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Researchers Build World’s First Continuous Room-Temperature Solid-State Maser

In 1954, the older, microwave frequency sibling of the laser, masers (microwave amplification by stimulated emission of radiation) was invented.

22 Mar 2018

Laser Light Used to Develop First Ever X-Ray Holographic Images of Mimivirus

Similar to photography, holography is a means to record everything around us. Both technologies involve the use of light to perform recordings.

9 Mar 2018

Physicists Find Novel Use of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

An application of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is being pioneered by Lancaster physicists partnering with technology company Kratos Analytical.

7 Mar 2018

Laser-Based Technique for Wireless Charging of Mobile Devices

Researchers from the University of Washington have devised a technique for wireless and safe charging of a smartphone by using a laser.

21 Feb 2018

Optical State Could Enable Quantum Computing With Photon

Photons can certainly be made to interact — a major breakthrough that could pave the way for applying photons in quantum computing, if not in lightsabers.

19 Feb 2018

First-Ever Nonmagnetic Topological Insulator Laser

The first-ever nonmagnetic topological insulator laser has been demonstrated by a team of optics researchers from the University of Central Florida.

16 Feb 2018

Non-Magnetic Topological Insulator Lasers

Lasers are useful across a range of disciplines, from the optical characterization of materials for solar panels to inertial confinement fusion experiments.

15 Feb 2018

“Optically Pumped” Laser Could Lead to Faster Micro-Processing Speed at Lower Cost

Major enhancements have been made to a novel kind of laser to increase processing speed at a lower cost.

14 Feb 2018

Physicists Perform First Ever Radiation Reaction in Lab

Scientists have unearthed dynamics superior to “classical” physics and look similar to quantum effects, by striking electrons with an ultra-intense laser.

8 Feb 2018