The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) in South Africa is one of the leading scientific and technology research, development and implementation organisations in Africa. It undertakes directed research and development for socio-economic growth.
Programme to stimulate laser research continues to pay dividends
Research and development outputs resulting from the CSIR programme that supports laser-based research at tertiary education institutions (TEIs) in South Africa during 2006, included 108 research publications, two patents, nine products and 33 workshops.