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True 3D display that focuses a laser beam in mid air to create plasma bubbles that light up. Two mirrors wiggle left/right and back/forth to scan in 2D; a linear motor moves a lens back and forth changing the focal distance to position the dot. This early prototype the display can project 50,000 dots per second and works at up to 15 frames per second.

Unfortunately I have not come across any DIY project to make one of these myself.

(via ‘True 3D’ display using laser plasma technology. [VIDEO])