(Andrei Sakharov) was a
Soviet physicist who became, in the
words of the Nobel Peace Committee,
a spokesman for the conscience of
mankind. He was fascinated by funda-
mental physics and cosmology, but
he had to spent two decades
designing nuclear weapons.
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Division of Quantum Radiophysics - Directions of research and main results
Main scientific directions:
• quantum radiophysics
• new types of quantum generators, ultrahigh frequency lasers
• interaction of laser radiation with matter
• nonlinear optics
• optical frequency standards
• laser thermonuclear fusion
• optoelectronics
• lasers in science, technology and medicine
• laser processing technology
• X-ray optics
The scientific departments of the Division of Quantum Radiophysics developed the fundamental principles of laser physics, proposed laser thermonuclear fusion, first created electron beam- and optical beam-pumped semiconductor lasers, injection lasers, an excimer laser. The method of light wave front reversal was discovered and developed. Laser frequency standards and various optical information processing methods were worked out.
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