This book serves as a comprehensive up-to-date reference about this cutting-edge laser
technology and its many new and interesting developments. Various aspects and trends of Raman
fiber lasers are described in detail by experts in their fields. Raman fiber lasers have
progressed quickly in the past decade and have emerged as a versatile laser technology for
generating high power light sources covering a spectral range from visible to mid-infrared. The
technology is already being applied in the fields of telecommunication astronomy cold atom
physics laser spectroscopy environmental sensing and laser medicine. This book covers
various topics relating to Raman fiber laser research including power scaling cladding and
diode pumping cascade Raman shifting single frequency operation and power amplification
mid-infrared laser generation specialty optical fibers and random distributed feedback Raman
fiber lasers. The book will appeal to scientists students and technicians seeking to
understand the recent developments and future trends of this promising and multifaceted
technology.
