Scientists have created an innovative combat laser of a new generation

University of Central Florida (UCF) scientist Leland Norden is working to create a compact ultraviolet (UV) laser for civilian and defense needs, capable of disinfecting premises with just the push of a button.

It is worth noting that the project received funding in the amount of $1 million from the US Army Combat Research Laboratory, because as a result of successful technology improvements, it will be able to be used by the military to detect and protect against biological and chemical threats.< /p>

It is noted that the development is aimed at creating a laser that works in the range of short-wave UV radiation (UFC), which, thanks to its high energy, is capable of disinfecting surfaces without penetrating deeply into the skin.

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The main problem of UVC lasers is their short service life — they are only open for about an hour at the moment. Scientist Norden plans to increase this time to 10 000 hours by using new approaches to creating crystals to reduce the number of defects during laser growth.

The technology has potential for numerous applications, such as disinfecting spaces in hospitals, water purification at treatment plants and the fight against biological threats. According to Norden, in the future it can be integrated with smart home systems, which will allow remote disinfection of premises. /p>

While working on the project, Norden is collaborating with researcher Leo Showalter, co-author of the first UFC laser, created together with Nobel laureate Hiroshi Amano.