The Handbook of Optical and Laser Scanning reveals the fundamentals of controlling light beam deflection, factors in image fidelity and quality, and the newest technological developments currently impacting scanner system design and applications. This highly practical reference reviews elements of laser beam characterization and describes optical systems for laser scanners, featuring a logical chapter organization, authoritative yet accessible writing, and hundreds of supporting illustrations. With contributions from 27 subject specialists from the United States, Europe, and Asia, the book affords a valuable range of perspectives as well as global coverage of optical and laser beam scanning.