There are many different types of lasers—almost as many as there are applications for the same—but what ties them all together as a class is that they depend on the same physical effect: stimulated ...

First predicted by Einstein more than a century ago, lasers have shaped our modern technological landscape. But how do they work? When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate ...

Lasers are key to the future of advanced manufacturing, says Richard Carter, Assistant Professor at Heriot-Watt University and academic lead for High Precision Manufacturing at the National Robotarium ...

Laser cleaning systems are increasingly being used by composites part manufacturers to clean production molds, offering increased efficiency and reduced cost while also improving the environmental ...

Schematic of the threshold tracking and lock-in technology. Deterministic creation of single-photon colour centres. High reproducibility, high brightness, and high durability of single-photon single ...

The International Day of Light is held on May 16th every year, a date that marks the anniversary of the first successful operation of the laser by Theodore Maiman in 1960. This pivotal moment changed ...

The DragonFire laser directed-energy weapon achieved the U.K.’s first high-power firing of the weapon type against an aerial target. (Photo provided/British Defence Ministry) (THE CONVERSATION) ...

The tiered umbrella is one of Thailand's oldest and most sacred ornamental symbols. Constructing one of these ornate pieces, also called chatras, can take master artisans up to six months. However, ...

Who doesn't love a humongous laser? Here at ExtremeTech, we're fans of both 1) technology and 2) extremes, and lasers are toward the far end of both spectra. So, do you have a minute? In the spirit of ...