Universe
'Thinking' Telescope Scans for Discoveries
The RAPTOR robotic telescope array patrols the night sky, detecting anomalies without human intervention.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/automatic_telescope
Laser Revolutionizes Life-Saving Sciences
The short-pulse Trident laser promises to transform many areas of our lives, from cancer treatment to diverting destructive lightning strikes and diagnosing fusion experiments.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/high-energy_laser
Largest Sky Survey Reveals Dark Mysteries
The largest sky survey ever has unveiled dark energy and dark matter. These galactic phenomena make up 96 percent of the universe, and are leading scientists to question long-held beliefs such as Einstein’s theory of relativity.
http://www.lanl.gov/discover/dark_matter_energy
Table-top lasers compete with large accelerators
George Rodriguez adjusts argon gas pressure inside two-color plasma ionization gas cells
Table-top ultrafast laser based plasma terahertz sources are beginning to rival pulse energies previously obtainable only at large accelerator-based facilities.
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