Matter cutting by destabilising of atoms bonding

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Discussion Overview

The discussion explores the theoretical possibility of cutting solid matter by disrupting the electron fields that hold atoms together. It includes considerations of various materials and methods, touching on both exotic and practical approaches.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant inquires about the theoretical methods to cut solid matter by disrupting atomic bonding.
  • Another participant suggests that replacing electrons with muons could disrupt the crystal structure, although they note that muons are rare and this method is exotic.
  • A practical approach is proposed involving the use of a stronger field to disrupt a weaker one, exemplified by using steel to cut cellulose.
  • One participant asserts that using a knife will disrupt the electron field, repeating this claim in a later post.
  • There is a specific mention of quartz crystals and granite in relation to the discussion of cutting solid materials.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying opinions on methods to disrupt atomic bonding, with some proposing theoretical and practical approaches while others reiterate simpler methods. No consensus is reached on the effectiveness or feasibility of the proposed methods.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve the assumptions regarding the feasibility of using muons or the practical implications of the proposed methods. The effectiveness of using a knife in the context of different materials remains unspecified.

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is there a theoretical way to cut solid mater by disrupting the electron field holding atoms together
 
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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.
 
Yes. Use a knife.You will disrupt the electron field.
 
nasu said:
Yes. Use a knife.You will disrupt the electron field.
i was thinking of quartz crystals , granite in particular
 

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