Also, the actual destruction happens much slower than that.
The fastest explosive on earth detonates at a speed of just over 6 miles per second, about a 300th of 1 percent of lightspeed. I very much doubt anything hit by mere photons could deflagrate quicker unless there was an absolutely staggering amount of energy being dumped into it.
Yup. I guess “able to overheat targets at moderate speed” just didn’t sound like an exciting enough headline.
Other journalists list a per-shot price in the headline, which is the right thing to emphasise. TBF it’s one of the first things mentioned in the article.
Also, the actual destruction happens much slower than that.
The fastest explosive on earth detonates at a speed of just over 6 miles per second, about a 300th of 1 percent of lightspeed. I very much doubt anything hit by mere photons could deflagrate quicker unless there was an absolutely staggering amount of energy being dumped into it.
Yup. I guess “able to overheat targets at moderate speed” just didn’t sound like an exciting enough headline.
Other journalists list a per-shot price in the headline, which is the right thing to emphasise. TBF it’s one of the first things mentioned in the article.
-Dr. Evil