Scientists have filmed and measured lightning shooting off of a tower, riding up a laser beam, and discharging into the heavens above.
Laser-guided lightning systems could someday offer much greater protection than lightning rods.
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Scientists use laser beam to divert lightning strikes - Big Think
Scientists use laser beam to divert lightning strikes - Big Think
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Scientists steer lightning bolts with lasers for the first time, Physics
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Scientists use laser beam to divert lightning strikes - Big Think