Moving holograms: From science fiction to reality (w/ Video)
Wednesday, November 3, 2010 - 14:00
in Physics & Chemistry
Remember the Star Wars scene in which R2D2 projects a three-dimensional image of a troubled Princess Leia delivering a call for help to Luke Skywalker and his allies? What used to be science fiction is now close to becoming reality thanks to a breakthrough in 3D holographic imaging technology developed at the University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences.