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Photonics Technologies in Aerospace and Defense Applications
Photonics Technologies in Aerospace and Defense Applications
One area where photonics is integrated prolifically is the aerospace and defense world. Giants of the aerospace and defense industry rely heavily on implementing photonics technologies to successfully ...
Fiber Lasers: Following their Rise from Invention to Today
Fiber Lasers: Following their Rise from Invention to Today
Fibers lasers are a very commonly used type of laser. Whether they are being used for communication purposes, materials processing, or medicine, they have come a long way from their humble beginning. This ...
Solar-Pumped Lasers Become a Reality in Japan
Solar-Pumped Lasers Become a Reality in Japan
Attempts at solar-pumped lasers have been reported since 1963. This is unsurprising, as it mirrors the timeline for when the modern environmental movement was gaining traction worldwide, but especially in ...
Lasers in Ophthalmology: The Future is Clear
Lasers in Ophthalmology: The Future is Clear
LASERs (or Light Amplified by Stimulated Emission of Radiation) are among the most widely available and versatile optical tools today.  A variety of lasers are commonly used in household devices, such as ...
Non-Ablative Fractional Lasers Fighting Colorectal Cancer
Non-Ablative Fractional Lasers Fighting Colorectal Cancer
A group of South Korean researchers recently published research revealing a new and innovative way to treat colorectal cancer and precancerous tissues using non-ablative fractional lasers (NAFLs). This new ...
Laser Reliability: Six Factors to Consider Before Buying a Laser
Laser Reliability: Six Factors to Consider Before Buying a Laser
What is Laser Reliability? Ever since its creation, laser, the “sacred lightsaber”, has become a secret weapon to unravel the cutting-edge problems in numerous scientific and engineering fields. The ...