Basic Theorems and Postulates of Quantum Mechanics |
Some Solutions of the Time-Independent Schrwdinger Equation |
Matrix Formulation of Quantum Mechanics |
Lattice Vibrations and Their Quantization |
Electromagnetic Fields and Their Quantization |
The Propagation of Optical Beams in Homogeneous and Lenslike Media |
Optical Resonators |
Interaction of Radiation and Atomic Systems |
Laser Oscillation |
Some Specific Laser Systems |
Semiconductor Diode Lasers |
Quantum Well Lasers |
The Free-Electron Laser |
The Modulation of Optical Radiation |
Coherent Interactions of a Radiation Field and an Atomic System |
Introduction to Nonlinear Optics--Second-Harmonic Generation |
Parametric Amplification, Oscillation, and Fluorescence |
Third-Order Optical Nonlinearities--Stimulated Raman and Brillouin Scattering |
Phase-Conjugate-Optics and Photorefractive Beam Coupling |
Q-Switching and Mode Locking of Lasers |
Noise and Spectra of Laser Amplifiers and Oscillators |
Guided Wave Optics--Propagation in Optical Fibers |
Appendices |
Index |
Basic Theorems and Postulates of Quantum Mechanics |
Some Solutions of the Time-Independent Schrwdinger Equation |
Matrix Formulation of Quantum Mechanics |