Research into ultrafast phenomena, including dynamic processes in material systems and
chemical and biochemical reactions, has been largely based on laser pump-probe or laser …

BACKGROUND: A consensus conference was convened to define the current state and
important gaps in knowledge and needed research on “Palliative and Supportive Care in …

Background Routine outcome monitoring of common mental health disorders (CMHDs),
using patient reported outcome measures (PROMs), has been promoted across primary …

We report extensive laser-induced damage threshold measurements on dielectric materials
at wavelengths of 1053 and 526 nm for pulse durations τ ranging from 140 fs to 1 ns …

Provides an introduction to those needing to use infrared spectroscopy for the first time,
explaining the fundamental aspects of this technique, how to obtain a spectrum and how to …

We report extensive measurements of damage thresholds for fused silica and calcium
fluoride at 1053 and 526 nm for pulse durations τ ranging from 270 fs to 1 ns. Qualitative …

Laser-induced damage threshold measurements were performed on homogeneous and
multilayer dielectrics and gold-coated optics at 1053 and 526 nm for pulse durations τ …

We have developed a hybrid Ti: sapphire–Nd: glass laser system that produces more than
1500?? TW (1.5?? PW) of peak power. The system produces 660?? J of power in a …

Objective Preventive strategies against knee osteoarthritis (OA) require a knowledge of risk
factors that influence the initiation of the disorder and its subsequent progression. This …

Comprehensive assessments of species' extinction risks have documented the extinction
crisis 1 and underpinned strategies for reducing those risks 2. Global assessments reveal …