Researchers Design Compact High-Power Laser Using Plasma Optics
The L3 HAPLS at ELI Beamlines Research Center in the Czech Republic. Credit: ELI Beamlines Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) researchers have developed a compact multi-petawatt laser that uses plasma transmission gratings to overcome the power restrictions of traditional solid-state optical gratings. The design might allow the construction of an ultrafast laser up to 1,000...