# 3D-Images in the Air Using Laser Plasma By Mirko Bulla | Published 2006-03-09 | Science Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-images-in-the-air-using-laser-plasma References: [aist.go.jp](http://www.aist.go.jp/aist_e/latest_research/2006/20060210/20060210.html) Laser puts real 3D-image up in the air! Japanese scientists have succeeded in the experimental fabrication of a device displaying "[real 3D images](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vividq-call-of-duty)" which consist of dot arrays in space where there is nothing but air. "Usual" 3D displays draw pseudo-3D images on 2D planes by utilizing the human binocular disparity. This new japanese device utilizes the [plasma emission phenomenon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plasma-actuators) near the focal point of focused laser light. Maybe this could be the first step to "[holographic maps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-holographic-projector)" or "virtual doctors" as seen in Sci-fi movies... ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Science](https://www.trendhunter.com/science) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Real 3D Images:** Creating dot arrays in empty space using lasers opens up new possibilities for holographic displays and immersive experiences. - **Plasma Emission Phenomenon:** Utilizing the plasma emission phenomenon near the focal point of focused laser light can lead to advancements in medical imaging and surgical procedures. - **Holographic Technology:** The development of devices that display real 3D images could pave the way for holographic maps, virtual doctors, and other sci-fi inspired applications. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry could benefit from real 3D images by creating more immersive and realistic virtual reality experiences. - **Medical:** The medical industry can explore the use of plasma emission technology to enhance medical imaging techniques and improve surgical procedures. - **Technology:** Advancements in holographic technology could revolutionize the way we interact with devices and open up new possibilities for augmented reality applications. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Free-Floating Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looking-glass-gen2.md) - [Panoramic Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/holo-panorama-x.md) - [HDMI-Supported Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hypervsn-smartv.md) - [Portable Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looking-glass-go.md) - [Glasses-Free 3D Laptops](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3d-laptop.md) - [Innovative Aerohaptic System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerohaptic.md) - [Colossal Holographic Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colossal-holographic-display.md) - [Full-Body Hologram Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portl-epic.md) - [Three-Dimensional Mixed-Reality Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/looking-glass-1.md)