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> You, on the other hand, are overwhelmed by the challenge of maintaining vacuum in a tube that spans a mere 17 miles. You say 'overwhelmed' but I'll just poin
by robotresearcher 10y ago
> You, on the other hand, are overwhelmed by the challenge of maintaining vacuum in a tube that spans a mere 17 miles.
You say 'overwhelmed' but I'll just point out it is built and working, and at almost-perfect vacuum.
- D_Alex 10y agoYes... it clearly is a manageable issue. The opening comment writer was the one who was overwhelmed, and no surprise given his lack of understanding demonstrated in his answer elsewhere. I just hate it when people with such a lack of knowledge make rude, hateful remarks.
- robotresearcher 10y agoHmm, that person "worked on the LHC for several years" so they might know a couple of things about long evacuated tubes. Unless I'm not following the thread very well. Shrug.