Ever since meta-materials came about, it was only a matter of time, given the military applications and the funding that would thus drive the research. First we demonstrated invisibility to gamma rays. Now we've got a form of invisibility to light in the near-visible spectrum. How long do you think it'll be before we have the real thing? I give it fifteen years.
Ever since meta-materials came about, it was only a matter of time, given the military applications and the funding that would thus drive the research. First we demonstrated invisibility to gamma rays. Now we've got a form of invisibility to light in the near-visible spectrum. How long do you think it'll be before we have the real thing? I give it fifteen years.
the military will probably have a working(though unstable) prototype for gorilla warfare and spying in less than 8 years. that's my prediction. a working one in probably ten.
needless to say, when(read: IF) civilians EVER see this, it will be old news to the powers that be by then.
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That's pretty awesome. I say 15 years for a working, non-harmful prototype. I don't think they'd ever release it to citizens, think of the cost and the problems with crime it could induce.
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Fifteen years is a long time, technology wise. I'd give it ten to be fully functional, maybe 15 to be actually used to anything near its full potential. I doubt that it will be available to the public at all. Imagine invisible burgulars, hidden drugs, properly concealed weapons etc.
To be more precise they have somewhat of invisibility of a stationary object with well defined dimensions in the near visible spectrum given with light within a specified bandwidth at a certain viewing angle.
Invisibility like in the comic books I think is physically impossible. I think we are moving closer, but once an object begins moving and changing shape, I think you can see it rather easily; so don't expect a body suit and the capability of dancing in front of your enemy with impunity.
I think this stuff is probably used by scouts and snipers more than anything else. I do not see it used in any job requiring large amount of motility. So no Halo-esque active camouflage.
To be more precise they have somewhat of invisibility of a stationary object with well defined dimensions in the near visible spectrum given with light within a specified bandwidth at a certain viewing angle.
Invisibility like in the comic books I think is physically impossible. I think we are moving closer, but once an object begins moving and changing shape, I think you can see it rather easily; so don't expect a body suit and the capability of dancing in front of your enemy with impunity.
I think this stuff is probably used by scouts and snipers more than anything else. I do not see it used in any job requiring large amount of motility. So no Halo-esque active camouflage.
I disagree, they've already started to figure out how to cloak 3D objects, there's no reason something like this can't be pursued further, especially if it has military potential. 15 years ago you would have said the same thing about be surfing the web with a device like the iPhone or Droid (like I currently am). Given that, I give them ten years to make something like a tank or jet (with solid, immovable surfaces) invisible, 15 to make a "cloth" that can achieve the same thing. Thermal devices still see you anyways, so it's not a cure-all for military purposes.
I think it's actually pretty irrelevant as to whether they'll be released to the public or not. If they are created, they will get out, and they will be used by the wrong kind of people.
Ever since meta-materials came about, it was only a matter of time, given the military applications and the funding that would thus drive the research. First we demonstrated invisibility to gamma rays. Now we've got a form of invisibility to light in the near-visible spectrum. How long do you think it'll be before we have the real thing? I give it fifteen years.
the military will probably have a working(though unstable) prototype for gorilla warfare and spying in less than 8 years. that's my prediction. a working one in probably ten.
needless to say, when(read: IF) civilians EVER see this, it will be old news to the powers that be by then.
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Invisibility like in the comic books I think is physically impossible. I think we are moving closer, but once an object begins moving and changing shape, I think you can see it rather easily; so don't expect a body suit and the capability of dancing in front of your enemy with impunity.
I think this stuff is probably used by scouts and snipers more than anything else. I do not see it used in any job requiring large amount of motility. So no Halo-esque active camouflage.
I disagree, they've already started to figure out how to cloak 3D objects, there's no reason something like this can't be pursued further, especially if it has military potential. 15 years ago you would have said the same thing about be surfing the web with a device like the iPhone or Droid (like I currently am). Given that, I give them ten years to make something like a tank or jet (with solid, immovable surfaces) invisible, 15 to make a "cloth" that can achieve the same thing. Thermal devices still see you anyways, so it's not a cure-all for military purposes.
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