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The week in physics: Future Circular Collider funding; The eye as particle detector

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High-power diode lasers by Cobolt

HÜBNER Photonics, manufacturer of high-performance lasers, announces the addition of high-power diode lasers to the Cobolt 06-01 Series. The Cobolt 06-HPLD are multimode diode lasers operating at fixed wavelengths, between 405 nm and 975 nm, delivering up to 1.2 W of output power. Learn more.

The history of eyeballs as particle detectors

Some physicists at the early cyclotrons used their vision to locate high-energy particles. Since then, medical researchers have gained a better understanding of how particles can interact with the human eye.

Matt von Hippel

JUN 17, 2026

How much electricity does a quantum computer need?

The question is attracting attention amid rising energy use by classical computing data centers.

Jenessa Duncombe

JUN 15, 2026
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From the vault

Earthquake prediction

Variations in physical properties such as electrical conductivity and elevation of benchmarks may fortell not just the place but also the time and magnitude of an earthquake.

Carl Kisslinger

MAR 01, 1974

Q&A: Alice Flarend teaches teens to think out loud

The seasoned high school physics teacher challenges students to engage in an increasingly distracted world.

Jenessa Duncombe

JUN 17, 2026

If CERN can come up with the requisite billions, the Future Circular Collider is a go

Europe’s particle physicists choose a 91 km electron–positron collider as the next global flagship project.

Toni Feder

JUN 18, 2026

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