The Pentagon is funding a military-grade laser based on quantum technology that is supposed to be reliable on the battlefield. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis and Texas A&M University have been awarded a $1 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA). This quantum laser aims to overcome the limitations of traditional lasers such as extreme temperatures, long distances, and atmospheric conditions like fog. A New Era for LasersLasers have revolutionized various aspects of our lives since their introduction in the early 1960s. Yes, they’re only that …