A new theoretical study finds shorter laser pulses achieve higher quantum efficiency for photoemission from a solid surface ...

A tiny silica bead, just 100 nanometers across, sits suspended in a vacuum and vibrates under the grip of laser light. Those ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The USS Portland test-fires a laser weapon. The photo captured infrared light to make the beam visible. Staff Sgt. Donald ...

When people hear the term "military-grade laser," it often sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie. The phrase gets thrown around a lot, especially in headlines and tech talk, but it's not always ...

Last year marked the 270th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin’s lightning rod — but it’s more than a relic of history. The Franklin rod remains in use today because the simple design exploits some ...

Lasers may be the cure for whatever ails you in science fiction, but if America is looking for a real solution to the myriad problems posed by modern hypersonic weapons, lasers – or directed energy ...

The Iran war is testing the U.S. military's ability to combat Iran's drones in a cost-effective way. Emerging laser tech, designed to zap drones out of the sky, may help.

The winter months, when people spend significantly less time in the sun, are typically known as “laser season” by skin experts—if you’re considering a treatment, now is a great time. “We perform laser ...

In a world where pain management often means a prescription for opioids and the potential for addiction, Jim Ohneck, CEO of Epoch Lasers, is pioneering a different approach—one that harnesses the ...

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