11.   Giant lasers are not the only technique astrophysicists can use to re-create heavenly phenomena.

12.   If only there were a laser that corrected fatalistic Irish vision.

13.   If the laser is successful, the debris would fall on the enemy.

14.   Lasers are highly focused beams of light that can be produced in various ways.

15.   Lasers are now the best solution for sending high-speed data over fiber-optic cables, but sending laser beams through the air raises issues of safety and reliability.

16.   Lab officials say the laser is essential to ensure the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear arsenal after bombs can no longer be legally test-detonated.

17.   Many people expect blue lasers to be right behind DVD.

18.   Military officials hope the NAUTILUS laser will be able to intercept Katyusha rockets and destroy them before impact.

19.   Of these two weapons, only the airborne laser is in active development.

20.   On the plus side, the report said, the laser would be relevant to scientific research ranging from astrophysics to nuclear-weapons design.