Lasers in Chemistry

Laser application in chemistry and related fields is an area growing at rapid pace in line with developments in laser technology. The fields of application range from fundamental chemical research to sophisticated analytical methods in chemical and biotechnological industry and in environmental chemistry. This text demonstrates the breadth of applications of lasers in chemistry, with particular reference to analytical and research applications. It presents the subject matter at a level suitable for the general chemist, the novice and the practising specialists.