Sapphire chirped-pulse amplification laser (with a central wavelength of 800 nm, repetition rate of 1 kHz, pulse energy of 1 mJ and beam diameter of 7 mm) onto a droplet of distilled water.

When a droplet of water falls on a hot pan, it dances across the surface, skimming on a thin layer of steam like a tiny hovercraft; this is known as the Leidenfrost effect. But now, researchers know ...

Scientists at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have achieved a significant milestone in laser-plasma accelerator ...

Hydrogen nano-clusters at low temperatures display 'superfluidity'—a quantum state of frictionless flow only previously ...

By integrating findings from studies such as the water droplet research, scientists can better predict how new refrigerants interact with atmospheric ice particles, ultimately informing climate ...

Every laser cutter enthusiast eventually pops the question: how on earth do I align an invisible beam that’s more-than-happy to zap my eyeballs, not to mention torch everything else in its path?