Not entirely laser-related, but cool enough for the science section:
Almost a century ago, Einstein thought up the theory how mass distorts
the space-time continuum.
Not only does it bend it, but apparently the earth's rotation twists
space-time as well, like a spoon in a jar of honey.
Only now after a lot of data had to be analysed with a huge effort due to
unexpected noise, his theory was confirmed.
Hooray for science!
BBC News - Gravity Probe B confirms Einstein effects
http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/...bailouthttp://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/gpb/
Gravity Probe B Finally Pays Off - US News and World Report
Almost a century ago, Einstein thought up the theory how mass distorts
the space-time continuum.
Not only does it bend it, but apparently the earth's rotation twists
space-time as well, like a spoon in a jar of honey.
Only now after a lot of data had to be analysed with a huge effort due to
unexpected noise, his theory was confirmed.
Hooray for science!
BBC News - Gravity Probe B confirms Einstein effects
http://spectrum.ieee.org/aerospace/...bailouthttp://www.nasa.gov/mission_pages/gpb/
Gravity Probe B Finally Pays Off - US News and World Report
