Laser Fusion Experiment Unleashes an Energetic Burst of Optimism
An anonymous reader quotes a report from The New York Times: Scientists have come tantalizingly close to reproducing the power of the sun -- albeit only in a speck of hydrogen for a fraction of a second. Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Lab.....»»
Fabricating fused silica optics with a high laser-induced damage threshold
Residual processing defects significantly reduce fused silica optics' laser-induced damage threshold (LIDT), which seriously limits their performance and lifetime in high-energy laser applications. Extensive research has been conducted to eliminate a.....»»
Researchers develop novel multi-sensor data fusion methods for rapid and accurate compound fertilizer quality detection
In a study published in Talanta, a research team led by Prof. Wu Yuejin from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has developed a data fusion strategy based on near-infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) and laser-induced.....»»
Intense lasers shine new light on the electron dynamics of liquids
An international team of researchers from the Max Planck Institute for the Structure and Dynamics of Matter (MPSD) in Hamburg and ETH Zurich has now demonstrated that it is possible to probe electron dynamics in liquids using intense laser fields and.....»»
A breakthrough discovery could accelerate the arrival of controlled fusion energy on Earth
Researchers led by Chang Liu of PPPL have unveiled a promising approach to mitigating damaging runaway electrons created by disruptions in tokamak fusion devices. Key to the approach was harnessing a unique type of plasma wave that bears the name of.....»»
Smartphone sales down 22 percent in Q2, the worst performance in a decade
North American sales are bad for everyone, except, miraculously, Google. Enlarge / The Pixel 7 Pro camera layout. Between the first two lenses, you can make out sensors for laser autofocus and a color sensor. Canalys.....»»
Einstein right again: Antimatter falls “down” due to gravity like ordinary matter
CERN's ALPHA experiment confirms matter and antimatter react to gravity in a similar way. Enlarge / An artist's conceptual rendering of antihydrogen atoms falling out the bottom of the magnetic trap of the ALPHA-g apparatus. (cre.....»»
Scientists develop an electrically driven organic semiconductor laser
Scientists at St Andrews are leading a significant breakthrough in a decades-long challenge to develop compact laser technology......»»
Milestone for novel atomic clock: X-ray laser shows possible route to substantially increased precision time measurement
An international research team has taken a decisive step toward a new generation of atomic clocks. At the European XFEL X-ray laser, the researchers have created a much more precise pulse generator based on the element scandium, which enables an accu.....»»
Chi-Nu experiment ends, bolsters nuclear security and energy reactors
The results of the Chi-Nu physics experiment at Los Alamos National Laboratory have contributed essential, never-before-observed data for enhancing nuclear security applications, understanding criticality safety and designing fast-neutron energy reac.....»»
Making a femtosecond laser out of glass
Is it possible to make a femtosecond laser entirely out of glass? That's the rabbit hole that Yves Bellouard, head of EPFL's Galatea Laboratory, went down after years of spending hours—and hours—aligning femtosecond lasers for lab experiments......»»
Hubble peers at peculiar Arp 107 pair
This image taken using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope's Advanced Camera for Surveys (ACS) shows Arp 107, a celestial object that includes a pair of galaxies in the midst of a collision. The larger object (left) is an extremely energetic type of.....»»
Despite being properly treated and highly diluted, wastewater still impacts river ecosystem, finds study
An experiment using water from a large wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) carried out by the Stream Ecology group has shown that this water continues to affect river diversity and the trophic web (food web) despite being properly treated and highly di.....»»
Android phones get PC webcam capabilities in the latest beta
Connect an Android "webcam" to Windows, Mac, Linux, or even another Android phone. Enlarge / The Pixel 7 Pro camera layout. Between the first two lenses, you can make out sensors for laser autofocus and a color sensor......»»
These iPhone 15 cases wrap your shiny new device in an airbag [Sponsored]
Need the ultimate drop protection? How about a case that unleashes an air bag? Just one of the awesome iPhone 15 cases from TORRAS......»»
Hurry — Dyson V15 Detect Extra cordless vacuum is $150 off
The Dyson V15 Detect Extra cordless vacuum with a laser that reveals hidden dust is a steal at its discounted price of $650 from Best Buy, but you should hurry......»»
These iPhone 15 cases wrap your shiny new device in an airbag
Need the ultimate drop protection? How about a case that unleashes an air bag? Just one of the awesome iPhone 15 cases from TORRAS......»»
NASA"s Atmospheric Waves Experiment completes space environment tests
NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) has successfully completed critical space environment tests. Planned for launch to the International Space Station in November 2023, AWE will study atmospheric gravity waves in Earth's atmosphere to help us b.....»»
Permission denied for reentry of Varda’s orbiting experiment capsule
The FAA says Varda launched its vehicle into space without a reentry license. Enlarge / Varda's reentry capsule measures nearly 3 feet (1 meter) in diameter, and will jettison from its Rocket Lab-built carrier spacecraft when the.....»»
Highly sensitive portable sensor developed for formaldehyde detection
Researchers led by Prof. Zhang Weijun from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) have developed a highly sensitive portable laser absorption spectroscopy formaldehyde (HCHO) sensor using a compact spherical.....»»
Oracle Fusion Data Intelligence Platform enables users to achieve better business outcomes
Oracle announced the Fusion Data Intelligence Platform, a next-generation data, analytics, and AI platform that will help Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications customers achieve better business outcomes by combining data-driven insights with intelligent d.....»»