Optic Quantum Generators,
Abstract
The main optical characteristics of radiation: monochromatism, coherence, directionality, polarization and power are considered. Problems of the interaction of radiation and the inversion medium and optical cavities are considered and the corresponding terminology is presented. The main types of lasers (gas, solid-state and semiconductor), the principles of their action, operating principle and main parameters are described. Problems related to practical use of lasers are discussed, methods of measuring the main parameters and characteristics of lasers are described and methods, formulas and examples of calculation or estimation of the parameters of the device and selection of some of its components are presented. General problems related to most applications of lasers, and also several specific examples are considered. The structure of electron shells, notations of excited states and the system of energy units used in spectroscopy are described in the appendices.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 22, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0776713
Entities
People
- E. F. Ishchenko
- Yu. M. Klimkov
Organizations
- National Air and Space Intelligence Center