NASA research propels development of new glass.

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The new glass developed by Containerless Research Inc. utilizes a unique NASA levitator facility, enabling its application in lasers and optical communications. Dr. Richard Weber, director of the Glass Products Division, confirmed that they have patented a family of these glasses and established processes for their production. Currently, the company is manufacturing commercial quantities of glass rods and plates specifically designed for laser applications, highlighting significant advancements over traditional glass.

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New Glass.

There's a new glass in town. The glass, developed with the help of a unique NASA levitator facility, is available for numerous commercial applications including lasers and optical communications.
"We have patented a family of new glasses and have established processes for making and using them in practical applications," said Dr. Richard (Rick) Weber, director of the Glass Products Division of Containerless Research Inc., the small company that invented and produces the glass in Evanston, Ill. "We're already making commercial quantities of glass rods and plates for use in lasers," he said.
 
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how is this glass any different from nomral glass. Is there any advantage to it at all?how is it structurally different?
 

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