08-31-2020, 01:04 PM
Beyond military applications, I can see a future version of this tech allowing the creation of 'virtual speakers' at any point in space in line of sight of the laser(s). Combined with the production of images in the air and you basically have the SF type holograms - but the sound part would actually come from the image, not from speakers in the room.
Also, you could (with sufficiently powerful and well controlled lasers) replicate the trick seen in some SF (notably Stargate: SG1) of projecting a voice (and possibly an image) from an orbiting spacecraft or installation. We've discussed transapients being able to do such things due to their enhanced intelligence, and this would make that easier.
Some fun everyday applications, basically.
Todd
Also, you could (with sufficiently powerful and well controlled lasers) replicate the trick seen in some SF (notably Stargate: SG1) of projecting a voice (and possibly an image) from an orbiting spacecraft or installation. We've discussed transapients being able to do such things due to their enhanced intelligence, and this would make that easier.
Some fun everyday applications, basically.
Todd