Laser Modeling : CRC Press : 9781138071995 : 1138071994 : 21 Apr 2017 : Offering a fresh take on laser engineering, Laser Modeling: A Numerical Approach with Algebra and Calculus presents algebraic models and traditional calculus-based methods in tandem to make concepts easier to digest and apply in the real world. Each technique is introduced alongside a practical, solved example based on a commercial laser. Assuming some knowledge of the nature of light, emission of radiation, and basic atomic physics, the text: Explains how to formulate an accurate gain threshold equation as well as determine small-signal gainDiscusses gain saturation and introduces a novel pass-by-pass model for rapid implementation of "what if?" scenariosOutlines the calculus-based Rigrod approach in a simplified manner to aid in comprehensionConsiders thermal effects on solid-state lasers and other lasers with new and efficient quasi-three-level materialsDemonstrates how the convolution method is used to predict