Level1 Chapter 2: Laser Basics
Section 2.1: Brief history of lasers
Section 2.2: Properties of Laser Beams
Section 2.3: Basic Principles of Lasers
Section 2.4: Basic Constructions of Laser Cavities
Section 2.6: Common Industrial Lasers
Section 2.7: Some Important Parameters of Lasers
Level 2 Chapter 2: Laser Basics
Section 2.1: Principles of Lasers--What is laser?
Section 2.2: Black Body Radiation (BBR) and Energy Levels
Section 2.3: Spontaneous Emission, Stimulated Absorption and Emission
Section 2.4: Rate Equations and Population Inversion
Section 2.5: Amplification of Lasers
Section 2.6: Various Laser Resonators
Section 2.7: TEM Mode, Beam Diameter, Focal Spot Size and DOF
Section 2.9: Reflection and Absorption of Laser Beams
Section 2.10: Types of Lasers--Gas, Liquid and Solid Lasers
Section 2.11: Types of Lasers--Excimer Lasers
Section 2.12: Types of Lasers--Semiconductor Lasers
Level 3 Chapter 2: Laser Basics
Section 2.1: Diode Pumped Lasers Overview
Section 2.2: Why Diode Pumping Is SO Efficient?
Section 2.3: Ultra-short Pulsed Lasers (1)