Solar-Pumped Lasers: With Examples of Numerical Analysis of Solid-State Lasers

This textbook provides a comprehensive review of solar-pumped lasers design and characterization, covering imaging and non-imaging concentrators, solid-state laser theory, and power conversion efficiencies. It is useful for students, academics, engineers, and laser and optical system designers.

Format: Hardback
Length: 312 pages
Publication date: 02 May 2023
Publisher: Springer International Publishing AG

This comprehensive textbook delves into the intricate world of solar-pumped lasers, offering a thorough review of various design and characterization aspects. It empowers readers to cultivate their expertise in general solid-state laser design and solar collector design, while also providing an abundance of solved exercises at the end of each chapter to reinforce this learning process.

The book begins by providing a concise historical overview of solar-pumped lasers and their potential applications. It elucidates the fundamental theories behind imaging and non-imaging primary, secondary, and tertiary solar concentrators, shedding light on their role in solar-to-laser power conversion efficiencies.

Furthermore, dedicated chapters are devoted to ZEMAX and LASCAD numerical simulation tools, aiding readers in developing their skills in innovative solid-state laser design. This book stands as one of the pioneering works in bridging concentrated solar energy technologies with solid-state laser technologies, making it an invaluable resource for students, academics, engineers, and laser and optical system designers alike.

Weight: 711g
Dimension: 235 x 155 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783031247842
Edition number: 1st ed. 2023