lasers
The World’s Most Powerful Laser Is 2,000 Trillion Watts – But What’s It For?
Scientists are harnessing the tremendous power of LFEX for outer space simulation experiments, clean energy production and medical applications.
Powerful Lasers Shed Light On Vision
Using the most powerful laser in the world, scientists have solved the structure of the GPCR rhodopsin to unprecedented detail.
Artificial ‘Dog’s Nose’ To Sniff Out Disease
Using a specialized laser known as an optical frequency comb, researchers have developed a system to measure metabolic byproducts that might indicate disease.
Laser Explosions Make Silicon Exotic
Scientists have used laser-controlled micro-explosions to create new phases in silicon, paving the way for exotic new materials.
Accurately Measuring Plasma With Interference
Researchers have developed a method to precisely measure the electron density of plasma even at atmospheric pressure.
World’s Largest Laser Used To Heat Fusion Fuel To 20,000,000°C
In the future, lasers such as the world's largest petawatt laser—the LFEX—could be used to achieve nuclear fusion.
Lasers Make For Fluorescent Fossils
An affordable and non-invasive imaging method could help scientists find hidden fossils and uncover unique features.
Taking Out The Space Trash
Researchers have proposed a purely space-based system to remove the growing amount of space debris.
Making Organic Lasers A Possibility
Researchers are now one step closer to the Holy Grail of organic lasers, thanks to a method that significantly reduces efficiency losses.
