Infographics & Data Visualizations

Infographics & Data Visualizations

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The Growth of Laser Usage and Technology

Each year, Strategies Unlimited published an annual report on “The Worldwide Market for Lasers: Market Review and Forecast“. In their 2014 report, they offer a wealth of useful data on the laser manufacturing industry, and how it is performing and growing in various sectors. In this graphic, you will see the rapid growth being experienced by the laser industry, as revenues continue to grow due to the increasing use of lasers in various applications ranging from medical to military to communications purposes. 

The Growth of Laser Usage and Technology [Infographic]
© 2014 Coherent Inc.

Historical Timeline of Innovations in Laser Technology

In 1917, the great Albert Einstein first developed the theory of stimulated light emission, the precursor for the modern laser. In the infographic below, sponsored by Coherent, Inc., notable dates and achievements from the last century related to the development of laser technology are highlighted in a vertical timeline.  Today, lasers are used for a huge variety of commercial and industrial applications, from medicine to military to scientific research.  If you’ve ever taken an interest in how the modern laser, in its many different variations and applications, came to be, have a look at the historical background of the laser’s development.

history of the laser infographic
© 2014 Coherent Inc.