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US lab debuts super laser

May 31st, 2009 by schoberj · 1 Comment · Physics

A U.S. weapons lab unveiled a laser that is hot as the stars. No no hot movie stars, but rather the kind in space. This amazing feat is achieved by focusing 192 laser beams on one small point.

Other than replicating the weapons on Star Wars this breakthough in technology will be used to test the safety and reliability of the nuclear weapons in the U.S. This new technology can also be utilized in energy fusion. It would create an enorous emount of energy at a very green cost. This laser will keep us safe from nuclear harm and get us one step closer to a clean and efficient energy source.

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  • vergarja

    This is a great debut for America. It is about time that former president Ronald Reagan’s “Star Wars” plan is finished. This super laser can help keep us safe from any missiles or attacks from enemy countries.

    Its amazing what technology may come from lasers. Lasers are amazing and help advance our world to become more technologically advanced.

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