Sharp and Straight Beams Like Photoshop
Nationwide Stir in the US Over Their Identity
In San Francisco, USA, the heart of the world's largest tech industry cluster, Silicon Valley, a sudden beam of light was emitted. The incident became a hot topic, captured not only by nearby residents but also online. There was much debate about the identity of this beam, but it was eventually revealed to be an 'artistic' laser created by a company.
On the 7th (local time), a photo was posted on Reddit, the largest online community in the US. It showed a blue beam stretching straight up into the night sky over San Francisco. The beam’s shape, rising sharply to the edge of the sky without scattering, looked different from typical event lasers.
The photo quickly spread across the United States. On social media, discussions erupted about the identity of the beam. Comments included, "I've lived in San Francisco and have never seen anything like this," and "It's scary. What is happening?"
Several hours later, a local netizen shared a photo taken near the source of the beam. It captured a large truck equipped with a laser and generator device. The laser was so clear and intense that it seemed like a special effect. Among netizens who saw the photo, speculation ran wild about the purpose of the beam.
The 'laser incident' that puzzled the entire United States was resolved when the owner of the laser equipment appeared. The laser, known as the 'MegaLaser,' was created by Barrett Lion, the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of an American laser research company. It is a 400-watt (W) laser made for Tarsal, a data security company in San Francisco.
In interviews with local media such as CNBC, Lion said he nicknamed the laser "The Architect," boasting that it was "so clear it can be seen from 12 miles (about 19 km) away." He also added that he had obtained permission from authorities before operating the laser.
He said, "The laser was purely an art project for fun," but also shared, "It was amusing to see so many people flock to where we were and ask about the identity of the laser."
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