In this work, we demonstrate that ultraviolet (UV) laser photolysis of hydrocarbon species alters the flame chemistry such that it promotes the diamond growth rate and film quality. Optical emission ...

As much mystique as they've been given by companies with vested interest, diamonds are little more than lumps of carbon. In science applications, diamond is useful as a tough protective coating and ...

While diamond lasers have been around for a number of years, they have not been powerful enough to cut through steel until now. Since the recent improvement of CVD (Chemical Vapor Deposition) ...

This illustration depicts a new technique that uses a pulsing laser to create synthetic nanodiamond films and patterns from graphite, with potential applications from biosensors to computer chips.

Laser-based manufacturing and materials processing technology has proven to be a well-established and cutting-edge technology ...

Although lasers based on diamond have been around around for several years, they have never been very powerful. That's beginning to change now as new CVD fabrication methods provide larger, and purer, ...

Imagine placing an object under a microscope and pressing a button to rearrange the surface atoms with atomic-scale precision. This once sci-fi scenario is now a reality thanks to pioneering research ...

Diamonds could soon be everyone's best friend, as scientists have found a way to make the precious gems from used plastic bottles. Their technology could help limit plastic waste, as the recycled ...

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