This discussion centers on the potential applications of exotic matter and rare earth elements (REEs) in advancing human technology. Key topics include the Island of Stability, room-temperature superconductors, and theoretical materials like naquadah and unobtanium. Participants emphasize the importance of scientific grounding while exploring speculative concepts from science fiction, such as magmatter and antimatter containment. The conversation highlights the challenges and possibilities of utilizing exotic matter in practical applications, particularly in energy generation and advanced weaponry.
PREREQUISITESThis discussion is beneficial for physicists, materials scientists, and engineers interested in the intersection of theoretical physics and practical technology applications, particularly in energy and advanced materials development.
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.