LaserFest Gala

Photo by Ken ColeEnjoying the celebration are (left to right) Optical Society Chief Executive Officer Elizabeth Rogan, Secretary of Energy Steven Chu, and APS Executive Officer Kate Kirby.


Photo by Michael LucibellaFlag Hall of the Museum of American History was redecorated for the LaserFest celebration.

 Photo by Ken ColeThe LaserFest celebration featured a large birthday cake in the shape of Maiman's original laser. At some point, however, hunger overtook the crowd and the cake was sacrificed.