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Chapter Outline

Chapter 5 - Light Sources (Fiber Optics and Optical Calibration)

  • Light
  • Electromagnetic Spectrum
  • Propagation
  • Other Light Sources
  • Light Amplification by the Stimulated Emission of Radiation (Laser)
  • Lasers
  • Laser Pump
  • Normal Mode Laser
  • Flashlamp Pump
  • Comparison between Normal and Laser Light
  • Laser Design Parameters
  • Laser Spatial Properties
  • Low-SSE Tunable Laser Cavity
  • Resonators and Oscillators
  • Laser Beam
  • Laser Safety Standards
  • Laser Power Classification
  • Laser Power Limits Of Class I (for test equipment applications)
  • Laser Output Power
  • Increase Laser Output Power
  • The Dye Laser
  • Q-Switched Laser
  • Polarized Light Q-Switch
  • Light-Emitting Diode (LED)
  • Fabry-Perot (FP) Laser
  • Distributed Feedback (DFB) Laser
  • Vertical Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VCSEL)
  • External Cavity Laser (ECL)
  • Optical Power vs. Optical Energy
  • Energy Loss Heats Laser Components
  • Laser Efficiency
  • Laser Elements-Lifetime Reliability
  • Eye Safety and High Voltage Supply
  • Chirp