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Sonic laser

A sonic laser is like a special kind of super-sound that can be used to make things move or cut through objects. Imagine you have a really loud noise that you can't hear, but it can make things happen. It's like that.

To make a sonic laser, scientists use a special tool called a transducer. This tool converts electricity into sound waves that can be very powerful. Then, they focus the sound waves into a beam that's like a super-strong blast of sound.

In some cases, this beam can be used to move things. Maybe you've seen videos of sound waves making little balls bounce around on a table - that's what a sonic laser can do. However, with a sonic laser, the sound waves can be way stronger and more focused, so they could move bigger things.

In other cases, a sonic laser can be used to cut through things. When the beam is focused very tightly, the sound waves can be so intense that they break apart molecules in a material. This is kind of like how a regular laser can cut through metal - except it's using sound instead of light.

Overall, a sonic laser is a really cool tool that scientists are still figuring out how to use in lots of different ways.
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