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by F.J. Duarte
Tunable Laser Optics, 2nd Edition
Cover
Half Title
Title Page
Copyright
Dedication
Table of Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Preface
Author
Chapter 1 Introduction to Lasers
1.1 Introduction
1.1.1 Historical Remarks
1.2 Lasers
1.2.1 Laser Optics
1.2.2 Laser Categories
1.3 Excitation Mechanisms and Rate Equations
1.3.1 Rate Equations
1.3.2 Dynamics of Multiple-Level System
1.3.2.1 Example
1.3.2.2 Example
1.3.3 Transition Probabilities and Cross Sections
1.3.3.1 Example
1.4 The Schrödinger Equation and Semiconductor Lasers
1.4.1 A Heuristic Introduction to the Schrödinger Equation
1.4.2 The Schrödinger Equation Via dirac’s Notation
1.4.3 The Time-Independent Schrödinger Equation
1.4.4 Semiconductor Emission
1.4.4.1 Example
1.4.5 Quantum Wells
1.4.6 Quantum Cascade Lasers
1.4.6.1 Example
1.4.7 Quantum Dots
1.5 Introduction to Laser Resonators and Laser Cavities
Problems
Chapter 2 Dirac Optics
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Dirac’s Notation in Optics
2.3 Interference
2.3.1 Example
2.3.2 Geometry of The N-Slit Interferometer
2.3.3 N-Slit Interferometer Experiment
2.4 Generalized Diffraction
2.4.1 Positive Diffraction
2.5 Positive and Negative Refraction
2.6 Reflection
2.7 The Cavity Linewidth Equation
2.7.1 Introduction to Angular Dispersion
2.8 Dirac and the Laser
Problems
Chapter 3 The Uncertainty Principle in Optics
3.1 Approximate Derivation of the Uncertainty Principle
3.1.1 The Wave Character of Particles
3.1.2 The Diffraction Identity and the Uncertainty Principle
3.1.3 Alternative Versions of the Uncertainty Principle
3.2 Applications of the Uncertainty Principle in Optics
3.2.1 Beam Divergence
3.2.1.1 Example
3.2.2 Beam Divergence and Astronomy
3.2.2.1 Laser Guide Star
3.2.2.2 Example
3.3 The Interferometric Equation and the Uncertainty Principle
3.3.1 Quantum Cryptography
3.3.1.1 Example
Problems
Chapter 4 The Physics of Multiple- Prism Optics
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Generalized Multiple-Prism Dispersion
4.2.1 Double-Pass Generalized Multiple-Prism Dispersion
4.2.2 Multiple Return-Pass Generalized Multiple-Prism Dispersion
4.2.3 Single-Prism Equations
4.3 Multiple-Prism Dispersion Linewidth Narrowing
4.3.1 Mechanics of Linewidth Narrowing in Optically Pumped Pulsed Laser Oscillators
4.3.2 Design of Zero-Dispersion Multiple-Prism Beam Expanders
4.3.2.1 Example
4.3.2.2 Example
4.4 Dispersion of Amici, or Compound, Prisms
4.4.1 Example
4.5 Multiple-Prism Dispersion and Pulse Compression
4.5.1 Example
4.6 Applications of Multiple-Prism Arrays
Problems
Chapter 5 Polarization
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Maxwell Equations
5.3 Polarization and Reflection
5.3.1 Plane of Incidence
5.4 Jones Calculus
5.4.1 Example
5.5 Polarizing Prisms
5.5.1 Transmission Efficiency in Multiple-Prism Arrays
5.5.2 Induced Polarization in a Double-Prism Beam Expander
5.6 Double-Refraction Polarizers
5.7 Intensity Control of Laser Beams Using Polarization
5.8 Polarization Rotators
5.8.1 Birefringent Polarization Rotators
5.8.1.1 Example
5.8.2 Broadband Prismatic Polarization Rotators
5.8.2.1 Example
Problems
Chapter 6 Laser Beam Propagation Matrices
6.1 Introduction
6.2 ABCD Propagation Matrices
6.2.1 Properties of ABCD Matrices
6.2.2 Survey of ABCD Matrices
6.2.3 The Astronomical Telescope
6.2.4 A Single Prism in Space
6.2.5 Multiple-Prism Beam Expanders
6.2.6 Telescopes in Series
6.2.7 Single Return-Pass Beam Divergence
6.2.8 Multiple Return-Pass Beam Divergence
6.2.9 Unstable Resonators
6.3 Higher Order Matrices
Problems
Chapter 7 Narrow-Linewidth Tunable Laser Oscillators
7.1 Introduction
7.2 Transverse and Longitudinal Modes
7.2.1 Transverse Mode Structure
7.2.2 Longitudinal Mode Emission
7.3 Tunable Laser Oscillator Architectures
7.3.1 Tunable Laser Oscillators Without Intracavity Beam Expansion
7.3.2 Tunable Laser Oscillators With Intracavity Beam Expansion
7.3.3 Widely Tunable Narrow-Linewidth External Cavity Semiconductor Lasers
7.3.4 Distributed Feedback Lasers
7.4 Wavelength Tuning Techniques
7.4.1 Prismatic Tuning Techniques
7.4.2 Diffractive Tuning Techniques
7.4.2.1 Example
7.4.3 Synchronous Tuning Techniques
7.4.4 Bragg Gratings
7.4.5 Interferometric Tuning Techniques
7.4.6 Longitudinal Tuning Techniques for Laser Microcavities
7.4.6.1 Example
7.4.7 Birefringent Filters
7.5 Polarization Matching
7.6 Design of Efficient Narrow-Linewidth Tunable Laser Oscillators
7.6.1 Useful Axioms for the Design of Narrow- Linewidth Tunable Laser Oscillators
7.7 Narrow-Linewidth Oscillator-Amplifiers
7.7.1 Laser-Pumped Narrow-Linewidth Oscillator-Amplifiers
7.7.2 Narrow-Linewidth MO Forced Oscillators
7.8 Discussion
Problems
Chapter 8 Nonlinear Optics
8.1 Introduction
8.1.1 Introduction to Nonlinear Polarization
8.2 Generation of Frequency Harmonics
8.2.1 Second Harmonic and Sum-Frequency Generation
8.2.2 Difference-Frequency Generation and Optical Parametric Oscillation
8.2.3 The Refractive Index as a Function of Intensity
8.3 Optical Phase Conjugation
8.4 Raman Shifting
8.5 Optical Clockwork
Problems
Chapter 9 Lasers and Their Emission Characteristics
9.1 Introduction
9.2 Gas Lasers
9.2.1 Pulsed Molecular Gas Lasers
9.2.2 Pulsed Atomic Metal Vapor Lasers
9.2.3 CW Gas Lasers
9.3 Organic Dye Lasers
9.3.1 Pulsed Organic Dye Lasers
9.3.1.1 Solid-State Tunable Organic Lasers
9.3.2 CW Organic Dye Lasers
9.4 Solid-State Lasers
9.4.1 Ionic Solid-State Lasers
9.4.2 Transition Metal Solid-State Lasers
9.4.3 Color Center Lasers
9.4.4 Diode Laser-Pumped Fiber Lasers
9.4.5 Optical Parametric Oscillators
9.5 Semiconductor Lasers
9.5.1 Tunable Quantum Cascade Lasers
9.5.2 Tunable Quantum Dot Lasers
9.6 Additional Lasers
Problems
Chapter 10 The N-Slit Laser Interferometer Optical Architecture and Applications
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Optical Architecture of the NSLI
10.2.1 Beam Propagation in the N SLI
10.2.1.1 Example
10.3 An Interferometric Computer
10.4 Secure Interferometric Communications in Free Space
10.4.1 Very Large N Slis for Secure Interferometric Communications in Free Space
10.5 Applications of the NSLI
10.5.1 Digital Laser Micromeasurements
10.5.2 Light Modulation Measurements
10.5.3 Wavelength Meter and Broadband Interferograms
10.5.4 Imaging Laser Printers
Problems
Chapter 11 Interferometry
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Two-Beam Interferometers
11.2.1 The Sagnac Interferometer
11.2.2 The Mach-Xehnder Interferometer
11.2.3 The Michelson Interferometer
11.3 Multiple-Beam Interferometers
11.3.1 The Hanbury Brown–Twiss Interferometer
11.3.2 The Fabry–Pérot interferometer
11.3.3 Design of Fabry–Pérot Etalons
11.3.3.1 Example
11.4 Coherent and Semicoherent Interferograms
11.4.1 Example
11.5 Interferometric Wavelength Meters
11.5.1 Fabry–Pérot Wavelength Meters
Problems
Chapter 12 Spectrometry
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Spectrometry
12.2.1 Prism Spectrometers
12.2.2 Diffraction Grating Spectrometers
12.2.2.1 Example
12.3 Dispersive Wavelength Meters
Problems
Chapter 13 Physical Constants and Optical Quantities
13.1 Fundamental Physical Constants
13.2 Conversion Quantities
13.3 Units of Optical Quantities
13.4 Dispersion Constants of Optical Materials
13.5 ∂N/∂T of Laser and Optical Materials
Problems
References
Index
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