Diamonds can now be created from scratch in the lab in just 15 minutes - eviltoast
Scientists have revolutionized diamond synthesis with a groundbreaking method that creates diamonds at room temperature and pressure.
  • threelonmusketeers@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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    2 days ago

    10mm diameter

    Ah, so still not quite Cullinan-scale yet. Optical quality is probably better though.

    I’m surprised diamonds aren’t used more for lenses. Given its high index of refraction, it seems like an ideal material.

    • Blackmist@feddit.ukEnglish
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      2 days ago

      Yeah, the optical quality seems to be the main point. I assume there’s few fields where that level of precision is worth it though. I doubt we’re about to see it on an iPhone any time soon.