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PZonB t1_j1ytrfb wrote

"When an intense laser pulse ionizes the surface of a solid target, it creates plasma so dense that it is impenetrable to the laser, even if the target was initially transparent. The laser now gets reflected off this “plasma mirror.”" ...makes you wonder if this can help nuclear fusion plants. They also work with plasma and lasers ? 🤷‍♀️ ?

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