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"Bridging the gap between laser physics and applied mathematics, this book offers a new perspective on laser dynamics. Combining fresh treatments of classic problems with up-to-date research, asymptotic techniques appropriate for nonlinear dynamical systems are shown to offer a powerful alterna...

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Main Author: Erneux, Thomas
Other Authors: Glorieux, Pierre
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010.
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Online Access:DE-862
DE-863
Summary:"Bridging the gap between laser physics and applied mathematics, this book offers a new perspective on laser dynamics. Combining fresh treatments of classic problems with up-to-date research, asymptotic techniques appropriate for nonlinear dynamical systems are shown to offer a powerful alternative to numerical simulations. The combined analytical and experimental description of dynamical instabilities provides a clear derivation of physical formulae and an evaluation of their significance. Starting with the observation of different time scales of an operating laser, the book develops approximation techniques to systematically explore their effects. Laser dynamical regimes are introduced at different levels of complexity, from standard turn-on experiments to stiff, chaotic, spontaneous or driven pulsations. Particular attention is given to quantitative comparisons between experiments and theory. The book broadens the range of analytical tools available to laser physicists and provides applied mathematicians with problems of practical interest, making it invaluable for graduate students and researchers"--Provided by publisher
Physical Description:1 online resource (xvi, 361 pages) : illustrations
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780511776205
0511776209
0511773625
9780511773624

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