Understanding Lasers: An Entry-Level Guide - Brossura

Hecht, Jeff

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ISBN 10: 0780310055 ISBN 13: 9780780310056

Casa editrice: IEEE, 1993

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This updated edition is both accurate and easy to understand. Written for students, hobbyists, non-specialist engineers and anyone who wants an entry-level 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. Clear, succinct, and amply illustrated, this book makes an ideal learning tool and a valuable reference for technical and nontechnical readers alike.

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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.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: IEEE
• Data di pubblicazione: 1993
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0780310055
• ISBN 13: 9780780310056
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 422
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile