Tunable laser optics

Chapters will provide self-contained treatment of the topic as much as possible to allow the reader to go directly to the appropriate chapter to deal with a particular topic of concern. This sharp focus is necessary to maintain the emphasis, and to make this a practical reference. The knowledge and experience will integrate aspects of laser oscillators, laser amplifiers, laser systems, engineering of rugged laser cavities, design and engineering of laser-based instrumentation, and design of highly reliable laser systems for material processing applications. * Provides a sharp focus practical aspects of reference material. * Offers an approach that will be simple, direct, and focused only on lasers and optics * Integrates aspects of laser oscillators, laser amplifiers, laser systems, engineering of rugged laser cavities, design and engineering of laser-based instrumentation, and design of highly reliable laser systems for material processing applications. "Tunable Laser Optics is an excellent text for students, engineers, and scientists working with lasers. Although rigorous in its presentation, this book takes an approach that is simple, direct, and focused mainly on applications of tunable lasers and relevant optics. Readers will learn what is essential in a practical laser/optical laboratory to make things work. Chapters provide self-contained treatments of essential topics, while maintaining a sharp focus on practical application."--BOOK JACKET Lasers are widely applied in academic, medical, industrial, and military research.