Advances in Laser Systems

Table of Contents

1 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

• Research Scope and Methodology
  • Research Scope
  • Research Methodology
• Technology Snapshot and Key Findings
  • Technology Snapshot--Laser Technologies
  • Key Findings

2 LASER TECHNOLOGIES--TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS VIEWPOINT

• Types of Lasers
  • Semiconductor Lasers
  • Solid State Lasers
  • Fiber Lasers
  • Gas Lasers
• Application Segments
  • Application Scenario
  • Analysis of Current and Possible Future Applications

3 TECHNOLOGY ADOPTION FACTORS

• Factors Influencing Technology Adoption
  • Laser Technology and Market Drivers
  • Laser Technology Challenges
• Lasers--Benefits and Limitations
  • Laser Safety
  • Semiconductor Lasers--Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Fiber Lasers--Advantages and Disadvantages
  • Solid State Lasers--Advantages and Disadvantages

4 IMPACT AND SCENARIO ANALYSIS

• Technology Funding Analysis
  • Analysis of Public Funding Sources
  • Analysis of Private Funding Sources
• Scenario Analysis
  • Laser Trends and Future Developments
  • Stakeholder Analysis

5 KEY DEVELOPMENTS

• Industry--World
  • Higher Performance Fiberoptic Lasers with Active Fibers--USA
  • Improving Diode Pulsed Laser Technology--UK
  • MOPA for Enhanced Fiberoptic Lasers--UK
  • Spectral Locking of Semiconductor Lasers--USA
• Research and Academic Institutions--World
  • HERCULES--The Most Powerful Laser--USA
  • Using Lasers to Make Compact Medical Devices--Germany/South Africa
  • Molecule Detection through a Person' s Breath--USA

6 KEY PATENTS AND KEY INDUSTRY PARTICIPANTS

• Key Patents
  • Issued Patents
  • Published Patents
• Key Industry Participants
  • Corporate Contacts
  • Academic and Research Contacts

7 DECISION SUPPORT DATABASE

• Decision Support Database
  • Global PCB Sales (2002 to 2012)
  • Global Television Installed Base (2002 to 2012)
  • Global Mobile Subscriber Database (2002 to 2012)
  • Global Manufacturing Establishments Base (2002 to 2012)
  • Global Military Expenditure (2002 to 2012)