Photothermal Science and Techniques

Introduction. History. Overview. Thermal waves. Optical generation of thermal waves - photothermal effect. Instrumentation and detection techniques. Transient thermal phenomena. Photoacoustic spectroscopy and its applications. Thermal wave non-destructive evaluation. Characterization of semiconducting materials. Thermal property measurement. Monitoring and measurement of gases and the atmosphere.

...a very readable concise introduction to photothermal science which provides signposts to further work in the field. - Aslib Book Guide; All you wanted to know about photothermal physics but were afraid to ask could have been an appropriate alternative title for this timely monograph an excellent monograph, which I recommend to anyone who wants to learn about photothermal physics. - Physics World