Wiley Phase Conjugate Laser Optics (Wiley Series in Lasers and Applications)

Review "This book is certainly of interest to everyone interested in practical application of phase conjugation." ( Optics & Photonics News, July/August 2005) "This is a collection of high–quality review articles in an important area of laser research." (E–Streams, Vol. 7, No. 6) Product Description A complete review of the state of the art of phase conjugate lasers, including laser demonstrations, performances, technology and selection of the most important class of nonlinear media. ∗ Emphasizes the basic aspects of phase conjugation. ∗ Chapter authors have all made major contributions to their subjects. From the Back Cover A cutting–edge guide to the latest innovations in laser technology The latest addition to the Wiley Series in Lasers and Applications, Phase Conjugate Laser Optics provides a complete review of the state of the art of phase conjugate lasers, including laser demonstrations, performance, technology, and a selection of the most important class of nonlinear media. Comprehensive coverage of all aspects of phase conjugate lasers includes:Basic principles, properties, and materialsPhase conjugate laser architecturesGas and liquid Brillouin phase–conjugating mirrorsSolid–state materialsBrillouin–like organic crystals and glassesLaser designs for high–energy and high–power operationPulse compressionPhotorefractive conjugators and applicationsThe nonlinear effects of liquid crystalSelf–adaptive holographic loop resonatorsFeaturing the expertise of twenty–five scientific professionals, all of whom have made significant contributions to the fields of optical material sciences, laser physics, and laser engineering, Phase Conjugate Laser Optics represents an important resource for both researchers and students of laser technology. About the Author ARNAUD BRIGNON, PhD, received an engineer diploma in optical science from Ecole Superieure d’Optique and a doctorate in physical science from Paris–Orsay University. Currently an expert scientist with Thales Research & Technology, Dr. Brignon has been awarded the 2001 Top Young Innovators Prize by MIT, and the 2000 Fresnel Prize from the European Physical Society. JEAN–PIERRE HUIGNARD, PhD, earned the engineer diploma in optical science from Ecole Superieure d’Optique and a doctorate in physical science from Paris–Orsay University. He currently serves as Senior Scientist at Thales. He is a Fellow of the Optical Society of America and received a prize from the French Academy of Sciences.