Solid State Lasers: Development and Applications

Nowadays, solid-state lasers remain one of the most rapidly developing branches of laser science and become an increasingly important tool for modern technology. Dealing with theoretical and experimental aspects of solid-state lasers, including optimum waveguide design of end pumped and diode pumped lasers, this book represents a selection of chapters exhibiting various investigation directions in the field of solid-state lasers and the cutting edge of related applications.