chapter 1 Characterization of Laser Beams -- chapter 2 Optical Systems for Laser Scanners -- chapter 3 Image Quality for Scanning -- chapter 4 Polygonal Scanners: Components, Performance, and Design -- chapter 5 Motors and Controllers (Drivers) for High-Performance Polygonal Scanners -- chapter 6 Bearings for Rotary Scanners -- chapter 7 Preobjective Polygonal Scanning -- chapter 8 Galvanometric and Resonant Scanners -- chapter 9 Flexure Pivots for Oscillatory Scanners -- chapter 10 Holographic Barcode Scanners: Applications, Performance, and Design -- chapter 11 Optical Disk Scanning Technology -- chapter 12 Acousto-Optic Scanners and Modulators -- chapter 13 Electro-Optical Scanners -- chapter 14 Multichannel Laser Thermal Printhead Technology.