Lasikuidut

Lasikuidut is a term used in speculative science and science fiction to describe a hypothetical class of nano-scale fibrous materials with tunable optical and mechanical properties. Conceptually, lasikuidut are envisioned as networks of self-assembling filaments that can transmit, store, or modulate light while maintaining high strength.

The neologism appears in mid-21st century speculative texts, combining elements from references to lasers and ductile conduits to evoke light-guiding fibers.

In the literature, lasikuidut are imagined as filaments with diameters on the order of tens of nanometers, formable into meshes or composite fibers, and capable of adjusting refractive index through external stimuli. They are described as lightweight, with high tensile strength and resilience to thermal fluctuations.

Fictional synthesis methods include directed self-assembly, bio-inspired polymerization, and controlled deposition in nanofabrication environments. External control can be achieved using electromagnetic fields, chemical triggers, or light.

In speculative scenarios, lasikuidut enable ultra-fast optical interconnects, flexible photonic skins for robotics, low-weight energy storage, and biomedical sensors that operate within living tissue. Some narratives explore regulatory and environmental implications.

Lasikuidut remains a hypothetical construct outside established science; it is used to illustrate concepts in nanomaterials, photonics, and ethics discussions within fiction and thought experiments.