Fiber Lasers

Fiber Lasers provides an overview of research results-from very basic to the most advanced-in the field of fiber laser technology. Both research and industrial activities in this area demonstrate important breakthroughs over the last 10 years. Major applications of fiber laser technology are reviewed, including continuous wave and pulse regimes, as well as their state-of-the-art performance, scientific challenges, and limitations. This book provides a more general overview of fiber laser technology, addressing the science, technical applications, and market numbers.

• Provides a general overview of fiber laser technology and the physical aspects of the medium
• Features examples for up-to-date technical applications
• Outlines the technical limitations for performance evaluation
• Covers continuous wave and pulse regimes, as well as their performance, scientific challenges, and limitations