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Covers the basics of laser operation, including light-atom interaction and resonator design, discussing the quantum vs classical view of the atom and stimulated emission.
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 applications of micron and submicron focusing, crystallography, and tomographic reconstructions in beamlines, as well as the need for secondary optics and different types of lenses.