About the Author

Christian G Parigger has been an associate professor of physics and astronomy at The University of Tennessee since 1996. His research interests include fundamental and applied spectroscopy, nonlinear optics, quantum optics, ultrafast phenomena, ultrasensitive diagnostics, lasers, combustion and plasma physics, optical diagnostics, biomedical applications and, in general, atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics. His work encompasses experimental, theoretical and computational research together with teaching, service and outreach at the Center for Laser Applications (CLA) at The University of Tennessee Space Institute.

James O Hornkohl has made research contributions encompassing spectroscopy of diatomic molecules and its application to the diagnosis of combustion, plasmas, rocket propulsion, and related problems. The extensive collaboration of Hornkohl and Parigger, spanning more than 30 years at the CLA, has been most stimulating and encouraging.