British experts are starting to create the most powerful laser in the world, the beam of which is billions of times brighter than the Sun. .

The laser will have the power of billions of suns – Photo: Reproduction/Twitter

This mega-project will require around six years of development and an investment of around £85 million (around R$520 million at current exchange rates).

The major investment provided by UK Research and Innovation in the Central Laser Facility (CLF) marks a significant step towards the cutting edge of high-power laser science.

About the laser Vulcan 20-20

The laser, 20 times more powerful than its predecessor, not only promises to revolutionize nuclear fusion, but will also open the door to advances in renewable energy and battery technology.

In addition, scientists envision using Vulcan 20-20 in a new particle acceleration technique, which could potentially benefit radiation therapy to fight cancer.

British Science Minister George Freeman enthusiastically commented on this initiative, emphasizing that this is a great opportunity to explore the unknown in astronomy and physics.

This project promises not only to improve understanding of astrophysical phenomena, but also to open new horizons in the field of nuclear fusion as a source of clean energy.