CERN’s new laser, Zeus, is the world’s most powerful and could revolutionize science. Built at the University of Michigan, Zeus emits pulses of three petawatts, simulating conditions in distant galaxies and near cosmic phenomena like black holes.

It has already revealed unexpected particle interactions, potentially transforming our understanding of the universe and advancing fields like nuclear fusion, materials science, and quantum computing.

Zeus’s breakthroughs have sparked a global race to develop even more powerful lasers, with projects underway in the UK and South Korea, Eco News has reported.

These advancements promise significant impacts on clean energy, materials, and technology, fostering international collaboration in high-energy physics and astrophysics.

Written by B.C. Begley