The minimization of radar and laser cross sections in stealthy weapons systems such as combat aircraft or missiles is one of the most important countermeasures used to reduce threats from interceptor aircraft, surface-to-air missiles, and antiaircraft artillery. Jenn (electrical and computer engineering, Naval Postgraduate School) discusses the physical and engineering aspects of radar and laser cross sections, first introducing the basic theorems, concepts, and methods and then presenting chapters on frequency-domain numerical methods, time-domain numerical methods, microwave optics, complex targets, radar cross section reduction, measurement of radar cross section, and laser cross section. Each chapter includes practice problems. This second edition has been updated to reflect changes that have occurred in the field in the ten years since the last edition. Annotation ©2005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)