Field laser applications in industry and research

The second international conference on Field Laser Applications in Industry and Research—FLAIR was held from September 6–11, 2009 near Garmisch-Partenkirchen in the Bavarian Alps facing Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze. FLAIR in general presents state-of-the-art lasers, components, software and systems, which are used for diagnostic purposes in applied spectroscopy, stable isotope ratio measurements, environmental research, medicine, life sciences and agriculture, plasma and combustion, atmospheric research and in industrial applications [1]. Poster sessions together with an exhibition provide the platform for information exchange between representatives from research and development laboratories, industry and users. FLAIR 2009 provided overview lectures by international experts emphasizing integrative and multi-disciplinary approaches. FLAIR attracts not only spectroscopists, but also scientists with detailed analytical requirements to solve measurement challenges identified in different research areas, even far away from the field of laser spectroscopy. Stimulating discussions always lead to new ideas, cooperation and projects between scientists, between researchers and industry and in the business to business field. We have maintained the style of the conference and the participants could enjoy a week of tight interaction. The activities of the conference have been distributed among dif-