Traditionally, Ti:sapphire lasers have been bulky, expensive (hundreds of thousands of dollars), and require additional high-power lasers to operate. This has limited their usability and applications in a variety of fields. The new Stanford laser is 10,000 times smaller and 1,000 times cheaper than its traditional counterpart. This miniaturization is achieved by depositing a thin layer of titanium sapphire onto a silicon dioxide platform and etching intricate light guide patterns.
Developers note that this achievement could lead to breakthroughs in various fields: quantum computing, neuroscience and even ophthalmology.
The research team is currently focused on improving the design and exploring mass production methods.
Source: Ferra
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