Interaction of Strong Laser Radiation with Solids and Nonlinear Optical Diagnostics of Surfaces

Inhaltsverzeichnis

• 1. Absorbtion and relaxation of laser pulse energy. Lattice heating.
• 2. Linear and nonlinear optical methods for recording the states and laser-induced phase transitions on the surface of condensed media.
• 3. Nonlinear optical process determined by the modulation of the surface relief and of the surface temperature of condensed media.
• 4. The diffusional-deformational instabilities and phase transitions on the surface under the action of laser radiation.
• Conclusions.
• References.