LASER
LIGHT OF A MILLION USES

From check-out counter scanners to compact dis recordings to fiber optical systems, lasers have become an integral part of moder society. This fascinating volume tells the story – past, present, and future – of these remarkable beams of light and how they are transforming our daily lives

In clear, jargon-free language, the authors explain what lasers are, how the work and their rapidly increasing number of users. In medicine, lasers have revolutionized ophthalmic and other kinds of surgery, as well as facilitating the removal of birthmarks and tattoos. They are being used by the military in the production of increasingly sophisticated weapons, while new uses for lasers are being found in a host of other areas – holograph, manufacturing entertainment, and many more.

This authoritative, user-friendly volume, including a new preface bringing the text up to date on the latest laser technology, will satisfy the curiosity of anyone intrigued by this engrossing and rapidly expanding field of applied science.