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Next space research update unveils new glass

To invent the new glass, researchers conducted experiments in the Electrostatic Levitator at NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center in Huntsville, Ala., and worked closely with Marshall materials scientist, Dr. Jan Rogers.

Learn how this new family of glasses was invented and its many applications, including use as a power laser for cutting metal and as a medical laser for surgery, at a Space Research Update, Tuesday, Oct. 7 at NASA Headquarters in Washington. NASA Television will carry the briefing live, and reporters can ask questions from the Marshall Center.

Update participants:

LI>Dr. Richard (Rick) Weber, director of the Glass Products Division, Containerless Research Inc., the small company in Evanston, Ill., that invented and produces the glass

• Dr. Michael Wargo, enterprise scientist for materials science, NASA's Office of Biological and Physical Research, Washington
  
• Dr. Winslow Sargeant, program manager, National Science Foundation Small Business Innovative Research Program
• Dr. Jacob Khurgin, professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore

NASA TV is available on AMC-9, transponder 9C, C-Band, located at 85 degrees west longitude. The frequency is 3880.0 MHz. Polarization is vertical, and audio is monaural at 6.80 MHz.

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