Laser techniques are increasingly being applied to solving problems in chemistry and now form an integral part of a physical chemist's range of techniques. These techniques are becoming part of the syllabus of advanced courses in chemistry and physical chemistry as well as in physics. At present there is no textbook available which gives exclusive, modern coverage to this topic, and no book really written for the student. The area of laser chemistry will continue to grow and increase in importance and it seems timely to produce such a textbook. This book would fill a real niche in the Wiley list and complement our existing physical chemistry, spectroscopy and instrumentation books. The authors of this textbook aim to provide a basic introduction into the field of laser chemistry and important applications. The textbook does not aim to become a specialised book at the forefront of research, which would have a tendency to date very quickly. "I think this is a good proposal for a book. It certainly is aimed at a niche where there is no good textbook at the moment. The idea of providing a basic introduction and not a specialised book is a good one - as specialised books do rapidly go out of date." Professor S. Price, UCL. "I am very happy to hear about this book. I think that the aim of the authors to restrict the book's content to the fundamentals and some applications is quite correct. This is what is needed to meet teaching demands at graduate and undergraduate levels.