The discussion centers on the challenges of developing gamma ray microscopes, highlighting that gamma rays, due to their high energy, are difficult to focus and manipulate. Participants note that while electron microscopes outperform optical microscopes due to shorter wavelengths, gamma rays present unique obstacles that have yet to be overcome, such as the lack of effective mirrors and focusing technologies. The conversation suggests that while gamma ray astronomy has made strides, similar advancements in microscopy are still in the early stages and face significant limitations.
PREREQUISITESPhysics students, researchers in optics and microscopy, and professionals in gamma ray astronomy will benefit from this discussion.
Okay. I'd suggest that you do a little research (web search) on a related topic, namely that of gamma ray astronomy, and in particular, gamma ray telescopes. Pay attention to the detector technology employed and the resolution achievable. Also search on "gamma ray focusing".curiousmind04 said:
Ok thanks, you don't know? I'm lazygneill said:
I do know, having done the reading in the past, but I'm also lazy. Now it's your turncuriousmind04 said:
:)gneill said:I do know, having done the reading in the past, but I'm also lazy. Now it's your turn
That would be doing your research for you. I will say that the reasons why gamma ray astronomy is so difficult will be essentially the same as for microscopy. Your time won't be wasted spending five minutes with a search engine; the reasons are made apparent quickly.curiousmind04 said:
Ok thanks again, I will get around to it. From your experience, do you think it is possible though?gneill said:
Someone on reddit told me it is impossible to focus gamma raysgneill said:
I think it is possible but it will be some time before the resolution is anywhere near to what can be achieved by other techniques. I also think that what can be observed by the method will be very limited indeed. Gamma rays are not easily stopped, shadowed, focused, or particularly "friendly" to what they pass through (I don't think gamma ray reflection microscopy is in the cards for anything but certain metals or perhaps crystals).curiousmind04 said:
Everything on the internet is suspect (maybe especially mecuriousmind04 said:
) Look for yourself at where I've directed you. You will find working gamma ray telescopes and focusing technologies discussed.Awesome, apparently we do not have mirrors sufficient enough for gamma ray microscopy (explanation from random redditor)gneill said:I think it is possible but it will be some time before the resolution is anywhere near to what can be achieved by other techniques. I also think that what can be observed by the method will be very limited indeed. Gamma rays are not easily stopped, shadowed, focused, or particularly "friendly" to what they pass through (I don't think gamma ray reflection microscopy is in the cards for anything but certain metals or perhaps crystals).Everything on the internet is suspect (maybe especially me
Sorry, but this is not how we do things here. We will gladly help you learn, but we will not do your work for you. Please have a look at the forum rules, especially those related to homework.curiousmind04 said: