Is Exotic Matter the Key to Advancing Human Technology?

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The discussion explores the potential of exotic matter and its implications for advancing human technology, particularly focusing on rare earth elements and the Island of Stability. Participants debate the feasibility of materials like naquadah and room-temperature superconductors, emphasizing that while high-temperature superconductors exist, new elements may not be necessary for breakthroughs. The conversation shifts to the practicality of using exotic matter for applications like antimatter containment and advanced weaponry, with skepticism about the viability of certain science fiction concepts. Theoretical discussions also touch on the challenges of using lasers and particle beams in combat, especially in atmospheric conditions. Overall, the thread highlights the intersection of real science and speculative theories, urging a careful examination of both to inspire future technological advancements.
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Multiple reflective layers wouldn't be a good idea, the massive concentrated heat once the mirror breaks down the expanding hot gas will surely affect underlying layers, also like I said it is difficult if not impossible to build a mirror that could reflect enough of a laser with, say, two different frequencies.

http://news.stanford.edu/news/2014/november/radiative-cooling-mirror-112614.html

I have found this one, i thought about more advanced broadband metallic mirrors.
But this coolant pumping stuff also a good idea.

Otherwise even if we harvest antimatter from the Sun, the systems will need regular maintenance, if it is done by robots, they have to be maintained, so it will be far from free.