The huge increase in light absorption enabled by Guo’s femtosecond laser processing means nearly any metal becomes extremely useful anytime radiation gathering is needed. For instance, detectors of all kinds, from space probes to light meters, could capture far more data than an ordinary metal-based detector could.
why are materials science articles often so stupid? the prospect of perfect absorption in metals is exciting for sensors though. not to mention the catalytic possibilities.
Gregor J. Rothfuss 