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New Phonon Laser Boosts Precision in Navigation and Sensing

3/31/2026

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Researchers at the University of Rochester and the Rochester Institute of Technology developed an advanced phonon laser that manipulates nanoscale vibrations.
The device shifts focus from light to phonons and uses squeezing to reduce noise and improve measurement precision.
This phonon laser can achieve unprecedented sensitivity and could enhance navigation systems and quantum sensing.
Potential applications include ultrasonic imaging and microchip development, with broader relevance to geophysics and aerospace engineering.

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Story summary

Researchers at the University of Rochester and the Rochester Institute of Technology developed an advanced phonon laser that manipulates nanoscale vibrations.
The device shifts focus from light to phonons and uses squeezing to reduce noise and improve measurement precision.
This phonon laser can achieve unprecedented sensitivity and could enhance navigation systems and quantum sensing.
Potential applications include ultrasonic imaging and microchip development, with broader relevance to geophysics and aerospace engineering.