Broadband sunlight can be converted into laser light by solar pumping, which can be a source of narrowband, collimated, rapidly pulsed radiation--with the possibility of extremely high brightness and
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It now seems that solar-pumped lasers, which are driven directly by the sun, could in principle help address this problem.
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New research has found a way to power spacecraft with lasers generated using solar energy alone. Laser beams powered by the sun are one small step closer to becoming a reality after...
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This sustained effort has led to the recognition of solar-pumped lasers as a promising technology for the future, capable of delivering laser radiation in a cost-effective and carbon-free way,
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Solar-pumped lasers operate by using sunlight to energize the laser''s gain medium. This sun-powered process could result in an efficient way to generate laser emissions, bypassing the
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This paper illustrates details about the solar-powered solid-state lasers, which have the advantage of inherent high energy density and compactness, relatively low pumping threshold, and potential for
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The laser light is then converted to electric power by using photovoltaic devices *1 such as solar cells at a light-receiving facility on the ground. Chemical raw materials such as hydrogen can also
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A sunlight-powered laser could be used instead of fossil fuels to kickstart chemical processes for the energy-intensive production of fertilizer, the scientists say.
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Broadband sunlight can be converted into laser light by solar pumping, which can be a source of narrowband, collimated, rapidly pulsed radiation—with the possibility of extremely high brightness
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A solar-pumped laser (or solar-powered laser) is a laser that shares the same optical properties as conventional lasers such as emitting a beam consisting of coherent electromagnetic radiation which can reach high power, but which uses solar radiation for pumping the lasing medium. This type of laser is distinct from other types in that it does not require any artificial energy source.
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