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Applications for Lasers

Overview of Applications by Laser Market

Navigating through the vast selection of solid-state, diode, and other lasers available can be overwhelming when seeking the perfect laser to suit your application. To simplify the selection process, we have organized a list of typical laser application by market:

industrial laser cutting defense lasers - airborne remote sensing medical lasers - photodynamic therapy artists impression of neurons firing to illustrate life science, biophotonics, and research laser markets
Industrial / Manufacturing Defense / Aerospace Medical / Healthcare Research / Biophotonics

 

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DEFENSE & AEROSPACE

Space-Based Applications
  • Space Communication
  • Space LIDAR
  • Space Scanning
Remote Sensing
  • Bathymetry
  • LIDAR
  • 3D Scanning
Targeting & Ranging
  • Range Finding
  • Target Designation
  • Directed Energy Weapons
Laser Illuminators
  • Night Vision
  • Laser Dazzling
  • Anti-Sensor

MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE

Aesthetics
  • Tattoo Removal
  • Hair Removal
  • Scar Reduction
Dental
  • Soft Tissue Surgery
  • Periodontal Treatment
  • Teeth Whitening
Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
  • Cancer Treatment
  • Dermatology – PDT
  • Ophthalmology – PDT

RESEARCH & BIOPHOTONICS

Imaging & Analysis
  • Fluorescence Lifetime
  • Maldi-ToF
  • Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV)
Spectroscopy & Analysis
  • Laser Induced Breakdown Spectroscopy
  • Non-linear Spectroscopy
  • Raman Spectroscopy
Optical Amplifiers
  • Fiber & DPSS
Molecular Manipulation & Analysis
  • Confocal Fluorescence Microscopy
  • DNA Sequencing
  • Flow Cytometry
  • Optogenetics
  • Two-Photon Excitation Microscopy
Measurement & Analysis
  • Dynamic Light Scattering
  • Infrared Absorption Spectroscopy
  • Laser Doppler Velocimetry
  • DIAL LIDAR
  • Photoluminescence
Pump Lasers
  • Pump Lasers – Fiber & DPSS
Seed Lasers
  • Seed Lasers – Fiber & DPSS

INDUSTRIAL & MANUFACTURING

Material Processing & Modification
  • Cutting/Drilling
  • Micromachining
  • Non-Thermal Ablation
  • Thin Film Removal
  • Marking
  • Texturing
Display & Electronics Manufacturing
  • LCD Repair
  • OLED Production
  • PCB Production
  • Resistor Trimming
  • Scribing
  • Lithography
Sensing, Measurement & Characterization
  • Machine Vision
  • Particle Measurement
  • Gas Sensing
  • Raman Spectroscopy
  • Interferometry
Joining Processes
  • Welding
  • Cladding
  • Brazing
  • Soldering
Communication & Data Transmission
  • Telecom
  • Datacom
  • Free Space Communication
  • Intra-Satellite Communication
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