Textbook Suggestions For Lasers and Laser Ablation

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SUMMARY

The discussion centers on textbook recommendations for graduate students studying lasers and laser ablation, specifically focusing on fluence as a function of distance. Participants suggest various resources, emphasizing the need for comprehensive materials that cover both theoretical and practical aspects of laser technology. Notably, the errata page for "Lasers" by Anthony E. Siegman is mentioned as a valuable resource for accurate information. The community aims to identify texts that effectively bridge the gap between foundational knowledge and advanced applications in laser ablation.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of laser physics principles
  • Familiarity with laser ablation concepts
  • Knowledge of fluence and its significance in laser applications
  • Basic research skills for locating academic texts and papers
NEXT STEPS
  • Research "Lasers" by Anthony E. Siegman for foundational knowledge
  • Explore academic papers on laser ablation techniques
  • Investigate the role of fluence in laser-material interactions
  • Look into advanced textbooks on laser physics and applications
USEFUL FOR

Graduate students in physics, researchers in laser technology, and professionals seeking to deepen their understanding of laser ablation and its applications.

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TL;DR Summary: Text recommendations for laser ablation for grad student.

Hi all,

Long time reader, first time poster. I graduated with a B.Sc. in physics in May 2024. I am now currently doing research in my graduate studies. As such, I have been tasked with finding one or two good textbooks and/or some papers on lasers. I am curious to see what the community thinks would be a good textbook to use to learn the topic and covers laser ablation. I am primarily interested in the fluence as a function of distance for laser ablation. I have come across a few online, but nothing is quite on par with what I am aiming to find.

Thank you in advance!
 
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