<P>Recent advances in the development of lasers with more energy, power, and brightness have opened up new possibilities for exciting applications. <STRONG>Applications of Laser-Plasma Interactions</STRONG> reviews the current status of high power laser applications. </P><br/><br/><P>The book first explores the science and technology behind the ignition and burn of imploded fusion fuel, before describing novel particle accelerators. It then focuses on applications of high power x-ray sources and the development of x-ray lasers. The book also discusses how ultrahigh power lasers are used in nuclear and elementary particle physics applications as well as how the high power density of laser-plasma interactions is used to study matter under extreme conditions. The final chapters deal with femtosecond lasers, presenting applications in materials processing and nanoparticles.</P><br/><br/><P></P><br/><br/><P>With contributions from a distinguished team of researchers, this work illustrates the many applications of high power lasers, highlighting their important roles in energy, biology, nanotechnology, and more.</P>