This book will sell because there are an increasing number of University
and technical courses which require knowledge of lasers and their
applications.
Gives the student all he/she needs to know to gain work using lasers in the industrial environment Provides an excellent place to start for the in-depth academic study of any of the large number of laser-techniques discussed For tutors, end-of-chapter cartoons will make a great way to lighten the atmosphere of lectures Despite the huge range of books on lasers and their applications there are no other textbooks of this nature currently in print
William M. Steen
Lasers Rapid Prototyping automation basics cutting laser laser physics manufacturing materials processing optics optoelectronics physics welding
From the reviews of the third edition:
"Written in a style that includes both technical detail and humor, Bill Steen's book on laser material processing is the standard by which others are judged. It is the text in my graduate-level course on the subject." C.E. Albright, The Ohio State University "I have used two previous editions for my class. The third edition has included some of the more recent applications. It is easy to read and explanations are lucid. I expect it will receive wide acceptance in class rooms world wide." J. Mazumder, University of Michigan "It is the great merit of this book to offer a compact survey on laser material processing. A useful and fascinating book, pleasant to read with many useful figures and examples of industrial applications. It is a textbook for advanced students in this field, but also a reference book for engineers." H. Weber, Technische Universität Berlin "A clear and instructive textbook for students who will become the next generation of laser specialists, and it is a good source of updated knowledge for practicing engineers and technicians in optoelectronics, laser processing, materials treatment, and advanced manufacturing. The book also will be helpful as a reference source. The chapters are largely independent of one another, and a reader interested in only one topic may be satisfied by reading all of parts of the relevant chapter without going to other chapters. Well written, with many useful diagrams and examples of industrial applications, Steen’s book is a good guide in the field.."The Industrial Physicist
"Material processing is one of the most important applications of lasers. … Laser Material Processing gives a compact survey and can be used as university or industrial course material … . The book will guide the reader smoothly from the basics of laser physics to the detailed treatment of all major material processing techniques for which lasers are essential. … I can recommend thisbook as an authoritative source of information on the rapidly expanding use of industrial lasers in material processing." (Roland Baur, Optik, Vol. 117, 2006)