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Revolutionary Technique Reduces Laser Linewidth by 10,000x

7/24/2025

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Macquarie University researchers have achieved a groundbreaking advancement by using stimulated Raman scattering to reduce laser linewidth by more than 10,000 times. This innovative technique, tested with diamond crystals, enhances spectral purity and holds the potential to further refine linewidth by millions, paving the way for unprecedented precision in quantum computing and atomic clocks.

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Macquarie University researchers have achieved a groundbreaking advancement by using stimulated Raman scattering to reduce laser linewidth by more than 10,000 times. This innovative technique, tested with diamond crystals, enhances spectral purity and holds the potential to further refine linewidth by millions, paving the way for unprecedented precision in quantum computing and atomic clocks.