Behold! The Nega-Laser : Othor Games

» Tue May 17, 2011 12:42 pm

http://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/02/17/scientists-invent-worlds-anti-laser/

This does seem promising and it could have potentially useful applications if their theories hold true. Still want to see a Beam Emitting Device that uses positive energy to help stimulate human cells to regenerate quicker.

» Tue May 17, 2011 3:24 pm

Interesting. Can i get an anti-light bulb while they're at it too? Would be handy at mornings

» Tue May 17, 2011 5:25 am

I'm firin' my nega-lasers!!1

(Sorry, had to be said

)

» Tue May 17, 2011 5:11 am

Uh, I think the title needs to be changed. First time seeing it, I thought it was something else. :flame:

» Tue May 17, 2011 12:04 pm

am I the only one who thought it sounded as though it could be used for invisiblity?

» Tue May 17, 2011 3:09 pm

Uh, I think the title needs to be changed. First time seeing it, I thought it was something else. :flame:

I think I know what you mean :facepalm:

» Tue May 17, 2011 11:50 am

lightsaber?

» Tue May 17, 2011 7:49 am

I'm firin' my nega-lasers!!1

(Sorry, had to be said

)

Its no match for my mega-nega-laser! Mwahahahahahahaha!!

Now with extra crunch.

» Tue May 17, 2011 12:31 am

lightsaber?

Nein.

... well... actually... maybe?

I imagine a strong laser at the handle, then a properly calibrated nega-laser at the "top" - I'm no optical engineer, but I would guess that it could be possible to "cancel" the two beams.

» Tue May 17, 2011 12:19 pm

Nein.

... well... actually... maybe?

I imagine a strong laser at the handle, then a properly calibrated nega-laser at the "top" - I'm no optical engineer, but I would guess that it could be possible to "cancel" the two beams.

That would fix the problem of making the laser go on forever-- it would NOT fix the problem of the intense heat radiating outward.

...OR WOULD IT?

Holy [censored]. If a powerful laser's constant emission of light can generate heat energy, then... could a reverse laser's constant absorption of light lower heat energy? Guys, this is actually pretty friggin' sweet.

And could one of these reverse lasers maybe temporarily blind someone? Hrm....

» Tue May 17, 2011 7:18 am

lightsaber?

Everyone knows that lightsabers are plasma-based. I don't understand where the crazy idea of them being lasers came from. It doesn't even make sense. Lasers pass right through each other, but plasma blades encapsulated in an electromagnetic field would actually hit each other.

» Tue May 17, 2011 7:50 am

Everyone knows that lightsabers are plasma-based. I don't understand where the crazy idea of them being lasers came from. It doesn't even make sense. Lasers pass right through each other, but plasma blades encapsulated in an electromagnetic field would actually hit each other.

I think the problem is that lightsabers are shiny. And they are never shown lighting things on fire (well, I suppose wound cauterization is kinda like lighting someone on fire...)

» Tue May 17, 2011 11:21 am

I think the problem is that lightsabers are shiny. And they are never shown lighting things on fire (well, I suppose wound cauterization is kinda like lighting someone on fire...)

Plasma can be pretty dang bright, they also show lightsabers melt through metal doors. The plasma is so hot it vaporizes and sears rather than lighting things on fire (on a similar note: low-powered lasers can also light things on fire. Power is what determines whether something is vaporized or lit on fire in both cases)

Edit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightsaber and http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Lightsaber both agree with me.

» Tue May 17, 2011 6:52 am

If the title is a reference to what I think it is, then well done sir. If not, go fart yourself.

» Tue May 17, 2011 8:29 am

Everyone knows that lightsabers are plasma-based. I don't understand where the crazy idea of them being lasers came from. It doesn't even make sense. Lasers pass right through each other, but plasma blades encapsulated in an electromagnetic field would actually hit each other.

Came from episode 1 when Anakin called Quigon's lightsaber a laser-sword.

» Tue May 17, 2011 5:15 am

Came from episode 1 when Anakin called Quigon's lightsaber a laser-sword.

Episode 1? What's that? :mellow:

» Tue May 17, 2011 11:14 am

It must be true if its on fox news. Fair And Balanced.

» Tue May 17, 2011 3:29 pm

Plasma can be pretty dang bright, they also show lightsabers melt through metal doors. The plasma is so hot it vaporizes and sears rather than lighting things on fire (on a similar note: low-powered lasers can also light things on fire. Power is what determines whether something is vaporized or lit on fire in both cases)

Edit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lightsaber and http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Lightsaber both agree with me.

I figure, in the grand scheme of things, that laser-based lightsabers will be more immediately practical than plasma based ones - unless there's an easy way to magnetically control the plasma in a handheld device. And, you know, figuring out a way so people don't decapitate themselves.

Episode 1? What's that? :mellow:

I see what you did there.

» Tue May 17, 2011 3:25 pm

I figure, in the grand scheme of things, that laser-based lightsabers will be more immediately practical than plasma based ones - unless there's an easy way to magnetically control the plasma in a handheld device. And, you know, figuring out a way so people don't decapitate themselves.

Which is why only Jedi and select others can wield them. Lightsabers as lasers just don't work. I mean, it is at least somewhat feasible for a magnetic field holding plasma in place, but even with this, it still isn't really possible to limit a laser's reach. Also lasers wouldn't bounce off each other, so no defensive capability. Finally lasers need prolonged exposure to cut through things, whereas plasma is like a REALLY hot knife through butter.

In either case, particle beams are far cooler weapons and what our efforts should be focused on. Lasers are soooo last decade.

I see what you did there.

I don't know what you are talking about :whistling:

» Tue May 17, 2011 4:44 pm

It must be true if its on fox news. Fair And Balanced.

I knew someone would go there, somebody always does. It's just like how Oblivion will inevitably be brought up in bad/disappointing/overrated games threads*. Or Avatar in any bad/disappointing/overrated movies thread.

*Excluding threads that don't include games released in 2006.

» Tue May 17, 2011 4:52 pm

That's one step further to a lightsaber. Now to train my Jedi-powers!

» Tue May 17, 2011 4:50 am

Everyone knows that lightsabers are plasma-based. I don't understand where the crazy idea of them being lasers came from. It doesn't even make sense. Lasers pass right through each other, but plasma blades encapsulated in an electromagnetic field would actually hit each other.

i just ment a better way of cutting things

» Tue May 17, 2011 11:24 am

I don't know what you are talking about :whistling:

you know, its the movie where darth vader tricks the jedi into training him

» Tue May 17, 2011 8:57 am

cool... iguess. still don't know why we need an "anti laser" when you can just turn your laser off (or use a mirror if some one is shining a laser at you)