The U.K. Ministry of Defence recently tested the DragonFire laser weapon at a facility in Scotland, destroying high-speed ...

Scientists have developed a new platform for the generation and detection of ultrashort UV-C laser pulses on femtosecond ...

Researchers at the University of Basel have developed a new approach to applying thermodynamics to microscopic quantum ...

During the Hebrides trials, the system intercepted drones traveling up to 650 km/h (403 mph). This was the first time the UK ...

Using a precisely aligned pair of laser beams, scientists can now hold a single aerosol particle in place and monitor how it ...

The DragonFire also offers a much cheaper than traditional missile-based air defense. It will make the U.K. the first ...

The DragonFire system successfully shot down drones travelling at up to 650km/h at a range in Scotland, just as a £316m contract for its deployment on a ...

Discover why lasers could shift air defense, protect ships, and threaten satellites, plus what limits remain before megawatt systems arrive.

The understanding of complex many-body dynamics in laser-driven polyatomic molecules is crucial for any attempt to steer ...

First, a Mazak fiber laser cuts a nest of parts, including cutouts, holes, and part perimeters. Unlike in a conventional nest ...

Laser Iridium spark plugs are made by NGK for OEMs. They use a combination of iridium and platinum to increase efficiency and ...

A Spokane man faces charges for allegedly targeting a police helicopter with a laser, disrupting the pilot's response to a ...