The science of beam weapons

It’s been ten years since this was originally published; imagine the leaps in beam weaponry tech since.   The science of beam weapons By Graham Templeton on April 18, 2013 at 10:02 am There are three technologies that collectively line the threshold to The Future: Meal pills, flying cars, and killer laser beams. Two of … Read more

Hanoi Incident — What if you put your hand in a particle accelerator?

When matter is subjected to a particle beam, several possible outcomes can occur depending on various factors such as the energy and intensity of the beam, the properties of the target material, and the specific interaction processes involved. Here are some of the potential effects: 1. **Ionization**: Particle beams typically consist of charged particles, such … Read more

US Military ‘air optical fiber’ (using femto-second pulsed sound waves) Increases Power of Laser Weapons

Abstract   Allows for much better transmission of lasers through free space.   Content   Researchers in the US, funded by the US Air Force, Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), and the National Science Foundation, have managed to turn air into an “optical fiber.” This breakthrough allows the scientists to create an air waveguide, allowing … Read more