Explains the mutual influences between the physical and dynamic processes in solids and their lasing properties. This book provides insight into the physics and

This book has once again been updated to keep pace with recent developments and to maintain Koechner's position as "the bible" of the field. Written from an ind

Koechner's well-known ‘bible’ on solid-state laser engineering is now available in an accessible format at the graduate level. Numerous exercises with hints

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