Short wavelength coherent radiation: generation and applications

This topical meeting brought together over 150 scientists and engineers involved in the development and application of sources of coherent radiation in the extreme-ultraviolet and soft x-ray spectral regions, as well as those interested in the closely related areas of multiphoton phenomena, soft x-ray optics, and laser-produced plasma radiation sources. This conference was the third in a series formerly entitled ''Laser Techniques in the Extreme Ultraviolet.'' The name change was intended to reflect the rapid advancement of the technology for coherent radiation sources into the x-ray spectral region, the diversification of technical approaches for source development, and as source technology has matured, the growing interest in scientific and technological applications for coherent short wavelength radiation. Individual papers have been cataloged separately. (WRF)