Electromagnetic Waves and Lasers reviews electromagnetic wave theory with a special emphasis on lasers and how to use them in optical systems. As a short treatise on this subject matter, this book aims to offer a quick overview that will allow the reader to gain a competent general understanding of electromagnetic waves and lasers, and how to use lasers in optical systems. Beginning with an introduction on electromagnetic waves, the book progresses to examine the application of electromagnetic wave theory, and the different aspects of working with lasers and their associated components. This second edition includes detailed information and procedures for setting up a laser optical system making it an excellent guide for those involved with using lasers.
Key Features
- A concise but detailed overview of electromagnetic waves and lasers
- Includes detailed information and procedures for setting up a laser optical system, making it an excellent guide for those involved with using lasers
- Provides examples of how the theory is manifested in real life and also practical knowledge about lasers, their operation and usage
Author(s): Wayne D. Kimura
Edition: 2
Publisher: IOP Publishing
Year: 2020
Language: English
Pages: 157
City: Bristol
PRELIMS.pdf
Preface to second edition
Preface to first edition
Author biography
Dr Wayne D Kimura
Abbreviations
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Acronyms and symbols
CH001.pdf
Chapter 1 What are electromagnetic waves?
1.1 Electromagnetic radiation
1.2 Characterization of EM waves
1.2.1 Maxwell’s equations
1.2.2 Helmholtz wave equation
1.2.3 Poynting vector
1.2.4 Wave–particle duality of EM radiation
1.3 Basic properties of EM waves
1.3.1 Phase and group velocity
1.3.2 EM wave propagation
1.3.3 Focusing of Gaussian beams
1.3.4 Non-ideal Gaussian beams
1.3.5 Beam coherence
1.3.6 Interferometry using laser beams
1.3.7 Diffraction
1.3.8 Light scattering
1.4 Summary
References
CH002.pdf
Chapter 2 Lasers and applying EM wave theory
2.1 How does a laser work?
2.2 Laser resonator
2.3 Types of lasers
2.4 Tuning of laser output wavelength
2.5 Optical modes
2.6 Creating short laser pulses
2.7 Harmonic generation and conversion of laser wavelength
2.8 Beam control and manipulation
2.8.1 Reflective optics
2.8.2 Transmissive optics
2.8.3 Optical filters
2.8.4 Optics related to polarization
2.8.5 Dispersive optics
2.8.6 Optical fibers
2.9 Optical system design
2.9.1 ABCD matrix
2.9.2 General considerations when utilizing lasers for an application
2.10 Summary
References
CH003.pdf
Chapter 3 Working with lasers and associated optical components
3.1 Laser safety
3.1.1 Laser beam hazard
3.1.2 Electrical hazards
3.1.3 Other hazards
3.1.4 Personal safety and good practices
3.2 Laser damage
3.3 Cleaning laser optics
3.4 Brief overview of optical hardware
3.4.1 Optomechanics
3.4.2 Laser diagnostics
3.4.3 Laser setup
3.5 Aligning optics
3.6 Designing and assembling an optical system
3.6.1 Optical system design and layout
3.6.2 Assembling optical system
3.6.3 Operating the optical system
3.7 Summary
References
APP1.pdf
Chapter
A.1 Introduction
A.2 Radially polarized laser beams
A.3 Focusing radially polarized laser beams for ICA
A.4 Bessel beams
A.5 Summary
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