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 ...

When we last saw [isaac879]’s levitating RGB time fountain, it was made of wood which meant that it would absorb water and didn’t really show off the effect very well. His new version solves ...

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

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 ...