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New nanolaser key to future optical computers and technologies New nano sized lasers could lead the way into a an era of super fast computing. And into a new generation hand held laser gadgets. This could very well secure the future of our hobby.

Transparent aluminium is ‘new state of matter’ - University of Oxford Yup, that's right folks transparent aluminum. Ironically I was discussing the same matter just yesterday, only I was referencing one of the star trek movies. Now it looks like physicist have created a material Scotty would be...

OK I am sure we have all heard of the firestrike 105kw laser. But I have yet to see any clips of the monster in action. Can any of you guys help me out?

http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn16936-curved-laser-beams-could-help-tame-thunderclouds.html Its new its neat its worth discussing.... START YOUR KEYBORD…3...2...1 START TYPING I think this may be a fantastic help in laser surgical options

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http://blog.wired.com/cars/2009/02/lightlanes-lase.html Hmm... I see future litigation problems but I think the lasers are cool!

Ok guys I know at least one of you has tried it, fess up. And remember this is an honest question so don’t laugh. How many of you, who have a strong enough laser, have ever tried to cook food with it and what does it taste like. I have a bet that it tastes pretty bland, who can correct me if I...

If this hasn’t been done already I would like to compile a list of major media with lasers being either the central theme or a key element. So anything you guys can think of Movies, T.V. (shudder), books, video games and/or radio (is that possible?). List it here Movies: "Real Genius"...

http://www.laserfocusworld.com/display_article/331428/12/none/none/WebX/BEAM-COMBINING:-High-power-fiber-laser-beams-are-combined-incoherentl Well now that you have got the article get those laser discussing cognitive juices flowing!

http://www.techradar.com/news/home-cinema/mitsubishi-beams-out-world-s-first-laser-powered-tv-480280 Good news everybody!! Laser have worked their way into the major entertainment media, thus ensuring the continued use, development, and survival of laser technology. Our future is secure!

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2008/10/20/northrop_laser_rifl_contract/ I am just drooling thinking about it. Now we dont have to worry about killing ourselves with toxic chemicals.

I wanted to know how many of you have tried modify lasing cavities and what your results were. As far as I can tell just using your standard cylinder with mirrors on the flat ends is inefficient. How would adding more reflective surfaces or making different shapes(of the cavity) can modify the beam.

GOOD NEWS EVERYBODY!!!! My DVD player broke down, now i can make a laser........err any ideas? I would like something powerful and mobile. But I'll take the power over portability (for now at least). I would like to use it primarily for burning(2 dollars for matches is just unacceptable). I...

I was wondering if any of you had information on how lasers react to retro-reflection. Do the beaded surfaces cut down temperature on the target area, and at what ratio. I cant seem to find( or I am too lazy to really look for) any research in the area and I am curious.

This is my first post. I have always been fascinated by lasers and other light modification devices. I was wondering if a pair of goggles made from a one way mirror will provide suitable protection from a laser beam.