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Laser Physics
1. Fundamentals of Light and Electromagnetic Radiation
2. Atomic and Molecular Physics Foundations
3. Light-Matter Interaction Mechanisms
4. Laser Physics Principles
5. Optical Resonators and Cavity Physics
6. Laser Characteristics and Properties
7. Types of Laser Systems
8. Laser Dynamics and Temporal Behavior
9. Nonlinear Optics and Laser Applications
10. Laser Systems Engineering
11. Laser-Material Interactions
12. Laser Applications
13. Laser Safety and Regulations
11.
Laser-Material Interactions
11.1.
Optical Properties of Materials
11.1.1.
Absorption Mechanisms
11.1.1.1.
Linear Absorption
11.1.1.2.
Multiphoton Absorption
11.1.1.3.
Free Carrier Absorption
11.1.2.
Reflection and Transmission
11.1.2.1.
Fresnel Equations
11.1.2.2.
Surface Roughness Effects
11.1.2.3.
Thin Film Interference
11.1.3.
Scattering Processes
11.1.3.1.
Rayleigh Scattering
11.1.3.2.
Mie Scattering
11.1.3.3.
Raman Scattering
11.2.
Thermal Effects
11.2.1.
Heat Conduction
11.2.2.
Phase Transitions
11.2.2.1.
Melting
11.2.2.2.
Vaporization
11.2.2.3.
Sublimation
11.2.3.
Thermal Stress
11.2.4.
Heat-Affected Zone
11.3.
Mechanical Effects
11.3.1.
Radiation Pressure
11.3.2.
Electrostriction
11.3.3.
Magnetostriction
11.3.4.
Photoacoustic Effects
11.4.
Chemical Effects
11.4.1.
Photochemical Reactions
11.4.2.
Photodissociation
11.4.3.
Photopolymerization
11.5.
Plasma Formation
11.5.1.
Ionization Mechanisms
11.5.1.1.
Photoionization
11.5.1.2.
Cascade Ionization
11.5.1.3.
Tunnel Ionization
11.5.2.
Plasma Properties
11.5.3.
Laser-Induced Breakdown
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