Title

Lasers Used For Spectroscopy: Fundamentals Of Spectral And Temporal Control

Keywords

Laser gain; Laser pulse generation; Laser wavelength selection

Abstract

This chapter provides a brief summary/background of laser operation and source considerations, in particular the unique properties of lasers in terms of spectral and temporal control. As brilliant light sources, lasers are extremely powerful tools for sensing applications, and their utility continues to improve as the cost, size, and complexity of laser systems reduce. This discussion begins with an overview of laser conditions such as pump methods, gain, and cavity conditions. From there, intra- and extra-cavity methods for spectral and temporal control of the laser output are described. © 2014 Woodhead Publishing Limited All rights reserved.

Publication Date

1-1-2014

Publication Title

Laser Spectroscopy for Sensing: Fundamentals, Techniques and Applications

Number of Pages

34-66

Document Type

Article; Book Chapter

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1533/9780857098733.1.34

Socpus ID

84903412273 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/84903412273

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