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The Optics and Biosciences Laboratory Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary

The Optics and Biosciences Laboratory Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary By bringing together specialists in optics and biology within the same laboratory, the LOB stands out among research laboratories. This unique setup was established 25 years ago, spearheaded by Jean-Louis Martin, who was then leading a team using

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Ultrashort Lasers for Monitoring the Quality of Industrial Parts

Ultrashort Lasers for Monitoring the Quality of Industrial Parts At the Applied Optics Laboratory (LOA*), the CALYCO Chair aims to develop an industrial laser-plasma acceleration system for non-destructive imaging, with potential applications in the energy, aerospace, and automotive sectors. The project is funded

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The “Space: Science and Spatial Challenges” Chair Celebrates Its Technological Ambitions

The “Space: Science and Spatial Challenges” Chair Celebrates Its Technological Ambitions Through an event bringing together scientists and distinguished guests from the French aerospace sector, the École Polytechnique’s “Space: Science and Space Challenges” Chair reaffirms its key role in educating young engineers in this field

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