= Gérard Mourou
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Gérard Mourou is a French physicist renowned for his contributions to the field of laser technology. He is particularly celebrated for his development of the technique known as "chirped pulse amplification" (CPA), which has significantly advanced the capability and performance of high-intensity pulsed lasers. This groundbreaking work allows for the generation of ultra-short laser pulses with high energy, contributing to various applications in areas such as medicine, material science, and fundamental physics.
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