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Scientists figure out how to make lasers nine-times more powerful

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Scientists have discovered a method to scale up the power of lasers by up to nine times without reducing the beam quality.

The breakthrough could have profound implications for the future of warfare through the development of long-distance laser weaponry capable of melting targets.

The team of could aid .

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