Laser Applications Congress
Events
Laser Applications Congress
20 October - 24 October, 2024
Osaka, Japan
Laser Applications Conference (LAC) is an all invited speaker format for industry in laser applications. This meeting focuses on two main topic areas -- Materials Processing and Applications for High Power Lasers.
At LAC, you’ll be immersed in an innovative learning environment that introduces new, groundbreaking information, offers insightful knowledge, showcases cutting-edge products and engages your active participation in important debates and discussions.
Essential Links
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Topic Categories
Materials Processing
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Materials Processing
- Brittle Materials
- Laser-Based Additive Manufacturing
- Laser Shock Peening & Forming
- Laser for Autonomous Mobility
- Lasers for Mobility
- Micro-Nano Machining
- Surface Modification
Emerging Applications
- EUV, X-Ray Generation & Particle Acceleration
- Fusion Energy
- Laser-Beam Delivery and Beam Manipulation of High-Power Laser Beams
- THz Generation & Applications
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Chairs
Gregory Quarles
Applied Energetics, Inc, United States,
General Chair
Tomokazu Sano
Osaka University, Japan,
General Chair
Gabrielle Thomas
Menlo Systems GmbH, Germany,
General Chair
Lahsen Assoufid
Argonne National Laboratory, United States,
Program Chair
Gwenn Pallier
Cailabs, France,
Program Chair
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Committee
- Gregory Quarles, Applied Energetics, Inc, United States, General Chair
- Tomokazu Sano, Osaka University, Japan, General Chair
- Gabrielle Thomas, Menlo Systems GmbH, Germany, General Chair
- Lahsen Assoufid, Argonne National Laboratory, United States, Program Chair
- Gwenn Pallier , Cailabs, France, Program Chair
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Laser Applications Conference – Panels
Information about invited speakers and accepted, contributed oral talks within each session will be available soon.
AI & ML in Material Processing
Organizer: Thomas Grünberger, Plasmo Industrietechnik GmbH, Austria
The session will provide an overview of the possibilities of AI and ML, including examples in the field of laser material processing. Attention will be drawn on added value in the field of data analytics in all forms - descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive.
Brittle Materials Processing
Organizer: Qiongying Hu, Coherent Inc., USA
Brittle materials pose a significant challenge to mechanical machining. Lasers have a unique advantage in processing a variety of brittle materials as their wavelengths and pulse durations can be tailored to optimize the material interaction. Brittle materials such as glass, sapphire, silicon and SiC are increasingly benefitting from laser processing. Unique laser cutting, drilling and polishing methods are lowering the cost of machining these materials at unprecedented accuracy. Furthermore, lasers are finding increased adoption for annealing these brittle materials.
EUV, X-Ray Generation & Particle Acceleration
Organizer: Lahsen Assoufid, Argonne National Laboratory, USA
The rapid progress in extreme-power laser technology opened a path to the development of a new generation of small-scale EUV, X-ray, and Gamma-ray light sources with unprecedented brightness and short pulses. These sources, which could fit on a tabletop or in a small-scale laboratory, will revolutionize many industrial, research, medical, defense, and security applications. This session focuses on the latest developments, needs and challenges in high-power laser technologies tailored to methods for short (EUV, X- and Gamma-ray) wavelength generation and particle acceleration.
Fusion Energy
Organizer: Gabrielle Thomas, Menlo Systems GmbH, Germany
Fusion energy holds many promises for the future of clean energy, and in recent years enormous progress has been made towards fusion energy. In December 2022, scientists at the National Ignition Facility at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in California (LLNL) managed to produce for the first time a nuclear fusion reaction that released more energy than it used. There is still more work to be done to reach a point where we have a long-term, sustainable source of fusion energy; this session will focus on some of the key ways in which laser technology is paving the way toward this goal.
Micro Nano Material Processing
Organizer: Ruth Houbertz, ThinkMade Engineering and Consulting, Germany
The processing of micro and nano structures is a continuously growing field due to its wide applicability. Laser micro and nano machining provided versatile processing technologies, providing access to many applications and novel product features. Compared to other structuring technologies, no masks are necessary to create the structures, which range from 2D via 2.5D to real 3D structures, using additive, subtractive, ablative processes or even a mix-and-match of the same with a freedom in design that is not feasible using other structuring techniques from the micro to the macro scale. Dependent on the kind of laser and the types of materials that are used in the processes, either functional surfaces or functional structures can be created on a micron down to the 100 nanometer scale and even below. A prominent feature is that the structures are not limited to micrometer size areas, but can be also scaled to square meters and beyond. Aside of surface-based submicron structuring, nanoparticles can be fabricated as well, which can be implemented in many applications.
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Special Events:
| Event name | Sunday, 20 October | Monday, 21 October | Tuesday, 22 October | Wednesday, 23 October | Thursday, 24 October | Friday, 25 October |
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| Welcome Reception | 17:00 - 18:30 | |||||
| Technology Showcase: 30 Years of Experience: Overview of Tunable Femtosecond OPAs | 10:00 - 10:20 | |||||
| Technology Showcase: Dispelling Myths Surrounding UV-Induced Optical Degradation | 10:30 - 10:50 | |||||
| Congress Banquet | 19:00 - 21:00 | |||||
| Farewell Toast | 16:00 - 17:00 | |||||
| Lab Tour: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Welcome Reception
Sunday, 20 October 17:00 - 18:30
Rooftop Garden Pergola
Join fellow attendees as we begin a week of illuminating technical content and networking. The welcome reception is where leading minds gather to ignite ideas and forge connections.
Technology Showcase: 30 Years of Experience: Overview of Tunable Femtosecond OPAs
Monday, 21 October 10:00 - 10:20
Prince Ballroom A-D, Exhibit Hall
For over 30 years, Light Conversion has been a leading supplier of tunable femtosecond optical parametric amplifiers (OPAs) for both Ti: Sapphire and Ytterbium-based laser systems. With over 8,000 systems delivered worldwide, we are uniquely positioned to compare these two pump technologies and their impact on customer experience.
Speaker
Ignas Abromavičius, Light Conversion, Lithuania
Technology Showcase: Dispelling Myths Surrounding UV-Induced Optical Degradation
Monday, 21 October 10:30 - 10:50
Prince Ballroom A-D, Exhibit Hall
In the world of UV laser optics, performance loss over time is an insidious and expensive problem. To address this issue, it is essential to understand the conditions under which UV degradation occurs. We detail some of Edmund Optics' efforts and conclusions to diagnose and mitigate UV-induced optical degradation.
Speaker
Bill Murray, Ultrafast Laser Optics Product Line Manager, Edmund Optics, USA;Pennsylvania
Congress Banquet
Wednesday, 23 October 19:00 - 21:00
Prince Ballroom A-B
Connect with fellow congress attendees at the week's premier networking event, and enjoy an evening filled with food, drinks and authentic Japanese entertainment. Please purchase a ticket when registering for the congress.
Farewell Toast
Thursday, 24 October 16:00 - 17:00
Grand Prince Hotel Osaka Bay
Please join us in a closing toast, and celebrate a week of knowledge-sharing, discourse and networking.
Lab Tour: National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
Friday, 25 October 10:00 - 17:00
National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology
The National Institutes for Quantum Science and Technology (QST) is Japan's premier research institution dedicated to advancing quantum science and technology. QST's research spans diverse fields, including quantum beam technology, quantum computing, quantum sensors and radiation medicine. The institution's mission is to foster innovation and translate these advancements into practical applications across industries such as healthcare and manufacturing. By bridging fundamental research with real-world implementation, QST is at the forefront of shaping the future of quantum technology. Sign up for the tour when registering for the congress.
