Handbook of Molecular Lasers

The Handbook of Molecular Lasers, 1st Edition, edited by Peter Cheo, is a reference handbook examining key topics in optical engineering. Published in 1987 by CRC Press, the volume collects technical work on molecular laser emissions and laser device designs.

The text addresses emission spectra of molecular lasers alongside diverse carbon dioxide laser configurations. Coverage includes transversely excited atmospheric-pressure systems, radiofrequency discharge excitation, high-energy short-pulse designs, and electron-beam controlled units.

Included in the Optical Science and Engineering series, the 676-page volume also examines chemical lasers and far-infrared systems, addressing topics such as optically pumped sources and operational instabilities.