Donna Strickland

Donna Strickland is a Canadian physicist renowned for her pioneering work in the field of photonics, which deals with the study and application of light. In 1985, she co-developed a technique called chirped pulse amplification (CPA), which greatly enhanced the power of laser beams. This innovation has had significant implications in various fields, including medicine, telecommunications, and manufacturing. By allowing for the generation of extremely short and intense laser pulses, her work has advanced technologies like laser surgery and high-precision manufacturing, making Strickland a key figure in modern science and technology.