Synopses & Reviews
This book presents the latest advances in ultrafast science, including both ultrafast optics technology and the study of ultrafast phenomena. It covers picosecond, femtosecond, and attosecond processes relevant to physics, chemistry, biology, and engineering applications. Ultrafast technology has a profound impact in a wide range of applications, among them biomedical imaging, chemical dynamics, frequency standards, materials processing, and ultrahigh-speed communications. This book summarizes the results presented at the 13th International Conference on Ultrafast Phenomena and provides an up-to-date view of this important and rapidly advancing field.
Review
OPTICS & PHOTONICS NEWS "Contains a vast amount of valuable information for specialists. Such a diverse range of topics will include something of interest for everyone. At the same time, the book represents the state of the art in this fast-growing area of research. I would certainly recommend it to students entering the field who want to work at the forefront of modern science."
Review
OPTICS & PHOTONICS NEWS
"Contains a vast amount of valuable information for specialists. Such a diverse range of topics will include something of interest for everyone. At the same time, the book represents the state of the art in this fast-growing area of research. I would certainly recommend it to students entering the field who want to work at the forefront of modern science."
Table of Contents
Lasers for Ultrashort Pulses.- Pulse Diagnostics and Measurement Techniques.- Pulse Shaping and Coherent Control.- THz Radiation and High-Speed Optoelectronics.- X-Ray Generation and Diffraction.- Attosecond Dynamics.- Ultrafast Dynamics in the Gas Phase.- Ultrafast Processes in Semiconductors.- Insulators, Metals, and Superconductors.- Ultrafast Surface Science.- Dynamics in Liquids and Solutions.- Two-Dimensional Spectroscopy.- Ultrafast Chemistry.- Ultrafast Biology.- Imaging and Microscopy.- Intense Field Phenomena.- Applications of Ultrafast Optics.