Book description
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. Jeff Hecht
is a science and technology writer who has covered the laser industry
for more than thirty years. He cofounded Lasers & Optronics magazine
and has been a contributing editor to Laser Focus World since 1991,
where he was also managing editor for seven years. He has been a Boston
correspondent for New Scientist magazine since 1984 and is the author of
eleven books. He has taught short courses on optics at SPIE, OSA, and
IEEE LEOS conferences. He is a member of the IEEE, APS, OSA, and the
National Association of Science Writers.
