SLAC scientists unveil revolutionary quadrillion-watt laser
Scientists from the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have created a laser with unprecedented power. By achieving record electron acceleration, they have managed to generate a beam with unparalleled power.
Scientists from the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory have made a breakthrough by creating a laser with a power of one quadrillion watts. Its extraordinary power is comparable 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 revolutionised laser technology. A project was developed which elevated laser technology to an entirely new level, and its power is truly beyond imagination. The researchers managed to achieve the highest electron acceleration results in history, allowing them to generate a laser beam with the highest current and peak power.
How does the petawatt laser work?
Although it operates for just one quadrillionth of a second, its power is so immense that it is compared to a multiplied atomic force. According to the portal 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, and the direction of electron movement is controlled by a magnetic field.
The future of laser technology
Scientists emphasise that this is only the beginning of their discoveries, and their scientific successes motivate them to pursue further research. Researchers believe that these developments could enable the study of the nature of empty space and the generation of light. In the future, such powerful electron beams may find applications across various scientific fields. Their potential includes not only the study 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 horizons for science.
