Looking for Information on Random Lasers

[Philipnzw]

Hi all, i am looking for information on random lasers.

The reason behind this is because I am planning to do research related to random lasers for my final year project (Chemistry Degree).
Currently, my plan is to embed ZnO nanoparticles in PMMA, forming a colloid that can potentially be externally pumped to achieve lasing properties. I am certain that this has been done before but i will try to come up with other things to do research on.
The chemistry side of thing should be easy for me but i need all the help i can get when it comes to the Physics side of things.
Because i still do not know the basic concepts of Random Lasers (or lasers in general.)
It would be nice if someone here knows any relevant website/textbook/pdf about lasers. Do share them with me.

ps: if i remember correctly, styropyro shared a textbook on lasers in one of his youtube videos some time ago, but i can't seem to find it now. Would be great if someone can tell me the name of the textbook.

Thanks in advance,
Philip.

 

[Snecho]

Are you talking about his chemical formulary?

 

[Philipnzw]

I've seen the video on the chemical formulary before but i do also remember that he showed off a textbook on lasers.
It could be a product of my imagination though.

 

[paul1598419]

It could be: Solid State Laser Engineering, by Walter Koechner. I have a hard cover copy. Best book on laser engineering IMHO.