Visualized: the National Ignition Facility in a pannable, spherical panorama

Hopefully your brain has recouped from the explosion it endured when you first laid eyes on some glorious shots of the NIF out in Nor-Cal. Now, xRez Studio’s imaging gurus have provided the common folk the ability to virtually stand in front of a 500-trillion watt laser experiment at ultra high resolution. Better yet, the interactive, detailed look at an attempt at nuclear fusion allows for zooming and a full, 360-degree pan-around experience. Since this might be closest in proximity you’ll get to the NIF, hit the source link to truly get a feel for what we’re yapping about, and — if you’re feeling audacious — be sure to check out the BBC video tour after the break. Continue reading Visualized: the National Ignition Facility in a pannable, spherical panorama Visualized: the National Ignition Facility in a pannable, spherical panorama originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 13 Apr 2011 01:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds . Permalink

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