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Revolutionary Laser System Achieves 80% Efficiency in Research

11/11/2025

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Researchers at the University of Stuttgart, in collaboration with Stuttgart Instruments GmbH, have developed a palm-sized short-pulse laser system that achieves over 80% efficiency.
The device uses a multipass strategy to synchronize light pulses through a single short crystal.
It enables precise energy delivery for manufacturing, medical imaging, and quantum research.
The findings were published in Nature, with funding from various German research institutions.

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Researchers at the University of Stuttgart, in collaboration with Stuttgart Instruments GmbH, have developed a palm-sized short-pulse laser system that achieves over 80% efficiency.
The device uses a multipass strategy to synchronize light pulses through a single short crystal.
It enables precise energy delivery for manufacturing, medical imaging, and quantum research.
The findings were published in Nature, with funding from various German research institutions.