Read article: Metasurfaces help shape laser beams
Metasurfaces help shape laser beams
New approach allows vertical-cavity surface-emitting lasers (VCSELs) to produce beams with made-to-order wavefront shapes
Read article: Metasurfaces help shape laser beams
Read article: Laser combo opens up futuristic terahertz technology
Laser combo opens up futuristic terahertz technology
A compact, widely tunable terahertz laser could enable development of futuristic communications, security, biomedical and astronomical imaging systems
Read article: Crack-free ceramic welding at room temperature is a first
Crack-free ceramic welding at room temperature is a first
Ultrashort laser pulses prevent damage to components
Read article: Smartphone market pulls VCSELs into the mainstream
Smartphone market pulls VCSELs into the mainstream
As demand for this formerly niche type of semiconductor laser rises, companies making the equipment used in their manufacture need to adapt, says Ajit Paranjpe
Read article: X-ray diffraction reveals switching mechanism in phase-change materials
X-ray diffraction reveals switching mechanism in phase-change materials
New observations will be important for designing improved PCMs in the future for next-generation non-volatile memories
Read article: Multiphoton laser therapy can close a single blood vessel
Multiphoton laser therapy can close a single blood vessel
Multiphoton photothermolysis under real-time image guidance enables precise closure of single blood vessels
Read article: Ultrafast spin laser could boost optical data transmission
Ultrafast spin laser could boost optical data transmission
Modulating light polarization could improve telecoms energy efficiency
Read article: Optical frequency comb fits in your back pocket
Optical frequency comb fits in your back pocket
Tiny device offers low power consumption by using ultralow-loss microresonator
Read article: Supersymmetry boosts beam quality of laser arrays
Supersymmetry boosts beam quality of laser arrays
“Super-supermodes” allow laser light to be focussed to a small spot
Read article: Laser-driven radio transmitter has a vintage sound
Laser-driven radio transmitter has a vintage sound
Technology could be adapted to operate in the terahertz range to boost wireless data capacity
