High-order harmonics produced by co-propagating laser and terahertz pulses in noble gases enable shorter attosecond pulses from the extreme UV domain of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Combining a solid-state laser with intracavity frequency doubling, large conversion efficiency, and a high optical damage threshold results in a low-cost, miniature 532nm light source.
Self-guided high-intensity filaments generated by ultrashort laser pulses can initiate water condensation and aerosol particle growth, even at less than 100% relative humidity.
The cost and availability of these important materials have had their ups and downs. The optics industry is using several strategies to make sure future needs are met.
Phoenix Photonics addresses 2μm market
UK company launches 2μm fiber couplers and polarization scrambler, leads EU MODE-GAP next-gen network project. 8 February 2012
Amplitude Systèmes agrees €30M equity deal Developer of compact ultrafast lasers for medical and industrial applications wins investment from Franco-Chinese private equity group. 6 February 2012
