level splittings, some (low resolution) spectras, any demonstrated laser transition (with temperatures) gives a survey of this topic, some new materials and dopands are not included (published 89), over 900 references! Unfortunately out of stock.END ... Read more

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Shuji Nakamura's development of a blue semiconductor laser on the basis of GaN opens the way for a host of new applications of semiconductor lasers. The wavelengths can be tuned by controlling the composition. For the first time it is possible to produce lasers with various wavelengths, ranging from red through yellow and green to blue, in one substrate material. This fact, together with their high efficiency, makes GaN-based lasers very useful for a wide spectrum of applications. The second edition of this basic book on GaN-based devices has been updated and significantly extended. It includes a survey of worldwide research on GaN, as well as Nakamura's latest important developments. The reader finds a careful introduction to the physics and properties of GaN. The main part of the book deals with the production and characteristics of GaN LDs and LEDs. To complete the spectrum of applications, GaN power devices are also described. ... Read more

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Not the complete story - - but certainly a useful book
Subtitled 'The Complete Story' - it is not - it's just the early years of the story.Whilst this is a very instructive book and a great introduction to the blue laser diode story and technical detail, plenty of others contributed significantly to the blue laser diode story -- but that is not much of what you read in this 'bio' of Nakamura-san.At least you get some brief references to other teams' contributions.

The book reads like a set of 'cut-and-pastes' from Nakamura and his team's research papers - which is no bad thing.It's certainly good to have so much really useful material in one place.

Greatest book on the new Blue Semiconductor Lasers!
This book is by far, the best book I have read about the latest Blue Laser Technology. I give the content and organization of information my highest regard. ... Read more

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The International Conference on Laser Physics and Quantum Optics was held in Shanghai from August 25 to August 28, 1999, to discuss many exciting new developments in laser physics and quantum optics. The international character of the conference was manifested by the fact that scientists from over 13 countries participated and lectured at the conference. There were four keynote lectures delivered by Nobel laureate Willis Lamb, Jr., Profs. H. Walther, A.E. Siegman and M.O. Scully. In addition, there were 34 invited lectures, 27 contributed oral presentations, and 59 poster papers. This volume contains many of the papers presented at the conference. ... Read more

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Semiconductor-Laser Physics discusses the underlying physics and operational principles of semiconductor lasers. The optical and electronic properties of the semiconductor medium are analyzed in detail, including quantum confinement and gain engineering effects. A semiclassical and a quantum version of the laser theory are presented, including an analysis of single- and multimode operation, instabilities, laser arrays, unstable resonators, and microcavity lasers. ... Read more

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Intermediate rather than introductory level
This a very useful book for a researcher just entering field of semiconductor lasers. I would even say that the scope of the book is broader than that - the authors give quite a good picture of kinetic phenomena in optically excited semiconductors, as opposed to mainly static phenomena discussed in Haug&Koch's book. The presentation is very logical: the reader gets basic background on the device structure and fabrication, the possible levels of physical description, numerous kinetic processes involved, necessary elementary background on band structure calculations, etc.

The book should be quite useful for researches rather than students, since the presentation implies firm knowledge of quantum mechanics and laser physics. On the other hand, the presentation is not on the highest level of theoretical complexity, which is a general characteristic of this field, where theorists work very close to experiment and necessity for numerical calculations arise on a rather early stage of research, preventing one from developing too complicated concepts and using overextensive mathematical apparatus. I do not know, if an experimentalists will ever have need to go beyond the theory outlined in this book.

Just one bit of complaint: the formalism based on trancation of theequations for averages, used in this book, may cause slight irritation, as it was used in many other books and reviews, and is often repeated in exactly the same words. Nevertheless it is a very practical approach, and readily usable for a newcomer.

I highly recommend this book as a first introduction to semiconductor optics for those who just start doing research in this field.
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Solid-state lasers have seen a fast and steady development and are the ubiquitous tool both for research and industrial applications. The author's monograph Solid-State Lasers has become the most-used reference book in this area. The present graduate text on solid-state lasers takes advantage of this rich source by focusing on the needs at the graduate level and those who need an introduction. Numerous exercises with hints for solution, new text and updated material where needed make this text very accessible. ... Read more

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it does the job...
The book is good for the class that I was taking.To learn about lasers I needed something that could teach me more than what was explained in class and this book was what the teacher recommended to the class. ... Read more

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Super-intense laser pulses produce electric field strength peakvalues of the order of 10¹⁶-10¹⁸ W/cm² in theinfrared. The interaction of such fields with an atomic system (atom,molecule, cluster, etc.) gives rise to highly non-linear processessuch as the emission of very fast ions or the production of coherentX-radiation. Such processes have important applications in manydifferent fields, such as biology or nuclear fusion.
The latest research in the area is described here, concentrating on:

• the double ionisation of complex atoms;
• the ionisation and dissociation dynamics of molecules;
• theinteraction of clusters with very intense, femtosecond laser pulses;
• the production of very intense, coherent short wavelengthradiation;
• stabilisation and relativistic effects insuper-strong fields;
• Rydberg atoms and strong field coherentcontrol.

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...covers everything from single particles to dense fluids fromcomputational physics to the practical results in fusion...the authorclearly indicates where quantum & classical calculations converge. ... Read more

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A Life in Physics
This exciting and highly personal book provides an excellent account of laser-matter interactions from the perspective of one of the pioneers in the field of laser-produced plasmas and laser fusion. It simultaneously develops the broader issues in electromagnetic theory whilst also highlighting the dangers of oversimplifying physical models. The methods of electrodynamics and two-fluid hydrodynamics are used to discuss the importance of non-linear physics.Recent status and topics in plasma physics research are discussed from the perspective of Professor Hora's long and successful involvement in the field. The fundamental nature of laser interactions and their applications are illustrated with numerous examples, including the prospect of power stations providing energy at 1/3 to 1/5 of the present day cost of power generation. Also emphasized is the creation of unexpected new phenomena that result from the non-linearity in laser matter interactions induced by intense laser pulses. Here Professor Hora provides a first hand introduction to his controversial "Principle of Non-Linearity", putting strong arguments that Non-Linearity holds the key to the development of whole new areas in physics and indeed promises to revitalize the whole discipline of Physics. This book will appeal to readers who are interested in laser-plasma physics and who enjoy the human face of research and the assessment new ideas. ... Read more

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The book explores the boundaries of laser crystal physics as it is routinely developed. This exploration may sometimes appear exotic but it often reveals promising fields for the future. The emphasis is on the relation between crystallographic structure and properties, high energy solid state lasers, optical behaviour of thin films, radiation and lattice defects in changing the ion oxidation state, as well as new theoretical approaches to potential laser materials. Further topics are the more classical aspects of optical spectroscopy of the rare earth ions and technological aspects of laser radiation. Various luminescent and phosphorescent mechanisms arising in inorganic crystalline and non-crystalline materials are featured. ... Read more

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Classical Relativistic Electrodynamics presents an advanced course of classical electrodynamics with application to the generation of high-power coherent radiation in the microwave to optical-wave regions. Specifically, it provides readers with the basics of advanced electromagnetic theory and relativistic electrodynamics, guiding them step by step through the theory of free-electron lasers. The theoretical treatment throughout this book is fully developed by means of the usual three-dimensional vector calculus. This book can be recommended as a graduate-level textbook or a reference book in the fields of advanced electromagnetic theory, relativistic electrodynamics, beam physics and plasma sciences.

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This book contains contributions written by the world-leading scientists in high-resolution laser spectroscopy, quantum optics and laser physics. Emphasis is placed on precision related to results in a variety of fields, such as atomic clocks, frequency standards, and the measurement of physical constants in atomic physics. Furthermore, illustrations and engineering applications of the fundamentals of quantum mechanics are widely covered. It has contributions by Nobel prize winners Norman F. Ramsey and Steven Chu, and is dedicated to Theodor W. Hänsch on the occasion of his 60th birthday. ... Read more

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