How Do Iron Man's Repulsor Rays Work?

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Iron Man's repulsor rays are not based on real scientific principles but are instead a product of digital effects in film. The rays are visually represented as bright spots created through digital editing, while practical effects involve ropes to simulate the repulsion of objects. The discussion emphasizes the distinction between comic book technology and actual science, highlighting that the portrayal of repulsor rays is purely fictional and designed for entertainment.

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Hey everyone,

I know that this isn't quite the right place to post this but I will anyway. Does any Iron man fan out there know how his repulsor rays work? Are they plasma discharges from the arc reactor? Or is it an electrical weapon? Can anyone give me ideas or explain how they might work?
 
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Hint: It's a bad science fiction movie. Comic books ≠ reality.
 
Kalrag said:
Does any Iron man fan out there know how his repulsor rays work?
Yes, they digitally edit the film to make a bright spot. They also digitally edit the film to remove the ropes that they use to pull whatever is being repulsed. That is how his repulsor rays work.
 

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