Category Archives: Lasers in the News

Piracy and Lasers

Posted on December 10, 2011 by admin

It’s hard to believe that it’s the 21st Century and we’re still talking about pirates, but high-seas bandits are a big problem for ships, including oil tankers and container ships. Last year, there were 430 reported attacks and in 2009, … Continue reading →

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True story: the making of the Terminator’s laser-sighted .45 pistol

Posted on April 20, 2010 by leah

One of the most striking images from The Terminator was the weapon he carried and used in his first attempt on Sarah Connor’s life: the .45 Longslide, with laser sighting. Who can forget the scene in the gun shop? The … Continue reading →

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LETI announces integration milestone

Posted on April 20, 2010 by leah

A European project unveils a fully CMOS-compatible laser source coupled to a silicon waveguide. A team of researchers from across Europe will present details of a fully CMOS-compatible laser source that is coupled to a silicon waveguide this week. The … Continue reading →

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HDI 3D Laser TV

Posted on April 20, 2010 by leah

The small California start-up we wrote about last year is in the news again as more details about HDI’s laser-powered 3D TV are released.  HDI-US Inc. already has orders for its prototype 103-inch 3D HDTV and is now actively marketing … Continue reading →

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UVA: Speed of Light opens

Posted on April 20, 2010 by leah

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been following the production of Speed of Light, an ambitious laser light installation by United Visual Artists for Virgin Media. The show is now open and it doesn’t disappoint UVA were commissioned by Virgin … Continue reading →

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New Laser Zaps Mosquitoes in Slow-Motion Video

Posted on April 20, 2010 by leah

A new laser system can kill mosquitoes without harming other insects, as shown in slow-motion video. It’s all part of the effort to combat malaria. © 2010 National Geographic; video courtesy Intellectual Ventures RELATED · Laser “Light Bullets” Made to … Continue reading →

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