Scientists can now snap ultra-powerful laser pulses in one shot. RAVEN reveals distortions instantly, unlocking breakthroughs ...

Scientists at the University of Oxford have unveiled a pioneering method for capturing the full structure of ultra-intense laser pulses in a single measurement. The breakthrough, published in ...

His journey began with a 'fascination for lasers, inspired by a great physics teacher and a summer job at Barr & Stroud' ...

Ultra-intense lasers can accelerate electrons to near-light speeds within a single oscillation (or 'wave cycle') of the electric field, making them a powerful tool for studying extreme physics ...

A light-safe enclosure protects those nearby from laser light. Knowledge is half the battle. A shop’s designated laser safety officer ensures everyone understands best safety practices. In modern ...

Focused lasers could also provide a powerful probe for new physics – for instance, generating photon-photon scattering in a vacuum by directing two pulses at each other.

A school gym-sized facility tucked away at the University of Michigan is quietly pushing the boundaries of what lasers can do ...

Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and Technical University of ...

Scientists have generated the shortest pulses of high-energy X-rays to date by using a powerful laser to stimulate inner shell electrons - the ...

An attosecond—or 0.000000000000000001 second—is no time at all for a person. That is not so for electrons, atoms and ...