berkeman said:
Thank you so much for replying and trying to help me out! I'm really not trying to come here to find out how to build one as I already have the set up I'm using. I'm more or less trying to get ideas of what some of the products I'm seeing that are being produced are, e.g ( the straight lines emitting from the stone, radiations, etc... ) I definitely don't want to have any of the threads I post closed. What causes people to have the threads closed?Vanadium 50 said:
In the case of trying to build particle accelerators, we do not allow dangerous discussions at PF. So when we have folks who know little about hard vacuum and its dangers, and know little about how to work with high voltages safely, and don't understand that accelerators generate x-rays, those thread typically get tied off.braxton said:
Ok, I understand high voltage and how to work with it. And I understand things hitting a target at high velocity can create x-rays or gamma, etc. That's why I have the Shielding as well as placed multiple types of it e.g lead, wax,water because for example neutrons will pass through lead easy, but to properly "moderate" them you need things like parrafin, water, or something with a large hydrogen content. I get all of that, but I haven't explored the vacume part of it other than it reduces the scattering.berkeman said:
Because the Mean Free Path of an electron or ion in the atmosphere is very short. That will prevent accumulation of energy in the one particle alone, the one you assumed was being accelerated.braxton said:
Spectral lines are specific wavelengths of light that are emitted or absorbed by substances, typically atoms or molecules, when electrons transition between energy levels. These lines appear as distinct features in the spectrum of an EM source, such as a star or a gas discharge lamp.
Spectral lines themselves are not inherently dangerous. However, the source of the EM radiation can be harmful depending on its intensity and wavelength. For instance, ultraviolet (UV) radiation, X-rays, and gamma rays can cause damage to biological tissues and increase the risk of cancer. Visible and infrared spectral lines are generally not harmful at typical environmental exposure levels.
Spectral lines can interfere with the operation of electronic and optical equipment by introducing noise or false signals. For example, strong spectral lines from artificial light sources can affect the performance of astronomical telescopes, photodetectors, and spectrometers. Proper filtering and shielding can mitigate these effects.
While spectral lines themselves are not a direct environmental hazard, the EM sources that produce them can have environmental impacts. For instance, high-intensity UV radiation from industrial processes can contribute to air pollution and harm ecosystems. Managing the emission of harmful wavelengths and using protective measures can reduce these risks.
When working with EM sources, it is important to use appropriate safety measures to protect against harmful radiation. This includes wearing protective gear such as goggles and lead aprons, using shielding materials to block harmful wavelengths, and following safety protocols to limit exposure. Additionally, proper calibration and maintenance of equipment can help minimize the risk of accidental overexposure to dangerous spectral lines.
