Earlier this summer, Israel made military history. Not with a missile, bomb or bullet — but with a beam of light. In a first for modern warfare, the Israel Defense Forces successfully intercepted ...

Laser technology has become a mainstay of dental practice, ranging from scanning and diagnostics to antibacterial photonics, photobiomodulation and surgical dental, osseous and soft tissue ablation.

Understanding dense matter hydrodynamics is critical for predicting plasma behavior in environments relevant to laser-driven inertial confinement fusion. Traditional diagnostic sources face ...

SpaceX satellites built for the US Space Development Agency demonstrated direct satellite to satellite laser communications in space using optical terminals compliant with military standards. U.S.

Cheaper than advanced air defenses and more versatile than low-tech options, lasers have become a popular choice for nations worried about drone attacks. By Lara Jakes Lara Jakes frequently writes ...

All entry points to laser facilities must be clearly marked with ANSI-compliant laser hazard warning signs. These signs are essential for communicating the presence of laser radiation and ensuring a ...

A new breakthrough in wireless technology could dramatically boost internet speeds while cutting energy use—by switching from radio waves to light. Researchers have developed a tiny chip packed with ...

High-energy lasers can burn drones in the sky like a blowtorch. But they can be stymied by weather, and making them at scale will be a challenge. By Farah Stockman Farah Stockman covers manufacturing ...