Helping heartache; surgeons blast holes through the heart to relieve chest pain
Article Abstract:
Medical specialists have adopted the transmyocardial revascularization procedure in treating cardiovascular diseases. The operation involves the use of a laser system which creates reptilian heart channels in humans that wick up blood pumped in the ventricle.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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Highways of light
Article Abstract:
The use of beams of high-energy laser or microwave energy can be used to power space vehicles. This has the advantage of drastically reducing their size and weight because they do not have to carry their source of power.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1999
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Lightning lure
Article Abstract:
Japanese scientists are developing a laser-beam conduit that can intercept and guide bolts of lightning to the ground, preventing injuries and damage to buildings.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
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