Lasers

How lasers and 2D materials can solve the world’s plastic problem

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A series of mirrors and prisms reflect and focus lasers to perform the reaction. Credit: The University of Texas at Austin A global research team led by Texas Engineers has developed a way to irradiate the molecules in plastic and other materials with a laser, breaking them down into tiny particles for future reuse. The … Read more

21 new laser materials discovered in groundbreaking global research

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Using distributed self-driving laboratory technology, the University of Toronto Acceleration Consortium has rapidly identified 21 high-quality organic solid-state laser (OSL) materials, marking a significant advance in molecular optoelectronics and paving the way for future materials discoveries. (Artist concept). Credit: SciTechDaily.com Six research teams from five global laboratories have significantly reduced the timeline for material discovery … Read more