Laser Resonators and Beam Propagation

Focusing on optical resonators, this book offers a thorough exploration of their properties and laser beam propagation, blending fundamental theories with practical applications. It covers key concepts like geometrical optics, diffraction, and polarization, while detailing various resonator schemes and their modeling. The text emphasizes the essential parameters of light, including coherence and beam divergence, and delves into laser beam generation techniques, including continuous-wave, Q-switched, and modelocked operations, as well as harmonic generation both inside and outside the cavity.