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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. No luggage scanning here by Rob+Parkhill · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The article seems to imply that you need a specially constructed sphere to make this work. One that lets light in at a specific point, and allows no light out. It also is built in such a way to detect when a photon hits the inside surface. Just take a look at the diagram.

    So unless someone is stupid enough to try and sneak a bomb onto a plane in one of these spheres, it's not much use to the security guards.

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  2. More important implmentations by scott1853 · · Score: 4, Insightful

    Why does everybody still have airport security on their brain still? Think if this can be used in medicine.

    No more exploratory surgery. Quickly detect cancer growths.