Femtosecond Laser–Matter Interactions (Second Edition)

“Several features make the book very attractive to a wide audience. Throughout, the author explains complex physics in terms of simple, back-of-the-envelope estimates based on transparent physics models. All estimates lead to numerical results. As a result, the comparative role of different effects is clarified and a qualitative picture of laser–matter interactions and consequent phase transformations is presented. The book has a good chance of becoming a desktop reference for the researchers in the field.”

~Dr. Sasha Rubenchik, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, USA

“This book guides readers through the exciting physics of laser–matter interactions. It provides them a clear understanding of very complex phenomena and will help them master simple analytical expressions and estimates. Like an experienced mountain guide, the author takes you to extremes, to the pinnacle of modern laser physics—very high laser intensities, microexplosions, transient phenomena, and novel states of matter. I wish you an enjoyable journey.”

~Prof. Boris N. Chichkov, Leibniz Universität Hannover, Germany

“The author of this book is one of leading scientists in the domain of femtosecond laser–matter interactions. This book provides high-quality and detailed theoretical description of underlying physical processes on the level accessible to the specialists and to the students. This is a rather complete and up-to-date introduction in a fascinating new, fast-growing domain at the interface between the laser science, solid-state physics, plasmas, and engineering.”

~Prof. Vladimir Tikhonchuk, University of Bordeaux, France