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Unique in Canada, the Advanced Laser Light Source Laboratory (ALLS) of the Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS) has begun upgrading the power of its lasers in early 2020. Under the responsibility of Professor François Légaré, the ALLS infrastructure has received more than $12 million from the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) and the Quebec government to boost the performance of its infrared lasers. This co-funding will allow INRS research members to remain leaders in this strategic field for the future.
Ultimately, this extensive work will provide better access to even more efficient facilities, which are unique in Canada. Operating this variety of high-intensity lasers, including the most powerful laser in the country, allows for numerous applications, whether in basic research (probing and controlling matter) or applied research (high-resolution imaging with medical and environmental applications). Moreover, the ALLS laboratory offers unique too