Publisher's Synopsis
The book will provide a comprehensive description of light matter interactions and the various experiments based on such interactions, starting from some basic absorption experiment to coherent effects such electromagnetically induced transparency. The book will serve as both a comprehensive introduction to optical and laser spectroscopy of the solid state as well as a reference book.
Key Features:
Provides a comprehensive introduction to the spectroscopy of optical centres in condensed phases Presents a modern introduction to the main optical and laser spectroscopic techniques Includes a concise summary of quantisation of energy levels of molecules and ions in the solid state Provides reference information for optical experiments
