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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
6.
Laser Characteristics and Properties
6.1.
Monochromaticity
6.1.1.
Spectral Linewidth
6.1.2.
Natural Linewidth
6.1.3.
Homogeneous Broadening
6.1.3.1.
Lifetime Broadening
6.1.3.2.
Collision Broadening
6.1.4.
Inhomogeneous Broadening
6.1.4.1.
Doppler Broadening
6.1.4.2.
Stark Broadening
6.1.4.3.
Strain Broadening
6.2.
Coherence Properties
6.2.1.
Temporal Coherence
6.2.1.1.
Coherence Time
6.2.1.2.
Coherence Length
6.2.1.3.
Measurement Methods
6.2.2.
Spatial Coherence
6.2.2.1.
Coherence Area
6.2.2.2.
Beam Quality
6.2.2.3.
M-Squared Factor
6.3.
Directionality and Beam Properties
6.3.1.
Beam Divergence
6.3.2.
Collimation
6.3.3.
Beam Diameter
6.3.4.
Beam Propagation
6.4.
Intensity and Power
6.4.1.
Radiance
6.4.2.
Power Density
6.4.3.
Focusing Capabilities
6.4.4.
Diffraction-Limited Performance
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