This book highlights a comprehensive summary of the latest advances in research and applications of laser cleaning. As an innovative way of surface treatment, laser cleaning has received increasing global attention in todays environmentally conscious world. Laser cleaning has gone through a long history from theories to technological developments, and to a wide spectrum of applications. The book first presents the fundamental physics of laser cleaning and demonstrates how the theories have guided the innovation of technology and applications. Following that, the new and most used equipment for laser cleaning has been introduced. Applications in electrics, paint removal, rust removal, the mold industry, cultural heritage protection, and other fields are summarized with plenty of examples and discussions.  The book is a valuable reference in laser cleaning for researchers who seek inspiration for their research, engineers who need specific information to guide their work, and students who must learn systematically with working examples.