Covers the fundamental concepts of laser operation, including dispersion theory, gain and resonators, different types of laser systems, noise characteristics, optical fibers, ultrafast lasers, and nonlinear frequency conversion.
Delves into advanced techniques in optical fiber communications to increase spectral efficiency and explores the use of multi-core fibers for space-division multiplexing.
Explores light propagation in optical fibers, modes in waveguides, fiber types, and fiber lasers, along with historical insights and mode types in slab waveguides.