Product Description: The topics dealt with by the Conference and presented in the proceedings cover all aspects of vibration measurements by laser and noncontact techniques and are therefore of extreme interest for instrument developers, mainly physicists expert in optics and electronics, but also end users of such technologies, such as mechanical or aeronautical engineers, and all those dealing with vibration problems in general in the most diverse fields like Acoustics, Noise and Vibration Control, Metrology and Calibration, Industrial diagnostics and quality control, transport (automotive, aeronautics, aerospace, maritime, etc...read more

Product Description: Despite the often difficult and time-consuming effort of performing experiments with fast (14 MeV) neutrons, these neutrons can offer special insight into nucleus and other materials because of the absence of charge. 14 MeV Neutrons: Physics and Applications explores fast neutrons in basic science and applications to problems in medicine, the environment, and security...read more

Product Description: These proceedings will be of interest to scientists and researchers dealing with laser applications generally, and those in the fields of both environmental applications of lasers and biomedical applications of lasers.  Additionally, these proceedings will be of interest to ophthalmologists and  dermatologists...read more

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Product Description: The combination of atomic force microscopy with ultrasonic methods allows the nearfield detection of acoustic signals. The nondestructive characterization and nanoscale quantitative mapping of surface adhesion and stiffness or friction is possible...read more

Product Description: Plasmonic nanoparticles (NPs) represent an outstanding class of nanomaterials that have the capability to localize light at the nanoscale by exploiting a phenomenon called localized plasmon resonance. The book is aimed at reviewing recent efforts devoted to utilize NPs in many research fields, such as photonics, optics, and plasmonics...read more

Product Description: Dieses essential stellt das Selektive Lasersintern als Verfahren der additiven Fertigung im Kontext anderer 3D-Druck-Prozesse vor. Manfred Schmid erläutert verschiedene Technologien, die zu den additiven Verfahren gezählt werden, und gibt einen Einblick in die Prozessprinzipien und Werkstoffe...read more

Product Description: This book, written by renowned experts from across the globe, aims to elucidate the diverse concepts of laser pulses. The book explains characteristics of laser pulse creation, classification and applications. It even illustrates accomplishments made in designs, experiments and theories...read more

Product Description: Presenting a blend of applied and fundamental research in highly interdisciplinary subjects of rapidly developing areas, this book contains contributions on the frontiers and hot topics of laser physics, laser technology and laser engineering, and covers a wide range of laser topics, from all-optical signal processing and chaotic optical communication to production of superwicking surfaces, correction of extremely high-power beams, and generation of ultrabroadband spectra...read more

Product Description: Advanced Manufacturing for Optical Fibers and Integrated Photonic Devices explores the theoretical principles and industrial practices of high-technology manufacturing. Focusing on fiber optic, semiconductor, and laser products, this book: Explains the fundamentals of standard, high-tech, rapid, and additive manufacturing workshops Examines the production lines, processes, and clean rooms needed for the manufacturing of products Discusses the high-technology manufacturing and installation of fiber optic cables, connectors, and active/passive devices Describes continuous improvement, waste reduction through 5S application, and management’s responsibilities in supporting production Covers Lean Manufacturing processes, product improvement, and workplace safety, as well as internal/external and ISO auditing Offers a step-by-step approach complete with numerous figures and tables, detailed references, and a glossary of terms Employs the international system of units (SI) throughout the text Advanced Manufacturing for Optical Fibers and Integrated Photonic Devices presents the latest manufacturing achievements and their applications in the high-tech sector...read more

Product Description: The use of lasers in material processing has become a useful method for transforming industrial materials into finished products. The benefits of laser material processing are vast, including increased precision, high processing speed, and dustless cutting and drilling...read more

An introductory guide for the beginning vegetarian provides practical nutritional information; explains the various types of vegetarian lifestyles; discusses environmental issues, personal ethics, and difficult situations that may arise with meat-eating family and friends; and includes simple recipes. Original.

Product Description: The advances as well as applications of carbon dioxide laser are elucidated in this book. It provides comprehensive information regarding fundamentals of CO2 laser operation and its upgraded new systems and technologies. Frequency equalization, lasers based on diffusion cooled V-fold geometry, laser producing ultrashort pulses etc...read more

Product Description: This book discusses several topics associated with different laser systems intended for applications in science and numerous industries. Some of them are latest achievements in laser physics, while others face renewal in industrial applications...read more

Product Description: Laser Florence 2010 is the annual Congress of the International Academy Laser Medicine and Surgery. The year 2010 is the fiftieth birthday of Laser and we celebrated it with a special edition. As usual researchers and doctors were shown new data immediately available for practical use, in different topics: Dentistry, Dermatology,  Neurology, Rehabilitation and Sport Injuries, ENT, Phlebology, Plastic Surgery, Photodynamic Diagnosis and Therapy, Diabetology...read more

Product Description: The annual Congress of the International Academy Laser Medicine and Surgery, called Laser Florence 2011, opened a window on four different sector of laser use on human body: skin, nervous system, teeth and cellular level. In these sectors laser use allowed diagnosis and treatment of different lesions, better than traditional procedures...read more

Product Description: The Proceedings of First International Conference on Opto-Electronics and Applied Optics 2014, IEM OPTRONIX 2014 presents the research contributions presented in the conference by researchers from both India and abroad. Contributions from established scientists as well as students are included...read more

Product Description: We live in an era in which the culture and values of big business are dominant. The riptides of capital swirl around the globe ruining entire economies overnight. Directors and chief executives cash in stock options for unimaginable fortunes while whole workforces are “downsized” as companies relocate at a whim...read more