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Laser Physics I

PH481/581-VTA (Mirov)

Passive Optical ResonatorsLectures 8-10 chapter 4 and notes

Fall 2017C. Davis, “Lasers and Electro-optics”

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Fabry-Perot Etalons and Interferometers

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A practical air-spaced Fabry-Perot Etalon

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Fabri-Perot Interferometers as Optical Spectrum Analyzers

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Internal Field Strength

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Laser Physics I PH481/581-VT (Mirov)

The Electron Oscillator Model of a Radiative Transition. Physical Significances of ’ & ’’.

Lecture 10 chapter 2.8-2.9

Fall 2015C. Davis, “Lasers and Electro-optics”

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