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We celebrate 50 years of Lasers on the Naked Scientists this week, by looking into the history, and future, of laser science. We'll hear how lasers have revolutionised manufacturing and could be the answer to our clean energy concerns. Also, how lasers make the most accurate measurements for high precision industries, and how laser tweezers can be used to manipulate things smaller than a red blood cell, and make tiny tools. In Kitchen Science, Dave launches his bid for world domination by building a home-made laser! Plus, how sharks sniff out a snack, the technology that keeps world cup matches safe and accessible, and how the Deepwater Horizon oil spill will affect Louisiana's wetlands.
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13/06/2010 18:33:31 »
Just a quick question. Why is it that why using green lasers at night you are able to produce a clear beam of light to the night sky. This usefull when looking at stars with a party of people. So why are you able to see the laser at this time?
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13/06/2010 20:18:52 »
Laser light appears to be made up of little dots. When the beam hits something, these dots can be seen. If I take my glasses off, the patch of little dots goes out of focus. If I then put my glasses lens in the path of the laser beam, the dots come back into focus.
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Why doesn't the link in the top message "listen to this" produce any audible sound ?
Apparently these are broadcast on the radio - WHERE ?
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The easiest way to get us is to download the podcast, you can find them all
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