This volume introduces the subject of laser ablation and desorption to scientists and engineers. It covers fundamental experimental and theoretical tools, models, and techniques, and introduces the most important applications. Clearly written and organized in a straightforward manner, Laser Ablation and Desorption lead the reader straight through the fundamentals of laser-surface interactions. Each chapter is self-contained and includes references to other chapters as necessary, so that readers may begin with the topic of greatest interest and follow the references to other aspects of the subject contained within the book. Key Features * Provides up-to-date information about one of the most active fields in physics today * Written and edited by major figures in the field of laser ablation and desorption * Represents the most comprehensive treatment of the state-of-the-art available.

J.C. Miller, Introduction to Laser Desorption and Ablation. R.F. Haglund, Mechanisms of Laser Ablation. J.T. Dickinson, Low Fluence Laser Desorption and Plume Formation from Wide Bandgap Crystalline Materials. C. Grigoropoulos, Lasers, Optics, and Thermal Considerations in Ablation Experiments. R. Kelly, Gas Dynamics and the Characterization of Ablation Plumes. S. Schleberger, S. Speller, and W. Heiland, Surface Characterization. Z. Ball and R. Sauerbrey, Surface Modification with Lasers. R.E. Russo, Chemical Analysis by Laser Ablation. J.A. Carroll and R.C. Beavis, Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption and Ionization. G. Edwards, Physical Mechanisms Governing the Ablationof Biological Tissue. D.H. Lowndes, Growth and Doping of Compound Semiconductor Films by Pulsed Laser Ablation. M. Reichling, Laser Ablation in Optical Components and Thin Films. R.F. Haglund, Industrial Applications of Laser Ablation. Subject Index.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Introduction to laser desorption and ablation / John C. Miller -- Mechanisms of laser-induced desorption and ablation / Richard F. Haglund, Jr. -- Low fluence laser desorption and plume formation from wide bandgap crystalline materials / J. Thomas Dickinson -- Lasers, optics, and thermal considerations in ablation experiments / Costas P. Grigoropoulos -- Plume formation and characterization in laser-surface interactions / Roger Kelly [and others] -- Surface characterization / Marika Scleberger, Sylvia Speller, and Werner Heiland -- Surface modification with lasers / Zane Ball and Roland Sauerbrey -- Chemical analysis by laser ablation / Richard E. Russo and Xianglei Mao -- Matrix-assisted laser desorption and ionization / James A. Carroll and Ronald C. Beavis -- Physical mechanisms governing the ablation of biological tissue / Glenn Edwards -- Growth and doping of compound semiconductor films by pulsed laser ablation / Douglas H. Lowndes -- Laser ablation in optical components and thin films / Michael Reichling -- The future of laser ablation / Richard F. Haglund, Jr.

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