An optical component includes a glass body having a spin axis. Also, a method of directing pulses of energy originating from a single source to multiple workpieces comprises the steps of creating a first pulse of energy, directing the first pulse of energy to a first workpiece located in a first laser peening cell, creating a second pulse of energy, and directing the second pulse of energy to a second workpiece located in a second laser peening cell. The control circuitry adjusts the synchronizing signal into a range that is determined by the input signal, and controls the range according to the comparison result. A portion of the sample exposed to the binding ligands is analyzed to determine the number of fragmented DNA or RNA sequences.