The Physics and Technology of Laser Resonators

This study provides not only an introduction to the underlying physics of laser resonators and laser beams, but also material on the application of basic principles to the design of laser resonators for most of the important types of laser in common use today.

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Comprehensive yet concise, The Physics and Technology of Laser Resonators presents both the fundamentals and latest developments in laser resonator technology, including specific case studies. The book covers various types of resonators, including unstable, ring laser, and multifold laser. It also discusses numerical resonator calculations and laser beam analysis. This reference will be of value and interest both to newcomers to the field and to professional engineers wishing to update their knowledge.