Arthur N. Chester verbindt de werelden van wetenschap en fictie, voortbouwend op zijn diepgaande ervaring als leider in technologisch onderzoek. Zijn non-fictiewerken bieden gespecialiseerde inzichten in lasertechnologie en management, terwijl zijn fictie, geschreven onder diverse pseudoniemen, duikt in het menselijk drama binnen de 'ivoren torens' van wetenschappelijke creatie. Chester verkent de persoonlijkheden, relaties en geheimen die zich ontvouwen waar nieuwe technologieën worden geboren. Hij verheldert op unieke wijze complexe wetenschappelijke concepten voor een breder publiek, en geeft betekenis aan informatie vanuit zowel het perspectief van een insider als een buitenstaander.
The proceedings document the 7th Course on Physics and Technology of Free Electron Lasers, showcasing insights from leading scientists, including J. M. J. Madey, the inventor of FEL. The content is organized into topical sections covering fundamental principles, Compton and Raman scattering regimes, and theoretical discussions on optical klystrons. The volume emphasizes advancements in FEL experiments and theories, reflecting a workshop-like atmosphere that fosters in-depth exploration of the subject matter without altering the original manuscripts.
Focusing on the scientific and technological advancements in laser applications, this volume documents a two-week course held in Erice, Italy, exploring interdisciplinary uses in biology and medicine. Emphasizing Quantum Electronics, the course featured a mix of tutorial presentations and lectures addressing unresolved issues and future directions. Participants engaged in informal discussions to foster collaboration and share insights on cutting-edge research, highlighting the diverse applications of lasers across various scientific fields.
The conference Laser Science and Technology was held May 11-19, 1987 in Erice, Sicily. This was the 12th conference organized by the Internatio- nal School of Quantum Electronics, under the auspices of the Ettore Majorana Center for Scientific Culture. This volume contains both the in- vited and contributed papers presented at the conference, covering current research work in two areas: new laser sources, and laser applications. The operation of the first laser by Dr. Theodore Maiman in 1960 initia- ted a decade of scientific exploration of new laser sources. This was fol- lowed by the decade of the 1970s, which was characterized by technology push in which the discoveries of the 1960s were seeking practical applica- tion. In the 1980s we are instead seeking applications pull, in which the success and rapid maturing of laser applications provides both inspiration and financial resources to stimulate additional work both on laser sources and applications. The papers presented in these Proceedings attest to the great vitali- ty of research in both these areas: New Laser Sources. The papers describe current developments in ultra- violet excimer lasers, X-ray lasers, and free electron lasers. These new lasers share several characteristics: each is a potentially important coher- ent source; each is at a relatively short wavelength (below 1 micrometer); and each is receiving significant development attention today.
Reports on recent advances and current research directions in the scientific and technological aspects of advanced laser systems as applied to laboratory and clinical tests. The 33 lectures cover the physical and biological foundations, surgical and ophthalmological applications, low-power laser the
