A sound boost to extreme laser performance
Wednesday, March 4, 2020 - 08:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Diamond is a particularly interesting material for this type of laser for two key reasons. Its high thermal conductivity means it is possible to make miniature lasers that simultaneously have high stability and high power. The speed of sound is also much higher compared with other materials. This gives the laser a secondary ability to directly synthesize frequencies in the hard-to-reach millimeter wave band.