lasers
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Scientists Have Built The World’s Shortest Wavelength Laser
A team of Japanese scientists has developed a new laser which has the shortest wavelengths ever recorded. The advance could help see microscopic objects like molecules with more clarity than ever.
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The World’s Most Powerful Laser Has Been Fired In Japan
Take cover: scientists from Osaka University have begun using the world’s most powerful laser, that pumps out 2 quadrillion watts. That’s 2,000,000,000,000,000 watts.
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Boeing Dreams Of An Engine Powered By Lasers And Nuclear Explosions
Since we seem to be on the topic of fantastical power sources today, it’s my solemn duty to inform you that respected aeroplane manufacturer Boeing has aspirations to build a jet engine powered by lasers and nuclear explosions.
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Watch Liquid Nitrogen Change The Colour Of Lasers And LEDs
When you drop lasers and LEDs into liquid nitrogen, the lights cool down and start turning one colour into another. In the GIF above you’ll see it start from a urine yellow to a Mountain Dew colour and then to a radiator fluid green and finally some super alien blood goo substance. It’s great!