Laser Spectroscopy: Vol. 1: Basic Principles [Hardcover]

Wolfgang Demtröder (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 29, 2008 | ISBN-10: 3540734155 | ISBN-13: 978-3540734154 | Edition: 4th

Keeping abreast of the latest techniques and applications, this new edition of the standard reference and graduate text on laser spectroscopy has been completely revised and expanded. While the general concept is unchanged, the new edition features a broad array of new material, including applications in chemical analysis, medical diagnostics, and engineering. No other book with such a broad scope is available. The author is one of the most renowned experts in this area. The book is well illustrated, and is supplemented by an extensive set of references. It will benefit all students and scientists working in the field.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A detailed survey of the essential ideas and facts, which, because of its clarity and utility, is already a classic... It would be hard to imagine a better book at this level addressed to a wide audience." Applied Optics "It describes a very wide range of spectroscopic methods and applications, most of which employ lasers. Physicists and chemical physicists carrying out research that involves the use of lasers will particularly welcome this new edition. … this book enables any individual to appreciate where his/her work fits into the broad field of laser science. The book is well illustrated, accurately produced, is supplemented by a very extensive set of references, and contains many helpful example boxes where concepts and formulae are illustrated." (Prof. M. R. N. Ashfold, Contemporary Physics, Vol. 44 (6), 2003) "This book is primarily intended as a textbook for a course in modern spectroscopy based on the laser... for the advanced student or for a course designed for physics graduate students working directly in almost any form of spectroscopy, this volume will serve as an excellent text and/or source book. Indeed, this book will also be an excellent source book for senior scientists ... this book has been beautifully produced with clear type, excellent line-drawings, and nicely set equations." (Gary J. Long, Physicalia, Vol. 25 (4), 2003) "Good news for all students and physicist working in the field. Since long time this book is a standard textbook belonging to highest class of educational books... this third edition of the standard reference and graduate text on laser spectroscopy has been completely revised and expanded... This already classic text can be recommended to students in physics and chemistry, professionals... as well as to engineers and other interested people working in science and engineering." (T. Tschudi, Optik, Vol. 114 (7), 2003) From the reviews of the fourth edition: "This is a well-written logical introduction to the basic principles of laser spectroscopy. … The examples continue to be well chosen and relevant, the reference literature is selectively expanded, and solution to the given problems included. … Laser Spectroscopy should be considered a classic and it is highly recommended to students, teachers, and practitioners." (Optics Journal, Vol. 3 (1), 2009)

Language Notes

Text: English
Introduction: German --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 473 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 4th edition (July 29, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540734155
• ISBN-13: 978-3540734154
• Product Dimensions: 9.4 x 6.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #425,199 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good reference book, February 17, 2004

By A Customer

This review is from: Laser Spectroscopy (Hardcover)

This is a very complete introduction book to laser spectroscopy. The thing I like best about this book is clarity. The author lays down basic principles of a set-up in one or two pages, supplemented with illustrations. First 5 chapters are about instruments. Then it is followed by 9 chapters of introduction of different types of laser spectroscopy. The last chapter contains several real-life applications of spectroscopy.

The difference between 2nd and 3rd editions is small. I think only about 10-15 sections are changed. Very few changes in the first 12 chapters. Among the new stuffs, CRDS and frequency combing seem interesting. I skipped the update on the last chapter. I think there is no need to buy the new edition if your cash supply is limited.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good reference book on spectroscopy, February 13, 2001

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Ed Vin Soh - See all my reviews

This review is from: Laser Spectroscopy: Basic Concepts and Instrumentation (Hardcover)

This book contains most of the optical spectroscopic methods currently used. A highly recommended book for anyone who wants an introduction to research level spectroscopic methods.

5.0 out of 5 stars DO NOT PAY MORE THAN 130 FOR THIS BOOK- NEW!!!!!!, January 6, 2011

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C. Ryder "C. Ryder" (Detroit, Mi USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Laser Spectroscopy (Hardcover)

You can get this book (ed. 4) brand new in 2 parts for $170 here:
1) Laser Spectroscopy: Vol. 1: Basic Principles - $83
2) Laser Spectroscopy: Vol. 2: Experimental Techniques - $85

why would you pay more than the price of the new edition (un-used) to get an older edition which doesn't have everything the new one has?????? These people who asking for $400 are ridiculous.