Laser Modeling : A Numerical Approach with Algebra and Calculus

Mark Steven Csele

ISBN 10: 1138071994 / ISBN 13: 9781138071995

Editore: CRC Press, 2017

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nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Don't let the mathematical rigor of solutions get in the way of understanding the concepts. Complete with downloadable spreadsheets, this novel text presents algebraic models and traditional calculus-based methods in tandem to make concepts easier to digest. Each technique is introduced alongside a practical, solved example based on a commercial laser. Chapters address gain saturation, thermal effects on solid-state lasers, Q-switching, non-linear optics, and more. Laser theory is covered in an accessible way that can be applied immediately, and numerically, to real laser systems.

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• Titolo: Laser Modeling : A Numerical Approach with Algebra and Calculus
• Editore: CRC Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 2017
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1138071994
• ISBN 13: 9781138071995
• Rilegatura: Taschenbuch
• Condizione: Neu
• Dimensioni: 234 L x 156 A x 15 P (millimetri) 234 millimetri di larghezza per 156 millimetri di altezza per 15 millimetri di profondità
• Peso: 424 grammi

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Offering a fresh take on laser engineering, Laser Modeling: A Numerical Approach with Algebra and Calculus presents algebraic models and traditional calculus-based methods in tandem to make concepts easier to digest and apply in the real world. Each technique is introduced alongside a practical, solved example based on a commercial laser. Assuming some knowledge of the nature of light, emission of radiation, and basic atomic physics, the text:

• Explains how to formulate an accurate gain threshold equation as well as determine small-signal gain
• Discusses gain saturation and introduces a novel pass-by-pass model for rapid implementation of "what if?" scenarios
• Outlines the calculus-based Rigrod approach in a simplified manner to aid in comprehension
• Considers thermal effects on solid-state lasers and other lasers with new and efficient quasi-three-level materials
• Demonstrates how the convolution method is used to predict the effect of temperature drift on a DPSS system
• Describes the technique and technology of Q-switching and provides a simple model for predicting output power
• Addresses non-linear optics and supplies a simple model for calculating optimal crystal length
• Examines common laser systems, answering basic design questions and summarizing parameters
• Includes downloadable Microsoft® Excel™ spreadsheets, allowing models to be customized for specific lasers

Don’t let the mathematical rigor of solutions get in the way of understanding the concepts. Laser Modeling: A Numerical Approach with Algebra and Calculus covers laser theory in an accessible way that can be applied immediately, and numerically, to real laser systems.

Informazioni sull?autore

Mark Steven Csele is a full-time professor at Niagara College, Welland, Ontario, Canada. A physicist and professional engineer, he has taught for over 20 years at levels ranging from two-year technician to four-year undergraduate. Currently, he teaches photonics at Niagara College, which features an array of dedicated laboratories hosting a variety of laser systems. He has authored a previous book on fundamental laser concepts as well as several articles in magazines and trade encyclopedias.