My Wish Lists Login / Join

Opportunities in Laser Technology

By: Jan Bone

Write A Review

Paperback | 10 April 2008 | Edition Number 1

At a Glance

Paperback
160 Pages

Dimensions(cm)
18.8 x 13.46 x 1.3

Paperback

RRP $41.95

$40.75

or 4 interest-free payments of $10.19 with

Ships in 25 to 30 business days

Blaze a trail to success!

Get started in a career that has a promising future and is financially rewarding. Opportunities in Laser Technology Careers provides you with a complete overview of the job possibilities, salary figures, and experience required to enter the field of laser technology.

This career-boosting book will help you:

Determine the specialty that's right for you, from medicine to communications to manufacturing
Acquire in-depth knowledge of the laser technology field
Find out what kind of salary you can expect
Understand the daily routine of your chosen field
Focus your job search using industry resources

ENJOY A GREAT CAREER AS A:

Surgeon Holography artist Landmine locator Laser machinist Physicist Laser research scientist

Shipping

	Standard Shipping	Express Shipping
Metro postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Regional postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95
Rural postcodes:	$9.99	$14.95

Orders over $79.00 qualify for free shipping.

How to return your order

At Booktopia, we offer hassle-free returns in accordance with our returns policy. If you wish to return an item, please get in touch with Booktopia Customer Care.

Additional postage charges may be applicable.

Defective items

If there is a problem with any of the items received for your order then the Booktopia Customer Care team is ready to assist you.

For more info please visit our Help Centre.

You Can Find This Book In

Non-Fiction Medicine Medicine in General Medical Equipment & Techniques Engineering & Technology Other Technologies & Applied Sciences Applied Optics Laser Technology & Holography Business & Management Self-Help, Personal Development & Practical Advice Advice on Careers & Achieving Success Education

Careers Guidance

Foreword	p. ix
Acknowledgments	p. xiii
Laser: A Revolutionary Light	p. 1
Ted Maiman's vision
What is a laser? Many uses of lasers
Birth of a new industry
Laser patent war
Importance of the Gould patents
How Lasers Work	p. 19
Parts of a laser
How lasers amplify light
Race to create the laser
Power of coherent light
Breakthrough laser
Importance of Maiman's work
Lasers in Health Care and Medicine	p. 33
Variety of laser applications
Lasers used in medicine
Lasers in ophthalmology
Lasers in obstetrics/gynecology
Lasers in podiatry
Working with lasers
Laser nurse coordinator in a hospital setting
Laser coordinator in a medical center
Laser educators
Professional certification and organizations
Lasers in Manufacturing	p. 55
Advantages of lasers
Types of lasers
Resources for learning more about industrial lasers
Kinds of jobs and income levels
Job qualifications
Laser machinist
Research engineer
Researching laser jobs in manufacturing
Lasers in Military and Space Applications	p. 83
Strategic Defense Initiative
Ballistic Missile Defense Organization
Laser defense and weapons
Jobs in military programs
Measurements in space
Lasers on the Moon
Employment with NASA
Other military and defense employment
Lasers in Communications	p. 97
Ever-faster transmission
Role of Bell Laboratories
Optical networking
Lasers and optical storage
Professional working conditions
Lasers and the revolution in printing
Holograms
Lasers in Research	p. 115
Technology transfer
Medical free-electron laser program
Other spin-off applications
Laser fusion
Laser isotope separation
Laser research at Battelle
Jobs in research
Security clearance
Laser research scientist
Major laser research centers
Preparing for a Career in Laser Technology	p. 129
Science literacy
College and beyond
University of Rochester
University of Arizona
University of Central Florida
Job Hunting Strategies and Workplace Awareness	p. 139
Personal characteristics
Being selective about your training
Online resources
Resumes
Salaries and wages
Licenses and certifications
Safety regulations and OSHA
Women and Minorities in Science and Technology	p. 151
Enrollment demographics
Concentrate on science and math
Additional resources
International Opportunities	p. 157
Laser technology in Canada
Laser technology in Great Britain
Laser technology in Australia
Professional Societies and Associations	p. 165
International List of Schools and Research Institutes	p. 173
Further Reading	p. 187
Table of Contents provided by Ingram. All Rights Reserved.

Opportunities in Laser Technology

At a Glance

Paperback

Shipping

How to return your order

Defective items

You Can Find This Book In

More in Advice on Careers & Achieving Success

The Power of Real Optimism

A Practical, Science-Based Guide to Staying Resilient, Curious, and Open Even When Life is Hard

The Simple Guide to ADHD Regulation

The Secret to Finding Balance, Getting Things Done, and Enjoying Your Life

How To Try Again

The No-Guilt Guide to Making Changes That Stick

Emotional Agility

Get Unstuck, Embrace Change and Thrive in Work and Life

Coaching Habit

Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever

From Strength to Strength

Finding Success, Happiness and Deep Purpose in the Second Half of Life

Full Stack Human

The Mindset Upgrade You Need to Stay Human in a World Ruled by Technology

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Outwitting the Devil®

The Secret to Freedom and Success

Red Brick Thinking

Make Space. Find Focus. Move Forward.

The 33 Strategies Of War

The Modern Machiavellian Robert Greene

The Daily Stoic

366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living: Featuring New Translations of Seneca, Epictetus, and Marcus Aurelius

The Daily Stoic Journal

366 Days of Writing and Reflecting on the Art of Living

So Good They Can't Ignore You

Why Skills Trump Passion in the Quest for Work You Love

The Fair Play Deck

A Couple's Conversation Deck for Prioritizing What's Important

Stolen Focus

Why You Can't Pay Attention

Four Thousand Weeks

Embrace your limits. Change your life. Make your four thousand weeks count.

The Happiness Trap

Stop Struggling, Start Living

Influence, New and Expanded

The Psychology of Persuasion

Never Finished

Unshackle Your Mind and Win the War Within

Start With Why

How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action

The Diary of a CEO

The 33 Laws of Business and Life

The Obstacle is the Way: 10th Anniversary Edition

The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph

Leading from the Dreaming

Indigenous Thinking for Authentic Leadership

This product is categorised by