Webb is considered a pioneer in British laser research .
Webb is has made significant contributions in the areas of hollow cathode metal - vapor lasers , copper vapor lasers , copper vapor laser - pumped dye lasers , and excimer lasers .
Webb is considered a pioneer in British laser research and has made significant contributions in the areas of hollow cathode metal - vapor lasers , copper vapor lasers , copper vapor laser - pumped dye lasers , and excimer lasers .