In 2014, the US Navy installed its first prototype SSL (solid state laser) capable of countering surface craft and unmanned ...

Reviews the materials used in solid-state lasers Explores the principles of solid-state laser systems and their applications Considers defence and environmental applications Solid-state lasers that ...

As great as silicon is for semiconductor applications, it has one weakness in that using it for lasers isn’t very practical. Never say never though, as it turns out that you can now grow ...

Founded in 2006, this Scottish start-up wants to become ‘the world's most important photonics and quantum technology company’ ...

The department of Solid State Lasers and Nonlinear Optics deals with power scaling and beam quality optimisation of laser concepts for the propagation of laser radiation over long distances within the ...

Our ultra-stable, high performance, single frequency diode-pumped solid-state lasers are used in a wide range of demanding and emerging applications, including semiconductor inspection, lithography, ...

Although solid-state lasers are becoming effective for close-range defense, they are not yet capable of neutralizing these ...

The realization of compact and reliable diode-pumped solid-state lasers that emit UV light is now opening the door to new industrial applications. Neil Savage describes the uses of the technology ...