Smallest Micro Laser Announced

[Curiously_Coherent]

Hey Folks,

Just read an article regarding a new record for smallest micro-laser. It's 30 micrometers long, which is actually smaller than the wavelength of light it produces. (200 micrometers) This is a big deal in the development of electro-optical processor chips. And as usual, there's lasing involved.

Here's the article: The world's smallest microlaser

Cheers, CC

 

[KiLLrB]

I think I read about this in a computer magazine. Hopefully these will soon be introduced to microprocessors to speed up communication on the dies which is the biggest bottleneck in processors today.

 

[lasersbee]

Quite interesting... looks like another breakthrough in the
development towards Optical Computers...

Jerry

 

[Gryphon]

Whoa, thats a bit too brainy for me

Whos going to make the first pointer out of it

 

[Asherz]

Whoa, thats a bit too brainy for me

Whos going to make the first pointer out of it

The first person to train an ant in optoelectronics and laser DIY

 

[chipdouglas]

an ant, LoL. reminds me of the model of the "Derek Zoolander School for Children Who Can't Read Good"..
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michael

 

[Meatball]

Gizmodo had an interesting article about it too, I'll see if I can't find that link to it...

 

[phoenix77]

If this type of laser development continues, the future just may see insects, armed with lasers, as VERY sneaky weapons. Instead of a mosquito BITE, you'll get a mosquito BURN. VERY BAD if it's in your EYE.

 

[xStatiCa]

Now we need to find a good deal on nano lathes for heat sinks .

 

[designedfor1]

Wow, that's quite small!

 

[StardustSprinkles]

"Because everything deserves a warm meal... Spider-mounted nanolasers..."

Lol :crackup: