Dunb Question (but probly even dumber not asked)

Einhander Sn0m4n · Post by **Einhander Sn0m4n** » 2002-12-09 12:15pm

Simple: What's a graser? It seems related to laser and maser weapons... but that's all I know. I seek enlightenment.

RedImperator · Post by **RedImperator** » 2002-12-09 12:17pm

Abbreviation for gamma ray laser, I believe. Same principle as a visible-light laser, just a lot more energetic.

Einhander Sn0m4n · Post by **Einhander Sn0m4n** » 2002-12-09 12:42pm

RedImperator wrote:Abbreviation for gamma ray laser, I believe. Same principle as a visible-light laser, just a lot more energetic.

A Gamma Laser? W0000000000000000000000T!!! Yum Yum!

Cthulhu-chan · Post by **Cthulhu-chan** » 2002-12-09 04:00pm

Assuming you have the means to focus gamma rays coherently, a nuke would be needed to fuel the lazer. Effectively, you'd have a nuclear blast at the firing point, and a less efficient nuclear blast at the target. Double your pleasure, double your fun...

Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi · Post by **Asst. Asst. Lt. Cmdr. Smi** » 2002-12-09 04:26pm

A graser is a gamma ray laser, then what does the "t" in taser represent? Another dumb question for you.

The Dark · Post by **The Dark** » 2002-12-09 04:33pm

IIRC, it's X-Ray lasers that require a nuclear blast. Scientists aren't certain, but they think they can generate a graser without a nuclear explosion.

MirrorUniverseSpy1 · Post by **MirrorUniverseSpy1** » 2002-12-09 05:00pm

Yes, but are all Star Trek ships immune to its effects?

Just joking