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Scientists Claim Breakthrough On Holographic Display
SpuriousLogic writes to tell us that University of Arizona researchers claim to have broken a barrier in holographic technology by creating an updatable, three-dimensional display with memory. While the existing model is only able to update once every couple of minutes, and isn't particularly suited for 3d images, it is certainly a step in the right direction. "Peyghambarian is also optimistic that the technology could reach the market within five to ten years. He said progress towards a final product should be made much more quickly now that a rewriting method had been found. However, it is fair to say not everyone is as positive about this prospect as Peyghambarian. Lecturer in Electronic Engineering at Bangor University in Wales, Dr Justin Lawrence, told CNN small steps were always being made on technology like 3D holograms, but, he couldn't see it being ready for the market in the next ten years."
Other than that small issue, sounds like a winner.
It can only update every couple of minutes? Not to worry, Lucas will stretch out Episode XXIV accordingly.
Trolling is a art,
R2-D2 had this shit down a long time ago.
We figured out a long time ago that it's easier to elect seven judges than to elect 132 legislators.
If it can only refresh every few minutes, it'd be perfect for airing CSPAN, right? I mean, it's not like Congress moves very fast - you really don't need a refresh rate measured in Hz.
And if they got it in 3D... It'd be just like you're there!
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Is this the technology that 3D Realms has been waiting for by delaying Duke Nukem Forever by this long? When it finally does come out, it's going to be awesome!!!!
thats about 0.0056 frames per second
still better than crysis on my rig
Too soon!