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Finally: “Star Trek” tractor beam created by scientists
The microscopic beam – created by scientists from Scotland and the Czech Republic – allows a source of light to attract objects.
Light manipulation techniques have existed since the 1970s, but researchers say the experiment is the first instance of a beam being used to draw objects towards light.
Researchers from the University of St Andrews and the Institute of Scientific Instruments (ISI) in the Czech Republic say development of the beam may be an aid to medical testing, such as in the examination of blood samples.
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I want phasers, specifically high capacity assault phasers.
rbj on January 25, 2013 at 8:35 PM
Don`t leave spacedock without one. I`m looking at YOU, Harriman!
ThePrez on January 25, 2013 at 8:41 PM
The Czech Republic? C’mon.
These guys didn’t know you could get a car engine with more than 3 cylinders until 1990.
And now they’ve discovered a tractor beam?
Hey, look at this….I invented an aircraft thats faster than light. But you can’t see it…..its faster than light.
BobMbx on January 25, 2013 at 8:51 PM
Um, light’s been attracting moths for yonks!
OldEnglish on January 25, 2013 at 9:07 PM
Will it work on politicians? They are like moths, right?
platypus on January 25, 2013 at 9:11 PM
Is it made by John Deere?
Oldnuke on January 25, 2013 at 9:24 PM
Still waiting for FTL before I get excited over new tech.
nobar on January 25, 2013 at 9:45 PM