The laser has now been around for 50 years – and the “solution looking for a problem” has proven its immense usefulness in numerous fields. The talk will give a historical background and illustrates some powerful applications in basic science, diagnostics, metrology, industry and medicine.

This is part of the “Laser Fest” celebrating 50 years of laser. The full program is available at
http://www.svenskaoptiksallskapet.com/documents/2010-12-09-LaserFest50_Invitation.pdf
http://www.svenskaoptiksallskapet.com/documents/2010-12-09-LaserFest50_Abstracts.pdf