We're thrilled to congratulate Michael Müller at #OpticaLaser24 with the Gapontsev Prize for Innovations in Fiber Lasers! As an early career professional setting the future of lasers, Michael is acknowledged for his pioneering research in ultrafast fiber lasers, which achieved record power, and for developing innovative techniques with significant potential in nanotechnology, biomedical research, and environmental monitoring. Learn more about the Gapontsev Prize: bit.ly/48jLk6O Pictured, from left to right: Scott Carney (Optica Chief Scientist), Masaru Muramatsu (President of IPG Photonics Japan), Michael Müller (Ruhr-Universität Bochum), Optica Laser Congress Chair Yushi Kaneda (The University of Arizona) #lasers #laserscience #photonics