Technology Focus
Fibre lasers
The fibre laser is unlike any other laser on the market and has found a role in a wide range of applications. In the first Technology Focus of 2008, we look into what has been called the most important new technology in the laser industry in a decade.
Editorial
Industry's friend - p17
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2007.265
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Research Highlights
Millijoule energies, shortest ever pulses, and more - p19
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2007.267
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Industry Perspectives
Materials processing: Fibre lasers make their mark - pp21 - 23
Jack Gabzdyl
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2007.268
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Industrial applications: The all-round performer - pp24 - 25
Bill Shiner
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2007.269
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Metrology: Broad as a lamp, bright as a laser - pp26 - 28
Husain Imam
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2007.270
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Business News
Market growth, laser ear surgery, and more - p30
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2007.271
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Product Highlights
Higher powers and greater versatility - p31
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2007.272
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Interview
Unique geometry - p32
Interview with Andreas Tünnermann
doi:10.1038/nphoton.2007.273
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