Covers fiber lasers, including types, fabrication, absorption, resonators, and modelocking, with examples and comparisons.
Explores nonlinear optical processes, single-mode lasers, mode selection, resonator dynamics, bandwidth limitations, and parametric processes.
Explores laser principles, types, and hazards, focusing on eye and skin safety measures.
Covers the basics of laser operation, including light-atom interaction and resonator design, discussing the quantum vs classical view of the atom and stimulated emission.
Explores optimizing quantum well laser diodes, edge emitting laser diodes' beam properties, optical gain measurements, laser mode spacing, and the Schawlow-Townes linewidth formula.
Covers laser systems, atomic transitions, and light attenuation in lasers, focusing on the electron oscillator model and absorption coefficient.
