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In this introductory chapter we shall outline the basic ideas underlying the operation of solid-state lasers. Assuming familiarity with laser physics [1.1] we shall sketch some of the principles governing the interaction of radiation with matter.
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From the extensive literature on laser physics, we shall mention only a few recent textbooks: K. Shimoda Introduction to Laser Physics, 2nd. ed., Springer Ser. Opt. Sci., Vol. 44 ( Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg 1986 )
A.E. Siegman: Lasers (University Science Books, Mill Valley, Calif. 1986 )
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E.L. Steele: Optical Lasers in Electronics ( Wiley, New York 1968 )
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Koechner, W. (1988). Introduction. In: Solid-State Laser Engineering. Springer Series in Optical Sciences, vol 1. Springer, Berlin, Heidelberg. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-15143-3_1
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