Making light work
Article Abstract:
Sandia National Laboratories has adopted the use of a laser-engineered net shaping (LENS) technique in the manufacture of highly accurate metal components. The company is also studying the possibility of using LENS in systems weaponry and other commercial applications.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
Usage, Production engineering, Lasers, Sandia National Laboratories, Metalwork, Precision casting, Investment casting (Process)
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1997
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Making waves
Article Abstract:
Russian scientists claim to have developed a method of detecting ballistic-missile submarines under water with microwave reflections from the service of the ocean. The discovery could limit the usefulness of ballistic-missile submarines as a deterrent.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
Remote sensing, Sonar systems, Anti-submarine warfare, Antisubmarine warfare
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 1993
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Subjects list: Research, Innovations
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