The laser is rapidly finding more and varied applications in science, engineering, industry, medicine, and entertainment. This book is written to help end-users quickly and easily choose the laser best suited to their needs. It is designed for ease of use and to explain the operation and characteristics of different types of lasers. Although there is some coverage of internal physics, the strong emphasis is on practical characteristics of lasers such as output power, wavelength, cooling and types of devices commercially available. The Second Edition includes all-new chapters on x-ray lasers, free-electron lasers, semiconductor lasers (used in CD players), and fiber lasers, as well as complete updates to all First Edition chapters. A volume in the Optical and Electro-Optical Engineering Series.

The Laser Guidebook

Science & Math

Jeff Hecht

Physics

McGraw-Hill School Education Group

Ideal for technicians, entry-level engineers, and other nonspecialists, this best-selling practical, thorough, and accessible introduction to fiber optics reflects the expertise of an author who has followed the field for over 25 years. Using a non-theoretical/non-mathematical approach, it explains the principles of optical fibers, describes components and how they work, explores the tools and techniques used to work with them and the devices used to connect fiber network, and concludes with applications showing how fibers are used in modern communication systems. It covers both existing systems and developing technology, so readers can understand present systems and new developments. Includes an accompanying CD of additional resources. Fundamentals of Fiber-Optic Technology. Fundamentals of Communications. Types of Optical Fibers. Fiber Properties. Fiber Materials and Manufacture. Special-Purpose Fibers. Cabling. Light Sources. Transmitters. Repeaters, Regenerators, and Amplifiers. Connectors and Splices. Couplers and Other Passive Components. Wavelength-Division Multiplexing Optics. Optical Switches, Modulators, and Other Active Components. Optical Measurements. Troubleshooting and Test Equipment. System and Optical Networking Concepts. Fiber System Standards. Single Channel System Design. Optical Networking System Design. Global Telecommunications. Metro and Regional Telecommunications. Local Telephone Systems and Access Networks. Computers and Local Area Networks. Video Transmission. Vehicle and Military Fiber Communications. Fiber-Optic Sensors. Imaging and Illuminating Fiber Optics. For technicians, marketing personnel, applications engineers, fiber-optic sales engineers, manufacturing personnel, quality control technicians, and similar positions at fiber-optics, optical components, and system manufacturers.

Understanding Fiber Optics

Business & Money

Job Hunting & Careers

PRENTICE/HALL

Updated to reflect advancements since the publication of the previous edition, Understanding Lasers: An Entry-Level Guide, 3rd Edition is an introduction to lasers and associated equipment. You need only a minimal background in algebra to understand the nontechnical language in this book, which is a practical, easy-to-follow guide for beginners. By studying the conceptual drawings, tables, and multiple-choice quizzes with answers provided at the back of the book you can understand applications of semiconductor lasers, solid-state lasers, and gas lasers for information processing, medicine, communications, industry, and military systems.

Understanding Lasers: An Entry-Level Guide

Wiley-IEEE Press

The only introductory text on the market today that explains the underlying physics and engineering applicable to all lasers Although lasers are becoming increasingly important in our high-tech environment, many of the technicians and engineers who install, operate, and maintain them have had little, if any, formal training in the field of electro-optics. This can result in less efficient usage of these important tools. Introduction to Laser Technology, Fourth Edition provides readers with a good understanding of what a laser is and what it can and cannot do. The book explains what types of laser to use for different purposes and how a laser can be modified to improve its performance in a given application. With a unique combination of clarity and technical depth, the book explains the characteristics and important applications of commercial lasers worldwide and discusses light and optics, the fundamental elements of lasers, and laser modification.? In addition to new chapter-end problems, the Fourth Edition includes new and expanded chapter material on: <ul>
<li> Material and wavelength </li> <li> Diode Laser Arrays </li> <li> Quantum-cascade lasers </li> <li> Fiber lasers </li> <li> Thin-disk and slab lasers </li> <li> Ultrafast fiber lasers </li> <li> Raman lasers </li> <li> Quasi-phase matching </li> <li> Optically pumped semiconductor lasers </li> </ul>
Introduction to Laser Technology, Fourth Edition is an excellent book for students, technicians, engineers, and other professionals seeking a fuller, more formal introduction to the field of laser technology.

Introduction to Laser Technology

C. Breck Hitz

James Ewing

Ideal for technicians, entry-level engineers, and other nonspecialists, this practical, thorough, and accessible introduction to fiber optics reflects the expertise of an author who has followed the field for over 20 years. Using a non-theoretical/mathematical approach, it begins with the technical details of optical fibers, moves through the tools and techniques used to work with them, the devices used to connect fiber network, and concludes with applications showing how fibers are used.

H.W. Sams

Electrical Engineering Introduction to Laser Technology, Third Edition Would you like to know how a laser works, and how it can be modified for your own specific tasks? This intuitive third edition-previously published as Understanding Laser Technology, First and Second Editions-introduces engineers, scientists, technicians, and novices alike to the world of modern lasers, without delving into the mathematical details of quantum electronics. It is the only introductory text on the market today that explains the underlying physics and engineering applicable to all lasers. A unique combination of clarity and technical depth, this book begins with an introductory chapter that explains the characteristics and important applications of commercial lasers worldwide. It proceeds with discussions on light and optics, the fundamental elements of lasers, and laser modification. The concluding chapters are composed of a survey of modern lasers, including: <ul>
<li>Semiconductor lasers</li> <li>Optically pumped solid-state lasers</li> <li>Ion, HeNe, and HeCd lasers</li> <li>Carbon dioxide lasers</li> <li>Excimer lasers (codiscovered by J. J. Ewing)</li> <li>Ultrafast and tunable lasers, OPOs</li> </ul>
Introduction to Laser Technology, Third Edition is intended for those who are familiar with the principles of electro-optical technology, but possess limited formal training. This comprehensive treatment is essential, one-stop shopping for professionals, students, and non-engineer executives interested in the design, sales, or applications of the laser and electro-optics industry.

Introduction to Laser Technology, 3rd Edition

Breck Hitz

Understanding Lasers

Very good condition. No marks. Light folds on back cover.

Understanding Fiber Optics - Custom Fifth Edition

Pearson

We're part of the cover-up! Did you know that there is a secret government agency dedicated to creating conspiracy theories? It's true! It's on Facebook! But it's not in this book. Our conspiracy theories are all fiction. At least, that's what we want you to think! Certainly, we did invite fiction writers to weigh in on conspiracy theories. The result includes (of course) the Masons and dragons (David Clements), the Bavarian Illuminati (Debra Doyle and James D. Macdonald) and the New World Order Shariann Lewitt). There's also the Shaver Mystery (science writer Jeff Hecht), cell phones and weather control (Rev DiCerto), Atlantis and Lemuria (Paul DiFilippo), Roswell (H. Paul Shuch of SETI fame), mermaids (Cat Rambo and Mike Resnick), ancient immortals who guide our breeding (Steven Popkes), quality management (Allen Steele), and of all things! Santa Claus (James Cambias). Not to mention the squirrels (Sarah Smith).

Conspiracy!

Debra Doyle

James D. MacDonald

Mike Resnick

Cat Rambo

Sarah Smith

Allen M. Steele

Steven Popkes

James L. Cambias

David L. Clements

Rev DiCerto

Shariann Lewitt

H. Paul Shuch

Nesfa Press

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