Observatory Version of Misc Musings, Ravings, and Random Thoughts

LordFrith · 2012-04-19T14:17:42+00:00

I had thought that we needed something in the observatory to handle the random little scientific mind meanderings that occur from time to time. So, this is my attempt to start one. And I start it with my own meandering: I think I can guess what the next "Way Big Thing" will be -- Neutrino-based power sources. Some device, capable of generating a field that causes neutrinos to interact more strongly with matter, then use the excited electrons to produce currents like a solar panel. Right now, if my calculations are correct, we're getting some 68 mW / cm^2 in Neutrino energy flux on the Earth's surface. Now, this is my own little raving/random thought. I'd love to hear others.