如果真空紫外激光可以聚焦成一个小束点，将可用于研究介观材料和结构，并使制造纳米物体具有更加的精度。为了实现这一目标，中国科学家发明了一种177纳米的VUV激光系统，可以在长焦距处获得亚微米焦点。

Researchers have developed a new laser-based method for 3d printing complex parts made of glass. With further development, this new method could be used to manufacture complex optical devices for vision, imaging, lighting or laser applications.