Hamamatsu completes laser irradiation building for research into applications of its 100-joule class, ultra-high-power, high repetition rate, laser-diode-pumped all-solid-state laser

Hamamatsu, Japan – November 6, 2014 – Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. has announced completion of its new laser irradiation building to house the company’s research into applications of the world’s most powerful 100-joule class, high repetition rate laser-diode pumped all-solid-state laser. The new building is located on the site of Hamamatsu’s Industries Development laboratory (Nishi-ku, Hamamatsu), where the company’s Power Laser Development Section works on projects related to laser fusion for power generation.

A dedication ceremony for the new building will be held on November 7, 2014. Operations at the new building are scheduled to begin in February 2015.