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Non Life Sciences => Physics, Astronomy & Cosmology => Topic started by: thedoc on 15/06/2010 18:12:56

Title: How can objects me moved on the micron scale using lasers?
Post by: thedoc on 15/06/2010 18:12:56

One of the many new applications of lasers is in the building of tiny, tiny machines.   When handling tiny objects, you need tiny tools, and lasers make very good tweezers.  To find out how they work, Ben Valsler went to Bristol University and met Physicist, Dr. David Carberry...
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