Length9h 32m
About this audiobook
"Laser Physics: Fundamental Principles" explores the fascinating world of laser physics, unveiling the secrets behind how a tiny beam of light can cut through steel, perform delicate surgeries, or paint intricate designs on a silicon chip. We embark on a journey from Einstein's groundbreaking theory of stimulated emission to the first ruby laser's dazzling birth, tracing the evolution of these remarkable devices from their origins to the diverse array of forms they take today.
We delve into the fundamental principles that govern laser operation, exploring the intricate dance of atoms, photons, and mirrors that gives life to coherent light. This book is more than a technical manual; we celebrate the wonder of lasers, marveling at their seemingly impossible feats and exploring their potential to push the frontiers of science, from unraveling the mysteries of quantum mechanics to guiding us towards interstellar travel.
Whether you're a curious student or a seasoned professional, this book welcomes you with open arms. No prior knowledge is assumed—just a thirst for discovery and a fascination with the world around us. Together, we'll navigate the intricate world of laser physics, appreciating its elegance and uncovering its immense potential.
Audiobook details
GenreScience and Nature, Education and Learning
Length9 hrs 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 20, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER 1 Light and the Electromagnetic Spectrum
21.1 Nature of Light: Waves and Particles
31.3 Electromagnetic Spectrum
41.4 Polarization and Light Interactions with Matter
5CHAPTER 2 Atoms and Energy Levels
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62.1 Atomic Structure
72.2 Quantization of Energy
82.3 Electron Transitions
92.4 Bohr Model and Energy Level Diagrams
10CHAPTER 3 Stimulated Emission and Population Inversion
113.1 Einstein’s Theory of Light-Matter Interaction
123.2 Population Inversion
133.3 Examples of Gain Media
143.4 Threshold Population Inversion
153.5 Continuous vs. Pulsed Lasers
16CHAPTER 4 The Laser Resonator
174.1 Cavity Design
184.2 Longitudinal Modes
194.3 Transverse Modes
204.4 Resonator Losses and Q-Factor
214.5 Cavity Stability and Alignment
22CHAPTER 5 Gas Lasers
235.1 Helium-Neon (He-Ne) Laser
245.2 Argon Ion Laser
255.3 Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Laser
265.4 Nitrogen Laser
275.5 Excimer Lasers
28CHAPTER 6 Solid-State Lasers
296.1 Ruby Laser
306.2 Nd:YAG Laser
316.3 Ti:Sapphire Laser
326.4 Fiber Lasers
336.5 Semiconductor Lasers
34CHAPTER 7 Dye Lasers and Other Organic Lasers
357.1 Tuning Range and Applications of Dye Lasers
367.2 Pumping Methods and Tuning Techniques for Dye Lasers
377.3 Pulsed Dye Lasers and Mode-Locking
387.4 Organic Semiconductor Lasers
39CHAPTER 8 Free-Electron Lasers (FELs)
408.1 Relativistic Electron Beams and Synchrotron Radiation
418.2 Undulator Radiation and Gain Mechanism in FELs
428.3 Tunable X-ray and Infrared FELs
438.4 Advanced Applications of FELs
44CHAPTER 9 Nonlinear Laser Optics
459.1 Second Harmonic Generation
469.2 Sum-Frequency Generation
479.3 Difference-Frequency Generation
489.4 Optical Parametric Amplification
499.5 Optical Parametric Oscillators
509.6 Multiphoton Absorption and Photoionization
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