31 Best Books on Lasers and Laser Applications

“Laser Spectroscopy and Instrumentation” Book Review: This book provides information regarding laser physics and spectroscopy along with instrumentation. Major chapters included are basic principles of laser, rate questions for 3 and 4 level systems, gas and dye lasers, application of lasers in material processes. Other chapters mentioned are Concept of spectroscopy, process of absorption, emission and scattering, charge coupled detectors. This book contains a lot of colourful images with properly labelled diagrams. This book is useful for graduate level students of physics.

“Principles of Lasers” Book Review: This book discusses the principles of lasers. Main chapters included are interaction of radiation with atoms and ions, energy levels, radiative and non-radiative transmissions in molecules, Ray and wave propagation through optical media. Other chapters mentioned are passive optical resonator, pumping processes, continuous wave laser behaviour, transient laser behaviour. Concluding remarks and references are added at the end of every chapter for students better understanding and further reading processes. Problems with respective and descriptive solutions are added at the end of every chapter. This book is useful for M.SC physics students.

“Laser Cooling and Trapping” Book Review: This book contains the information regarding laser cooling and trapping. Major chapters included are the density matrix, force on 2 level atoms, quantum mechanics, multi-level atoms. Other chapters included are general properties concerning laser cooling, deceleration of an atomic beam, Optical molasses. Experiments with proper and descriptive texts are added at the end of every chapter for practical knowledge of students. Colourful images and equations are labelled properly throughout this book. This book Is beneficial for advanced physics students.

“Lasers: Theory, Principles and Applications” Book Review: This book Provides the theories, principles of lasers and its applications in the real world. Major chapters included are Einstein’s quantum theory of radiation, interaction of radiation with matter, mazars, theory of optical absorption. Other topics included are gas lasers, semiconductor lasers, solid state lasers, holographics. All the techniques and equations are described in detail. The real-world applications with proper diagrams are shown in this book for practical knowledge of students. Students studying physics can refer to this book.

“Lasers: Fundamentals and Applications” Book Review: This book discusses the fundamentals of lasers and its applications. Chapters namely basic optics, elements of quantum mechanics, Einstein coefficients and light amplification, laser rate equations are mentioned. Other topics included are semi classical theory of the laser, optical resonator, quantum theory of interaction of radiation field with matter, properties of lasers. Problems at the end of every chapter are discussed. Colourful images are used to explain the topics easily. Students studying physics, chemistry and electrical engineering can use this book.

“Lasers: Principles, Types and Applications” Book Review: This book mentions types and principles of lasers along with its applications. Main chapters discussed are historical background of lasers, review of some optical principles, basic principles of modern physics, elements of laser physics. Other topics mentioned are laser processes and features, emissive properties and energy states of laser media, principles and techniques of laser excitation. Total exercise and worked out examples are added at the end of every chapter for student’s practice. References and suggested readings sections are added at the end of every chapter for students 2 review the whole chapter. This book is useful for Electrical engineering and physics students.

“An Introduction to Lasers and Their Applications” Book Review: This book is an introduction to lasers and their applications. Chapters discussed are semiconductor lasers, some laser systems, properties of lasers, light wave communications. Other chapters mentioned are laser induced Fusion, special frequency filtering and holography, lasers in science, lasers in industry. Problems at the end of every chapter are discussed for students to better understand. This book is suitable for advanced physics and electrical engineering students.

“Laser System and Applications” Book Review: This book mentions the laser system and applications. Major chapters included are elementary quantum physics, Schrodinger’s equation, spontaneous emission and stimulated emission, laser systems. Other chapters included are application of lasers in medicine and surgery, material processing, optical communication, military uses holography. All the applications mentioned in this book are supported by colourful images. This book is useful for advanced physics and electrical engineering students.

“An Introduction to Lasers Theory and Applications” Book Review: This book discusses the theory and applications of lasers. The main chapters covered are basic theory, types of lasers, laser beam characteristics and applications of lasers. All the applications mentioned in this book are inspired from real life examples. This book is useful for physics students.

“Laser Systems and Applications” Book Review: This book includes extensive information on laser systems and its applications. Chapters included are features of laser beams, quantum mechanics, principles of laser technology, light amplification. Other topics discussed are oscillation, queue switching, cavity dumping and mode locking. All the chapters are presented and explained in a simple manner. A large number of solved examples and review questions are added at the end of every chapter for review.

“Atomic and Molecular Spectra: Laser” Book Review: This volume encompasses concepts such as Bohr-sommerfeld theory of hydrogen atom, helium atom and its spectrum, spectra of alkali elements, etc. This book includes topics of pure rotational spectra, types of molecular spectra, isotope effects on electronic spectra and several others. It also covers fluorescence and phosphorescence, types of lasers, temporal and spatial coherences, the Raman spectra. Furthermore the Stark effect, coupling of rotational and electronic motions, hyperfine structure of spectral lines and several other topics are inculcated.

“Ultrashort Pulse Generation by Distributed Feedback Dye Lasers” Book review: The book is designed for Research students in Physics and electrical engineering, as well as other sciences, while for lecturers and scientists it is a rich source of useful information and ready-to-hand reference. The book highlights the spectral and temporal characteristics of energy transfer.The book gaps the bridge between the theoretical and practical experiments. It provides a basic understanding of the essentials of dye lasers and its operation. It also explains the theory and the rate equation model for energy transfer distributed feedback dye laser. The book consists of a large number of experimental, theoretical illustrations and tables to explain each chapter conceptually.

Book Review: This is a very good textbook for introduction in laser processing nanostructures. The book covers many areas dealing with engineering and applied physics. The book covers both theoretical and practical aspects thereby including light theory, ray optics, wave optics, electromagnetic optics, photon optics, atom and photon interaction and many more. The book also contains chapters on fourier optics, holography, fiber optics, optical fiber communications and many more.

Book Review: This is a very good textbook for introductory courses in laser electronics and quantum electronics. The book mainly stresses on laser electronics that deals with the real world applications and problem solving skills thereby felicitating good understanding of both optical and microwave frequencies. The book also contains chapters on fourier optics, holography, fiber optics, optical fiber communications and many more.

Book Review: This book covers almost all the aspects related to nanophotonics ranging from information technology to health care. The book also describes many techniques pertaining to conventional photonics and electronics. Such technologies include efficient solar power generation, high speed and high bandwidth communication and many more. The book contains chapters on foundations, materials, applications, theory and fabrication. This book is useful for people who want to learn light matter interactions and applications of photonics in the field of nanotechnology and nanobiotechnology.

“Advanced Biomaterials: Fundamentals, Processing, and Application” Book Review: The book gives the readers a complete guide to the latest advances in biomaterials and their applications. The book covers a wide range of topics with respect to biomaterials. It includes, as the title says, fundamentals, processing and application as well as the latest biomaterials discoveries enlightening the readers with the recent findings corresponding to the topic. A team of renowned scientists, engineers and clinicians from around the world have contributed to this book. It is a good source of knowledge for engineers, bio-techs, scientists, etc., if they want to know about a range of disciplines and design methods with respect to the biological properties required in clinics.

“Laser Processing of Materials: Fundamentals, Applications and Developments” Book Review: This book talks about the recent advancement in the smart processing of materials and nano-scaled materials with the help of lasers. The examples are described in detail along with the other possibilities that could be useful when lasers are used or when non-conventional methods are employed. This book is an important manual for engineers and other skilled workers to stay on the job market and learn the use and ways of the advanced tech that doesn’t cease to grow.

“Semiconductor Nanostructures for Optoelectronic Devices: Processing, Characterization and Applications (NanoScience and Technology)” Book Review: This book talks about the fabrication of nanostructures, structures that are visible to light emitters and graphene. It also informs of the characterization of structures. It is a guide for the researchers and graduates aspiring to know about semiconductor nanostructures for optoelectronic devices.

“Oxide and Nitride Semiconductors: Processing, Properties, and Applications (Advances in Materials Research)” Book Review: A book based on oxide and nitride semiconductors. The book tries to inform its readers of the fundamental and technical issues for both ZnO and GaN. Every chapter of the book touches the two materials making it easy to access for instant requirements for references. It covers processing, properties and the applications of the two materials mentioned. This book proves to be useful for everyone wishing to learn about semiconductors like scientists, students whose major requires a knowledge in the working of semiconductors.

“Theory of Semiconductor Quantum Devices: Microscopic Modeling and Simulation Strategies (NanoScience and Technology)” Book Review: The book provides information on the vast field of semiconductor quantum devices. The book introduces quantum-mechanical phenomena. It also covers different types of optoelectronic nanodevices like few-electron quantum devices, semiconductor-based quantum logic gates, quantum-cascade laser sources and detectors. The book also features unified microscopic treatment of quantum-transport. The book is resourceful for engineers and scientists studying quantum mechanics.

“Nanomaterials: A Guide to Fabrication and Applications (Devices, Circuits, and Systems)” Book Review: If an individual wants to know development of nanomaterials with specific interest for learning about the fabrication of nanomaterials, then this book will be helpful. It helps understand the range of options and materials available in today’s scientific world. It discusses the scale of nanomaterials, provides an insight into how the materials react under different conditions, looks into their mechanical properties and also discusses in detail, the various applications of nanomaterials. It acts as a handbook for the IEEE society and is useful for anyone seeking knowledge in the field of nanomaterials.

“Photonics: Biomedical Photonics, Spectroscopy, and Microscopy” Book Review: As the title says, this book discusses the field of biophotonics and its basic principles. It also talks about the technology involved with the various applications. It is written by many authors. It has updates on the current day technology on modern photonics described comprehensively. It is a guide for graduate students studying physical sciences, industrial and academic researchers in the corresponding field and a must have for academic libraries and laboratories.

“Optics” Book Review: This textbook provides a detailed overview of a number of different concepts and principles surrounding optics. The book is organized into a total of eight parts: Geometrical Optics, Vibrations and Waves, Interference, Diffraction, Electromagnetic Character of Light, Photons, Sources of Coherent Light, Some Contemporary Topics. These eight parts together comprise twenty five chapters. Each chapter contains a summary highlighting the key points, formula and concepts, problems for practice and references for further reading. The text can benefit undergraduate students of Science and Engineering.

“Introduction to Fiber Optics” Book Review: This book discusses the physical principles of optical fibers and also sheds light on their use in sensor technology and modern optical communication systems. The various concepts and topics covered in the book include the basic propagation characteristics of single mode and multimode optical fibers, recent advances in the development of low-loss optical fibers, fiber-based networks and their applications in international communications systems, optical sources, optical detectors, and fiber-optic communication system design, doped fiber amplifiers, dispersion compensation, fiber sensors, and measurement techniques for the characterization of optical fibers etc. The textbook can help undergraduate or graduate students in optical fiber communications, photonics, optoelectronics and related fields.

“A Practical Guide to Laser Procedures” Book Review: The book provides an introduction to advanced technologies for 3D printing and their applications in direct, digital technologies for rapid production of models, prototypes and patterns. The coverage of the book includes several high tech topics and concepts such as state-of-the-art developments in the field of 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing, their applications in design, engineering and manufacturing processes in aerospace, medical devices and automotive industries, and the evolution of 3D printing and additive manufacturing technologies. The book can benefit designers, R&D researchers, and practicing engineers.

“Laser Therapy in Veterinary Medicine” Book Review: This textbook provides detailed exposition on the use of lasers for therapeutic purposes in veterinary medicine. It covers practical guidelines about treatment and safety, clinical applications in companion, equine, exotic, zoological food-animal, rehabilitation and regenerative medicine practice. The textbook is organized into eleven parts comprising a total of forty three chapters. The theory is supplemented with tables and colored photographs for better understanding and longer retention. The textbook can benefit researchers as well as students in veterinary science.

“Introduction to Physics in Modern Medicine” Book Review: The book deals with the physical principles behind technologies such as surgical lasers or computed tomography (CT or CAT) scanners. The coverage of the book includes hybrid scanners for cancer imaging and the interplay of molecular medicine with imaging technologies such as MRI, CT and PET, camera pills that can film from the inside upon swallowing and advances in robotic surgery devices, Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy, proton therapy, and other new forms of cancer treatment, use of imaging technologies in developing countries, developments in x-rays, lasers, magnetic resonance imaging etc. The book can benefit undergraduate students in physics, engineering, and other disciplines.

“Lasers in Medicine” Book Review: The textbook provides a culmination of works by various authors on laser technology and its applications in medicine. It contains ten detailed chapters covering various aspects of lasers, the basic physics involved, clinical applications and side effects. Some of the chapters present in the book are: Optical and Thermal Response of Tissue to Laser Radiation, Dosimetry and Thermal Radiation, Uses and Effects of Ultraviolet Radiation on Cells and Tissues, The Physics of Ultraviolet Laser Ablation etc. Each chapter provides deep insights from experts and references for further reading.

“Lasers and Optical Fibers in Medicine (Physical Techniques in Biology and Medicine)” Book Review: The textbook discusses use of fiber optics in the field of medicine with focus on exploring lasers and optical fibers in a hierarchical, three-tier system. The book is organized into three sections namely Fundamentals, Principles and Advances. The first section sheds light on the basic concepts and background knowledge required to deal with the further sections. The next section presents a detailed analysis of several concepts and the third section provides specific information on systems and biophysical parameters. The coverage of the book includes several applications of lasers and optical fibers in medicine, interaction between lasers and tissue, clinical applications in specific body systems etc. The book can benefit physicians as well as engineers and biophysicists.

“Textbook of Lasers in Dermatology” Book Review: The textbook provides a detailed overview of laser technology and its applications in various dermatological treatments. It consists of thirty three chapters. The coverage of the book includes Laser Lipolysis, Excimer Lasers, Evidence Based Vascular Laser Treatments, Principles of Vascular Lasers, Laser and Light Treatment of Acne, Laser for Tattoo Removal, Intense Pulsed Light for Vascular Lesions, Evidence Based Approach in Hair Reduction, Intense Pulsed Light Therapy etc. The book also includes sections on laser training in India and abroad, tips and tricks for purchasing a laser and recent developments in laser technology.