Laser Apparatus 2 (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Laser Apparatus 2

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University of Washington researchers Abbie Ganas and Matthew Crane operate equipment that employs a laser to heat the gasket of a high-pressure diamond anvil cell above 3,100 F, more than one-third the temperature of the sun.

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Mark Stone/University of Washington

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