china has developed a laser cannon

[Schadenfroh]

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China has successfully developed a laser cannon with a range of over 100km and might have already deployed it in Fujian Province facing Taiwan, defense sources said yesterday.

:Q

 

[Gravity]

Since it's only light, can you use a mirror as defense?

 

[dmurray14]

Pretty sure we already have one...let me see if I can find it...

Here and Here

 

[EyeMWing]

Oh crap.

Question: Where the hell is the B747 laser platform? I know about the 707 (Or, well, C-135) laser labs, but the 747 is gonna be a BEASTLY weapon.

 

[Aquaman]

When they put it on theheads of mutant sharks............ that is the time to worry :Q

Cheers,
Aquaman

 

[LordJezo]

Originally posted by: Gravity
Since it's only light, can you use a mirror as defense?

I always wondered that as a kid when I watched GI Joe. Never understood why they didnt just have mirror armor.

But, I supposed that if they heat up the light enough it would melt through the mirror.

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: Gravity
Since it's only light, can you use a mirror as defense?

I'm going to print this article and ask my physics teacher next period. That should be interesting.

 

[AndrewR]

Intelligence shows that the laser cannon might be able to paralyze the command and control systems of the military which are concentrated in the western parts of the country.

In response, the military has requested a NT$1 billion fund for preparations against potential laser attacks from China in the future.

Would you people read a little?

Do you think maybe the Taiwanese military wants to boost their spending so could be exaggerating the threat a little bit? Hmmm? I bet China has little space aliens ready to beam onto Taiwanese soil right at this minute...

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Gravity
Since it's only light, can you use a mirror as defense?

I believe that mirror would get quite hot...VERY hot

 

[Goosemaster]

Since photons DO hit the mirror causing the atoms to viberate giving off an identical photon, the vibration would have to be within the phase change limits(vaporization or sublimation) of the material....


Yeah..you try to stop my terrawatt laser with your $2 CVS mirror:evil:

 

[SagaLore]

Originally posted by: Gravity
Since it's only light, can you use a mirror as defense?

Visible light is only a tiny portion of the full electromagnetic spectrum. They could have created a laser that emits condensed microwaves, or some other high wave frequency.

 

[Nitemare]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster

Originally posted by: Gravity
Since it's only light, can you use a mirror as defense?

I believe that mirror would get quite hot...VERY hot

Would not be a silicon and aluminum backed mirror, have to be some industrial heavy duty mirrors that are used inside lasers, except much larger

 

[xSauronx]

Originally posted by: Aquaman
When they put it on theheads of mutant sharks............ that is the time to worry :Q

Cheers,
Aquaman

sharks with frickin laserbeams on their heads...:evil:

 

[crab]

Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Oh crap.

Question: Where the hell is the B747 laser platform? I know about the 707 (Or, well, C-135) laser labs, but the 747 is gonna be a BEASTLY weapon.

Right here

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: crab

Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Oh crap.

Question: Where the hell is the B747 laser platform? I know about the 707 (Or, well, C-135) laser labs, but the 747 is gonna be a BEASTLY weapon.

Right here

Looks like a really FAT goose...

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Since photons DO hit the mirror causing the atoms to viberate giving off an identical photon, the vibration would have to be within the phase change limits(vaporization or sublimation) of the material....


Yeah..you try to stop my terrawatt laser with your $2 CVS mirror:evil:

Not to be pedantic, but light is not a mechanical wave, it is an electromagnetic wave; there are no vibration of atoms, otherwise it wouldn't propagate in a vacuum.

 

[Descartes]

Originally posted by: SagaLore

Originally posted by: Gravity
Since it's only light, can you use a mirror as defense?

Visible light is only a tiny portion of the full electromagnetic spectrum. They could have created a laser that emits condensed microwaves, or some other high wave frequency.

Most people refer to any wavelength in the spectrum as simply "light." It's a lot easier than saying electromagnetic radiation every time.

 

[axelfox]

Maybe they should put it on the moon and call it the "Death Star" or "Alan Parsons Project".

 

[EyeMWing]

"Impossible due to the curvature of the earth. They imply that they're mobile platforms, and unless they've built vehicles taller than most, or maybe even all buildings, it isn't going to happen." -- Mr. Patrinicola.

 

[EyeMWing]

Originally posted by: crab

Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Oh crap.

Question: Where the hell is the B747 laser platform? I know about the 707 (Or, well, C-135) laser labs, but the 747 is gonna be a BEASTLY weapon.

Right here

Okay, now that we know where it is - when can I buy one surplus on eBay?

 

[Spencer278]

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Since photons DO hit the mirror causing the atoms to viberate giving off an identical photon, the vibration would have to be within the phase change limits(vaporization or sublimation) of the material....


Yeah..you try to stop my terrawatt laser with your $2 CVS mirror:evil:

Not to be pedantic, but light is not a mechanical wave, it is an electromagnetic wave; there are no vibration of atoms, otherwise it wouldn't propagate in a vacuum.

Ok did you just get out of high school physics or something because this is your second physics releated post that i've seen you in and in both you act like you know what your talking about but don't. When light hits a surface energy is transfered to the surface in the form of heat which is just vibrations. If the atoms vibrate enought then they would vaporize.

 

[Mermaidman]

Originally posted by: crab

Originally posted by: EyeMWing
Oh crap.

Question: Where the hell is the B747 laser platform? I know about the 707 (Or, well, C-135) laser labs, but the 747 is gonna be a BEASTLY weapon.

Right here

It needs a bra.

 

[Goosemaster]

Originally posted by: Spencer278

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Since photons DO hit the mirror causing the atoms to viberate giving off an identical photon, the vibration would have to be within the phase change limits(vaporization or sublimation) of the material....


Yeah..you try to stop my terrawatt laser with your $2 CVS mirror:evil:

Not to be pedantic, but light is not a mechanical wave, it is an electromagnetic wave; there are no vibration of atoms, otherwise it wouldn't propagate in a vacuum.

Ok did you just get out of high school physics or something because this is your second physics releated post that i've seen you in and in both you act like you know what your talking about but don't. When light hits a surface energy is transfered to the surface in the form of heat which is just vibrations. If the atoms vibrate enought then they would vaporize.

Wait....so I am not wrong?






















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[Descartes]

Originally posted by: Spencer278

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Since photons DO hit the mirror causing the atoms to viberate giving off an identical photon, the vibration would have to be within the phase change limits(vaporization or sublimation) of the material....


Yeah..you try to stop my terrawatt laser with your $2 CVS mirror:evil:

Not to be pedantic, but light is not a mechanical wave, it is an electromagnetic wave; there are no vibration of atoms, otherwise it wouldn't propagate in a vacuum.

Ok did you just get out of high school physics or something because this is your second physics releated post that i've seen you in and in both you act like you know what your talking about but don't. When light hits a surface energy is transfered to the surface in the form of heat which is just vibrations. If the atoms vibrate enought then they would vaporize.

Just like so many on ATOT, you start an argument by insulting the person first to compensate for your ignorance. You then follow up with a horrible obtuse description of how light interacts with matter. Is there really any point in furthering the discussion?

 

[Spencer278]

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: Spencer278

Originally posted by: Descartes

Originally posted by: Goosemaster
Since photons DO hit the mirror causing the atoms to viberate giving off an identical photon, the vibration would have to be within the phase change limits(vaporization or sublimation) of the material....


Yeah..you try to stop my terrawatt laser with your $2 CVS mirror:evil:

Not to be pedantic, but light is not a mechanical wave, it is an electromagnetic wave; there are no vibration of atoms, otherwise it wouldn't propagate in a vacuum.

Ok did you just get out of high school physics or something because this is your second physics releated post that i've seen you in and in both you act like you know what your talking about but don't. When light hits a surface energy is transfered to the surface in the form of heat which is just vibrations. If the atoms vibrate enought then they would vaporize.

Just like so many on ATOT, you start an argument by insulting the person first to compensate for your ignorance. You then follow up with a horrible obtuse description of how light interacts with matter. Is there really any point in furthering the discussion?

So you are saying that when light hits a surface it can't pass thru like a mirror it doesn't excite the atoms? There is no need to get into a detialed description of what happens and the person who you called wrong gave an ok description, but i'm not going to stop you from whining about the definitions of words.