First published in 1989. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

This is the second volume in the series to address the subject of laser fusion. It reviews the most recent developments in laser plasma physics. Topics such as absorption, instability, plasma coronas, energy transport and radiation are covered.

This study looks at the basic principles of optical parametric processes and recent results on the rapidly developing optical parametric device technology. It discusses the theoretical basis of stimulated and spontaneous optical parametric processes.