Edik Rafailov was awarded a prestigious SPIE Maiman Laser Award. He has made transformative contributions to laser physics and photonics across more than three decades. He pioneered the development of the first high-efficiency aluminum-free semiconductor laser diodes, enabling multi-watt, low-degradation, high wall-plug efficiency lasers. This breakthrough, achieved early in his career, dramatically improved laser reliability and performance, catalyzing the widespread industrial adoption of laser technology.
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