altis
07-03-2007, 10:58
We have a thread for funny pictures so why not one for things that are just awsome?
To kick things off:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in the States has developed a 67kW battery-powered laser that can cut through 25mm of steel in under 7 seconds. They are trying to develop a 100kW laser for battlefield use. Maybe not good but still awesome!
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2007/03/33.jpg
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6380789.stm
http://www.defensetech.org/archives/cat_lasers_and_ray_guns.html
(see article Lasers Blowing Up)
To kick things off:
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory in the States has developed a 67kW battery-powered laser that can cut through 25mm of steel in under 7 seconds. They are trying to develop a 100kW laser for battlefield use. Maybe not good but still awesome!
https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/local/2007/03/33.jpg
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/6380789.stm
http://www.defensetech.org/archives/cat_lasers_and_ray_guns.html
(see article Lasers Blowing Up)