"Will The Tractor Beam Become A Reality One Day?" Topic
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| Tango01 | 29 Oct 2015 9:06 p.m. PST |
"Scientists have figured out how to create a sound beam that can hold, move and rotate small objects from far away. A "tractor beam" is a science-fiction term that refers to a device capable of pulling in distant objects without any physical contact. As any true Star Wars fan could tell you, the Death Star was equipped with hundreds of tractor beam generators that were used to seize and capture ships like Han Solo's Millennium Falcon. But even those who are not quite geeky enough to get those references will still be amazed to know that scientists have now created a real-life sonic tractor beam that can be used to hold, move, and even rotate small objects completely without touch…"
Full article here
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| John the OFM | 29 Oct 2015 9:18 p.m. PST |
Call it what you want, it's not a "tractor beam".
It uses sound. Try that in airless space. |
Oberlindes Sol LIC  | 29 Oct 2015 11:16 p.m. PST |
The article linked by Armand also refers to an optical tractor beam that uses lasers. That has potential for use in space. |
| Coelacanth1938 | 30 Oct 2015 2:21 a.m. PST |
Vacuum cleaners will now become obsolete. |
| RavenscraftCybernetics | 30 Oct 2015 10:55 a.m. PST |
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| Stryderg | 30 Oct 2015 11:45 a.m. PST |
As will playing fetch with your dog. Throw the stick…tractor it back, easy. |
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