laser
Coverage of laser in the Nexus archive.
- A laser disappears into the Milky Way's heart | Space photo of the day for July 16, 2026
A laser disappears into the heart of the Milky Way in a space photo featured for July 16, 2026. The image captures an astronomical phenomenon at the galaxy's core.
- 5 things to know this Thursday, June 18
A man from Saratoga Springs faces charges for allegedly pointing a laser at a helicopter, and another man has been sentenced for reportedly assaulting a federal agent. These incidents are highlighted in the five key stories for the day.
- Saratoga Springs man arrested after helicopter laser strike investigation
A man from Saratoga Springs was arrested after allegedly pointing a laser at a flying helicopter, according to New York State Police.
- The world’s largest privately owned laser just turned on
Fusion startup Xcimer activated the world's largest privately owned laser. The event marks a significant milestone for the company in advancing laser technology.
- This laser turns metal into a star-like plasma in trillionths of a second
Scientists used two advanced lasers to observe how copper atoms rapidly lose and regain electrons, creating and dissolving highly charged ions in trillionths of a second. This experiment provides insights into extreme physics and the transformation of matter into star-like plasma.