Romania unveils the world's most potent laser

Romania unveils the world's most potent laser

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Category : Science and Tech Published on: April 10 2024

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Romania unveils the world's most potent laser, utilizing Chirped-Pulse Amplification (CPA) technology pioneered by Nobel laureates Gerard Mourou and Donna Strickland, promising groundbreaking applications in various sectors.
With a peak power of 10 petawatts and femtosecond duration pulses, this laser sets a new standard in intensity, offering immense potential for advancements in fields such as healthcare, space exploration, and industrial processes.
The laser's capabilities span across numerous domains, including advanced precision instruments for corrective eye surgery, compact particle accelerators for cancer treatment, and innovative solutions for addressing global challenges like nuclear waste disposal and space debris cleanup.
Developed in partnership with the French company Thales, this laser represents a collaborative effort to push the boundaries of laser technology, showcasing the importance of international cooperation in scientific breakthroughs.
Gerard Mourou envisions the 21st century as the age of lasers, analogous to the electron's significance in the previous century, highlighting the transformative potential of this technology to shape the future of science and industry.

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