Lasers |  | Author: A. E. Siegman
Publisher: University Science Books
Category: Book
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Lasers is both a textbook and a general reference book with an emphasis on basic laser principles and theory. A unique feature is that it gives a complete, detailed, and accurate treatment of laser physics, building only on classical models, without requiring the reader to have a quantum mechanical background. It is for all scientists and engineers who work with lasers.
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 The Best Lasers Book March 19, 2002
S. Bank (Austin, TX)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
This is universally regarded as the ultimate reference for lasers. After discovering it in grad school, I understand why! Siegman's explanations are truly phenomenal and "Lasers" treats virtually every topic on lasers. Plus, he has comprehensive errata on his website!
A lucid, pedagogical and rigorous survey of the entire field September 16, 1998
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
I used LASERS for both of Siegman's courses at Stanford, and even now it has become well worn with use in our lasers laboratory. Both the fundamental physics and contemporary technology are rigorously covered in their essential entirety, in a well written and lucid survey of the field. Indeed, care had obviously been taken to develop the entire text into a coherent treatise starting from first principles, and the pedagogical treatment of the subject still makes the book nothing short of a joy to read. Five stars as a textbook; five as a working reference.
Absolute must have for scientists and engineers August 12, 1999
milos@gdi.net (USA)
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
The greatest reference! If you are looking for quick answers and canned solutions - this is not book for you. Alost all there is to know about lasers.
Excellent reference for engineers May 30, 2001
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
Unlike many optics-oriented books, the math in this book will be more familiar to engineers. Most others are written from a Physicist's perspective. An excellent reference for general optics, as well as lasers. More rigorous than many other titles.
Excellent August 9, 2006
T. S. Jota
Clear, insightful, and fun to read. If you want to understand lasers, this is your best bet. Siegman also reviews his references, which is great. I actually bought a couple of books as a result of his suggestions. He is an outstanding professor from Stanford. Do I need to say anything else?
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