Lasers, how can shields block them?

[Ditto00]

Guys and gals, I got to thinking....

Lasers are coherent (focused) light correct?

Shields can let light through so you can see the universe correct?

Bite into this one...

Why is it that in every game and show I know, shields block lasers? How is it possible that light from the sun can get through, yet a laser cannot?

[Guest]

wavelength? frequency?

There are many things you do not yet know grasshopper. Now go back to concentrating on that rock and when you can levitate it come back to me, for my underwear needs cleaning.

[Guest]

and that fellas, is why he has 5 stars and I have 4.

He's a geek

[LostInSpace]

quote:

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Originally posted by Tac:

and that fellas, is why he has 5 stars and I have 4.

He's a geek

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Is that better? You got 4 stars now.

[echo]

Nomad, you're wicked smart! (please say that with my Boston accent)

[Guest]

echo thats evil.

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bromeando nomad hehe.

(if ye dont get it, we spanish speakers make fun of spaniard accent on the 's' and on some 't''s .. it sounds like 'thh' )

[Guest Remo Williams]

That was a very interesting post nomad. Several of the machines I program for are CNC CO2 lasers. We use them to cut 3/8 steel plate into parts for large construction equipment. Its like cutting butter with a hot knife and never stops amazing me how the whole process works. The only draw back is the amount of power required is outrageous. I'm glad I don't pay that power bill.