Scientists capture real-time birth of ultrafast laser pulses

Scientists closer to efficiently powering phones with a laser

The modern world is surrounded by endless electronic devices and their mountains of cables and charging accessories.  However, for people living in remote or regional environments, telecom infrastructure can face tough obstacles in reaching these more isolated areas.  Nevertheless, researchers at the University of Ottawa have been developing a new laser power converter that can transmit electricity to remote destinations over long distances, eve…

Scientists capture real-time birth of ultrafast laser pulses

Scientists have captured the moment a laser "comes to life"—and what they found challenges long-held beliefs. Using a special technique to film laser light in real time, researchers observed how multiple pulses grow and organize themselves into a stable rhythm. Instead of one pulse splitting into many (as previously thought), these pulses are amplified and evolve through five fast-paced phases, from initial chaos to perfect synchronization. This…