Ultrashort laser pulses with durations in the femtosecond range up to a few picoseconds provide a unique method for precise materials processing or medical applications. Paired with the recent developments in ultrashort pulse lasers, this technology is finding its way into various application fields. The book gives a comprehensive overview of the principles and applications of ultrashort pulse lasers, especially applied to medicine and production technology. Recent advances in laser technology are discussed in detail. This covers the development of reliable and cheap low power laser sources as well as high average power ultrashort pulse lasers for large scale manufacturing. The fundamentals of laser-matter-interaction as well as processing strategies and the required system technology are discussed for these laser sources with respect to precise materials processing. Finally, different applications within medicine, measurement technology or materials processing are highlighted.

Ultrashort laser pulses with durations in the femtosecond range up to a few picoseconds provide a unique method for precise materials processing or medical applications. Paired with the recent developments in ultrashort pulse lasers, this technology is finding its way into various application fields. The book gives a comprehensive overview of the principles and applications of ultrashort pulse lasers, especially applied to medicine and production technology. Recent advances in laser technology are discussed in detail. This covers the development of reliable and cheap low power laser sources as well as high average power ultrashort pulse lasers for large scale manufacturing. The fundamentals of laser-matter-interaction as well as processing strategies and the required system technology are discussed for these laser sources with respect to precise materials processing. Finally, different applications within medicine, measurement technology or materials processing are highlighted.

Dieses Lehrbuch bietet eine anschauliche Einfuhrung in das Gebiet der Mechatronik und deren Denkweise auf Fachschulniveau. Am Anfang steht die Systemanalyse. Zu Grunde liegende wichtige Komponenten, deren Wirkweise und Integration in einem mechatronischen System werden dargestellt. Das Kapitel Mechanik behandelt wichtige Funktionseinheiten im Maschinenbau. Sensoren und Verstarkerschaltungen sowie SPS, Robotik und Bussysteme werden dargestellt. Eine Systemsynthese beschliesst folgerichtig den Themenkomplex. Hilfreiche Informationen zur Inbetriebnahme und Fehlersuche werden am Ende des Buchs gegeben. Da die Bedeutung der englischen Fachsprache immer groesser wird, findet der Leser im Anhang ein englisch-deutsches Verzeichnis von Fachbegriffen sowie die englische UEbersetzung aller UEberschriften.