Electromagnetic Waves and Lasers

Preface
Abbreviations and Symbols
Chapter 1 - What are Electromagnetic Waves?
1.1 Electromagnetic (EM) Radiation
1.2 Characterization of EM Waves
1.2.1 Maxwell’s Equation
1.2.2 Helmholtz Wave Equation
1.2.3 Poynting Vector
1.2.4 Wave-Particle Duality of EM Radiation
1.3 Basic Properties of EM Waves
1.3.1 Phase and Group Velocity
1.3.2 EM Wave Propagation
1.3.3 Focusing of Gaussian Beams
1.3.4 Non-ideal Gaussian Beams
1.3.5 Beam Coherence
1.3.6 Interferometry Using Laser Beams
1.3.7 Diffraction
1.3.8 Light Scattering
1.4 Chapter 1 Summary

Chapter 2 - Lasers and Applying EM Wave Theory
2.1 How does a laser work?
2.2 Laser Resonator
2.3 Types of Lasers
2.4 Tuning of Laser Output Wavelength
2.5 Optical Modes
2.6 Creating Short Laser Pulses
2.7 Harmonic Generation and Conversion of Laser Wavelength
2.8 Beam Control and Manipulation
2.8.1 Reflective Optics
2.8.2 Transmissive Optics
2.8.3 Optical Filters
2.8.4 Optics Related to Polarization
2.8.5 Dispersive Optics
2.8.6 Optical Fibers
2.9 Optical System Design
2.9.1 ABCD Matrix
2.9.2 General Considerations When Utilizing Lasers for an Application
2.10 Chapter 2 Summary
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