tailieunhanh - INDUSTRIAL LASERS AND THEIR APPLICATIONS

The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with an introduction to lasers and their industrial applications. To facilitate this objective, such devices as photodetectors and modulators, which are frequently found in laser applications, are also covered. And to make the book as self-contained as possible, the concepts of basic optics that are pertinent to lasers and their applications are presented. Many engineering students do not cover this material formally in their course work; moreover, many working engineers and scientists either have not had training in optics or have been away from it for a long time and may need a refresher. Some laser theory is. | I INDUSTRIAL tASERS and their applications James T. Luxon David E. Parker This is a flexible introduction to lasers and their industrial applications. Devices such as photodetectors and modulators are covered and the concepts of basic optics pertinent to lasers and their application are included. The book covers some laser theory for a working understanding and to dispel the mysticism surrounding the device. Among its many features the book covers the topic of laser beam optics including propagation focusing and depth of focus in detail for both Gaussian and higher-order mode beams. includes a chapter on optical detectors including detector arrays preceded by a chapter on semiconductors. discusses radiometry photometry and optical device parameters. presents pertinent cases of the interaction of high-power laser beams and matter. devotes separate chapters to industrial applications of low-power and high-power lasers. details specific types of applications with additional theoretical or conceptual material where needed. I PRENTICE-HALL INC. Englewood Cliffs . 07632 Library of Congress Cataloging in Publication Data Luxon JAMES T. date Industrial lasers and their applications. Includes bibliographies and index. 1. Lasers Industrial applications. I. Parker David E. II. Title. 1984 6 84-13385 ISBN 0-13-461369-4 To our wives Sally and Nancy Editorial production supervision and interior design Gretchen Chenenko and Nancy DeWolfe Cover design Whitman Studio Inc. Manufacturing buyer Gordon Osbourne 1985 by Prentice-Hall Inc. Englewood Cliffs New Jersey 07632 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means without permission in writing from the publisher. Printed in the United States of America 10987654321 ISBN O-ia-MbiaL I-M 01 PRENTICE-HALL INTERNATIONAL INC. London PRENTICE-HALL OF AUSTRALIA 1 TV LIMITED Sydney Editora PRENTICE-HALL DO BRASIL LTDA. Rio de Janeiro PRENTICE-HALL CANADA INC. Toronto PRENTICE-HALL