Matter cutting by destabilising of atoms bonding

[al2207]

is there a theoretical way to cut solid mater by disrupting the electron field holding atoms together

 

[Jeff Rosenbury]

Yes.

One could for example replace the electrons with muons, changing field configuration thus disrupting crystal structure.

That's a bit exotic since muons are rare.

More practically one could use another stronger field to disrupt a weaker field. An example would be using the strong field of steel to cut a weaker bond in cellulose. This is the principal behind a wood saw.

 

[nasu]

Yes. Use a knife.You will disrupt the electron field.

 

[al2207]

Yes. Use a knife.You will disrupt the electron field.

i was thinking of quartz crystals , granite in particular