Posted on 04/03/2014 7:17:44 PM PDT by equalator
Optical scientists at the University of Arizona and University of Central Florida have developed a new type of laser technology capable of sending high-intensity beams through the atmosphere much farther than what was previously possible. The research, which was recently published in the journal Nature Photonics, is still in the laboratory phase. However, with further development, this technology could be used to divert lightning bolts away from buildings in the future.
Here’s how that works. When the laser is fired, the high intensity beam leaves a channel of plasma (ionized molecules stripped of their electrons) in its wake. This column of plasma, in theory, could provide lightning bolts with a
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"And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire (lightning) come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men."
Gee, I wonder how he is going to do that?
The False Prophet would have used magical powers, “great wonders”.. Lasers are not magic. They are in every CD or DVD drive.
/johnny
I just find it interesting that the technology exists in theory to allow someone to pretend to be a very effective god. It’s what I would use.
/johnny
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” — Arthur C. Clarke
a physics / science ping
/johnny
Using a stealth satellite and a beam invisible to the naked eye, 99% of the population would kneel on the spot.
Oh wait, I’d throw in some cool hand gestures to begin with, like Magneto
Go stand out in the middle of a flat open field during an electrical storm and hold a metal pole over your head, you’ll control lighting too.
“And in the heads of some sharks...”
And bears! Bears with laser beams in their eyes! That would be so cool!
I think the key word being “False”
“I believe the first time lightning was guided (on purpose) was back in the 50s with the exhaust contrails of sounding rockets.”
Yes. And now they use rockets that trail a thin wire.
/johnny
/johnny
That’s the satanic reason behind importing in millions of third-worlders to the West. Guaranteed kneeling and amazement. No questions asked.
“And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire (lightning) come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men.”
Of course his great wonder was actually created by God and is being redirected. Stolen great wonder.
/johnny
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