So I recently read a fellow bloggers post about lasers. In particular how many central european nations are investing heavily in experimental laser technology. One particular laser in development needs about 9 petawatts just to run.I was tempted to jokingly suggest that it was for laser hair removal for all those hairy central europeans, but I refrained. I am part Hungarian so I can't really comment.
Perhaps they should make a new laser in washington dc. I'm sure laser hair removal in washington dc would be popular, but then again maybe we should wait until the first woman president :P
On a more serious note, I think the US could stand to shift their spending towards science. Directly or indirectly by increasing university budgets. I think Australia could too. It's a downright shame our universities cannot keep up with corporate research. That and I would like to see Australia have the world's biggest laser.
Lol, well we only have one seriouse university and they don't have any lasers xD
ReplyDeleteI wonder when our country would do these stuff -.-
ReplyDeletegreat post btw. very informative. keep it up.
ReplyDeleteIsn't the US navy experimenting with laser weaponry at the moment?
ReplyDeleteI think you will have to wait quite long for woman president. :p
ReplyDeleteare you talking about the laser that can rip holes in space?
ReplyDeleteI agree, we should spend more on science.
ReplyDeleteOnly way they'll spend money on science is if it is for military use/national security, probably through an outlet like DARPA.
ReplyDeleteVery informative, thanks! +Followed
ReplyDeletethey probably are for laser hair removal
ReplyDeleteHopefully I'll never need it ~.~
ReplyDeletei've always been weary about the use of lasers.
ReplyDeleteI live in northern Virginia, so I'm pretty close to D.C. A lot of cosmetic surgery is done here, and laser hair removal is VERY common. It's almost sad how laser technology is used for something so superficial instead of progressive science.
ReplyDeleteThe world's biggest laser is a great goal for any country.
ReplyDeleteI'm always an advocate for spending more on science. Good post!
ReplyDeleteAs long as they dont keep selling those dangerous green lasers to kids around the world Im fine with the research.
ReplyDeleteWouldnt surprise me if a lazer that can melt skin will hit the internet stores etc soon :(
Interesting subject though
Laser technology is quite useful, tons of things you can use it for. Science FTW
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