Laser Ultrasonics Techniques and Applications

The first book devoted to laser techniques in the generation and reception of ultrasonic waves in materials, Laser Ultrasonics: Techniques and Applications provides a full description of the state of the art in all fields involving both lasers and ultrasonics. This practical book focuses mainly on the possible applications of the techniques, yet theory is discussed wherever necessary.

After an introduction to ultrasonics and laser technology, the book reviews acousto-optics, various acousto...