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Diffractive Optical Elements: A Comprehensive Guide
Diffractive Optical Elements: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction Diffractive Optical Elements (DOEs) represent a pivotal advancement in the realm of optics and photonics, revolutionizing the way light is manipulated and harnessed. These intricate optical ...
Machine Network: Connecting Multiple Laser Cutters
Machine Network: Connecting Multiple Laser Cutters
Introduction Laser-cutting machines are an invaluable asset in a multitude of industries, from artisanal small businesses to large-scale manufacturing facilities. The integration of multiple machines into ...
Kardashev Scale of Civilization: Where is Humanity?
Kardashev Scale of Civilization: Where is Humanity?
Introduction to Kardashev Scale of Human Civilization Humanity has come a long way since our earliest beginnings. From the invention of fire to the creation of the internet, our technological advancements ...
Artemis: Returning Mankind to the Moon
Artemis: Returning Mankind to the Moon
The Artemis Program, NASA’s new moon exploration program, is at the forefront of human space exploration with 21st-century technology. In this blog post, we will dive into the technicalities of the ...
Particle Accelerators Cut Silicon: A Fascinating Process
Particle Accelerators Cut Silicon: A Fascinating Process
Particle accelerators can cut silicon. In general particle accelerators have had many applications for the field of particle research, physics, and have broadened our understanding of matter. On top of ...
Laser-Thermal Propulsion for a Rapid Transit to Mars Mission
Laser-Thermal Propulsion for a Rapid Transit to Mars Mission
Story of the Mars mission The introduction of low-cost fiber-optic laser amplifiers is one recent advance in photonics that has rekindled interest in directed-energy propulsion. It has now been proven at ...
Fusion Ignition Achieved: a Milestone in Power Production
Fusion Ignition Achieved: a Milestone in Power Production
Fusion ignition has been achieved on earth! The first fusion reaction to produce a net positive energy gain has made history on December 5th of 2022. This monumental day in power resulted from years of ...
Hubble vs. Webb Photonics: Light Wave Detection
Hubble vs. Webb Photonics: Light Wave Detection
The Hubble Space Telescope has served as a space pioneer over the past three decades, but how has its successor, the James Webb Space Telescope, already furthered these astronomical advancements so much? ...
Fresnel Lenses: 1800 – Present
Fresnel Lenses: 1800 – Present
When visiting lighthouses built in the 19th century, you may notice a strange hive like glass cage around the lamp. These are the Fresnel lenses, originally designed by Augustin Fresnel*. At the time, ...
CPU Operated By Photons That Can Change Processing Speeds Forever
CPU Operated By Photons That Can Change Processing Speeds Forever
Processors are located everywhere; from your computer to your new coffee maker, these chips are vital to your daily needs. These processing chips, also called central processing units (CPU), essentially ...