in elucidating the fundamental electronic and structural properties of semiconductor and metal surfaces, interfaces, thin layers, and layer structures. The contributions consider the usefulness of these techniques for optimization of high quality multilayer samples through feedback control during materials growth and processing. Particular emphasis is placed on the theory of non-linear optics and on dynamical processes through the use of pump-probe techniques together with the search for new optical sources. Some new applications of Scanning Near-field Optical Microscopy to material science and biological samples, dried and in vivo, with the use of different laser sources are also included.  (less)

body; oxygen sensing mechanisms; peripheral chemoreceptor adaptations; central effects of hypoxia; airway mechanisms; and central mechanisms and effectors. The volume is published in the memory of Julius H. Comroe, who influenced and shaped medical education and research in the vital areas that are the focus of this volume.brPART I: Peripheral Chemoreceptors: Vascular and Comparative AspectsbrINTRODUCTION, S. Lahiribr1. Routes for Blood Flow through the Rat Carotid Body, D. M. McDonaldbr2. Assessment of the Diameter of Blood Vessels Linking the Arterial and Venous Systems in the Carotid Body of the Anesthetized Cat, R. G. O'Regan, et albr3. New Evidence for High Blood Flow in the Carotid Body, E. M. Mulligan et albr4. Morphology of the Carotid Body Chemoreceptor in Aged Primates, J. T. Hansenbr5. Local Regulation of Sympathetic Ganglionic Activity During Acute Hypoxia, G. Hanson et albr6. Chemoreceptors in Avian Lungs, R. Tallmanbr7. Chemoreflex Control of Bimodal Breathing in Gar (Lepisosteus), N. J. SmatreskbrPART II: Carotid Body: Sensory MechanismsbrINTRODUCTION, N. S. Cherniackbr8. Membrane Properties of Glomus Cells During Stimulation and Inhibition of Carotid Nerve Discharges, C. Eyzaguirrebr9. Testing for Ionic Pumps in Carotid Body, R. S. Fitzgerald, M. Shirahata, and S. Lahiribr10. Transmitter Interactions in Peripheral Arterial Chemoreceptors, S. J. Fidone et albr11. Importance of Tachykinin Peptides in Hypoxic Ventilatory Drive, N. Prabhakar and N. S. Cherniackbr12. Peripheral and Chemoreceptors and Other Oxygen Sensors in the Fetus and Newborn, M. A. Hanson, et albr13. Possible Mechanisms of Oxygen Sensing in th@L€  (less)