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Israel is set to deploy its first operational 100 kW laser air-defense system, Iron Beam, which successfully intercepted various aerial threats during testing, offering a cost-effective alternative to missile defenses and enhancing Israel's ability to counter drone and low-flying aircraft threats.
The University of Michigan's ZEUS laser has achieved a groundbreaking 2-petawatt power output, making it the most powerful laser in the US, enabling advanced experiments in high-field science, particle acceleration, and potential technological innovations, with future experiments aiming to simulate zettawatt-scale laser interactions.
A YouTuber has built what may be the world's strongest handheld laser, capable of melting metals like tungsten and titanium, with a power output of 250 watts, far exceeding legal limits and demonstrating impressive capabilities such as cutting through metals and setting materials on fire, though such devices are extremely dangerous and should not be used at home.
Researchers at the University of Michigan have developed ZEUS, the world's most powerful laser system, capable of generating 2 petawatts of power for a brief moment, opening new frontiers in scientific research across fields like medicine, astrophysics, and quantum physics, while fueling international competition in ultra-high-intensity laser technology.