1. Squeezed states in direct and coherent detection

   • V. Annovazzi-Lodi
   • S. Donati
   • S. Merlo

   Papers Pages: 285 - 301

2. Self-action of short pulses in nonhomogeneous graded-index light guides

   • M. A. Bisyarin
   • I. A. Molotkov

   Papers Pages: 303 - 312

3. Femtosecond pulse generation in a linear passive mode-locked dye laser

   • W. Bäumler
   • A. Penzkofer

   Papers Pages: 313 - 344

4. Cavity waveguide-output laser

   • I. G. Koprinkov

   Papers Pages: 345 - 361

5. Efficient multiple-longitudinally diode laser pumped Nd:YAG slab laser

   • B. Neuenschwander
   • P. Albers
   • H. P. Weber

   Papers Pages: 363 - 370

6. Book reviews

   • J. E. Midwinter
   • Andrew K. Tipping

   BookReview Pages: 371 - 375

7. Erratum: 'Theory of two-section laser amplifiers'

   • M. J. Adams

   Erratum Pages: 377 - 377