Nature Physics, Published online: 16 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41567-026-03278-4
The advent of the laser transformed spectroscopy into a tool for precision measurements across scales, from nuclei to stars. In this Editorial we reflect on its far-reaching influence.
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