Is there a way to disrupt air molecules?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the feasibility of disrupting air molecules around an object or device, exploring concepts such as creating a vacuum or using electrical fields to manipulate gaseous molecules. The scope includes theoretical and experimental considerations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the possibility of using an electrical field to push or disrupt air molecules around a device.
  • Another participant suggests that achieving such a disruption would resemble a force-field, but expresses skepticism about the practicality of this idea.
  • A different participant questions the definition of a force-field and discusses the manipulation of nitrogen and oxygen molecules, seeking guidance on measurement techniques.
  • One participant references the concept of a plasma window as a potential solution, describing it as a type of force field.
  • Another participant clarifies their interest in repelling gaseous atoms away from the device over a short distance, expressing concerns about the plasma window's applicability.
  • Further discussion includes the challenges of maintaining a vacuum without repelling nearby objects, indicating the need for extensive research.
  • One participant asserts that current technology does not allow for the repulsion of air molecules to create a vacuum in open space.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the feasibility of disrupting air molecules, with some suggesting potential methods while others assert that current technology does not support such ideas. The discussion remains unresolved regarding practical approaches.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the dependence on current technological capabilities and the unclear definitions of terms like "force-field." There are unresolved questions about the specific mechanisms for measuring the effects of any proposed methods.

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I want to know if there is a way to push or disrupt air molecules around an object, or the device. Like some time of electrical field maybe?

How would one attempt to go about creating a space evacuated of air around the device, with a field, or a vacuum nearing evacuation.
 
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You would pretty much have a force-field if you did that, I don't think there is any way to do that reasonably.
 
What do you mean by a force-field? Don't generate fields with electromagnetics? Those have forces.

Well can someone point me in the direction of where one could start?

How can you manipulate gaseous molecules of N, and O?

More importantly, how would one measure a result like this? You could have tubes at different heights off the surface of the device that ran to barometer's.
 
Actually, just use this "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_window" and your set. It is a force field for all intents and purposes!
 
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Well, I'm thinking more along the lines of just repelling the gaseous atoms away from the device, in all directions. Like a short distance, x. a few cm, half a meter, I dunno.

The plasma window is interesting but it has plasma on the outside which I don't think I want in this experiment.
 
Yeah, you wouldn't want to hold it for too long.

If you need a device that repels air strongly enough to hold a good vacuum while not repelling your hand at all your going to need to do some research for a while.
 
The ideas being talked about here are just not possible with current technology.

Vacuums can be created inside rigid-walled vessels, but there is no way to just repel air molecules and create a vacuum in mid-air, so to speak.
 

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