From the reviews: "Takes the reader on a journey that covers all the basic science and engineering related to the topic of developing a solid-state laser for co

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

This graduate-level text presents the fundamental physics of solid-state lasers, including the basis of laser action and the optical and electronic properties o