Tunable Laser Applications Broadly tunable lasers continue to have a tremendous impact in many and diverse fields of science and technology. From a renaissance in laser spectroscopy to Bose–Einstein condensation the one nexus is the tunable laser. Tunable Laser Applications describes the physics and architectures of widely applied tunable laser sources. Fully updated and expanded to address important advances in the science and technology this Third Edition:Contains new chapters on tunable laser microscopy and tunable laser atomic vapor laser isotope separationOffers extended coverage of optical parametric oscillators and their application to atmospheric sensing biomedicine defense counter measures microscopy and spectroscopyDiscusses exciting new applications in astronomy defense R&D medicine and moreFeaturing fresh contributions from internationally recognized experts—including 100+ new pages and extensive reference listings—Tunable Laser Applications Third Edition provides a timely account of the most promising tunable laser applications to date. GBP 77.99 1
Laser Technology As different laser technologies continue to make it possible to change laser parameters and improve beam quality and performance a multidisciplinary theoretical knowledge and grasp of cutting-edge technological developments also become increasingly important. The revised and updated Laser Technology Second Edition reviews the principles and basic physical laws of lasers needed to learn from past developments and solve the many technical problems arising in this challenging field. The first edition of Laser Technology was classified by the Chinese National Education Committee as a national-level key textbook. This updated second edition logically presents the various types of laser technology currently available and discusses the transmission of information using optical waves with modulating technology. It assesses how to enhance beam energy or power through Q switching mode-locking and amplification and it illustrates how mode selection and frequency stabilizing technology can improve light beam directionality or monochromaticity. The text also covers nonlinear optical techniques for obtaining new frequencies and light waves. Features Self-Contained Independent Chapters for Flexible Use The author presents the fundamentals of physical effects in technical devices and implementation methods to create a clear and systematic understanding of the physical processes of different laser technologies. Technical improvements to enhance laser performance in different applications have given rise to new physical phenomena. These have resulted in a series of new laser branches and fields of applied technologies such as laser physics nonlinear optics laser spectroscopy laser medicine and information optoelectronic technology. This book analyzes this growth stressing basic principles but also including key technical methods and examples where needed to properly combine practical and theoretical coverage of this distinct area. GBP 56.99 1
Practical Laser Safety Contains the latest revision of ANSI standards for safe use of lasers. A workbench guide that explains how a laser works what a laser beam can do to biological tissue and eyewear lenses and how to work safely with lasers. Annotation copyright Book News Inc. Portland Or. | Practical Laser Safety GBP 59.99 1
Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications Laser Design and Laser Systems (Volume Two) This comprehensive handbook gives a fully updated guide to lasers and laser systems including the complete range of their technical applications. The first volume outlines the fundamental components of lasers their properties and working principles. The second volume gives exhaustive coverage of all major categories of lasers from solid-state and semiconductor diode to fiber waveguide gas chemical and dye lasers. The third volume covers modern applications in engineering and technology including all new and updated case studies spanning telecommunications and data storage to medicine optical measurement defense and security nanomaterials processing and characterization. | Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications Laser Design and Laser Systems (Volume Two) GBP 205.00 1
Tunable Laser Optics Broadly tunable lasers have had and continue to have an enormous impact in many and diverse fields of science and technology. From a renaissance in spectroscopy to laser guide stars and laser cooling the nexus is the tunable laser. Tunable Laser Optics offers a transparent and comprehensive treatment of the physics of tunable laser optics based on a detailed description of first principles. Authored by a leading expert in the field the book covers the optics and optical principles needed to build lasers the optics instrumentation necessary to characterize laser emission and laser-based optical instrumentation addressing key topics such as Dirac’s notation the interferometric equation the uncertainty principle pulse compression and tunable narrow-linewidth lasers. This revised expanded and improved Second Edition: Contains new and additional material on tunable lasers and quantum optics Explains the first principles of tunable laser optics in a clear and concise manner Presents an explicit exposition of the relevant theory without the use of short cuts Employs numerous examples case studies and figures to illustrate important concepts Includes carefully designed problems of direct practical significance to stimulate application Emphasizing the utilitarian aspects of the optics and theory Tunable Laser Optics Second Edition provides valuable insight into the optics and the trade-offs involved in the design and construction of tunable lasers and optical devices. It makes an ideal textbook for advanced undergraduate-level and graduate-level optics courses for physics and engineering students as well as a handy reference for researchers and experimentalists. GBP 59.99 1
Laser Safety Tools and Training Second Edition New chapters and updates highlight the second edition of Laser Safety: Tools and Training. This text provides background information relating to lasers and laser safety and examines the components of laser work and laser safety from a different perspective. Written by a working laser safety officer the book considers ways to keep users as well as those around them safe. The author encourages readers to think beyond protective eyewear. As it relates to safety he determines that if eyewear is required then the laser system is not ideal. This book factors in optics the vibration elements of the optical table the power meter and user training elements that are not commonly considered in the context of laser safety. It presents ways for users to evaluate the hazards of any laser procedure and ensure that they are following documented laser safety standards. The material serves as a fundamental means or road map for laser users seeking to utilize the safest system possible. What’s New in the Second Edition: The second edition provides an inclusion of the Z136. 8 Research Laser Standard and offers updates and an explanation of eye exposure limits (MPE) presents new cases studies and presents practical example images. It includes coverage of laser lab design lessons addresses user facility challenges and laser disposal. Presents case studies of real accidents preventive measures and templates for documenting potential laser risks and attendant safety measures Reviews factors often overlooked when one is setting up a laser lab Demonstrates how to investigate a laser incident This text which includes fundamental laser and laser safety information as well as critical laser use information is appropriate for both the novice and the seasoned professional. | Laser Safety Tools and Training Second Edition GBP 77.99 1
Laser Spectroscopy and its Applications Bringing together scattered literature from a range of sources Laser Spectroscopy and ItsApplications clearly elucidates the tools and concepts of this dynamic area and providesextensive bibliographies for further study. Distinguished experts in their respective fields discuss resonance photoionization laser absorption laser-induced breakdown photodissociation Raman scattering remote sensing and laser-induced fluorescence. The book also incorporates an overview of the semiclassicaltheory of atomic and molecular spectra. Combining background at an intermediate level with an in-depth discussion of specifictechniques Laser Spectroscopy and Its Applications is essential reading for laser and opticalscientists and engineers; analytical chemists; health physicists; researchers in optical chemical pharmaceutical and metallurgical industries. It will also prove useful for upperlevelundergraduate and graduate students of laser spectroscopy and its applications andin-house seminars and short courses offered by firms and professional societies. GBP 56.99 1
Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications Laser Applications: Medical Metrology and Communication (Volume Four) This comprehensive handbook gives a fully updated guide to lasers and laser technologies including the complete range of their technical applications. This forth volume covers laser applications in the medical metrology and communications fields. Key Features: • Offers a complete update of the original bestselling work including many brand-new chapters. • Deepens the introduction to fundamentals from laser design and fabrication to host matrices for solid-state lasers energy level diagrams hosting materials dopant energy levels and lasers based on nonlinear effects. • Covers new laser types including quantum cascade lasers silicon-based lasers titanium sapphire lasers terahertz lasers bismuth-doped fiber lasers and diode-pumped alkali lasers. • Discusses the latest applications e. g. lasers in microscopy high-speed imaging attosecond metrology 3D printing optical atomic clocks time-resolved spectroscopy polarization and profile measurements pulse measurements and laser-induced fluorescence detection. • Adds new sections on laser materials processing laser spectroscopy lasers in imaging lasers in environmental sciences and lasers in communications. This handbook is the ideal companion for scientists engineers and students working with lasers including those in optics electrical engineering physics chemistry biomedicine and other relevant areas. | Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications Laser Applications: Medical Metrology and Communication (Volume Four) GBP 205.00 1
Laser-Based Optical Detection of Explosives Laser-Based Optical Detection of Explosives offers a comprehensive review of past present and emerging laser-based methods for the detection of a variety of explosives. This book: Considers laser propagation safety and explains standard test material preparation for standoff optical-based detection system evaluation Explores explosives detection using deep ultraviolet native fluorescence Raman spectroscopy laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy reflectometry and hyperspectral imaging Examines photodissociation followed by laser-induced fluorescence photothermal methods cavity-enhanced absorption spectrometry and short-pulse laser-based techniques Describes the detection and recognition of explosives using terahertz-frequency spectroscopic techniques Each chapter is authored by a leading expert on the respective technology and is structured to supply historical perspective address current advantages and challenges and discuss novel research and applications. Readers are left with an in-depth understanding and appreciation of each technology’s capabilities and potential for standoff hazard detection. GBP 84.99 1
Laser Beam Shaping Theory and Techniques Second Edition Laser Beam Shaping: Theory and Techniques addresses the theory and practice of every important technique for lossless beam shaping. Complete with experimental results as well as guidance on when beam shaping is practical and when each technique is appropriate the Second Edition is updated to reflect significant developments in the field. This authoritative text: Features new chapters on axicon light ring generation systems laser-beam-splitting (fan-out) gratings vortex beams and microlens diffusers Describes the latest advances in beam profile measurement technology and laser beam shaping using diffractive diffusers Contains new material on wavelength dependence channel integrators geometrical optics and optical software Laser Beam Shaping: Theory and Techniques Second Edition not only provides a working understanding of the fundamentals but also offers insight into the potential application of laser-beam-profile shaping in laser system design. | Laser Beam Shaping Theory and Techniques Second Edition GBP 89.99 1
Laser Applications in Manufacturing This book introduces the emerging areas of laser-based manufacturing such as additive manufacturing (AM) of metal matrix composites (MMCs) joining of hard-to-weld superalloys damage-free machining of fiber-reinforced composites surface properties enhancement using cladding techniques and modeling and simulation of laser beam manufacturing techniques. Laser Applications in Manufacturing provides a quick guide for researchers and academicians to recent advancements in the development of powder-based MMCs manufactured using AM technology. This book: shows recent developments in functionally graded sheets or laminates and fabrication of fiber-reinforced composite using sheet lamination printing lists recent developments in the joining of dissimilar materials in diverse applications such as hybrid structures and lightweight components for increased performance and functionality includes many recent developments in machining carbon fiber glass fiber and natural fiber composite laminates for investigations of delamination and surface quality characteristics showcases different aspects of surface alloying of miniature components hard and soft composite coating for various applications Laser Applications in Manufacturing is recommended for researchers working on fabrication of numerous new and novel materials. The book serves as a resource for scientists and engineers working in laser-based manufacturing techniques who want to learn about the most up-to-date research. GBP 99.99 1
Handbook of Laser-Based Sustainable Surface Modification and Manufacturing Techniques This handbook provides an insight into the advancements in surface engineering methods addressing the microstructural features properties mechanisms of surface degradation failures and tribological performance of the components. Emphasis is placed on the use of laser cladding methods because they make it simple to deposit new classes of materials such nano-composites nanotubes and smart materials. Handbook of Laser-Based Sustainable Surface Modification and Manufacturing Techniques discusses the main mechanism behind the surface degradation of structural components in strenuous environments. It highlights the capacity of laser cladding to operate on a wide range of substrate materials and shapes as well as presents how laser cladding can offer new possibilities in the reconditioning of components and how in many cases these approaches are the only solution for economic efficiency. The handbook illustrates how the type of laser laser optics and the parameters of the process can be efficiently selected and thus the number of applications of laser cladding and its applications can be increased. The standard methods of testing used for various types of biomedical devices and tools as well as the advantages of combining laser cladding with simultaneous induction heating are described as well within this handbook. Features: Discusses the role of claddings fabricated with laser technique to withstand wear and corrosion Highlights the role of laser in the manufacturing of alloys and recent advancements in laser based additive manufacturing processes Presents the possibilities applications and challenges in laser surfacing Illustrates the post-treatments of powders and coatings and case studies related to laser surface technology Offers the standard methods of testing applied to various types of biomedical devices and tools Goes over the advantages of combining laser cladding with simultaneous induction heating The technical outcomes of these surface engineering methods are helpful for academics students and professionals who are working in this field as this enlightens their understanding of the performance of these latest processes. The audience is broad and multidisciplinary. GBP 150.00 1
Laser-Plasma Interactions A Solid Compendium of Advanced Diagnostic and Simulation Tools Exploring the most exciting and topical areas in this field Laser-Plasma Interactions focuses on the interaction of intense laser radiation with plasma. After discussing the basic theory of the interaction of intense electromagnetic radiation fields with matter the book covers three applications of intense fields in plasma: inertial fusion wakefield accelerators and advanced radiation sources. Collecting contributions from a host of international experts the book provides a thorough grounding in the fundamental concepts of the interaction of electromagnetic radiation with matter before moving on to selected advanced topics from the field. It describes state-of-the-art diagnostic tools and experimental techniques used to study laser-plasma interactions as well as simulation tools for modeling these interactions. With a focus on current research trends this book guides readers to the brink of the most stimulating challenges in the field. It also gives readers an appreciation of the underlying phenomena linking several applications. GBP 69.99 1
Laser Weapons In Space Policy And Doctrine This book examines the issues surrounding the potential development by the United States of a space-based laser weapons program. It addresses criticisms of the proposed program and considers its future in light of developments in U. S. defense strategy and doctrine. | Laser Weapons In Space Policy And Doctrine GBP 39.99 1
Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications Lasers: Principles and Operations (Volume One) This comprehensive handbook gives a fully updated guide to lasers and laser technologies including the complete range of their technical applications. The first volume outlines the fundamental components of lasers their properties and working principles. Key Features: • Offers a complete update of the original bestselling work including many brand-new chapters. • Deepens the introduction to fundamentals from laser design and fabrication to host matrices for solid-state lasers energy level diagrams hosting materials dopant energy levels and lasers based on nonlinear effects. • Covers new laser types including quantum cascade lasers silicon-based lasers titanium sapphire lasers terahertz lasers bismuth-doped fiber lasers and diode-pumped alkali lasers. • Discusses the latest applications e. g. lasers in microscopy high-speed imaging attosecond metrology 3D printing optical atomic clocks time-resolved spectroscopy polarization and profile measurements pulse measurements and laser-induced fluorescence detection. • Adds new sections on laser materials processing laser spectroscopy lasers in imaging lasers in environmental sciences and lasers in communications. This handbook is the ideal companion for scientists engineers and students working with lasers including those in optics electrical engineering physics chemistry biomedicine and other relevant areas. | Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications Lasers: Principles and Operations (Volume One) GBP 205.00 1
Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications Four Volume Set This comprehensive handbook set gives a fully updated guide to lasers and laser systems including the complete range of their technical applications. The first volume outlines the fundamental components of lasers their properties and working principles. The second volume gives exhaustive coverage of all major categories of lasers from solid-state and semiconductor diode to fiber waveguide gas chemical and dye lasers. The third volume covers modern applications in engineering and technology including all new and updated case studies spanning telecommunications and data storage to medicine optical measurement defense and security nanomaterials processing and characterization. The forth volume covers laser applications in the medical metrology and communications fields. | Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications Four Volume Set GBP 750.00 1
Laser-Matter Interaction for Radiation and Energy The interaction of high-power lasers with matter can generate Terahertz radiations that efficiently contribute to THz Time-Domain Spectroscopy and also would replace X-rays in medical and security applications. When a short intense laser pulse ionizes a gas it may produce new frequencies even in VUV to XUV domain. The duration of XUV pulses can be confined down to the isolated attosecond pulse levels required to study the electronic re-arrangement and ultrafast processes. Another important aspect of laser-matter interaction is the laser thermonuclear fusion control where accelerated particles also find an efficient use. This book provides comprehensive coverage of the most essential topics including Electromagnetic waves and lasers THz radiation using semiconducting materials / nanostructures / gases / plasmas Surface plasmon resonance THz radiation detection Particle acceleration technologies X-ray lasers High harmonics and attosecond lasers Laser based techniques of thermonuclear fusion Controlled fusion devices including NIF and ITER The book comprises of 11 chapters and every chapter starts with a lucid introduction to the main topic. Then sub-topics are sedulously discussed keeping in mind their basics methodology state-of-the-art and future perspective that will prove to be salutary for readers. High quality solved examples are appended to the chapters for their deep understanding and relevant applications. In view of the nature of the topics and their level of discussion this book is expected to have pre-eminent potential for researchers along with postgraduate and undergraduate students all over the world. | Laser-Matter Interaction for Radiation and Energy GBP 150.00 1
The Physics Of Laser Plasma Interactions This book focuses on the physics of laser plasma interactions and presents a complementary and very useful numerical model of plasmas. It describes the linear theory of light wave propagation in plasmas including linear mode conversion into plasma waves and collisional damping. GBP 130.00 1
Introduction to Laser Science and Engineering Introduction to Laser Science and Engineering provides a modern resource for a first course in lasers for both students and professionals. Starting from simple descriptions this text builds upon them to give a detailed modern physical understanding of the concepts behind light optical beams and lasers. The coverage starts with the nature of light and the principles of photon absorption and transmission leading to the amplified and stimulated emission principals governing lasers. The specifics of lasers and their application safe use and future prospects are then covered with a wealth of illustrations to provide readers with a visual sense of optical and laser principles. GBP 69.99 1
Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications Lasers Applications: Materials Processing and Spectroscopy (Volume Three) This comprehensive handbook gives a fully updated guide to lasers and laser technologies including the complete range of their technical applications. This third volume covers modern applications in engineering and technology including all new and updated case studies spanning telecommunications and data storage to medicine optical measurement defense and security nanomaterials processing and characterization. Key Features: • Offers a complete update of the original bestselling work including many brand-new chapters. • Deepens the introduction to fundamentals from laser design and fabrication to host matrices for solid-state lasers energy level diagrams hosting materials dopant energy levels and lasers based on nonlinear effects. • Covers new laser types including quantum cascade lasers silicon-based lasers titanium sapphire lasers terahertz lasers bismuth-doped fiber lasers and diode-pumped alkali lasers. • Discusses the latest applications e. g. lasers in microscopy high-speed imaging attosecond metrology 3D printing optical atomic clocks time-resolved spectroscopy polarization and profile measurements pulse measurements and laser-induced fluorescence detection. • Adds new sections on laser materials processing laser spectroscopy lasers in imaging lasers in environmental sciences and lasers in communications. This handbook is the ideal companion for scientists engineers and students working with lasers including those in optics electrical engineering physics chemistry biomedicine and other relevant areas. | Handbook of Laser Technology and Applications Lasers Applications: Materials Processing and Spectroscopy (Volume Three) GBP 205.00 1
Topographic Laser Ranging and Scanning Principles and Processing Second Edition Topographic Laser Ranging and Scanning Second Edition provides a comprehensive discussion of topographic LiDAR principles systems data acquisition and data processing techniques. This edition presents an introduction and summary of various LiDAR systems and their principles and addresses the operational principles of the different components and ranging methods of LiDAR systems. It discusses the subsequent geometric processing of LiDAR data with particular attention to quality accuracy and meeting standards and addresses the theories and practices of information extraction from LiDAR data including terrain surface generation forest inventory orthoimage generation building reconstruction and road extraction. Written by leaders in the field this comprehensive compilation is a must-have reference book for senior undergraduate and graduate students majoring or working in diverse disciplines such as geomatics geodesy natural resources urban planning computer vision and computer graphics. It is also vital resource for researchers who are interested in developing new methods and need in-depth knowledge of laser scanning and data processing and other professionals may gain the same from the broad topics addressed in this book. New in the Second Edition:A comprehensive array of new laser ranging and scanning technologies. Developments in LiDAR data format and processing techniques. Regrouping of surface modeling representations and reconstruction. Enhanced discussions on the principles and fundamentals beyond small-footprint pulsed laser systems and new application examples. Many new examples and illustrations. | Topographic Laser Ranging and Scanning Principles and Processing Second Edition GBP 42.99 1
Handbook of Low-Level Laser Therapy Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) also known as photobiomodulation is almost 50 years old and recently has been getting increasing acceptance from the scientific medical and veterinary communities. Discoveries are constantly being made about the cellular and molecular mechanisms of action the range of diseases that can be treated is also rising and home use LED devices are becoming common. This book compiles cutting-edge contributions from the world’s leading experts in Photobiomodulation and LLLT. Chapters cover general concepts mechanisms of action in vitro studies pre-clinical animal studies veterinary applications and a wide range of clinical topics. Edited by Michael Hamblin from Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School aided by two prominent researchers (Marcelo Sousa and Tanupriya Agrawal) this book will appeal to anyone involved in the basic science translational aspects and clinical applications of LLLT. | Handbook of Low-Level Laser Therapy GBP 335.00 1
Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing of Metal Parts Modeling Optimization and Control of Mechanical Properties Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing (LBAM) technologies hailed by some as the third industrial revolution can increase product performance while reducing time-to-market and manufacturing costs. This book is a comprehensive look at new technologies in LBAM of metal parts covering topics such as mechanical properties microstructural features thermal behavior and solidification process parameters optimization and control uncertainty quantification and more. The book is aimed at addressing the needs of a diverse cross-section of engineers and professionals. | Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing of Metal Parts Modeling Optimization and Control of Mechanical Properties GBP 36.99 1
Accelerating and Vortex Laser Beams This book gives insight into the theoretical backgrounds of optical vortices and their propagation in free space and simple optical systems. The author’s theoretical analysis allows full comprehension of recent results and allows a bridge between the mentioned topics. For example there is a solution for an accelerating beam propagating along an almost half-circle obtained from a solution for an asymmetric vortex Bessel mode. And vice versa there is a solution for an optical vortex with accelerating focusing obtained from a solution for a two-dimensional accelerating Pearcey beam. The book is intended for graduate and postgraduate students studying optics or wave physics. | Accelerating and Vortex Laser Beams GBP 44.99 1
Femtosecond Laser-Matter Interactions Solid-Plasma-Solid Transformations at the Extreme Energy Density This book describes the ultra-short laser–matter interactions from the subtle atomic motion to the generation of extreme pressures inside the bulk of a transparent crystal. It is the successor to Femtosecond Laser–Matter Interactions: Theory Experiment and Applications (2011). Explanation and experimental verification of the exceptional technique for the phase transformations under high pressure are in the core of the book. The novel phase formation occurs along the unique solid-plasmasolid transformation path: the memory of the initial state is lost after conversion to plasma. New phase forms from chaos during the cooling to the ambient. The pressure-affected material remains detained inside a pristine crystal at the laboratory tabletop. Unique super-dense aluminium and new phases of silicon were created by the confined micro-explosions. The text also describes the recent studies that used the quasi-non-diffracting Bessel beams. The applications comprise the new high-pressure material formation and micromachining. The book is an appealing source for readers interested in the cutting-edge research exploring extreme conditions and creating nanostructures at the laboratory tabletop. | Femtosecond Laser-Matter Interactions Solid-Plasma-Solid Transformations at the Extreme Energy Density GBP 139.00 1