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Introduction to Laser Physics

Accelerator Physics 2020-08-11 v1

Abstract

This paper is a basic introduction to laser physics, especially that relevant to accelerator science. It presents the essential physics of a laser, some of the different types of laser system available, the propagation of laser beams, and the key diagnostics that are used for lasers.

Cite

@article{arxiv.2008.03940,
  title  = {Introduction to Laser Physics},
  author = {Laura Corner},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2008.03940},
  year   = {2020}
}

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12 pages

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