News tagged with laser output

Seeing sound: Team develops noninvasive method to visualise sound propagation

High-performance loudspeaker manufacturers have been able to improve sound quality dramatically over the years, but still face the issue of dead spots.

Physics / General Physics

created Nov 08, 2011 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (4) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Redefining electrical current law with the transistor laser

(PhysOrg.com) -- While the laws of physics weren't made to be broken, sometimes they need revision. A major current law has been rewritten thanks to the three-port transistor laser, developed by Milton Feng ...

Physics / General Physics

created May 12, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (23) | comments 5 | with audio podcast

Researchers demonstrate 100-watt-level mid-infrared lasers

Northwestern University researchers have achieved a breakthrough in quantum cascade laser output power, delivering 120 watts from a single device at room temperature.

Physics / Quantum Physics

created Dec 01, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (13) | comments 0

Lasers put a shine on metals

(PhysOrg.com) -- Polishing metal surfaces is a demanding but monotonous task, and it is difficult to find qualified young specialists. Polishing machines do not represent an adequate alternative because they ...

Technology / Engineering

created Nov 03, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (9) | comments 2

Sharp's New Semiconductor Laser for Triple- and Quadruple- Layer Blu-ray Discs

(PhysOrg.com) -- Sharp Corporation has announced the development of a new 500 mW semiconductor laser for triple- and quadruple- layer Blu-ray discs.

Technology / Semiconductors

created Sep 18, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (11) | comments 5 weblog

Nanoparticle Scattering Improves Laser Performance

(PhysOrg.com) -- “Light scattering” and “optical performance” are two concepts that usually head in opposite directions, but they have recently been shown to walk happily hand-in-hand. The results are impressive ...

Nanotechnology / Nanomaterials

created Jun 04, 2009 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Atomic fountain clocks are becoming still more stable

They are at present the most accurate clocks in the world: Caesium fountain clocks furnish the second accurate to 15 places after the decimal point. Until they reach this accuracy, caesium fountain clocks, however, need a ...

Physics / General Physics

created Mar 18, 2009 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1