Innovative target design leads to surprising discovery in laser-plasma acceleration
Scientists have developed a method for generating fast, bright proton beams using a high-repetition-rate laser-plasma ...
Border patrol aircraft targeted by lasers 6 times since October
Shining a laser into an aircraft cockpit is a federal crime that could lead to up to 20 years in prison, as well as a ...
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How do laser cutters work?
The current excites the gas molecules, producing light that is then directed into a beam using mirrors. They’re some of the most common types of laser cutter on the market because they are ...
Scientists Accidentally Solved a Major Proton Beam Problem
Scientists have unlocked a revolutionary way to generate proton beams using high-powered lasers and a simple stream of water.
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Laser tech that could cut into manufacturing emissions
In this way, the laser beams from the ten PCSELs are combined ... is steadily moving towards these types of power levels. In 2021, they demonstrated a 2‑mm‑diameter PCSEL with an output ...