Download or read book Laser Physics written by Peter W. Milonni and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-03-29 with total page 852 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Although the basic principles of lasers have remained unchanged in the past 20 years, there has been a shift in the kinds of lasers generating interest. Providing a comprehensive introduction to the operating principles and applications of lasers, this second edition of the classic book on the subject reveals the latest developments and applications of lasers. Placing more emphasis on applications of lasers and on optical physics, the book's self-contained discussions will appeal to physicists, chemists, optical scientists, engineers, and advanced undergraduate students.