Laser design (IMAGE) Optica Caption This schematic shows the laser design that uses the 3D-printed lenses for fiber coupling. The new laser combines the advantages of fiber-based and crystal-based solid-state lasers. Credit Simon Angstenberger, 4th Physics Institute at University of Stuttgart in Germany Usage Restrictions None License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.