Interaction of strong laser radiation with solids and nonlinear optical diagnostics of surfaces

Inhaltsverzeichnis1. 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.