Flashlight Laser

Small cylindrical device that generates a green beam of variable intensity and focal length; can illuminate or cut. (Read the full article)

"It's very similar to a lightsaber from StarWars. "
(nyork 5/10/2005 12:47:40 AM )
"In later books, it's revealed that you can adjust the wavelength as well. Louis Wu uses it in a wide dispersal microwave mode to cook meat."
(Tyrone 6/28/2007 12:45:32 PM )
"That's right - I'd forgotten that. I think Niven used a similar gimmick in one of the Draco tavern stories."
(Bill Christensen 6/28/2007 8:40:32 PM )
"In Star Trek, Federation-made phasers have that multi-task ability - from stunning to killing to metal-cutting torch to rock-heating. Klingon-made disruptors apparently have only the kill function. "
(Moondragon 5/15/2009 2:38:33 AM )

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