A powerful new technique harnesses swirling plasma inside laser-blasted microtubes to produce record-breaking magnetic fields—rivaling those near neutron stars—all within a compact laboratory setup.

A new laser, the LEAP 600C, was unveiled at a tech conference and could accelerate the development of clean fusion energy.

Illinois engineers’ advanced PCSELs design promises stronger, brighter, more reliable lasers for future military, LiDAR, and space use ...