Laser - Onera supports "Year of the Laser" in France

The laser was invented 50 years ago, in 1960. To celebrate this landmark anniversary, France launched the “Year of the Laser” at the Palais de la Découverte science and technology museum in Paris on January 7. Since its creation, the laser has revolutionized a number of sectors, especially metrology, or the art of measurement, leading to the development of a host of applications in aerospace and other sectors. Onera, the leading French aerospace research center, has focused on increasing the power and reducing the size of lasers since the outset, contributing to a continuous increase in performance and the scope of applications. Today, Onera is one of the world leaders in lasers, a cutting-edge technology that still harbors a world of potential.