The goal of HELLADS (High Energy Liquid Laser Area Defense System) is to shrink the mass of high-energy lasers by an order of magnitude, so a 150 kW laser can be integrated into tactical aircraft.

Glasgow, UK-based Vector Photonics is leading the Bloodline research and development project; an Innovate UK-funded, international consortium project developing PCSEL-based chips (Photonic Crystal ...

Scientists have demonstrated for the first time that a single 1-cm laser bar can deliver at least 2 kilowatt (kW) of optical output power, when cooled to 203 Kelvin. The FBH presented the latest ...

Interfacing laser driver circuits with commercially available laser diodes at high data rates can be a complicated and frustrating task. This application note is intended to briefly address this topic ...

With optoacoustics having "come of age" as an imaging technique, the hottest topics in the sector now revolve around development of effective clinical systems for human applications. Suitable laser ...

Laser engraving is no longer just for pros—it’s now an exciting, accessible craft for DIYers and small business dreamers. With the right starter machine, materials, and safety know-how, you can create ...

Engraving is more than just a hobby—it's an art form that merges creativity with precision. There's a unique satisfaction in transforming simple materials like wood, glass, or metal into personalized ...

If you’re torn between a CO2 and a diode laser engraver, the decision comes down to your materials, budget, and workflow. CO2 lasers excel in speed, depth, and versatility for non-metals, while diode ...

Ever wonder why projector systems and televisions doesn’t use laser illumination? It isn’t for safety reasons, and it isn’t for efficiency reasons—laser diodes have efficiencies ranging from 30 to 50 ...

If there’s one lesson to be learned from [Aled Cuda]’s pulsed laser driver, it’s that you can treat the current limits on electronic components as a suggestion if the current duration is measured in ...