CRC Press Laser Beam Shaping Applications: 1 (Optical Science and Engineering)

This new edition details the important features of beam shaping and exposes the subtleties of the theory and techniques that are best demonstrated through proven applications. New chapters cover illumination light shaping in optical lithography; optical micro-manipulation of live mammalian cells through trapping, sorting, and transfection; and laser beam shaping through fiber optic beam delivery. The book discusses applications in lithography, laser printing, optical data storage, stable isotope separation, and spatially dispersive lasers. It also provides a history of the field and includes extensive references. Review "Laser Beam Shaping Applications, second edition, presents an authoritative account of the currently most relevant applications of the field of laser beam shaping. With a fine addition of three new chapters and an updated version of the rest the chapters, a wide audience should find it as one of the most useful references on their shelves. The applications and solutions provided by the beam shaping techniques covered in the book are specific, but the clear and thoughtful presentation of the topics is very stimulating, and the reader should find it easy to explore different ways of applying them or exploring new applications. The prestige and trajectories of the contributing authors are a guarantee of high quality. I have no doubt that the effort they have done in the writing of these chapters has been genuinely motivated towards providing examples for solving problems in industry, as well as fostering new applications of laser beam shaping."― Raul I. Hernandez-Aranda, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Monterrey, Mexico "This is great book! I recommend that all specialists who work in laser shaping application, non-imaging or illumination optics have this book."― Anatoli Trafimuk, Optics for Hire, Arlington, Massachusetts, USA "This simple to read yet highly informative book will make a great reference to any technical library. The ‘real world’ examples and manufacturing references make this book relevant for design and application engineers that are considering new beam shaping methods."―Steve Rummel, II-VI Infrared, Saxonburg, Pennsylvania, USA "Covers a broad range of application areas with insightful explanations and practical guidelines. I found the material interesting and am confident that this book would serve as a useful reference for any optical engineers or students interested in applying laser beam shaping techniques and technologies to their application, or for adapting and improving their existing approach."― Ameeth Sh About the Author Fred M. Dickey is a fellow of the International Optical Engineering Society and the Optical Society of America and a senior memeber of Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, he heads FMD Consulting, LLC Springfield, Missouri. Todd E. Lizotte has focused on business development projects at Pivotal Development Co., LLC in the United States, Europe, Africa and China.