The generation of maximum power, minimum divergence beams from laser resonators is probably the most important topic in quantum electronics and optics today.
The only book of its kind, Laser Resonators and the Beam Divergence Problem covers not only the theory but also the applications of resonators to real systems as opposed to idealised models. Each rigorous examination of an optical configuration is accompanied by a detailed discussion of its associated applications and of the considerations for the user in practical work.
Laser Resonators and the Beam Divergence Problem contains a wealth of information on the most recent developments in resonator technology, including much material previously unavailable outside the Soviet Union. It is an essential reference source to every researcher in laser science and technology.
Anan'ev (laser physics, St. Petersburg Technical U., Russia) presents to laser researchers and technicians recent developments in laser resonators that have not been available outside of the Soviet Union. He covers the theory of resonators, and their application to real systems (rather than to the more usual idealized models), examining each optical configuration and discussing the relevant applications and the factors to be considered in using it for practical work. Translated from Russian. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Professor Yurii A. Anan'ev has a long-standing international reputation for his publications on optical beams and resonators. Now many of his contributions will be readily available for the first time in a book. The generation of maximum power, minimum divergence beams from laser resonators is probably the most important topic in quantum electronics and optics today. The only book of its kind, Laser Resonators and the Beam Divergence Problem covers not only the theory, but also the applications of resonators to real systems as opposed to idealized models. Each rigorous examination of an optical configuration is accompanied by a detailed discussion of its associated applications and of the considerations for the user in practical work. The book contains a wealth of information on the developments in resonator technology, including much material previously unavailable outside the Soviet Union. It is an essential reference source to every researcher in laser science and technology.
