Gas and Solid State LasersExplores gas and solid-state lasers, discussing stimulated emission, gain saturation, optimal output power, and specific laser types and applications.
Laser Types and PropertiesExplores laser principles, properties, types, and dangers of high brightness beams, as well as resonator configurations and pumping methods.
Gain saturationExplores gain saturation in laser systems and the dynamics of atoms in different energy levels, emphasizing the balance between pumping and emission processes.
Fiber laser and modelockingCovers fiber lasers, including types, fabrication, absorption, resonators, and modelocking, with examples and comparisons.