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Defence and security.CILAS works in eye-safe laser rangefinding, laser designation, optics and biological/chemical detection, sources of laser countermeasures, active imagery and landing aids.
CEA programs. For the Megajoules laser, CILAS, based on its expertise in optomechanics, has designed and is manufacturing the laser amplifiers and has designed the mirrors.
Particle-size analysis.CILAS, which invented the particle-size analyser, offers a vast range of particle-size analysers for accurately weighing powders.
Deformable mirrors. CILAS has a command of this key element of adaptive optics.
Optical coatings.CILAS is an international leader in the treatment of industrial or scientific optical surfaces.
Optical ceramics. CILAS develops transparent ceramics that may be used as high quality optical components, using modern synthesis techniques.
Nanotechnology.CILAS coordinates the European project Saphir for the safe, integrated and controlled production of nanostructured products.