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The use of femtosecond lasers in vision correction and cataract surgery, which have significantly improved precision and outcomes in these procedures.
Advancements in laser technology, particularly through Chirped Pulse Amplification (CPA), have led to revolutionary changes in medical treatments
Chirped Pulse Amplification (CPA)
CPA is a technique developed in the 1980s that amplifies ultrashort laser pulses without damaging the amplifying material.
It allows lasers to emit extremely short pulses (femtoseconds) with high energy, making them suitable for precise applications like eye surgeries.
The innovation of CPA was recognized with the Nobel Prize in Physics in 2018, awarded to Gérard Mourou and Donna Strickland for their groundbreaking work.
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