Laser Physics and Laser Techniques (original) (raw)

This report summarizes research conducted under AFOSR Contract F49620-82-K-0015, focusing on advances in picosecond optical pulses, laser-induced surface transformations, and optical phase conjugation. Key accomplishments include the investigation of quantum-well semiconductor structures, particularly the dynamics of carrier recombination in these materials, leading to significant insights into their photoluminescence behaviors. The report also outlines experimental setups and methodological advancements aimed at better understanding photonic processes in semiconductor laser technology.