Depiction of laser comb measuring beam pulses (VIDEO)

DOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Caption

The laser comb solves the longstanding problem of measuring the distribution of particles in the beam across time. Now, physicists can choose sections of the beam to measure and uncover patterns in a single measurement without affecting operations.

Credit

Jacquelyn DeMink/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

Usage Restrictions

No restrictions.

License

Public Domain

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.