Laser melting: Fewer unknowns in the laser nanosynthesis of composites
Composite particles with submicron sizes can be produced by irradiating a suspension of nanoparticles with a laser beam. Violent physical and chemical processes take place during irradiation, many of which have been poorly understood to date. Recentl.....»»
Microsoft will stop accepting new third-party print drivers in Windows
Universal standards for print and scan drivers have become more popular. Enlarge / One of Brother's compact laser printers. (credit: Amazon) It's the beginning of the end for third-party printer drivers in Windows, accor.....»»
Researchers make a significant step towards reliably processing quantum information
Using laser light, researchers have developed the most robust method currently known to control individual qubits made of the chemical element barium. The ability to reliably control a qubit is an important achievement for realizing future functional.....»»
Experts explain how diamonds are grown in a lab
A diamond is a solid rock of carbon and the hardest known naturally occurring substance. Because diamonds also have some extraordinary optical and physical properties, intensive research is underway on their use in laser and quantum technology......»»
Scientists study distributed satellite cluster laser networking algorithm with double-layer Markov DRL architecture
With the development of satellite networks, space-air-ground integrated networks, and the Internet of Things, the future giant constellations, high-resolution Earth observation, human-crewed spacecraft, space stations and other space-based informatio.....»»
Researchers report on the atmosphere of hot Jupiter HD 189733b
Scientists from the Institute of Laser Physics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Foundation for Basic Research have modeled the atmosphere of the well-known "hot Jupiter" HD 189733b and have learned what hindered a stable finding of hydrogen in t.....»»
Hitoki"s portable attachment for its laser bong lets you smoke on the go
Hitoki's portable attachment makes the Saber laser bong travel-friendly. The information contained in this article is not a substitute for, or alternative to information from a healthcare practitioner. Please consult a healthcare professional b.....»»
Atomic-scale spin-optical laser: New horizon for optoelectronic devices
Researchers at the Technion—Israel Institute of Technology have developed a coherent and controllable spin-optical laser based on a single atomic layer. This discovery is enabled by coherent spin-dependent interactions between a single atomic layer.....»»
The situation with melting RTX 4090 connectors just got more complicated
The saga of RTX 4090 GPUs burning up continues. Many people thought it was over, but using an adapter left some users with a broken GPU and a denied RMA claim......»»
Daily deals Sept. 1: AirPods Max $370, 22% off Apple Watch Series 8, AirPods Pro 2 $160, more
Today's hottest deals include 44% off Beats Flex wireless earbuds, 86% off a Speck iPhone 14 Pro case, 41% off an Anker portable charger, 43% off a Canon Color wireless laser printer, 75% off a JLab Talk Pro USB microphone, and more.Get a 2020 iMac f.....»»
Epson’s EpiqVision Ultra LS650 is a new option for fans of UST laser projectors
Epson's new EpiqVision Ultra LS650 is an ultra short throw laser projector with a built-in Yamaha sound system and 3,600 lumens of brightness......»»
Idaho"s Silver Valley is still at risk 50 years after mine fire caused largest lead-poisoning case in US history
On Sept. 3, 1973, a fire swept through the baghouse of the Bunker Hill mine in Idaho's Silver Valley. The building was designed to filter pollutants produced by smelting, the melting of rocks that separates metal from its ore. The gases produced in t.....»»
NASA to demonstrate laser communications from space station
NASA uses the International Space Station—a football field-sized spacecraft orbiting Earth—to learn more about living and working in space. For more than 20 years, the space station has provided a unique platform for investigation and research in.....»»
X-photon 3D nanolithography
Multiphoton lithography (MPL) is a technique that uses ultra-short laser pulses to create complex three-dimensional (3D) structures at the micro- and nanoscale. It is based on the principle of multiphoton absorption (MPA), which occurs when two or mo.....»»
Scientists voyage to Greenland"s melting sanctuary
With rugged red mountains rising on either side, a sailboat carrying scientists deftly snakes between icebergs brimming Greenland's Scoresby Fjord, as they rush to document this understudied region on the frontline of climate change......»»
How to get the Moonlight Sword in Armored Core 6
The Moonlight Greatsword makes an appearance in almost every FromSoftware game, including Armored Core 6. Here's where you can find this legendary laser sword......»»
Manipulating polaron transport via laser-induced coherent phonons
Polarons are quasiparticles composed of excess electrons dressed with virtual phonon clouds. They are ubiquitous in materials and play a key role in various physicochemical properties, including superconductivity, photocatalysis and ferroelectricity......»»
HP built an office-caliber color laser printer you can also hide at home
The HP Color LaserJet Pro 4301fdw is a speedy and reliable all-in-one printer with an eye-catching design and a user-friendly touchscreen......»»
Tides may be responsible for up to 69% of under-ice melting in an Antarctica ice shelf
The ice shelves—the marine-terminating glaciers of the Antarctic Ice Sheet—are melting, and it's not just because of rising atmospheric temperatures. In a one-two punch, ice shelves in Antarctica are fighting a losing battle against rising temper.....»»
Recycling the non-recyclable: New epoxy resin resists flames and reduces waste
Empa researchers have developed an epoxy resin that can be repaired and recycled, in addition to being flame-retardant and mechanically strong. Potential applications range from coating for wooden flooring to composites in aerospace and railways......»»
From aerial photograph to precise snow depth
You don't always need a laser—sometimes a camera will do. Researchers at the WSL Institute for Snow and Avalanche Research (SLF) have now disproved the paradigm that the height of snowpack can only be accurately determined from the air using laser.....»»