Scientists produce stronger T-rays, bring Tricorders closer to r...

Courtesy Engadget  Mon, 01/23/2012 - 03:22

A group of scientists from Imperial College London and Singapore's Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE) have developed a new technique that could have far reaching impacts for Star Trek fans everywhere .

It all involves something known as Terahertz (THz), or T-rays: electromagnetic rays that have already been used in full-body airport scanners and have the potential to be used across a much broader range of medical and environmental applications.

Because every molecule can...


 

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