Lasers represent one of the most exciting technological advances of the late 20th Century. Now, science & electronics hobbyists can experience this high-tech field first hand, with 99 exciting projects. McComb provides a good mix of laser history, theory, & applications in an easy-to-read format with many illustrations. But the heart of the book is the projects, which range from simple acoustic modulation of the laser beam to super-accurate interferometers that precisely measure the speed of light. Many of the projects provide excellent ideas for student science fairs. All projects are tested by the author for safety & practicality.