Covers Brillouin scattering, a powerful tool in photonics, explaining material density fluctuations' impact on light and the optical effects of inelastic scatterings.
Covers the fundamental concepts of laser operation, including dispersion theory, gain and resonators, different types of laser systems, noise characteristics, optical fibers, ultrafast lasers, and nonlinear frequency conversion.
Explores the physics of photonic semiconductor devices, including LEDs, laser diodes, and quantum cascade lasers, emphasizing essential concepts and practical applications.
