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[–] 3 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I have this idea: Scientists some time ago, discovered they could knot light into loops.

Would it be possible to make a curved laser for laser artillery?

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  • [–] 6 points 8 months ago (1 child)

    Certainly possible. But you're still stuck on the r^2^ problem of diminishing returns at a distance. Light doesn't like staying in a tight beam. The vortex loop is typically not much bigger than the wavelength. I don't see much of a solution for transmitting energy long distances through air.

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