Scientists figured out how to shrink huge ultrafast lasers so they fit on a tiny chip ‪‪—‬ the 'holy grail' of the field

Scientists have successfully miniaturized ultrafast lasers onto silicon chips—a breakthrough that could enable tiny but powerful diagnostic devices. According to Live Science, this represents a major milestone in photonics, moving the field closer to practical applications that were once thought impossible to shrink down.

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