Scientists Create Compact Laser That Could Revolutionize Chipmaking and Quantum Devices
A new solid-state laser produces 193-nm light for precision chipmaking and even creates vortex beams with orbital angular ...
US allies in the Middle East are racing to get new laser defense weapons
Cheap drones are exposing gaps in current air defense systems, and countries in the Middle East are looking to laser weapons ...
Laser strikes on aircraft remain ‘dangerously high,' says FAA
Pointing a laser at an aircraft is a federal crime but the FAA says laser strikes are still dangerously high. Texas had the second highest number of strikes of any state last year. Meredith Yeomans ...
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Iron Beam: How Israel’s New Laser Weapon Works
Israel’s experimental air-defense system known as the Iron Beam uses laser technology to strike down drones and rockets, but military analysts say the device needs U.S. support to improve its ...
Colored laser beams to shine from top of Space Needle Friday night
An art installation featuring 30 laser beams in primary colors will shine from the top of the Space Needle Friday night.
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Laser-beam profilers
Knowledge of a laser beam's shape and output-power distribution is critical for optimizing laser performance. Neil Savage summarizes the latest beam-profiling products on the market. People using ...