Synopses & Reviews
The book describes the most advanced techniques for generating coherent light in the mid-infrared region of the spectrum. These techniques represent diverse areas of photonics and include heterojunction semiconductor lasers, quantum cascade lasers, tunable crystalline lasers, fiber lasers, Raman lasers, and optical parametric laser sources. Offering authoritative reviews by internationally recognized experts, the book provides a wealth of information on the essential principles and methods of the generation of coherent mid-infrared light and on some of its applications. The instructive nature of the book makes it an excellent text for physicists and practicing engineers who want to use mid-infrared laser sources in spectroscopy, medicine, remote sensing and other fields, and for researchers in various disciplines requiring a broad introduction to the subject.
Synopsis
This collection of authoritative reviews by leading experts provides a broad and instructive introduction to the most advanced techniques for generating coherent light in the mid-infrared region of the spectrum. With a wealth of up-to-date references - also available online.
Table of Contents
Mid-Infrared 2 to 5 µm Heterojunction Lasers.- Diode Quantum Cascade Lasers.- Mid-IR Difference Frequency Generation.- Pulsed Mid-IR Optical Parametric Oscillators.- CW and Synchronously Pumped Mid-IR Optical Paramertric Oscillators.- Mid-IR Fiber Lasers.- Crystalline Mid-IR Lasers.- Crystalline Raman Lasers.- Narrow-Linewidth Tunable THz-Wave Sources Using Nonlinear Optics.- Mid-IR and THz Coherent Sources Using Semiconductor-Based Materials.- Mid-IR Laser Applications in Spectroscopy.- Mid-IR Laser Applications in Medicine.- Subject Index.