Examines the state-of-the-art in laser microanalysis. First three chapters deal with analytical applications when a laser is a radiation source, effects of laser-target interactions, studies of microplasma generation, and laser microanalysis of solids. Second part of the book focuses on special techniques, methodical treatments, and the applications of laser microanalysis to chemistry, mineralogy, metallurgy, biology, medicine, archeology, environmental research, and forensic science.