Author : Brian Henderson
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 0521593492
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (215 download)
Book Synopsis Crystal-Field Engineering of Solid-State Laser Materials by : Brian Henderson
Download or read book Crystal-Field Engineering of Solid-State Laser Materials written by Brian Henderson and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2000-07-17 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the underlying science and design of laser materials. It emphasizes the principles of crystal-field engineering and discusses the basic physical concepts that determine laser gain and nonlinear frequency conversion in optical crystals. Henderson and Bartram develop the predictive capabilities of crystal-field engineering to show how modification of the symmetry and composition of optical centers can improve laser performance. They also discuss applications of the principles of crystal-field engineering to a variety of optical crystals in relation to the performances of laser devices. This book will be of considerable interest to physical, chemical and material scientists and to engineers involved in the science and technology of solid state lasers.