What a laser may look like:




Sgygus: Can it make popcorn?

Only if you stop touching yourself.


What could possibly go wrong?

Scientists even believe it might help them to prove whether other dimensions actually exist.

?

I don't think "boiling the fabric of space" is what you mean, Daily Mail.

theapp: This is the beginning. Emperor protect us.

Un freaking likely. You'd have better luck putting your faith in Mau'dib.

approves!

\hot like laser equipped sharks

ZAZ: When the first nuclear bomb was detonated there was a theory it would ignite a self-sustaining nuclear reaction in the atmosphere. Could this laser ignite a self-propagating rip in the fabric of the space-time continuum?

If so, then I think it is proof that no (or at least very few) technological species have preceded us in the universe. If was that easy to create a self-propagating rip in the fabric of the space-time, it would have happened already.

FunkOut: PonceAlyosha: theapp: This is the beginning. Emperor protect us.

Un freaking likely. You'd have better luck putting your faith in Mau'dib.

I'm counting on the Doctor.

I would have to go with Ford Prefect or Holly.

/damn well better not be obscure

ZAZ: When the first nuclear bomb was detonated there was a theory it would ignite a self-sustaining nuclear reaction in the atmosphere. Could this laser ignite a self-propagating rip in the fabric of the space-time continuum?

If that happens just reverse the polarity on the tachyon beam and seal it right up.

DORMAMU: FunkOut: PonceAlyosha: theapp: This is the beginning. Emperor protect us.

Un freaking likely. You'd have better luck putting your faith in Mau'dib.

I'm counting on the Doctor.

I would have to go with Ford Prefect or Holly.

/damn well better not be obscure

They're from A Dwarf's Guide to the Galaxy, right?

Duh, the fabric of space is hand-wash only, and no tumble drying.

The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves: ZAZ: When the first nuclear bomb was detonated there was a theory it would ignite a self-sustaining nuclear reaction in the atmosphere. Could this laser ignite a self-propagating rip in the fabric of the space-time continuum?

If that happens just reverse the polarity on the tachyon beam and seal it right up.

dont forget to reconfigure the field generators so they can run at the inverse harmonic frequency of the normal power resonance of your power grid. any surges could be diverted to the structural integrity fields. you might have to rebuild the distribution nodes afterwards, but that is what red-shirts are for, just in case the nodes have become polarized

Atillathepun: DORMAMU: FunkOut: PonceAlyosha: theapp: This is the beginning. Emperor protect us.

Un freaking likely. You'd have better luck putting your faith in Mau'dib.

I'm counting on the Doctor.

I would have to go with Ford Prefect or Holly.

/damn well better not be obscure

They're from A Dwarf's Guide to the Galaxy, right?

that would be an awesome cross over scifi

I need it for senseless destru... science

I came for this:


/left disappointed

ZAZ: When the first nuclear bomb was detonated there was a theory it would ignite a self-sustaining nuclear reaction in the atmosphere. Could this laser ignite a self-propagating rip in the fabric of the space-time continuum?

Well, you know all those gamma ray bursts that no-one can figure out? They were the first and last test firings of these...

/has a warning for everyone

I remember reading some months back that the maximum theoretical output of a laser had been achieved. E=mc^2. The energy (E) density was high enough that matter was being formed. Add any more energy and you just get more matter.

So who will be joining the Combine when they arrive?

Does not approve Cannot repel power of that magnitude.

Albinoman: I remember reading some months back that the maximum theoretical output of a laser had been achieved. E=mc^2. The energy (E) density was high enough that matter was being formed. Add any more energy and you just get more matter.

Mind pointing out a source? Not saying you're wrong, but that is curious

PsyLord: [images4.wikia.nocookie.net image 292x267]
/has a warning for everyone

leaving satisfied.

frowns on your shenanigans

If it does rip the fabric of space and/or time, just have Janeway throw some warp particles at it ;)

Naesen: Mind pointing out a source? Not saying you're wrong, but that is curious

errr..... they have been doing this since 1933 (new window)

"Take that space-time!"

ambassador_ahab: Mmmkay, I'm not sure I'm clear on what "ripping the fabric of space" actually means?

You know that goatse picture? It's like that, except full of popcorn.

Came for Portal references, leaving disappointed.

/We're done here!

susansto-helit: I don't think you'd want Holly's help, unless you're keen on shagging your opposite sex self from another dimension.

NTTAWWT

Naesen: Albinoman: I remember reading some months back that the maximum theoretical output of a laser had been achieved. E=mc^2. The energy (E) density was high enough that matter was being formed. Add any more energy and you just get more matter.

Mind pointing out a source? Not saying you're wrong, but that is curious

I guess my memory might be slightly erroneous. It was more of an experiment to demonstrate the limit. The project mentioned in this article is mentioned at the end of the old one I found. Looks like they accelerated electrons into a trillion watt and... well I won't spoil it. Interesting read. Man, I got the wrong job.

Took me a bit, but here you go: Lasers reaching their limit (new window)

Albinoman: It was more of an experiment to demonstrate the limit.

You only have the issue if you have charged particles in the beam. You have to have a sufficient energy density and charge gradient to get pair production. Thus the comment in the article about having an electron beam.

We all knew this day was coming. We had a good run.

I have seen the fabric of spacetime. It's a slightly shabby brown corduroy.

DORMAMU: The Beatings Will Continue Until Morale Improves: ZAZ: When the first nuclear bomb was detonated there was a theory it would ignite a self-sustaining nuclear reaction in the atmosphere. Could this laser ignite a self-propagating rip in the fabric of the space-time continuum?

If that happens just reverse the polarity on the tachyon beam and seal it right up.

dont forget to reconfigure the field generators so they can run at the inverse harmonic frequency of the normal power resonance of your power grid. any surges could be diverted to the structural integrity fields. you might have to rebuild the distribution nodes afterwards, but that is what red-shirts are for, just in case the nodes have become polarized

Of course the repairs should take about 1500 manhours, but since the show has to end at some point in the next 15 minutes we'll find a way to repair everything back to 100% operating efficiency in 8-10 manhours.

/Way to go Reg
//Broccoli

Came in for Howard the Duck and Real Genius pics. Leaving disappointed...

MusicMakeMyHeadPound: ambassador_ahab: Mmmkay, I'm not sure I'm clear on what "ripping the fabric of space" actually means?

You know that goatse picture? It's like that, except full of popcorn.

Wait... why didn't you get filtered???

Now I'm going to have that "Man in the making song" stuck in my head all night

Yodacat: Wait... why didn't you get filtered???

Because I'm in YOUR SOUL!

Otherwise I don't know, dude.