Solar

The patent covers a system capable of detecting and cleaning debris from glass using pulsed laser beams

The solar cells are dual-sided, meaning both their front and back generate power

The firm wants to provide a service for profiling, drilling and perforating thin gauge materials

The technique could have applications in fields such as aerospace, solar power, infrared imaging and the creation of artificial black bodies

The surfaces could be used to provide clean drinking water in developing countries

The method promises functional light-emitting materials for solar energy, optical electronics, and metamaterials

Researchers at the University of Rochester have used ultrafast laser processing to develop metal surfaces capable of absorbing solar energy at exceptional efficiency