Credit: University of Manchester
Scientists Create Compact Particle Accelerators That Drive Electron Beams Nearer Speed of Light
Ben Robinson, University of Manchester / August 11, 2020 / Phys.org
Scientists have successfully developed a pocket-sized particle accelerator capable of projecting ultra-short electron beams with laser light at more than 99.99% of the speed of light.
It’s a freakin’ mirror! And we can’t even organize our freakin’ coins — are we ready for pocket particle accelerators operating at lint speed??
“Is that a particle accelerator in your pocket or are you just glad to see me?”
I suppose the quantum physics answer would be “Yes and no.”
Oh yeah? I have a pet rock in MY pocket!
Fizbins, it’s all about the Fizzbins these days.
James Bond: “Do you mind if I get a cigarette?”
Evil Genius: “Suit yourself.”
James Bond: “Ah-Ha! This is a pocket-sized particle accelerator capable of projecting ultra-short electron beams with laser light at more than 99.99% of the speed of light!”
Evil Genius: “So?”
James Bond: *