Andrew Iams saw something strange while looking through his electron microscope. He was examining a sliver of a new aluminum ...

LIDAR is a system that calculates distances using laser pulses, similar to how SONAR uses sound waves. SWIR waves are unique ...

A metallic fragment, missed after a workplace injury, is removed 7 years later, fully restoring a 59-year-old man’s vision.

The frequency regime lying in the shortwave infrared (SWIR) has very unique properties that make it ideal for several ...

Unlike traditional fiber lasers that produce static beams, DBL enables real-time beam shape adjustments to suit specific ...

Imagine this: you’ve got a blank piece of metal, plain and unremarkable. Then, with a flash of light, intricate patterns ...

Lithium-ion EV batteries can charge 500% faster at temperatures as low as 14°F, solving cold-weather charging issues.

"One of the most distinctive features of Chinese bronze craftsmanship is the use of piece-mold casting. Unlike Western traditions, which relied on forging and lost-wax casting, ancient Chinese ...

The term 'laser' stands for "Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation." Lasers are made of a source of energy, ...

Now, researchers at the CAS claim they’ve successfully demonstrated an experimental solid-state laser system that emits this crucial wavelength without using gases. Smaller wavelengths can ...

In a precise sense, this might be viewed as a “protection racket”. This proposal raises four questions. The first is whether Miran’s analysis of the links between the dollar’s role as a ...

NASA emphasizes the importance of eye safety during the event, recommending the use of ISO-certified eclipse glasses or pinhole projectors. This phenomenon offers a valuable opportunity for scientists ...