Covers the main properties of lasers, historical data, active media, and pulsing techniques.
Explores optimizing quantum well laser diodes, edge emitting laser diodes' beam properties, optical gain measurements, laser mode spacing, and the Schawlow-Townes linewidth formula.
Explores gas and solid-state lasers, discussing stimulated emission, gain saturation, optimal output power, and specific laser types and applications.
Explores gain saturation in laser systems and the dynamics of atoms in different energy levels, emphasizing the balance between pumping and emission processes.
