Reflecting on 60 Years of Solid-State Lasers

At the 2020 OSA Laser Congress, a solid-state laser pioneer will guide attendees through laser history—and illuminate some behind-the-scenes insights along the way.

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Peter Moulton with an early Ti:sapphire crystal at MIT Lincoln Laboratory. [Courtesy of Peter Moulton]

Beginning on 13 October, the 2020 OSA Laser Congress will be a four-day, all-virtual event combining two topical meetings: the Advanced Solid State Lasers Conference (ASSL) and the Laser Applications Conference (LAC). The free-to-attend congress will feature a lineup of technical talks alongside an extensive online exhibition.

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