Researchers at NIMS and Osaka University successfully fabricate nickel single crystals with minimal crystalline defects, paving the way for widespread use in heat-resistant jet engine components. The technique eliminates grain boundaries, resulting in stronger high-temperature materials.
SourceNational Institute for Materials Science, Japan·JournalAdditive Manufacturing Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateJul 12, 2022
Femtosecond laser processing has been shown to produce regular and deep nanostructures with improved efficiency compared to long-pulse lasers. The research group developed a new pulse-shaping system to enhance periodic deposition of laser energy, reduce residual heat, and avoid debris on the ablation spots.
SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalOpto-Electronic Science·DateJun 30, 2022
Researchers at Osaka University have successfully created a miniature magnetosphere using lasers, directly measuring pure electron outflows associated with magnetic reconnection. This breakthrough sheds light on the microscopic electron dynamics driving space and astrophysical phenomena.
SourceOsaka University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 30, 2022
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Researchers at UC Berkeley created a new type of semiconductor laser that maintains a single mode while scaling up in size and power. This breakthrough enables more powerful and coherent lasers for various applications, including fiber optic communications and biometric identification systems.
SourceUniversity of California - Berkeley·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 29, 2022
A new study published in The Journal of Urology found that a super-pulsed thulium fiber laser system improved stone-free rates and reduced residual fragments in pediatric patients with urinary stones compared to standard low-power holmium:yttrium-aluminum-garnet lasers. The study, which evaluated 125 procedures in 109 patients, showed ...
SourceWolters Kluwer Health·JournalThe Journal of Urology·DateJun 15, 2022
Researchers developed a method combining low-power lasers with ultrasound to safely and efficiently remove arterial plaque. The technique reduces the risk of complications and improves the efficiency of plaque removal compared to traditional methods.
Recent advances in femtosecond laser direct writing of fiber Bragg gratings in multicore fibers enable the development of shape sensors, fiber Raman lasers and high-power fiber lasers with improved spectral features. The technology also allows for complex optical integral elements and biosensors to be fabricated.
SourceCompuscript Ltd·JournalOpto-Electronic Advances·DateMay 5, 2022
Researchers have demonstrated a new method for guiding light in an energy-scalable manner using two refocusing mirrors and thin nonlinear glass windows. This approach enables the compression of laser pulses to tens of femtosecond duration with gigawatt peak power.
SourceUltrafast Science·JournalUltrafast Science·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 26, 2022
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Scientists review key influence of various laser techniques on fluorescence properties across a range of nanomaterials. Laser-induced control over nanomaterial composition and dimension enables tunability in fluorescence colors. The study also explores instances where lasers convert non-fluorescing precursors to fluorescent forms.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight: Advanced Manufacturing·DateMar 23, 2022
Researchers have developed a direct method for generating complex structured light through intracavity nonlinear frequency conversion. This technique uses transverse mode locking to produce vortex beams, which are then converted into second-harmonic generation beams with distinct structural characteristics. The study demonstrates the p...
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateMar 18, 2022
Scientists at ELI ALPS developed a high-flux 100kHz attosecond pulse source driven by a high-average power annular laser beam. The method relies on the strong field effect of high harmonic generation to separate attosecond pulses from the driving laser beam.
SourceUltrafast Science·JournalUltrafast Science·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 16, 2022
A research team at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf has successfully tested irradiation with laser-accelerated protons on animals, paving the way for optimal radiation therapy. The method could make a decisive contribution to improving proton therapy, which is currently more complex and expensive than X-ray therapy.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf·JournalNature Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 14, 2022
Researchers at Hefei Institutes of Physical Science discovered the damage mechanism of CaF2 crystal caused by excimer laser exposure. The study found that different crystal planes exhibit distinct damage morphologies, with plane (111) showing lamellar stripping and planes (110) and (100) experiencing burst-like damage.
SourceHefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalApplied Surface Science·DateMar 2, 2022
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The Eric and Wendy Schmidt Awards for Excellence in Science Communication will provide cash awards and training resources to recognize and develop outstanding science communicators. The program aims to encourage high-quality science communication and build a diverse community of science journalists, research scientists, and institutions.
SourceNational Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine·DateFeb 23, 2022
Researchers at Osaka University have successfully accelerated energetic ions using graphene targets irradiated with ultra-intense lasers, overcoming previous limitations. The findings demonstrate the robustness of graphene in this application and pave the way for compact and efficient plasma-based accelerators.
SourceOsaka University·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 16, 2022
Researchers have developed a method to achieve nature-inspired superwettability using femtosecond lasers. The technique enables the creation of hierarchical microstructures that promote water repellency on various materials, leading to applications in anti-liquids, self-cleaning, and other fields.
SourceUltrafast Science·JournalUltrafast Science·TypeLiterature review·DateFeb 10, 2022
A new collection of papers provides insights into laser-matter interactions, which can induce highly nonlinear properties in matter. Researchers are developing new ways to use these interactions for biomedical imaging, particle acceleration, and precise etching techniques.
SourceSpringer·JournalThe European Physical Journal Special Topics·DateFeb 9, 2022
A research team from the University of Jena has made an important breakthrough in generating high-energy proton radiation using laser-plasma interaction. By precisely adjusting parameters such as foil thickness, laser focusing, and pulse duration, they have achieved a maximum energy yield that could enable the development of smaller an...
SourceFriedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena·JournalPhysical Review Research·DateFeb 1, 2022
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Researchers from ShanghaiTech University create a mid-infrared hyperchaos source using interband cascade lasers with optical feedback, enabling secure free-space communication links and remote chaotic Lidar systems. The broadband chaos has a gigahertz frequency coverage, suitable for high-speed information processing and transmission.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateJan 4, 2022
Femtosecond laser precision engineering enables micro/nano-structure creation with high resolution and dry processing. Key challenges include achieving small heat affected zones and ensuring sufficient processing speeds for industrial needs.
SourceUltrafast Science·JournalUltrafast Science·TypeLiterature review·DateDec 3, 2021
The new two-step absorption process allows for the use of small and inexpensive blue laser diodes, reducing the size and cost of 3D laser printers. This innovation has the potential to democratize access to 3D printing technology, making it more affordable for various groups.
SourceKarlsruher Institut für Technologie (KIT)·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 30, 2021
Researchers developed a GeSn-on-insulator (GeSnOI) technology for high-performance GeSn lasers, tackling interface defects, strain engineering, thermal management, and optical confinement. This leads to improved laser properties, including lower threshold, higher maximum lasing temperature, and stronger lasing intensity.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateNov 22, 2021
A new study documents that observable social-communication differences for infants with ASD unfold by 9 months, pointing to a critical window for targeted intervention. Infants with ASD exhibit significantly fewer social and early speech skills than their typically-developing peers at 9 months of age.
SourceSociety for Research in Child Development·JournalChild Development·TypeObservational study·DateNov 17, 2021
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The UK Space Agency has awarded £650,000 to Northumbria University to develop a commercially available laser-based inter-satellite communications system. The new technology promises to transform the satellite communications industry by transmitting data 1,000 times faster and more securely.
Researchers used nationwide airborne laser scanning data and forest inventories to predict bilberry and cowberry yields in Sweden. The models indicate potential berry picking locations but do not accurately predict yields.
SourceUniversity of Eastern Finland·JournalForest Ecology and Management·DateNov 2, 2021
Researchers have made a breakthrough in Free Space Optical Communication (FSOC) by sending two laser beams together, reducing distortion caused by atmospheric turbulence. This innovation promises to improve wireless communication speeds and security for applications such as high-speed internet, airplanes, drones, and satellites.
SourceUniversity of Southern California·JournalNature Photonics·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 20, 2021
A Tanzanian study found that laser treatment (SLT) successfully reduced eye pressure to normal levels in 61% of patients after one year, compared to 31% with daily eye drops. SLT may be an affordable alternative for glaucoma care in Africa.
SourceLondon School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine·JournalThe Lancet Global Health·DateOct 13, 2021
A new trial has found that vaginal laser therapy treatments claim to reduce negative vaginal symptoms of menopause – experienced by about half of all women – by up to 100 per cent. However, the study shows they might not work at all, with no difference found between the laser treatment and a placebo.
SourceUniversity of New South Wales·JournalJAMA·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 12, 2021
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Researchers at Bar-Ilan University have demonstrated disorder-induced localization, allowing for the control of random laser emission through pump profile shaping. This breakthrough enables the creation of highly efficient and stable microlasers with unprecedented degrees of freedom.
SourceBar-Ilan University·JournalOptica·DateOct 5, 2021
A team at HZB and PTB developed a method to measure the lateral expansion of the electron beam in laser plasma accelerators, achieving resolutions in the micrometre range. This technique uses coherent radiation of electron pulses via interference patterns to determine the beam cross-section.
SourceHelmholtz-Zentrum Berlin für Materialien und Energie·JournalCommunications Physics·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 30, 2021
Researchers have developed a fiber-laser system that can generate isolated attosecond pulses with unprecedented parameters, enabling studies of extremely fast or high-power light-matter interactions. The laser emits 300-fs pulses compressed to few-cycle regime using multi-pass cells, achieving stable CEP operation.
A new quantum secure direct communication (QSDC) network has been demonstrated by a team of scientists, enabling 15 users to communicate securely over long distances. The network uses time-energy entanglement and sum-frequency generation (SFG), achieving a fidelity of greater than 95% for entangled states shared between users.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·JournalLight Science & Applications·DateSep 23, 2021
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A team of scientists demonstrated an optical localization-induced nonlinear competition mechanism to control laser-induced periodic surface structuring. The method produces large-scale high-quality thin-film nanogratings by optimizing laser pulse energy and using laser direct writing.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateSep 23, 2021
The Science Communication Lab has received a 3-year NSF grant to create new films and virtual workshops about novel breakthroughs and techniques in science. The lab aims to expand its work across filmmaking and education to reach broad and diverse audiences, emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a unique optical amplifier that offers high performance, is compact enough to integrate into a chip just millimeters in size, and does not generate excess noise. This breakthrough technology has the potential to revolutionize both space and fiber communication.
SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 21, 2021
Researchers from DTU develop Fano laser, harnessing bound-state-in-the-continuum to improve coherence. This advancement enables ultrafast and low-noise nanolasers for high-speed computing and integrated photonics.
SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalNature Photonics·DateAug 30, 2021
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter
GQ GMC-500Plus Geiger Counter logs beta, gamma, and X-ray levels for environmental monitoring, training labs, and safety demonstrations.
Researchers at the University of Bonn developed a method to visualize laser beams in a vacuum, allowing for precise alignment of individual atoms. This breakthrough enables faster and more accurate quantum optics experiments, potentially leading to advancements in computing and materials science.
SourceUniversity of Bonn·JournalPhysical Review Applied·DateAug 25, 2021
Researchers analyzed 3 years of conversations at a software engineering organization and found a strong link between communication and productivity. The novel method used network and speech analysis strategies to predict employee productivity with an error rate below 10 percent.
Scientists at KAIST developed a laser system generating highly interactive quantum particles at room temperature, which can recycle lost energy to achieve lower threshold energy levels. The system exploits parity-time reversal symmetry, allowing energy loss to be used as gain for high-efficiency and low-threshold lasers.
SourceThe Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST)·JournalNature Photonics·DateJul 7, 2021
Researchers at the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science have developed high-power Er3+-doped mid-infrared lasers with peak powers over 0.33 MW and repetition rates up to 150 Hz. The lasers achieved quasi-continuous signals, making them promising candidates for dental ablation surgery and optical parametric oscillator applications.
SourceHefei Institutes of Physical Science, Chinese Academy of Sciences·JournalOptics Express·DateJul 6, 2021
The Bowers lab and EPFL team developed an integrated semiconductor laser and resonator capable of producing soliton microcombs, expanding data transmission capabilities. The technology enables seamless integration with low-loss nonlinear optical micro-resonators, lending itself to commercial-scale production.
SourceUniversity of California - Santa Barbara·JournalScience·DateJul 1, 2021
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Scientists have developed a new scheme to generate intense XUV pulses using near-infrared lasers, shrinking the need for large laboratory facilities. The setup produces high-intensity XUV pulses with potential applications in attosecond-pump attosecond-probe spectroscopy and nanoscale imaging.
SourceMax Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy (MBI)·JournalOptica·DateJun 28, 2021
Researchers at Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences developed a single metasurface that can tune different properties of laser light, including wavelength, without additional optical components. This opens the door for lightweight and efficient optical systems for various applications.
SourceHarvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 28, 2021
A research team led by the University of Göttingen has created tiny gas bubbles with a radius of a few thousandths of a millimeter using laser pulses, observing their expansion and shockwaves. The team used holographic flash imaging and X-ray laser pulses to capture data and images, providing insights into cavitation processes.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalNature Communications·DateJun 8, 2021
An international research team, including the University of Jena, has developed a new method for studying atomic structures on material surfaces. The technique uses short-wavelength laser pulses to observe chemical reactions and interfaces at the atomic level.
SourceFriedrich-Schiller-Universitaet Jena·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 20, 2021
Fluke 87V Industrial Digital Multimeter
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Researchers at CoReLS have realized the highest laser intensity ever reached, exceeding 1023 W/cm2. This achievement allows for the exploration of extreme physical conditions and novel physical phenomena, such as Compton scattering and photon-photon scattering in nonlinear regimes.
SourceInstitute for Basic Science·JournalOptica·DateMay 6, 2021
Researchers have demonstrated a record-high laser pulse intensity of over 1023 W/cm2 to study complex interactions between light and matter. This achievement will enable exploration of high-energy cosmic rays and the development of new sources for cancer treatment.
A new technique uses a laser to create colorful strokes on metal, offering a way to change or erase colors. The approach creates miniature art with complex meaning through shape and color, as well as microstructures on the surface.
Dr. Jaeger's designation recognizes her high degree of experience with GreenLight Laser Therapy, providing effective relief from BPH symptoms like frequent urination and weak urine flow. The procedure is a minimally invasive outpatient solution with no incisions or impact on sexual function.
SourceUniversity Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center·DateApr 13, 2021
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CalDigit TS4 Thunderbolt 4 Dock simplifies serious desks with 18 ports for high-speed storage, monitors, and instruments across Mac and PC setups.
Researchers with the CERN-based ALPHA collaboration have achieved world's first laser-based manipulation of antimatter, cooling it down to near absolute zero. This breakthrough enables precision tests to investigate antimatter characteristics and may shed light on fundamental symmetries of the Universe.
Researchers at the University of Tokyo have developed a new way to observe laser interactions, enabling accurate control over laser-based manufacturing processes. The discovery could lead to significant improvements in precision and efficiency in industries such as laboratory, commercial, and industrial applications.
SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalCommunications Materials·DateMar 29, 2021
Researchers propose a new model to simulate temperature rise of laser-heated skin, taking into account melanosome pigments. The model predicts that darker skin is more prone to damage from laser irradiation.
SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalInternational Journal of Heat and Mass Transfer·DateMar 29, 2021
Researchers discovered a method to modify graphene's shape and properties by exposing it to powerful laser pulses. The process, called optical forging, stiffens the material, increasing its bending stiffness and vibrational frequency. This leads to improved device speed and precision, with record-breaking stiffness achieved.
SourceUniversity of Jyväskylä - Jyväskylän yliopisto·DateMar 22, 2021
Researchers successfully ignite lean methane/air mixtures using intense fs-lasers, achieving a 100% ignition success rate with sub-mJ energy. The approach has general applicability to complex combustion conditions and provides possibilities for ultrafast physical/chemical processes investigation.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateMar 18, 2021
Nikon Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars
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Scientists successfully applied novel approach to imaging gas-phased molecule Carbonyl Sulfide, revealing a significantly bent and asymmetrically stretched configuration of the ionized OCS+ structure. The ZCP-LIED technique retrieves accurate and precise information about atomic structure without exact knowledge over the laser field.
SourceICFO-The Institute of Photonic Sciences·JournalNature Communications·DateMar 9, 2021
Using spatially structured ultrashort laser pulses, materials can be modified with diverse effects, from marginal refractive index changes to destructive microscale explosions. This technology allows true micron-scale material processing due to extremely short exposure times and low thermal diffusion.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalOptical Engineering·DateFeb 26, 2021
Scientists have developed a laser-driven soft X-ray source using an antiresonant gas-filled hollow core fibre, achieving a record-breaking 100 kHz-class repetition rate. This breakthrough technology offers a compact, high-flux SXR source suitable for various applications in fundamental and applied sciences.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateFeb 22, 2021
Researchers at Harvard Medical School and Peking University introduce a novel technique for tracking individual cells using omnidirectional visible laser particles. The innovative method reduces orientation-dependent intensity fluctuations, allowing for blinking-free tracking of single cells under complex biological conditions.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateFeb 2, 2021
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Plasma-grating-induced breakdown spectroscopy (GIBS) overcomes the drawbacks of traditional LIBS techniques, achieving a signal intensity enhancement of more than three times. This technique utilizes a plasma grating to improve measurement stability and sensitivity.
SourceSPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics·JournalAdvanced Photonics·DateJan 28, 2021
Researchers have developed a VUV laser system with a focal spot of <1 μm, enabling high-energy resolution (~0.3 meV) and sub-micron spatial resolution for angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES). This improvement allows for better visualization of electronic structures in novel quantum materials.
SourceLight Publishing Center, Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics And Physics, CAS·DateJan 27, 2021