High-brightness Metal Vapour Lasers: Volume I: Physical Fundamentals and Mathematical Models

Book Details

• Publisher: CRC Press

• Author: Batenin, V. M.

• Language: English

• Edition: 1

• ISBN: 9781482250053

• Pages: 542

• Cover: Hardcover

• Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.5 x 1.3 inches

About the Book

High-Brightness Metal Vapor Lasers by V. M. Batenin presents a comprehensive and fundamental review of high-brightness metal vapor lasers, the brightest and most powerful lasers in the visible spectral range. This book explores the physical principles, mathematical models, and practical techniques for realizing high-power laser radiation based on self-contained transitions in metal atoms.

Serving as the first detailed review of this fascinating field, the book covers the development of the physical fundamentals and technological advancements necessary for producing these intense, high-output lasers. It discusses their significance in various applications, from fundamental research to large-scale commercial tasks such as isotope selection.

Batenin’s work is an essential resource for those interested in laser physics and technology, providing a deep dive into the theories and practical implementations that make high-brightness metal vapor lasers a critical tool across scientific and industrial fields. Researchers, engineers, and students in the fields of physics, optics, and engineering will find this book to be a valuable guide to understanding the cutting-edge advancements in laser technology.