Understanding Lasers
An Entry-Level Guide
3rd Edition
Published on 20. September 2011
496 pages
978-1-118-21004-8 (ISBN)
Description
Updated to reflect advancements since the publication of the previous edition, Understanding Lasers: An Entry-Level Guide, 3rd Edition is an introduction to lasers and associated equipment. You need only a minimal background in algebra to understand the nontechnical language in this book, which is a practical, easy-to-follow guide for beginners. By studying the conceptual drawings, tables, and multiple-choice quizzes with answers provided at the back of the book you can understand applications of semiconductor lasers, solid-state lasers, and gas lasers for information processing, medicine, communications, industry, and military systems.
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"This book is an easy-to-follow guide that requires a minimalbackground in algebra. The use of simple language, drawings, tablesand multiple-choice quizzes make this book an ideal text foradvanced high school students, undergraduates studying physics andengineering, and professionals who work with lasers but lack aformal knowledge of the subject." (Optics & PhotonicNews, April 2009) "College-level libraries strong in science and technology titleswill appreciate this easy introduction guide to laser technology,which moves from the foundations of how lasers work and how theyare used to discussions of specific advanced laser types,applications, and the science involved." (The Midwest BookReview, September 2008)More details
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Wiley-IEEE Press
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Jeff Hecht is a science and technology writer who has covered the laser industry for more than thirty years. He cofounded Lasers & Optronics magazine and has been a contributing editor to Laser Focus World since 1991, where he was also managing editor for seven years. He has been a Boston correspondent for New Scientist magazine since 1984 and is the author of eleven books. He has taught short courses on optics at SPIE, OSA, and IEEE LEOS conferences. He is a member of the IEEE, APS, OSA, and the National Association of Science Writers.
