Category Archives: Engineering

A category of articles I’ve read that relate to the Engineering field. This category includes Mechanical, Electrical, Aerospace, etc.

Photonic Chip Technology

Posted on August 10, 2011 by pourcirm

An interesting article out of Caltech where engineers there have made some headway on the future of computer chips. A photonic chip is one that will change the future in much the same way as fiber optic cables did. These … Continue reading →

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An Invisibility Cloak in the Visible Spectrum

Posted on August 4, 2011 by pourcirm

I can’t help myself when I see an article about invisibility cloaks. I realize we are far from a true cloaking device seen in movies and books, but the possibility that some day something of the sort may exist intrigues … Continue reading →

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Fingerprint Scanner to Thwart Zombies

Posted on July 30, 2011 by pourcirm

I thought this article was kind of funny with all the talk of zombies and the added photo, but I can understand the real applications of fingerprint scanners telling the difference between dead and living tissue. Sounds a bit scary … Continue reading →

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