For star trek fans: They finally invented phasers

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HSV Technologies Inc., of San Diego, California is
developing a non-lethal weapon that uses ultraviolet
laser beams to harmlessly immobilize people and
animals at a distance. The Phaser-like device uses two
beams of UV radiation to ionize paths in the air along
which electrical current is conducted to and from the
target. In effect, the beams create wires through the
atmosphere wherever they are pointed.
The current within these beams is a close replication
of the neuro-electric impulses that control skeletal
muscles. It is imperceptible to the target person
because it differs from his own neural impulses only
in that its repetition rate is sufficiently rapid to
tetanize muscle tissue. (Tetanization is the
stimulation of muscle fibers at a frequency which
merges their individual contractions into a single
sustained contraction.)
No retinal damage can occur because the cornea absorbs
all ultraviolet radiation at the wavelengths used.
Moreover, the beams are too weak to produce
photokeratitis (corneal inflammation) unless they are
directed at the eyes for several minutes. In addition,
the current they transmit is insufficient to affect
the muscles of the heart and diaphragm.
See Ocular Safety of the Tetanizing Beam Weapon
Our electrical beam weapon has a far longer potential
range than its nearest competitor, the wire-based
Taser® .
Successful proof-of-principle tests have been
performed at the University of California at San
Diego, and further refinements using novel laser
designs are forthcoming.
Although the smallest laser now available for this
application is the size of a carry-on suitcase, a
hand-held version should become feasible with only
modest advances in laser technology.
Also under development is an engine-disabling
variation for use against the electronic ignitions of
automobiles. The engine-disabling version should be
able to operate with off-the-shelf lasers because it
would be carried aboard police patrol cars and
helicopters.
See US Patent #5,675,103

StifflersErSlayersBrother

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bboyneko

Im sure this raises a thousand questions among all of us who will undoubtadly but these phasers instead of guns. here are some questiosn from the official site at
.. http://www.hsvt.org/

1)What if I wrapped myself in aluminum foil or something like that, would I be immune to being tetanized?
First, you would have to be very sure that you didn't leave any skin uncovered, because the human body is as electrically conductive as a sack of salty water. The current would spread from an uncovered wrist, ankle, or neck to a very wide area. Second, you wouldn't be protected from the bullets that would likely follow a police officer's failure to stop you by a more harmless means.

2)Is tetanizing painful?
There is no pain whatsoever. In fact, when the rate of electrical pulses is properly adjusted, it is impossible to feel the tetanizing effect.

3)Can you make it painful?
Although it is not our intent to inflict pain, if the current were increased and the optimal pulse repetition rate were lowered to 2 or 3 pulses per second, the affected person would feel painful shocks.

4)Suppose a police officer held the beams on someone's eyes for a long time. Would it hurt?
Aside from the fact that conducting the current through a person's face would not immobilize him, prolonged exposure to the ultraviolet beams would be irritating. For more details please click on the paper "Ocular Safety".

5)Would it be dangerous to point it at a storm cloud?
As would be true with any good conductor, it would be extremely dangerous to point this device toward a storm cloud.

6)May I participate in this project?
That depends upon what you mean by "participate." If you mean to participate as a target subject, we will not be performing such experiments. If you mean to participate by investing, as a "C" corporation under California law we may not solicit investors. If you mean something else and would like further clarification, you may contact us at [email protected]
Hahaha I anna be a target! cooooool! Hehehe lady I got yer purse ZZZZAAAAAP......WHOOOOMP///(sound of dans teeth falling out upon impact to pavement

hey we should write them and ask more annoying questions..will it be available in pink? What about a 'fun' model? What will it do to my cat? Can it be used as a disciplinary tool on unrowdy kids? How about them pesky jay dubbayoos?
-Dan

Quote:

2)Is tetanizing painful?

3)Can you make it painful?

ROTFLMAO!

Sorry, [wipes tears from eyes] I'm just in that kind of mood. Loved this!

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For star trek fans: They finally invented phasers

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