Even with the dimmer light, Thompson believes the super-stable laser can be controlled for useful purposes, such as atomic clocks and experiments.

Using a 120-watt laser, the new method converts a liquid polymer precursor straight into hafnium carbide (HfC), one of the most heat-resistant substances available. Liquid to ceramic in a single ...

have designed and demonstrated a super-stable laser operating in a cramped, vibrating location—a minivan. The experiment shows how advanced lasers can be made both stable and transportable ...

The laser sinters the liquid, turning it into a solid ceramic. This can be used in two different ways. First, the liquid precursor can be applied as a coating to an underlying structure ...

The researchers found the material to be highly stable in a range of aqueous environments, making the compound a promising component in new battery configurations. Researchers frequently seek to ...

Micrograph of one strand of a new spray-on super-nanotube composite developed ... The multi-wall nanotube core is surrounded by a ceramic shell. The composite is a promising coating for laser power ...

Drive test: Super-stable laser shines in minivan experiment. ScienceDaily . Retrieved June 2, 2025 from www.sciencedaily.com / releases / 2011 / 05 / 110511114311.htm ...

The paper, "Synthesis of hafnium carbide (HfC) via one-step selective laser reaction pyrolysis from liquid polymer precursor," is published in the Journal of the American Ceramic Society.