Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation

Abstract:
Lasers are used in many engineering applications but quite often the people using them do not know exactly what’s inside the box. It can help researchers to know what produces the light they are using because the internal workings of the device affect the light being used. But even if you are just curious about how your laser pointer works and why it makes that sparkly pattern on the wall, come along and hear about it. This seminar will be one of 14 lectures Linne has presented at the Princeton Combustion Summer School. His class was entitled “Advanced Laser Diagnostics for Combustion Research”. Lots of questions are welcome.

Bio:
Prof. Linne developed fibrotic absorption/fluorescence laser diagnostics for combustors as part of his PhD work, and at the time he had very little knowledge about what was inside the laser box. After graduation he went to work at Spectra-Physics Inc. as a laser development scientists and learned a lot more about them. Upon leaving Spectra-Physics he promised himself, “I’ll never have to mess with those short pulse lasers again”, and shortly after that he began to develop a reputation for the use of short pulse lasers in combustion diagnostics - shows what he knows. He has participated in the development and use of many laser-based methods since then. Prof. Linne has worked at too many institutes to name here. That was not his strategic plan; it just happened. Here in Edinburgh he is working with Brian Peterson and others to set up the most comprehensive laser diagnostics capability in the UK. Some day we will have a lab opening party and invite you.