SLAC Lab's laser breakthrough unleashes unmatched power
Scientists from the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have created a laser with unprecedented power. By achieving record acceleration of electrons, they managed to generate a beam with unmatched power.
The team made a breakthrough by developing a laser with a power of one quadrillion watts. Its incredible power is compared to conditions found in the cores of planets. The laser itself can split atoms and produce gamma rays.
Unimaginable power of the petawatt laser
Scientists from the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, led by Claudio Emma, have made a significant advancement in laser technology. This project elevated laser technology to a new level, and its power is hard to fathom. The researchers achieved the highest electron acceleration results in history, allowing for the generation of a laser beam with the highest current and peak power.
How does the petawatt laser work?
Despite operating for just one quadrillionth of a second, its power is so immense that it is comparable to multiplied atomic force. According to Popular Mechanics, electrons in the accelerator are accelerated using radio waves, reaching speeds close to the speed of light. The entire process takes place in a vacuum chamber, with the direction of electron movement controlled by a magnetic field.
The future of laser technology
Scientists emphasize that this is just the beginning of their discoveries, and these scientific achievements motivate them for further research. Researchers believe that such breakthroughs may enable the study of the nature of empty space and the generation of light. In the future, such powerful electron beams could find applications in various scientific fields. Their potential includes not only studies of the structure of matter but also possible applications in technology and energy. The team from the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory continues to work on developing this technology, opening new prospects for science.
