From its initial publication titled Laser Beam Scanning in 1985 to Handbook of Optical and Laser Scanning, now in its second edition, this reference has kept professionals and students at the forefront of optical scanning technology. Carefully and meticulously updated in each iteration, the book continues to be the most comprehensive scanning resource on the market. It examines the breadth and depth of subtopics in the field from a variety of perspectives.

Characterization of Laser Beams: The M2 Model, Thomas F. Johnston, Jr., and Michael W. SasnettOptical Systems for Laser Scanners, Stephen F. SaganImage Quality for Scanning and Digital Imaging Systems, Donald R. Lehmbeck and John C. UrbachPolygonal Scanners: Components, Performance, and Design, Glenn E. StutzMotors and Controllers (Drivers) for High-Performance Polygonal Scanners, Emery Erdelyi and Gerald A. RynkowskiBearings for Rotary Scanners, Chris GerrardPre-objective Polygonal Scanning, Gerald F. MarshallGalvanometric and Resonant Scanners, Jean MontaguFlexure Pivots for Oscillatory Scanners, David C. BrownHolographic Barcode Scanners: Applications, Performance, and Design, LeRoy D. Dickson and Timothy A. GoodAcousto-Optic Scanners and Modulators, Reeder N. Ward, Mark T. Montgomery, and Milton GottliebElectro-Optical Scanners, Timothy K. Deis, Daniel D. Stancil, and Carl E. ContiPiezo Scanning, Jim Litynski and Andreas BlumeOptical Disk Scanning Technology, Tetsuo SaimiCTP Scanning Systems, Gregory MuellerSynchronous Laser Line Scanners for Undersea Imaging Applications, Fraser Dalgleish and Frank CaimiIndex