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France's Apollon Laser Hits Record 10 Petawatts, Ignites Global Race

5/27/2025

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France's Apollon laser has shattered records, unleashing an astonishing 10 petawatts of power, far exceeding the 1-petawatt milestone set by the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in the U.S. This groundbreaking achievement propels high-energy physics research forward, as nations like China and South Korea ramp up their investments in cutting-edge laser technology, igniting fierce global competition.

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France's Apollon laser has shattered records, unleashing an astonishing 10 petawatts of power, far exceeding the 1-petawatt milestone set by the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory in the U.S. This groundbreaking achievement propels high-energy physics research forward, as nations like China and South Korea ramp up their investments in cutting-edge laser technology, igniting fierce global competition.