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Prof. Abraham
Katzir is the Incumbent of the Carol and Mel Taub Chair in Applied
Medical Physics.
The Applied Physics Group has been involved for more than ten years in
research and development of devices that operate in the mid-IR (3 - 30
microns). We have developed semiconductor lasers, electro-optical
systems and optical fibers for this spectral range. In particular, we
developed crystalline fibers made of silver halides (AgClBr), and most
of our research project makes use of the unique properties of these
fibers. The Applied Physics Group consists roughly 20 people, including
senior researchers, post - docs, students (studying towards M.Sc. and
Ph.D. degrees), engineers and technicians. We also have from time to
time visiting scientists and physicians. . The general research topics
of the group are in the areas of material science, solid state physics,
lasers and electro-optics, biomedical engineering and environmental
studies. Many of the research projects have been carried out in
collaboration with scientists in Europe.
