Could a Meson Beam Weapon from Sword of the Stars Ever Be Realistic?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of a meson beam weapon as depicted in the game "Sword of the Stars." Participants conclude that the physics behind generating and accelerating mesons to near-light speeds for weaponization is not realistic. The concept involves mesons decaying within enemy ships to create explosions, but the consensus is that current scientific understanding and technology make this weapon impractical and unachievable.

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  • Understanding of particle physics, specifically mesons and their properties.
  • Knowledge of relativistic physics, particularly concepts related to speed and energy at near-light velocities.
  • Familiarity with current weapon technology and its limitations.
  • Basic comprehension of game mechanics in "Sword of the Stars" for context.
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  • Research the properties and behavior of mesons in particle physics.
  • Study the principles of relativistic physics and their implications for weapon design.
  • Explore current advancements in particle acceleration technology.
  • Investigate theoretical weapon systems in science fiction and their scientific plausibility.
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This discussion is beneficial for physicists, science fiction enthusiasts, game developers, and anyone interested in the intersection of theoretical physics and weapon technology.

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There's this game called sword of the stars and one of the most interesting weapons is the meson beam. Essentially what happens is that mesons are generated and accelerated close to the speed of light so that they decay once they're inside an enemy ship, thus bypassing all defenses and creating a massive explosion.

I was wondering how feasible this would be, if the physics are sound, and what it would take to produce this kind of weapon. Thanks
 
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serp777 said:
I was wondering how feasible this would be, if the physics are sound, and what it would take to produce this kind of weapon.

Not very, not at all, and in light of the 1st two questions, not answerable.
 

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