Transparent Aluminium

Peter G. 29 Jul, 2009 at 1:14pm ET Article published in Tech

Comments

1. 
   29 Jul 2009 ~ 1:28pm lunchb0x

   Buddy J wrote:

   We're one step closer to Star Trek IV thanks to transparent aluminum. How quaint!
   
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   Admiral, there be whales here!
   
   Sounds really cool, here's hoping they can figure out a way to make it easier.
2. 
   29 Jul 2009 ~ 1:33pm Ryder Funny they talk about invisible cars... why do they think it would be invisible?
3. 
   29 Jul 2009 ~ 1:33pm Koreish The problem with the picture is none of the non-aluminum parts are seen. So it's a really good paint job.
4. 
   29 Jul 2009 ~ 1:38pm shwaip

   The momentary blast from the laser is approximately equal to the output of a city-sized power plant and so far the transparency only lasts 40 femtoseconds (that's 0.000000000000040 seconds). Still, it's a start.
5. 
   29 Jul 2009 ~ 1:40pm Thrax All we need are x-ray lasers everywhere. Problem solved. Transparency for everyone!
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   29 Jul 2009 ~ 2:12pm Koreish

   Thrax wrote:

   All we need are x-ray lasers everywhere. Problem solved. Cancer for everyone!

   
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   30 Jul 2009 ~ 2:41pm DrLiam This is so cool! I just hope I'm around to see it in action.