How the world's most powerful lasers recreate the extremes of the universe
In short: Once dismissed as a solution looking for a problem, lasers now drive the frontier of modern science. This presentation explores how ultra-intense lasers create extreme laboratory conditions to advance energy and physics.
Dr. Kate Lancaster demonstrates how the largest lasers on Earth are used to simulate astrophysical environments and pursue the goal of fusion energy. These high-power tools are also being investigated as a way to miniaturise particle accelerators.
Drawing on her expertise in laser-plasma interactions and her background in advanced fast ignition studies from Imperial College London, Lancaster explores the practical and scientific revolution sparked by laser technology over the last fifty years.
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