{"product_id":"9781563966583","title":"Physics of Solid-State Laser Materials","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis graduate-level text presents the fundamental physics of solid-state lasers, including the basis of laser action and the optical and electronic properties of laser materials. After an overview of the topic, the first part begins with a review of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics, spectroscopy, and crystal field theory; it then treats the quantum theory of radiation, the emission and absorption of radiation, and nonlinear optics; concluding with discussions of lattice vibrations and ion-ion interactions, and their effects on optical properties and laser action. The second part treats specific solid-state laser materials, the prototypical ruby and Nd-YAG systems being treated in greatest detail; and the book concludes with a discussion of novel and non-standard materials. Some knowledge of quantum mechanics and solid-state physics is assumed, but the discussion is as self-contained as possible, making this an excellent reference, as well as useful for independent study.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Springer New York","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47063084564720,"sku":"9781563966583","price":99.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781563966583_p0.jpg?v=1763757772","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781563966583","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}