Solid-State Laser Engineering

The book "Solid-State Laser Engineering" offers a comprehensive examination of the properties, design, and operation of solid-state lasers from an industrial perspective. It is primarily aimed at practitioners in science and technology who are involved in the construction or application of solid-state lasers. The focus is on the technical aspects of these systems, with theoretical concepts not taking center stage. Long mathematical derivations have been avoided, as theory serves as a means to explain experimental results. Nevertheless, each chapter provides sufficient theoretical background to make the book comprehensible on its own. Readers have found the thorough treatment of the subject useful for students of laser technology who wish to complement their theoretical knowledge with engineering aspects. The book begins with a historical overview and covers fundamental concepts of laser physics, followed by analytical expressions for the threshold conditions, gain, and output of laser oscillators. It provides a detailed analysis of the fundamental subsystems of solid-state lasers.