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Why is it more likely that the operator heard a bunch of arcane terms that weren't actually said?
by lonelappde 7y ago
Why is it more likely that the operator heard a bunch of arcane terms that weren't actually said?
- mlyle 7y agoA small hobby cyclotron that produces some alpha radiation is that uncommon of a project, and would be consistent with many words he said ("particle accelerator" and "alpha waves"). I mean, probably a crackpot, but it's not impossible that someone who got some electrical burns from a slightly exotic experiment gave 911 too much information and made them freak out.
- blablabla123 7y agoBasically every CRT tube is a particle accelerator for electrons. Given that these run at 10 kV, of course burns can happen (and states of confusion)...
- to11mtm 7y agoI was originally going to reply and also point out Microwaves as well, but while double checking that my memory served me correct, I discovered that 3d metal printing can be a use for electron guns as well [1]. Heck that can possibly involve Vacuums and metal powder as well... good times! [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electron-beam_additive_manufacturing https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electron-beam_additive_manufac...
- jchw 7y agoPersonally I find it hard to believe both the man calling in and the operator had such imaginations. It feels like one of them was embellishing.