New laser "comb" can enable rapid identification of chemicals with extreme precision
August 20, 2025
August 20, 2025
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 20 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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New laser "comb" can enable rapid identification of chemicals with extreme precision
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Optical frequency combs are specially designed lasers that act like rulers to accurately and rapidly measure specific frequencies of light. They can be used to detect and identify chemicals and pollutants with extremely high precision.
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New laser "comb" can enable rapid identification of chemicals with extreme precision
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Optical frequency combs are specially designed lasers that act like rulers to accurately and rapidly measure specific frequencies of light. They can be used to detect and identify chemicals and pollutants with extremely high precision.