Imagine being able to flip a material from transparent to opaque, or reshape its properties in less than a billionth of a ...

A new solid-state laser developed could transform semiconductor chip manufacturing, providing an alternative to gas-based ...

A startling picture shows scientists shooting lasers at the Milky Way. The four beams of the European Southern Observatory's ...

Deep ultraviolet (DUV) lasers, known for their high photon energy and short wavelengths, are essential in various fields such ...

A major scientific breakthrough could change how we understand and control ionization — the process where atoms lose electrons and become charged. Researchers from the University of Ottawa have ...

Laser cutting produces efficient, precise cuts with smooth, uniform edges in both small and large runs on materials up to 1 ...

Its flagship product, Taara Lightbridge, is a wireless communications system that transmits data using invisible laser beams. Unlike traditional fibers, which take years and require high investment to ...

Scientists have unlocked a way to read magnetic orientation at record-breaking speeds using terahertz radiation. Modern hard ...

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EOMs are commonly used in applications that require q-switching such as research laser systems, military lasers, and medical uses. Their ability to modulate large aperture beams makes them ideal for ...

I used freaking laser beams to test Tifosi sunglasses to see if they were as good as higher priced brands for driving.

Merging some esoteric physics principles with an advanced instrument creates a magnetic microscope with resolution better ...