The extreme temperatures and pressures created inside the NIF target chamber allow scientists from around the world to conduct unprecedented experiments in high - energy density science and gain new insights into such mysterious astrophysical phenomena as supernovae, giant planets, and black holes. (lasers.llnl.gov)
I definitely wouldn't under - estimate the effect of this... In fact, I'm convinced the psychic impact of no longer staring down the barrel of a Soviet nuclear silo was far more effective than the Fed's current & otherwise unprecedented experiment in QE — in terms of actual economic stimulus. (wexboy.wordpress.com)
As I stressed in my last post, we're now willing / unwilling participants in what's proven to be a completely unprecedented experiment in money (& liquidity) creation. (wexboy.wordpress.com)