| The History of the Laser Contributor(s): Bertolotti, Mario (Author) |
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ISBN: 0750309113 ISBN-13: 9780750309110 Publisher: CRC Press OUR PRICE: $218.50 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: November 2004 Annotation: Since the invention of the first working laser in 1960, development of these devices has progressed at an unprecedented rate. This book traces the history of the laser from the first theoretical predictions of stimulated emission made in the 1920s through the experimental development of masers and lasers in the 50s and 60s, to the advanced applications of lasers in the present day. Along the way it tells the fascinating and at times controversial story of the people behind the discoveries. Written in a style accessible to the general public, it will be of interest to those working within the laser community and anyone with an interest in the history of science. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | History - Technology & Engineering | Lasers & Photonics |
| Dewey: 621.366 |
| Physical Information: 0.82" H x 6.42" W x 9.46" (1.56 lbs) 330 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Since the invention of the first working laser in 1960, development of these devices has progressed at an unprecedented rate, to the extent that the laser is now a common part of everyday life, from the semiconductor laser used in CD players and telecommunication systems to the high power eximer lasers used in manufacturing processes. This book traces the history of the laser, from the first theoretical predictions of stimulated emission made in the 1920s, through the experimental development of masers and lasers in the 50s and 60s, to the advanced applications of lasers in the present day. Along the way it tells the fascinating and at times controversial story of the people behind the discoveries. Written in a style suitable for the general public, it will be of interest to those working within the laser community, and to anyone with an interest in the history of science. |