SHIPS TODAY 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:
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| Industrial / Manufacturing | Defense / Aerospace | Medical / Healthcare | Research / Biophotonics |
Explore laser application groups with key lasers, main uses, and recommendations from RPMC.
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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
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