Frontpage » Tag » phaser

News tagged with phaser

Scientists examine possibility of a phonon laser, or 'phaser'

(PhysOrg.com) -- While the optical laser celebrated its 50th anniversary earlier this year, some scientists have been working on a new type of coherent beam amplifier for sound rather than light. Scientists ...

Physics / General Physics

created Sep 07, 2010 | popularity 4.7 / 5 (29) | comments 25 | with audio podcast feature




Search results for phaser


Wireless 'breadcrumbs' that won’t become toast when baked... or soggy when hosed

When Hansel and Gretel ventured into the forest, they left a trail of breadcrumbs to find their way home. In today's world, cellular phones, Global Positioning System (GPS), WiFi, and Bluetooth are the digital ...

Technology / Engineering

created Jun 16, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Short, on-chip light pulses for ultrafast data transfer within computers

(PhysOrg.com) -- Electrical engineers generated short, powerful light pulses on a chip -- an important step toward the optical interconnects that will likely replace the copper wires that carry information ...

Technology / Engineering

created Nov 24, 2010 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (12) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

New on-off 'switch' triggers and reverses paralysis in animals with a beam of light

In an advance with overtones of Star Trek phasers and other sci-fi ray guns, scientists in Canada are reporting development of an internal on-off "switch" that paralyzes animals when exposed to a beam of ultraviolet ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Feb 03, 2010 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

New on-off 'switch' triggers and reverses paralysis in animals with a beam of light (w/ Video)

In an advance with overtones of Star Trek phasers and other sci-fi ray guns, scientists in Canada are reporting development of an internal on-off "switch" that paralyzes animals when exposed to a beam of ultraviolet ...

Chemistry / Biochemistry

created Nov 18, 2009 | popularity 4.8 / 5 (5) | comments 4

Star Trek movie inspires apps

I just got back from seeing the new "Star Trek" movie and I give it five out of five hard drives. I've been a big fan of "Star Trek" and most of its spin-offs throughout the years. I remember watching the original TV show ...

Technology / Software

created May 13, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Xerox Releases Latest Enterprise Printer

Xerox launched its Phaser 4510, built on its Phaser 4500 platform, while adding faster print speeds and other print features.

Electronics / Consumer & Gadgets

created Apr 04, 2007 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Xerox Buys Global Imaging Systems

Global Imaging Systems will start selling Xerox printers, copiers and multifunction devices, which is expected to help expand Xerox's reach into the small and midsize business space.

Technology / Business

created Apr 03, 2007 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Study reveals noisy Christmas toys can damage hearing

Many toys available this Christmas could damage your child’s hearing according to the UK-based charity Deafness Research UK.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 11, 2006 | popularity 3.3 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Military develops a Star Trek-like phaser

First comic strip hero Dick Tracy's wrist radio moved from science fiction to everyday fact and now Capt. Kirk's phaser is headed to the Air Force arsenal.

Electronics /

created Dec 01, 2005 | popularity 3.8 / 5 (13) | comments 0


List of search results for phaser