Phys.org on MSN: Laser-plasma 'mirror' unlocks a new path to extreme light intensities
Laser-plasma interactions represent a cornerstone of high-energy-density physics, where intense laser pulses interact with solid or gaseous targets to generate plasmas. This process underpins the ...
The Debrief: Scientists Discover Path to ‘Extreme Light Intensities’ That Could Enable Ultra-Powerful Laser Weapons and Advanced Tech
Experiments reveal a new path to extreme light intensities used in combat lasers, nuclear fusion, and studies probing the laws of physics.
Scientists Discover Path to ‘Extreme Light Intensities’ That Could Enable Ultra-Powerful Laser Weapons and Advanced Tech
SciTechDaily: Powerful Lasers Reveal How Matter Becomes Plasma in Trillionths of a Second
Ultrafast lasers tracked plasma formation and ionization in copper with picosecond precision. Results show rapid ion growth and decay, aiding fusion research.
Powerful Lasers Reveal How Matter Becomes Plasma in Trillionths of a Second
Phys.org on MSN: Laser-plasma accelerator drives free-electron laser for record 8 hours
For the first time, researchers have demonstrated that a laser-plasma accelerator can reliably drive a free-electron laser for more than eight hours. Published in Physical Review Accelerators and ...
EurekAlert!: Nonlinear ionization dynamics of hot dense plasma observed in a laser-plasma amplifier
Nonlinear ionization dynamics of hot dense plasma observed in a laser-plasma amplifier
xLight, a US startup aiming to commercialize particle accelerator driven free electron lasers (FELs) for use in semiconductor production, says it has raised $40 million in a series B round of venture ...
An international team of physicists has achieved a significant advance in laser science, demonstrating for the first time a practical route to dramatically boosting the intensity of high-power laser ...