Fifty brilliant years
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The first demonstration of the laser has not only led to a myriad of commercial applications, but fifty years on basic research continues to rejuvenate the fundamental physics of the laser.
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OpenAlex topics: Photonic and Optical Devices · Mechanical and Optical Resonators · Advanced Fiber Laser Technologies
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