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MIT scientists turn chaotic laser light into powerful brain imaging tool

MIT scientists turn chaotic laser light into powerful brain imaging tool

Published: April 28, 2026 · Science Daily

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Scientists at MIT discovered that chaotic laser light can spontaneously form a highly focused beam instead of scattering—if the conditions are just right. This “pencil beam” enabled them to image the blood-brain barrier in 3D at speeds 25 times faster than ex…