Researchers demonstrate 100-watt-level mid-infrared lasers

Tuesday, December 1, 2009 - 18:07 in Physics & Chemistry

Northwestern University researchers have achieved a breakthrough in quantum cascade laser output power, delivering 120 watts from a single device at room temperature. The results are particularly attractive for infrared countermeasure, a way of misguiding incoming missiles to protect commercial and military aircrafts.

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