Lasers are used in a significant number of cosmetic procedures. Usually used to remove unwanted features like hair or skin imperfections, a Miami-based dermatologists is taking the process a step further by using lasers to treat victims of severe burns. Dr. Jill Wabel crossed paths with Kim Phuc, a woman who suffered full-body burns, as […]
NASA and the Lunar Orbiter Laser Altimeter
How has the laser influenced our understanding of the Moon? The exploration of space has led to technology developments which use one or more lasers as a means to collect specific data in order to broaden humanity’s understanding of the Moon and neighboring planets. With the Moon being Earth’s nearest neighbor, we’ve come to use […]
Lincoln Laser Company – May’s Featured Corporate Member
Lincoln Laser Company, a leader in the engineering and manufacturing of laser beam delivery and steering systems, is continuously recognized for its dedication to expertise and excellence. Developing smart and precise laser beam delivery systems, the company’s team of engineers, integrators and manufacturing experts work with customers throughout the entire process – from design and […]
Infrared Lasers: A Treatment for Alzheimer’s Disease
According to recent studies, nearly 5 to 10 percent of Americans over age 60 are struggling with dementia. The term dementia is a common term which collectively classifies many degenerative brain diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease (AD). This disease is a neurological disorder which leads to memory loss that is caused by the death of […]
Deborah Jin and the Fermionic Condensate
Deborah Jin is a respected American physicist who studies within polar molecular quantum chemistry in order to use lasers to make atoms cold. She has been involved in some of the earliest studies of the Bose-Einstein condensates which was led by Dr. Lene Hau. Dr. Jin is currently a NIST fellow at JILA while also […]