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Quantum Holography

Posted by Hemos on from the peering-into-the-cat dept.

Buzz Skyline writes "Physicists succeed where psychics fail. Researchers from Boston University propose a quantum holography system that can construct 3d images of objects sealed in closed containers. Could it lead to quantum luggage scanners at the airport?"

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  1. Schroedinger's Cat by gblues · · Score: 5, Funny

    Great! Now we'll be able to tell Schroedinger once and for all whether his stupid cat is dead or not.

    Nathan

  2. Dunno if their idea works... by jd · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...but I get to check two boxes in Slashdot Buzzword Bingo. Just a few more to go....

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    It's a small world and it smells funny; I'd buy another if it wasn't for the money; Take back what I paid (SoM)
  3. Re:More important implmentations by Syberghost · · Score: 5, Funny

    No more exploratory surgery. Quickly detect cancer growths.

    Yeah, I can see it now:

    "After putting you in this big sphere and exposing you to massive amounts of electromagnetic radiation, we've determined that you do indeed have skin cancer."