Lasers are simply a source of bright light with specific properties. With the exception of light shows, the laser beam itself must form part of a more complex piece of equipment that utilises one or more of the laser’s properties to perform the application. Lasers are used in many different applications across industrial and scientific research and have many defining features to suit the environment they are placed in. Understanding the needs of each application is essential when designing and developing photonic solutions to ensure each laser has the performance characteristics required. Here is a partial list of applications detailing the demands that are placed on the laser, with suggested lasers for those applications. Please contact us if you need information for a specific application