These proceedings comprise contributions explaining new topics, relevant theories, novel methods, and the development of instrumentation in this multidisciplinary research area - information that is otherwise not available in a single volume. Applications in a wide variety of disciplines are stressed. The book provides an excellent overview of the spectrum of current activities in the photoacoustic and photothermal field worldwide, being suitable for both the specialist and the newcomer to these topics.

Inhalt
I Environmental and Trace Analysis, Agricultural, Biological, and Medical Applications.- II Spectroscopy.- III Non-Destructive Evaluation and Material Characterization.- IV Ultrasound and Kinetics, Including Ultrafast Phenomena.- V Electronic Materials and Semiconductors.- VI New Topics, Experimental Techniques and Instrumentation.- VII Phase Transitions, Heat and Mass Transfer.- VIII Surfaces, Interfaces, Thin Films, and Heterogeneous Media.- Index of Contributors.