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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.

CUSTOMER REVIEWS (Average Customer Rating: 5.0 based on 2 reviews)

A study guide suitable for college-level classroom assignments.

College-level libraries strong in science and technology titles will appreciate this easy introductory guide to laser technology, which moves from the foundations of how lasers work and how they are used to discussions of specific advanced laser types, applications, and the science involved. Add drawings, tables, and multiple-choice quizzes and you also have a study guide suitable for college-level classroom assignments.

September 06, 2008

Simply the best Laser book

If you are a hobbyist, this is all you need to get started. A great book that leans towards the practical aspects, laser applications and avoids use of excessive math. The end of each chapter contains a summary and a small quiz that drives home the points to give you confidence.

For example, you will be able to answer questions such as 'What is the length of a Q switched pulse from a 10cm long Neodymium-glass laser with 90% reflective output mirror assuming refractive index is 1.5'

You may also want to consider Jeff Hecht's 'The Laser Guidebook', which does not seem to have a chapter on Laser Applications or the end of chapter quiz.

August 13, 2005

SIMILAR PRODUCTS

The Laser Guidebook
by Jeff Hecht

Introduction to Modern Optics
by Grant R. Fowles

Principles of Lasers
by Orazio Svelto

Laser Fundamentals
by William T. Silfvast

Laser Experiments for Beginners
by Richard N. Zare, Bertrand H. Spencer
by Dwitght S. Springer