Laser: a revolutionary light -- How lasers work -- Lasers in health care and medicine -- Lasers in manufacturing -- Lasers in military and space applications -- Lasers in communications -- Lasers in research -- Preparing for a career in laser technology -- Job hunting strategies and workplace awareness -- Women and minorities in science and technology -- International opportunities -- Appendix A: Professional societies and associations -- Appendix B: International list of schools and research institutes.
