Program
Gerd Herziger Session
Thursday, April 23, 2026, Room: Europa
New Perspectives for Lasers in Science and Industry
Moderation: Dr. Jochen Stollenwerk, Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen (D)
| Time | Title | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00- 9:10 | Opening speech – Scaling photons, scaling impact: High average power, high pulse energy, and intelligent control | Dr. Jochen Stollenwerk, Fraunhofer ILT, Aachen (D) |
| 9:10- 9:30 | The next challenges for high intensity lasers in science and industry | Damien Buet, Amplitude Laser Group, Pessac (F) |
| 9:30- 9:50 | New Perspectives for Lasers in Science and Industry (TBD) | Trevor D. Ness, IPG Photonics Corporation, Marlborough (USA) |
| 9:50- 10:10 | Harnessing photons: Engineering light from science to industry | Dr. Christopher Dorman, Coherent Corp., Santa Clara (USA) |
| 10:10- 10:30 | Challenging times for laser technology & future perspectives | Dr. Hagen Zimer, TRUMPF Lasertechnik SE, Ditzingen (D) |
| 10:30- 11:10 | BREAK – Visit of the accompanying exhibition | |
| 11:10- 11:30 | Laser power unleashed: Driving fusion energy and industrial ecosystems | Prof. Constantin Häfner, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft e.V., München (D) |
| 11:30- 12:30 | Panel discussion | Damien Buet, Dr. Christopher Dorman, Prof. Constantin Häfner, Trevor D. Ness, Dr. Hagen Zimer Moderation: Dr. Jochen Stollenwerk |