Explores the development of compact ultra-fast lasers for diverse applications, emphasizing integration challenges, noise properties, and industrial implications.
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.
Delves into advanced techniques in optical fiber communications to increase spectral efficiency and explores the use of multi-core fibers for space-division multiplexing.
Explores gain saturation in laser systems and the dynamics of atoms in different energy levels, emphasizing the balance between pumping and emission processes.