Nick Holonyak Jr.'s seminal research on transistors and lasers has been recognized as one of the most significant papers in Applied Physics Letters. His work on room-temperature operation of a transistor laser facilitated faster signal processing, seamless communications, and higher performance electrical and optical integrated circuits.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateJun 5, 2006
Researchers have developed a new laser technique that removes hydrogen from silicon surfaces at room temperature, allowing for the growth of silicon devices at lower temperatures. This breakthrough could enable faster and more precise manufacturing of microelectronic devices.
SourceUniversity of Minnesota·JournalScience·DateMay 18, 2006
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Researchers at NIST have successfully trapped erbium atoms using laser cooling, enabling the creation of a Bose-Einstein condensate and producing single photons with potential uses in telecommunications. The technique holds promise for developing novel devices and applications in quantum computing and materials science.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·DateApr 28, 2006
A team of researchers from the University of Toronto has developed a new paint-on laser technology using colloidal quantum dots. This innovation could help alleviate the interconnect bottleneck in computer chip industry, which is expected to reach its capacity around 2010.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalOptics Express·DateApr 17, 2006
A Dutch-German research team has successfully controlled a chemical reaction by steering the motion of electrons with ultrashort laser pulses. The team used phase-controlled laser pulses to manipulate the timing of electron motion, leading to a preferential emission of deuterium ions and atoms in specific directions.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalScience·DateApr 13, 2006
Researchers used human fat and pig skin to test infrared laser light, finding three wavelengths that preferentially heated fat. The results provide a proof of principle for using lasers to target sebaceous glands, potentially replacing Accutane for acne treatment.
SourceDOE/Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility·DateApr 9, 2006
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Scientists at the University of Illinois have discovered significant structure in the current-voltage characteristics of a transistor laser, allowing them to study the elusive electronic structure. The research enables the development of transistor lasers that can operate at different speeds for various commercial applications.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateApr 6, 2006
Researchers have made the fastest measurements of molecular vibrations, using a new technique that detects UV photons emitted by molecules under laser pulses. The results show atomic nuclei moving at varying speeds in different isotopes, providing insights into molecular dynamics.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalScience·DateMar 6, 2006
Scientists at NIST have developed an experimental atomic clock using ytterbium 'pancakes' that could be more stable and accurate than current time standards. The new design holds thousands of atoms in a lattice made of intersecting laser beams, which is also applicable to other atoms with even-numbered atomic masses.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMar 6, 2006
Researchers at University of Illinois create transistor laser that combines functionality of transistor and laser, enabling new signal mixing and switching capabilities. The device shows promise for replacing wiring with optical interconnects in electronic-photonic integrated circuits.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateFeb 6, 2006
Researchers at the University of Nevada and Los Alamos National Laboratory have developed a breakthrough in concentrating carbon ion beams, a crucial step towards improving cancer tumor treatment. The innovation also opens up opportunities for advances in nuclear fusion applications.
SourceUniversity of Nevada, Reno·JournalNature·DateJan 26, 2006
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The National Ignition Facility's first experiments successfully validated computer simulations for controlled laser-induced ignition. Researchers fired laser beams into gold-plated cylinders, creating X-rays that ablated and imploded a capsule to achieve brief bursts of energy.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateDec 2, 2005
In a largest study of its type, researchers treated 2,506 liver tumors and found that MR-guided laser-induced thermotherapy (LITT) improves average survival rate from diagnosis by 3.8 years, outperforming traditional surgery. Laser treatment offers several advantages, including outpatient basis under local anesthesia.
SourceRadiological Society of North America·DateNov 29, 2005
Brown University researchers have created a directly pumped silicon laser by altering its atomic structure using nanoscale drilling. The achievement opens up new possibilities for the electronics and communications industries, enabling faster and more powerful computers or fiber optic networks.
SourceBrown University·JournalNature Materials·DateNov 21, 2005
ICESat measures polar ice sheets, clouds, mountains, and forests with three lasers, enabling scientists to see objects in three dimensions. The Geoscience Laser Altimeter System (GLAS) instrument has fired its one billionth shot, collecting detailed information on the vertical structure of the Earth system.
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UCSB researchers have developed a hybrid silicon evanescent laser that could alleviate limitations in microelectronic systems. The laser uses InAlGaAs quantum wells to provide optical amplification and has the potential to enable highly integrated laser sources with intelligent opto-electronic devices.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalOptics Express·DateNov 15, 2005
The University of Georgia has received a $3.5 million CDC grant to establish a center focused on reducing health disparities through effective communication and marketing strategies. The center will conduct research studies on how low-income individuals respond to health risks and develop culturally appropriate risk messages.
Researchers at University of Illinois have successfully demonstrated room-temperature operation of a light-emitting transistor laser, paving the way for high-speed applications. The breakthrough could lead to faster signal processing, large capacity seamless communications, and improved electrical and optical integrated circuits.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateSep 26, 2005
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a tiny infrared laser that can detect explosives and chemical warfare agents, setting the stage for a portable system to warn against potential threats. The far-infrared laser's high power and efficiency make it an ideal source for sensitive chemical analysis.
Using RoboLase, Australian scientists successfully performed sub-cellular surgery on a laser microscope system in California, demonstrating the potential for remote medical procedures. The technology enabled researchers to collaborate without traveling to a single laboratory site, paving the way for increased global scientific collabor...
SourceUniversity of California - Irvine·JournalMicroscopy Research and Technique·DateAug 1, 2005
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Researchers at NIST developed a compact, vertically mounted cavity that eliminates vibrations, allowing for stable laser light with minimal environmental disturbances. The new design outperforms previous systems in size and cost, enabling widespread adoption of precise optical technologies.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalOptics Letters·DateJul 27, 2005
Mayo Clinic researchers found that green laser pointers can cause irreversible damage to the retina's pigment layer. Longer exposures and higher-powered lasers increase the risk of vision damage.
SourceMayo Clinic·JournalArchives of Ophthalmology·DateMay 9, 2005
A new technique using a femtosecond-pulsed laser can create highly precise incisions, leading to faster healing and stronger transplants. Clinical trials are expected to begin this summer, offering hope for patients with corneal disorders.
SourceUniversity of California - Irvine·DateMay 3, 2005
New LASIK research suggests that the choice of laser or blade for corneal flap creation significantly impacts visual outcomes. Using the IntraLase laser results in higher rates of achieving 20/20 vision and better-than-20/20 vision, even up to 20/12.5. Custom treatments also show improved results with the IntraLase laser.
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Researchers have created a novel Raman laser that combines the pump source and material into a single device, enhancing efficiency by 30% and reducing size. The 'matryoshka' design enables tuning of the pump laser radiation to strong electronic resonance in the material, boosting gain by five orders of magnitude.
Austrian-German collaboration creates laser-like X-rays with a compact laboratory apparatus, breaking the nanometer barrier. The technology has the potential to improve X-ray imaging in biology and medicine, enabling early-stage cancer diagnosis at reduced risk and higher resolution.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalNature·DateFeb 15, 2005
Scientists at NIST have developed prototype pyroelectric detectors coated with carbon nanotubes, showing improved heat conduction and laser resistance. The coating absorbs light and converts it to heat, generating a current that measures the power of the laser.
SourceNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)·JournalApplied Optics·DateJan 26, 2005
A new laser scalpel allows for precise cutting of nerves in worms, enabling researchers to study the basic mechanisms of nerve regeneration. The technique involves making mutations in genes believed to be involved in nerve regeneration and observing the effects on regeneration following laser severing of the nerves.
SourceHoward Hughes Medical Institute·JournalNature·DateDec 15, 2004
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Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new transistor laser that can emit a narrow, coherent beam. This technology has the potential to facilitate faster signal processing, higher speed devices and large-capacity seamless communications.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateNov 15, 2004
Researchers found that laser resurfacing can improve the look of sun-damaged skin and reduce acne scars with nonablative laser treatment. Increasing volume of botulinum exotoxin A at lower concentrations affects a larger area, making it suitable for treating larger areas like the forehead.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalArchives of Dermatology·DateNov 15, 2004
Researchers at Berkeley Lab develop a technique to channel laser-powered plasma waves, creating high-quality beams with particles over 80 MeV in energy. By optimizing plasma channel conditions and laser parameters, they achieve unprecedented beam intensity and suppress electron capture.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature·DateSep 29, 2004
Researchers found that combining 308-nm excimer laser therapy with topical tacrolimus ointment resulted in 100% repigmentation in group A lesions and 85% in group B. The treatment was well tolerated, with an average of 10-12 sessions needed to see improvement.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalArchives of Dermatology·DateSep 20, 2004
Physicists at Ohio State University discovered that a glass semiconductor softens when exposed to low-power laser light, but returns to its original hardness when the light is turned off. The material's behavior is linked to the rigidity transition and the displacement of electrons in the latticework structure.
SourceOhio State University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateSep 7, 2004
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The US Navy has successfully upgraded its free electron laser to a record-breaking 10 kW power level, enabling new possibilities in manufacturing, medical research, biology, and basic physics. The upgrade marks a significant milestone in the FEL program's development and opens doors to various applications.
A Clemson bioengineer has created a method using laser beams to align cells in a pattern, simulating tissue environments on a small scale. This technology could lead to early detection of cancer, saving lives, by detecting cellular responses to light.
A new study from the University of Michigan Health System found that pulsed dye laser therapy was not effective in treating acne. Researchers compared the changes in acne severity on both sides of the face, with no significant difference between treated and untreated sides.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalJAMA·DateJun 15, 2004
A randomized clinical trial evaluated pulsed dye laser therapy for facial acne in 40 patients. The study found no significant improvement in acne symptoms after one or two treatments, with lesion counts and serial photographs showing no differences from baseline to week 12.
Researchers at Stevens Institute of Technology have successfully demonstrated a new method for controlling light with light, using near-infrared and mid-infrared lasers. This breakthrough has significant implications for secure, all-optical transmission of voice and data, overcoming limitations of current near-infrared technology.
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University of Michigan researchers have developed an ultra-fast laser technique that enables precise nanoscale machining. The method uses femtosecond pulses to selectively ablate features as small as 20 nanometers, making it possible to machine a wide variety of materials on the nanometer scale.
SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateApr 20, 2004
Researchers have taken advantage of a newly mounted laser guide star system at UC's Lick Observatory to obtain sharp, twinkle-free images of the faint dusty disks of distant massive stars. The images show that these stars form in the same way as solar-type stars inside a swirling spherical cloud.
SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalScience·DateFeb 26, 2004
The U of T team has developed a technique to capture the atomic-level melting process of aluminum, revealing the solid's arrangement as it changes into a liquid. The researchers observed the transformation in real-time using laser and electron pulse technology, shedding light on the fundamental processes governing chemistry and biology.
Researchers used transarterial chemoembolization (TACE) to treat patients with liver tumors, shrinking them by up to 35% in size. Patients who responded successfully were then treated with laser-induced thermotherapy (LITT), allowing for a more aggressive approach to tumor treatment while preserving patient quality of life.
SourceRadiological Society of North America·JournalRadiology·DateOct 28, 2003
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A new study published in The Lancet found that pulse-dye laser therapy (PDL) was effective in reducing acne symptoms by half at three months. PDL treatment was also well-tolerated and showed the largest effect within four weeks, suggesting it could be a promising alternative to daily conventional pharmacological treatments.
Researchers at the Beckman Laser Institute are developing a laser-based technology to detect and analyze tumors, providing detailed information on blood, fat, and water composition. The center aims to transform this cutting-edge science into a versatile tool for cancer research.
The US Navy is developing a powerful free-electron laser that can transmit infrared light for use in ship-defense systems. The laser has the capability of generating extremely short pulses, sub-picosecond pulses, and breaking records for tunable high-average power lasers.
Researchers at U of T have created a topographical map of the 'beating heart' of lasers, allowing for more accurate design and diagnosis. The study could influence laser design, improve diagnosis of faulty lasers, and potentially reduce manufacturing costs.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalApplied Physics Letters·DateMay 28, 2003
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A new laser-based technique could aid in drug design and testing for various neurological disorders, enabling the discovery of compounds to block cocaine poisoning effects. The technique allows researchers to study signal transmission between cells and identify potential therapeutic agents.
Researchers at JILA have developed a new waveguide structure that coaxes light waves into traveling along at the same speed, producing well-synchronized photons firing out of the system. The breakthrough enables electromagnetic radiation with peak powers approaching a megawatt and produces nanometer-scale light waves.
SourceU.S. National Science Foundation·JournalNature·DateJan 1, 2003
A new perspective on communication emphasizes the need to consider all aspects, including nonverbal cues, spoken words, and environmental factors. Successful turn-taking communication is crucial, and physical touch requires verbal clarification. Video analysis can help improve communication skills.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalJournal of Communication·DateDec 17, 2002
Researchers used laser light to measure HCO and CH2 concentrations in natural gas flames, detecting toxic gases NO and NO2 at low levels. The technique offers a precise method for analyzing combustion processes, with potential applications in industrial settings.
SourceNetherlands Organization for Scientific Research·DateNov 15, 2002
The laser technique, called LIBS, can detect various explosives and identify close relatives of anthrax in instant detection. A portable LIBS system could continuously monitor air for signs of chemical or biological agents, alerting officials to potentially hazardous substances.
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Researchers found that 84% of patients experienced improved airways and symptoms after the laser procedure, which lasted 6-8 minutes. The cartilage recovered its shape over several weeks, providing an alternative to traditional surgery for reducing morbidity and economic impact.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalArchives of Facial Plastic Surgery·DateAug 14, 2002
Scientists at ONR have created a novel technique to hide information within the naturally occurring fluctuations of light polarization in optical fibers. The signal is modulated onto these variations, making it nearly impossible for unauthorized parties to intercept and decode the message.
The Annual Survey of Journalism and Mass Communication offers a comprehensive look at the state of the industry, with findings on employment, salaries, job satisfaction, and more. Nearly 2,900 graduate surveys were returned from degree recipients representing 458 journalism programs in the US.
A research team led by Professor Timothy Zwier has demonstrated how laser light can be used to prompt large molecules to make alterations in their three-dimensional structure. By choosing different infrared wavelengths, the laser can selectively choose the molecule's new shape, favoring the formation of one conformation over another.
Scientists have found organic compounds in deep space, a discovery that supports the hypothesis of complex organic compounds causing the Unidentified Infrared Bands. The study used a special laser to measure the spectrum of polyaromatic hydrocarbons in deep space.
SourceNetherlands Organization for Scientific Research·DateApr 18, 2002
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A UK study found that intensive 3-day training courses improve cancer doctors' communication skills, leading to better patient care and increased empathy. The training included structured feedback, role-play, and discussion, resulting in improved use of focused questions, open-ended questions, and expressions of empathy.
Researchers are using airborne laser swath mapping and ground-based scanning laser technology to gather precise 3D data of the affected areas. The UF-led team aims to detect any damage to the foundation and assess structural integrity.
Scientists have successfully synchronized two independent femtosecond lasers to generate a single pulse of light exhibiting properties of both lasers. This breakthrough enables the creation of new shapes of light pulses that could not be achieved individually.
SourceUniversity of Colorado at Boulder·JournalScience·DateAug 16, 2001
A study published in the Lancet found that a catheter laser procedure combined with medication is more effective than medication alone in treating severe chest pain. The procedure, known as PTMR, stimulates new blood vessel growth and increases circulation to relieve angina symptoms.
SourceRush University Medical Center·JournalThe Lancet·DateNov 15, 2000