Published 1 year ago

In a First, Scientists Divert Lightning Strikes Using a Powerful Laser

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Scientists have steered lightning bolts with lasers for the first time in the field, according to a demonstration performed during heavy storms at the top of a Swiss mountain.

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The Guardian

Scientists steer lightning bolts with lasers for the first time

Demo during heavy storms at top of a Swiss mountain involved firing powerful laser pulses at thunderclouds

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Scientists use laser to guide lightning bolt for first time

Lightning strikes between 40-120 times a second worldwide, killing more than 4,000 people

1 year ago·India

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The Independent

Scientists use laser beam to guide lightning strike in a first

Laser increased radius of the protection surface from 120m (390ft) to 180m (590ft)

1 year ago·London, United Kingdom

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Reuters

Move over Ben Franklin: Laser lightning rod electrifies scientists

When Benjamin Franklin fashioned the first lightning rod in the 1750s following his famous experiment flying a kite with a key attached during a thunderstorm, the American inventor had no way of knowing this would remain the state of the art for centuries.

1 year ago·United Kingdom

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Irish Independent

Scientists use lasers to divert lightning for the first time

Firing powerful lasers into the sky can divert lightning, a study has found for the first time.

1 year ago·Ireland

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Sydney Morning Herald

Scientists use high-power laser to divert lightning strikes

This laser lightning rod could one day revolutionise lightning protection and safeguard critical infrastructure including power stations and airports.

1 year ago·Sydney, Australia

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