Understanding Lasers: An Entry-Level Guide - Softcover

Hecht, Jeff

Softcover

ISBN 10: 087942298X ISBN 13: 9780879422981

Publisher: IEEE Press, 1992

Synopsis

Introduces the fundamentals of lasers and optics. Describes the physical principles, the operation of lasers, and important types. Reprint of first edition.

About this title

From the Back Cover

Electrical Engineering/Optoelectronics/General Interest Understanding Lasers An Entry-Level Guide, Second Edition IEEE Press Understanding Science & Technology Series This updated, concise second edition of Jeff Hecht’s Understanding Lasers, is both current and easy to understand. Written for students, managers, non-specialist engineers, and anyone who wants an accessible introduction to laser technology, this book provides practical, intuitive descriptions of the workings of major types of lasers and their applications. Key topics include:

• Semiconductor lasers
• Solid-state lasers
• Gas lasers
• Laser applications in information processing, medicine, communications, industry, and military systems

Understanding Lasers will be of interest to those in computers, communications, medicine, and industry, and those who want to better understand the growth and impact of laser technology on our future. Also in the IEEE Press Understanding Science & Technology Series Understanding Telecommunications and Lightwave Systems An Entry-Level Guide by John G. Nellist, Consultant, Sarita Enterprises, Ltd. 1992 Softcover 200 pp IEEE Order No. PP0314-5 ISBN 0-7803-0418-7 Understanding the Nervous System An Engineering Perspective by Sid Deutsch, University of South Florida and Alice Deutsch, Bioscreen, Inc. 1993 Softcover 408 pp IEEE Order No. PP0291-5 ISBN 0-87942-296-3 About the Series ... The IEEE Press Understanding Series treats important topics in science and technology in a simple and easy-to-understand manner. Designed expressly for the nonspecialist engineer, scientist, or technician — as well as the technologically curious — each volume stresses practical information over mathematical theorems and complicated derivations.

About the Author

Jeff Hecht has covered the laser field since 1974, and is a contributing editor to Laser Focus World. He was managing editor of Laser Focus and a cofounder and contributing editor to Lasers & Applications (now Lasers & Optronics). His other books include Laser Pioneers, Understanding Fiber Optics, the Laser Guidebook, and City of Light: The Story of Fiber Optics.

Edition details

• Publisher: IEEE Press
• Publication date: 1992
• ISBN 10: 087942298X
• ISBN 13: 9780879422981
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 450