Covers the MIR spectral domain, femtosecond amplifiers, and nonlinear optics, exploring experimental setups and applications like pump-probe spectroscopy.
Covers the basics of laser operation, including light-atom interaction and resonator design, discussing the quantum vs classical view of the atom and stimulated emission.
Explores optical aberrations in microscopy, including spherical, chromatic, coma, astigmatism, and more, impacting image quality and correction methods.