The Wisconsin Cheese-Cutting Laser

So, it looks like the University of Wisconsin has developed a laser for slicing cheese.

Let the jokes commence.

Posted by Chris in Technology on January 13th, 2004 Edit this page's grammar and spelling with Emend.

4 Responses to “The Wisconsin Cheese-Cutting Laser”

  1. Karen, on January 14th, 2004 at 9:08 am Said:

    Hm. I suppose if it had to happen anywhere… I’m torn between guffawing in uncontrollable laughter and a renewed appreciation for the role the commercial market can play in scientific development. See, now we know that a 355nm beam will burn the proteins in mild cheddar cheese, but a 266nm won’t. And we didn’t know that before!

    I suppose it would be different for a softer cheese like brie.

  2. Chris, on January 14th, 2004 at 10:44 am Said:

    That’s a good question, actually. Would the wavelength be the same because the proteins are similar, or would the structure and hardness of the cheese matter?

    ~chris, who can’t believe he wonders these things

  3. Deana, on January 14th, 2004 at 4:52 pm Said:

    No, no! Focus on the art that is now possible. Ah, cheese sculptures….

  4. Chris, on January 15th, 2004 at 12:54 pm Said:

    I bet most cheese sculptors* will still prefer hand tools. More control that way.

    * http://www.woxy.com/gallery/sculpt_2.html

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