'This book is an excellent introduction to the science and technology of ceramic lasers. [It] is deeply insightful and authored by some of the pioneers in the area. I am sure that it will become a standard reference in the field.' Saunak Palit, Optics and Photonics News
1. Introduction; 2. Solid-state laser processes and active materials; 3. Fabrication techniques for laser materials; 4. Experimental techniques (powder characteristics and synthesis of optical grade ceramics, effects of sintering aids, etc.); 5. Synthesis of the doped polycrystalline cubic sesquioxide ceramics; 6. Synthesis of Re (Nd) heavily doped YAG ceramics; 7. Optical scattering center in polycrystalline ceramics; 8. Advanced technology in ceramic (composite, fiber, single crystal by sintering method, etc.); 9. Current R&D status of ceramic lasers world wide; 10. Conclusions and future in ceramic technology; 11. Mechanical and thermal properties of the laser ceramics; 12. High-resolution optical spectroscopy and emission decay of doped ceramics; 13. Emission processes in doped ceramics; 14. Ceramic photonic materials; 15. Laser emission of ceramic materials; Index.
