Needle Beam (IMAGE) Harvard University Caption Researchers led by Federico Capasso at SEAS demonstrated a cosine-Gauss plasmon beam, dubbed a "needle beam," that propagates without diffraction. The advance may assist the development of ultrapowerful microprocessors. Credit Courtesy of Patrice Genevet. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.