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[news]World's smallest laser created by scientists

As reported by telegraph.co.uk Scientists have created the world's smallest laser after they squeezed light into a space smaller than a protein molecule. The breakthrough heralds a revolution in optical technology, paving the way to ''nanolasers'' that can probe and manipulate DNA, and super-fast computers and telecommunications. ''This work shatters traditional notions of laser limits, and makes a major advance toward applications in the biomedical, communications and computing fields,'' said Professor Xiang Zhang, who led the US team. The new ''plasmon'' laser compresses light into a gap five nanometres wide, the size of a single protein molecule. A key step forward was the ability to confine light in such a small space long enough for it to stabilise into a ''coherent'' laser state, with all its waves in step. Plasmons are the wave-like motions of excited electrons on the surfaces of metals. Binding light to these o...

[news]Youngest PhD and shortest thesis

BANGALORE: While his classmates struggled to solve a simple mathematical problem, Tathagat Avatar Tulsi would solve it in a jiffy. This child prodigy completed his high school when he was just nine years old. Continuing the trend, Tulsi completed a doctoral degree at 21 from the physics department, IISc. He has also applied for the `youngest doctorate (PhD) of India' and `shortest PhD thesis' in the Limca Book of Records. He joined IISc in 2002 when he was barely 15. Then he submitted his thesis on `Generalizations of the quantum search algorithm', which is just 33 pages long. "Despite the short length, the thesis is innovative enough to qualify as a PhD work. I was always interested in quantum computers and would like to develop software for it. Quantum computers will take us one step ahead in changing the world for the better," Tulsi told TOI. The thesis is based on his seven research publications in international scientific journals. Tulsi, who's from Patna...

Weird fact you found

Weird fact you found Only in India Weird fact you found Only in Pakistan Weird fact you found Only in Bangladesh Weird fact you found Only in Japan Weird fact you found Only in Indonesia Weird fact you found Only in Australia Weird fact you found Only in Hawaii Weird fact you found Only in China

Weird Math Humor

Top 10 Excuses for Not Turning in Math Homework 10. It's Isaac Newton's birthday. 9. I couldn't decide whether i is the square root of -1 or i are the square root of -1. 8. I accidently divided by 0 and my paper burst into flames. 7. It's stuck inside a Klein bottle. 6. I could only get arbitrarily close to my textbook. 5. I had too much pi and got sick. 4. Someone already published it, so I didn't bother to write it up. 3. A four-dimensional dog ate it. 2. I have a solar calculator and it was cloudy. 1. There wasn't enough room to write it in the margin. Top Ten Things That Math and Sex Have in Common 10. Explicit discussions of either topic is a faux pas at most ~censored~ parties. 9. Historically, men have been in control, but there are now efforts to get women more involved. 8. There are many joint results. 7. Both are prominent on college campuses, and are usually practiced indoors. 6. Most people wish they knew more about both subjects. 5. Both involve lon...

Weird and funny computer stupidities

Operating Systems Most computer users understand that you need an operating system to use a computer practically, even if it is not clear why. But many users don't. ---- * Tech Support: "May I ask what operating system you are running today?" * Customer: "A computer." A girl walked into the computer center where I work. She said she was having problems with her Mac. I asked what kind of Mac she had. In an indignant voice, she replied, "Duh, Intosh." * Tech Support: "What operating system are you running? Windows 95?" * Customer: (a little too excited) "95, 97, 98, I've got them all!" After conferring with her husband, it turned out she owned a Macintosh with System 8.1. * Tech Support: "What version of Windows are you running?" * Customer: "I got the computer in 2003, so I think it's a Windows 2003. Or maybe it's a Windows 2004? I got it late in the year." * Tech Support: "Um, ok." * Custome...

weird but interesting facts

In the 1400's a law was set forth in England that a man was allowed to beat his wife with a stick no thicker than his thumb. Hence we have 'the rule of thumb' -------- --------- --------- ---- Many years ago in Scotland , a new game was invented. It was ruled 'Gentlemen Only...Ladies Forbidden'.. .and thus, the word GOLF entered into the English language. --------- --------- --------- ---- The first couple to be shown in bed together on prime time TV was Fred and Wilma Flintstone. --------- --------- --------- ---- Every day more money is printed for Monopoly than the U.S. Treasury. -- ------------ --------- -------- Men can read smaller print than women can; women can hear better. --------- --------- --------- ---- Coca-Cola was originally green. --------- --------- --------- ---- It is impossible to lick your elbow. --------- --------- --------- ---- The State with the highest percentage of people who walk to work: Alaska --------- --------- --------- ---- Th...

Weird Idea to delay plane

Late passenger makes hoax bomb call to delay plane A businessman running behind schedule triggered a bomb scare on an plane in a desperate attempt to catch his flight, Indian police said today. Vijay Khandelwal, 35, was stuck in a traffic jam on the way to New Delhi airport last week when he realised he would miss the IndiGo plane to Kolkata unless it was held up, s enior police officerSatyendra Garg said. Khandelwal was arrested after he confessed to making a hoax call on his mobile phone. "Just to delay the flight's departure, he telephoned the call centre of the airline and announced there was a bomb in the aircraft," Mr Garg said. Security officials at the airport were alerted, and began an major emergency operation to search passengers and luggage. Police arrested Khandelwal by tracing his mobile number and taking a statement from his taxi d...

[VID]weird and funny Flight Attendant doing raps !!!!!

Instead of another boring flight announcement...This Airline attendant makes flying a lot more interesting!! subtitle provided you by: tupues007!!! many thx!!!!! latest version by: dragontsupei also thank you!!! This is flight 372 on SWA The flight attendants on board serving you today Teresa in the middle, David in the back, My name is David and Im here to tell you that, Shortly after takeoff, first things first Theres soft drinks and coffee to quench your thirst But if you want another kind of drink, then just holler Alcoholic beverages will be 4 dollars If a monster energy drink is your plan Thatll be 3 dollars and you get the whole can We wont take your cash, You gotta pay with plastic If you have a coupon then thats fantastic We know youre ready to get to new places Open up the bench, put away your suitcases Carry on items go under the seat In front of you so none of you have things by your feet If you have a seat on a row with an exit Were gonna talk to you, so you might as well ...

Top 10 weird attractions

1. The Great Whipped Cream Battle - Olomouc, Czech Republic Fluff flies during this highlight of Olomouc's week-long city festival. "Volunteers are divided into opposing teams and asked to arm themselves with trays of cream. There's a countdown and then the teams rush towards each other. When the teams meet each other in the centre, the cream starts to fly."   2. The Modern Toilet Restaurant - Taipei, Taiwan Find good food for less than $10 at this Taipei eatery - provided you don't mind eating out of a (replica) toilet bowl. "Eating here was a very unique dining experience to say the least. You are seated at a bathtub (your table) surrounded by toilets (your seats). Your food comes in your own sizzling toilet bowl." 3. Eeyore's Birthday - Austin, Texas In Austin, adults and kids alike use Winnie the Pooh's fictional friend as an excuse to party. "Eeyore's Birthday has been celebrated for more than 40 years here i...

Weird and odd pictures

While surfing through the net just came across some weird pictures. some are odd but some are really funny . Miss USA Kristen Dalton, Miss Great Britain Clair Cooper and Miss Japan Emiri Miyasaka pose for the national costume event of Miss Universe 2009. The competition will see contestants from 84 countries vie for the coveted crown in the Bahamas on 28 August. Fred Thomas, from Skinner's Brewery, in Truro, Cornwall, enjoys a pint of beer at the CAMRA Great British Beer Festival in London. Visitors can sample more than 450 real ales, ciders and foreign beers from around the world from 4 until 8 August 2009   Tracy Hood Davis (top left) got her own back on her husband Donessa by persuading the women he was having an affair with - Therese Ziemann, Michelle Belliveau and Wendy Sewell - to glue his penis to his leg   Tillman the skateboarding bulldog poses on the red carpet for the US premiere of X Games 3D: The Movie in LA. The action sports film stars skate pros Bob Burnq...

Weird but creative pen drives

Weird , funny but creative PEN DRIVES..............! Will drive you crazy....! Technorati Tags: weird , funny , pics   del.icio.us Tags: weird , funny , pics Post your comment & share if u like it