Floating Paper on an Electron Matrix

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the concept of electron forces and their potential application in creating a matrix of electrons that could support a thin layer, such as a piece of paper, above it. Participants explore the nature of electromagnetic forces, repulsion, and the feasibility of constructing such an electron matrix.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests that the inability to insert hands through a wall is due to the electron forces of atoms.
  • Another participant explains that electromagnetic repulsion occurs between the electrons on the hand and those on the wall, but notes that using only electrons would lead to excessive repulsion, making it impossible to construct a stable structure.
  • A participant questions whether the repulsive force of electrons could be constrained using an electromagnetic field to create a matrix.
  • One participant points out that placing a piece of paper on a table is a similar phenomenon, implying that the forces at play may already be understood in that context.
  • A later reply expresses interest in finding previous discussions on the topic to research the feasibility of constraining electrons in a magnetic field.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the feasibility of constructing an electron matrix and the nature of forces involved. The discussion remains unresolved with multiple competing ideas presented.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference the balance of attractive and repulsive forces in atomic interactions, but the specifics of how an electron matrix could be stabilized or manipulated remain unclear.

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Hello.

What avoid us to insert our hands on a wall for example? i think its the electron force of each atoms right?

so is it possible to construct a matrix of electrons, that will make a thin layer of electrons where a think paper can float ?

Maybe an electron emission or something, that is guided by electromagnetic waves.
 
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There is electromagnetic repulsion because of the electrons on the outside of your hand will repel agaist the electrons on the outside of the wall.

if you only use electrons, they will all repel each other too much, so you can't build a structure out of it. That's why matter is build up from atoms, which have nuclei which are positively charged, which balances the negative charge of the electrons.

The interaction between atoms is both repulsive and attractive, so that they stay close to each other at some intermediate distance. Repulsive at small distances and attractive at large distances.

Torquil
 
so, matter is repulsive because of protons and neutros? or electrons.. Because.. those are very tiny particles.. almost no mass..

The repulsive force of electrons can't be spred on a matrix, using electromagnetic field, to constrains them?
 
so is it possible to construct a matrix of electrons, that will make a thin layer of electrons where a think paper can float ?

perhaps you have read other discussions here?? that's exactly what happens when you place a piece of paper on a table...do a search...
 
no i have not read. where is that post, i would like to research if that's possible first..
constrain electrons in a magnetic field strong enought that won't be disturbed by a paper placed above it...
 

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