Researchers have demonstrated a significant increase in peak laser power by integrating a Q-switch into an existing benchtop laser system, achieving a peak output of 2.25 megawatts. This development is noteworthy for cybersecurity professionals because pulsed lasers with high peak power have potential applications in directed energy systems and advanced material processing, which could impact physical security measures and industrial control systems. While the total energy output decreased with the upgrade, the ability to generate such intense, short pulses opens avenues for new defensive and offensive capabilities.
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