Because of the favorable characteristics of solid-state lasers, they have become the preferred candidates for a wide range of applications in science and techno

Solid-state lasers which offer multiple desirable qualities, including enhanced reliability, robustness, efficiency and wavelength diversity, are absolutely ind

A solid-state laser use and gain medium that is a solid, rather than a liquid such as dye lasers or a gas such as gas lasers. Semiconductor-based lasers are als

Koechner's well-known ‘bible’ on solid-state laser engineering is now available in an accessible format at the graduate level. Numerous exercises with hints

This book has once again been updated to keep pace with recent developments and to maintain Koechner's position as "the bible" of the field. Written from an ind