Lasers are categorized into thousands of types based on the lasing medium they use. The main categories—gas, liquid, solid-state, and semiconductor lasers—each possess distinct properties that influence their wavelength, power, and applications.
Plastic waste can be broken down using laser technology, transforming it into valuable materials like carbon dots and nanodiamonds, with potential uses in recycling, pollutant degradation, and space debris removal.
Aerosol optics studies the interaction of aerosol particles with light, highlighting their impact on climate change, atmospheric visibility, and remote sensing applications.
Scattering affects light and particle interactions, impacting technologies like Raman microscopy and laser interferometry, with applications in nanoscience and medical imaging.
Exploring the evolution of optical data storage, from CDs to 5D storage, highlighting its role in data preservation and emerging technologies.
Atomic fluorescence spectroscopy uses the characteristic ways light interacts with the electronic structure of atoms to identify trace metals at very low concentrations, offering high sensitivity and minimal interference for precise multi-element analysis.
By Nidhi Dhull
31 Jul 2024
What is diffraction? Explore diffraction's role in wave-particle duality and its applications in science and technology, from X-ray crystallography to piezoelectric ceramics.
Optical fibers enable high-speed, long-distance data transmission with applications in telecom, medical imaging, and sensing.
Spectroscopy has advanced from Newton's prism experiments to a critical tool for climate change mitigation. Modern techniques like infrared and Raman spectroscopy monitor greenhouse gases, air quality, and ocean health. These methods enable precise environmental analysis, supporting effective climate action and enhancing predictive models for sustainable development.
By Ankit Singh
29 Jul 2024
Exploring microscopy's role in STI detection, from classical Gram staining to advanced confocal techniques for pathogens like chlamydia and HPV.
By Ankit Singh
22 Jul 2024