Can charged particles be used as a barrier for destroying or displacing objects?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of using charged particles as a barrier to destroy or displace objects. It explores the theoretical implications of ionized particles moving at high velocities between two points, specifically copper and aluminum, and their potential effects on intervening objects.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Debate/contested, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants propose the idea of using charged particles, particularly ionized particles, to create a barrier that could destroy or displace objects moving between two points.
  • Questions are raised about the mechanism by which high-velocity ions could destroy or displace objects, with specific mention of hydrogen ions (protons) as a potential example.
  • One participant suggests that the initial proposal may indicate a lack of understanding of the underlying science, implying that the concept itself is flawed.
  • Another participant agrees that the concept is flawed and indicates that their questions were intended to highlight these flaws.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express disagreement regarding the validity of the initial concept, with some asserting that it is flawed while others focus on clarifying the scientific understanding behind it. No consensus is reached on the feasibility of the proposed idea.

Contextual Notes

There are indications of misunderstandings or miscommunications regarding scientific terminology and concepts, which may affect the clarity of the discussion.

Silentkitty2
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Idea... charged particle berrier use of ionized particles moving at such high voilositys to and from 2 points such as copper and aluminum detract and attract so any objects that move between the 2 points gets intersected by the charged particles and destroyed or displaced.
 
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Silentkitty2 said:
Idea... charged particle berrier use of ionized particles moving at such high voilositys to and from 2 points such as copper and aluminum detract and attract so any objects that move between the 2 points gets intersected by the charged particles and destroyed or displaced.

How do high velocity ions destroy or displace objects? Could a hydrogen ion (a proton), for example, destroy or displace objects?

I suggest you work on improving your English spelling. We need to spell words correctly to communicate ideas clearly.
 
I actually propose that his/her knowledge of science is what requires augmentation, and that's what we're here for. I had no trouble understanding what s/he means, but the concept is flawed.
 
Yes, I agree the concept in Silentkitty2's post is flawed. I asked the two questions just to try to illustrate those flaws.
 

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