The creator of a computer that uses lasers to perform complex tasks at the speed of light has announced a breakthrough in high-performance computing

A project at Macquarie University has demonstrated a way to narrow the linewidth of a laser beam by a factor of over ten thousand.Published in APL Photonics, the technique offers a promising route toward ultra-narrow linewidth lasers for potential use in a wide range of pump-pulse systems.Laser linewidth measures how precisely a beam of light maintains its frequency and color purity, and narrow-li...

Recently, WEC Group, a leading engineering and manufacturing company in the UK, announced that it has completed the acquisition of Laser Profiles Ltd, a precision laser cutting leader in Bournemouth. For over 40 years, WEC Group has been providing manufacturing, laser cutting, precision machining, waterjet cutting, powder coating, and CCTV installation solutions.The company stated that the acqui...

Recently, according to media reports, industrial laser giant Coherent has signed a "preliminary terms memorandum" with the US Department of Commerce, which will receive up to $33 million in investment under the Chip and Science Act.It is reported that the funds will mainly be used to support the modernization and expansion project of the cutting-edge manufacturing cleanroom in Coherent's existing ...

Recently, OSRAM, a well-known global automotive lighting brand, announced the launch of its modified new laser headlights - the Yutianba laser headlights. Laser headlights were once regarded by many car companies as the "successor" of LED headlights, and German century old automotive lighting expert Osram is precisely the pioneer of laser light sources for automotive headlights. Since the 2014 BMW...

Hackaday will launch cool projects that may stimulate others to expand and enhance it, and even move in a completely new direction. This is the way the most advanced technology continues to evolve. This DIY spectrometer project is a great example of this spirit. It comes from Michael Prathofer, who was inspired by Les Wright's PySpectrometer, a simple device pieced together by a pocket spectrom...