Crystal-Field Engineering of Solid-State Laser Materials

Ralph H Bartram

ISBN 10: 0521593492 / ISBN 13: 9780521593496

Published by Cambridge University Press Jul 2000, 2000

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Neuware - This book is concerned with 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. A concise review of the essential underlying science is presented, and the predictive capabilities of crystal-field engineering are developed to show how modification of the symmetry and composition of optical centres can improve laser performance. Applications of the principles of crystal-field engineering to a variety of optical crystals are also discussed 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. It will be used by senior undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as by established scientists.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Crystal-Field Engineering of Solid-State Laser Materials
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press Jul 2000
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0521593492
• ISBN 13: 9780521593496
• Binding: Buch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 253W x 179H x 28D millimeters 253 millimeters width by 179 millimeters height by 28 millimeters depth
• Weight: 910 grams

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Synopsis

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.

Book Description

This book is concerned with the underlying science and design of laser materials. Some methods of preparing materials are presented and their basic underlying science is applied to actual and potential laser crystals and non-crystals. This book will be of benefit to physicists, chemists, materials scientists and to engineers engaged in the development of new laser materials.