Nanomaterials with laser printing
In the journal Nature Communications, an interdisciplinary team from the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces presents for the first time a laser-driven technology that enables them to create nanoparticles such as copper, cobalt and nickel.....»»
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.....»»
Researchers construct a highly efficient photocatalytic system based on titanium dioxide nanomaterials
The heterogeneous photocatalysis (HPC) based Advanced Oxidation Process (AOP) is an eco-friendly technique for purifying water from organic and biological pollutants in environmental systems. The photocatalysts' overall catalytic performance usually.....»»
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.....»»
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.....»»
Researchers propose 3D printing of high-performance elastomers through vat photopolymerization
Acrylate-based ultraviolet (UV)-curable resins are currently used as raw materials to obtain desired performance by adjusting the types and ratios of oligomer and reactive monomers in the resin system. However, due to low degree of free-radical polym.....»»
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.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
Don’t throw out those used coffee grounds—use them for 3D printing instead
Any object you create can be thrown back into a coffee grinder and reused on a new object. Enlarge / A pendant, espresso cups, and flower planters 3D-printed from used coffee grounds. (credit: Michael Rivera) Most coffee.....»»
Technique for 3D printing metals at the nanoscale reveals surprise benefit
Late last year, Caltech researchers revealed that they had developed a new fabrication technique for printing microsized metal parts containing features about as thick as three or four sheets of paper......»»
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.....»»
Team develops laser-based ice-core sampling for studying climate change
Researchers led by Yuko Motizuki from the Astro-Glaciology Laboratory at the RIKEN Nishina Center in Japan have developed a new laser-based sampling system for studying the composition of ice cores taken from glaciers. The new system has a 3-mm depth.....»»
Researchers use liquid metal and laser ablation to create stretchable miniature antennas
Researchers have developed a new method for making tiny stretchable antennas from a hydrogel and liquid metal. The antennas could be used in wearable and flexible wireless electronic devices to provide a link between the device and external systems f.....»»
SLAC fires up the world"s most powerful X-ray laser: LCLS-II ushers in a new era of science
The newly upgraded Linac Coherent Light Source (LCLS) X-ray free-electron laser (XFEL) at the Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory successfully produced its first X-rays, and researchers around the world are already lined up to.....»»
What is a thermal printer, how they work, and do you need one?
Learn what a thermal printer is, how the technology works, and when it's the right choice compared to inkjet and laser printers......»»
Scientists achieve breakthrough in highly efficient electrocatalyst for clean energy
A research team led by City University of Hong Kong (CityU) has achieved a groundbreaking advancement in nanomaterials by successfully developing a highly efficient electrocatalyst which can enhance the generation of hydrogen significantly through el.....»»
Scientists reveal twisting-untwisting-retwisting cycle of nanohelices
Reversible nanohelix transformation is one of the most exquisite and important phenomena in nature. Nanomaterials rarely form helical crystals. Due to the irreversibility of the twisting forces studied so far, untwisting is more difficult than retwis.....»»