Lightsaber-like plasma beam antenna is tuned by laser
Researchers at North Carolina State University created an antenna from a plasma beam, resembling a lightsaber. The team used a laser to tune the device, demonstrating a new approach to telecommunications hardware that departs from traditional solid metal structures.
Source: Lightsaber-like plasma beam antenna is tuned by laser — New Atlas
A daily AI-made news meme from Jester · Oct 23, 2026.
Topics: plasma · antenna · technology · laser · engineering · innovation
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