Kalisky Y. The Physics and Engineering of Solid State Lasers

SPIE Press, The International Society for Optical Engineering, Bellingham, 2006, 203 pages, ISBN: 081946094XSPIE Tutorial Texts in Optical Engineering, Vol. TT71This text explains the mutual influences between the physical and dynamic processes in solids and their lasing properties. It provides insight into the physics and engineering of solid state lasers by integrating information from several disciplines, including solid state physics, materials science, photophysics, and dynamic processes in solids.The text discusses approaches to developing new laser materials and includes data tables of basic parameters that can be applied to laser design. Novel materials and techniques used in recent developments are also covered.List of AbbreviationsSolid State Laser Materials
Structure and Bonding of Solids
Garnet Crystals as Laser Hosts
Fluoride Laser Crystals: YLiF4 (YLF)
Photophysics of Solid State Laser Materials
Energy Transfer
Lasing Efficiency and Sensitization
Two-Micron Lasers: Holmium- and Thulium-Doped Crystals
Yb:YAG Laser
More on Other Crystals: Fluorides and Vanadates
Appendix: Diode-Pumped Solid State Lasers