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Scientists Discover New Unexpected Type of Double Beam Laser

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When working with something called a quantum cascade laser, eggheads from Princeton University managed to discover a new type of double-beam laser not yet explained by existing theories, and the findings appear to prove the second laser beam to be more powerful and efficient than the primary.

Quantum cascade lasers are small and efficient sources of mid-infrared laser beams, with the conventional portion of the laser operating like those found in CD players. When enough electricity passes through, electrons enter a 'quasi-equilibrium state' almost entirely devoid of quantum momentum. It's in this state that they start to emit laser light in the mid to far infrared range.

While researching quantum cascade lasers, scientists discovered a slightly smaller wavelength, even though no existing quantum cascade theory of laser operations indicated that a second beam should exist. Because the second laser has proven more powerful and efficient, researchers are studying the technology at a breakneck pace. The mid to far infrared class of laser is useful in detecting minute traces of water vapor, ammonia, nitrogen oxides, and other gases that absorb infrared light, and the Princeton team says future applications could include air monitoring, medical diagnostics, and even homeland security. Rock on.

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avatarThis is Star Trek Starship

This is Star Trek Starship Sensor technology we are looking at now. Perhaps this is something that can be put into a kind of Starfleet medical tricorder only now instead of the 24th century.

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avatarso why is this on a pc

so why is this on a pc website

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avatarseriously?

Perhaps because PC components and manufacturing processes use laser technologies, and this could have future applications in that area?

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avatar attach these to sharks

 attach these to sharks frickin heads already!

 

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LOL

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avatarare we gonna get some kinda

are we gonna get some kinda of laser sword and/or gun out of this? hunting season should be fun....

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avatardoes this remind anyone of

does this remind anyone of james bond

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avatar"No Mr Bond, I expect you to

"No Mr Bond, I expect you to DIE!"

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avatarA quasi-equilibrium state??!!!!

 Why, if that could be pushed to a fully equilibrium state, then the heisenberg principal would be negated, and we could be one step closer to transporting to work. Quick call Scotty and Professor Emmit Brown!

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avatardoctor doctor

It's Doctor, DOCTOR Emmitt Brown

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