Hot Matter from High-Power Lasers

Focusing on high-power laser-matter interaction, this book delves into advanced topics like super-high temperature heating, fast particle acceleration, and relativistic optics. It explores applications such as extreme states of matter and controlled fusion while introducing models and methods alongside relevant examples. Each chapter features problems to enhance comprehension and apply concepts, supported by illustrations that clarify physical processes and numerical results. This comprehensive guide is ideal for those interested in cutting-edge developments in laser physics.