From the reviews: "This book, written by leading experts in the field, provides an up-to-date introduction to the optics of semiconductors and their nanostructures ... . This is perhaps the only book available at the present moment that offers a good panorama of recently established applications. ... The book will delight and fascinate the target audience, and many will be tempted to pursue further studies and research work ... . Exciting new developments and an exciting new book - Congratulations to the editors and the authors." (Current Engineering Practice, Vol. 47 (3), 2004-2005)