How do they work? Or am I thinking about disintegrator weapons?
I could not find anything definitive on Google. It can be Star Trek tech or not.
My very thin understanding is that they weaken the forces that hold atoms together and the atoms fall apart.
If so, there would be no explosion because there was no fission.
But perhaps the atoms would give off heat, giving up energy. Either way, if you disruptor'd a steak what would be left? Nothing?
The electrons fly off? Can they form a current?
Then you have nuclei doing what? If they break down, isn't that radiation?
Any info, opinions, or pointers to good web info appreciated.
I could not find anything definitive on Google. It can be Star Trek tech or not.
My very thin understanding is that they weaken the forces that hold atoms together and the atoms fall apart.
If so, there would be no explosion because there was no fission.
But perhaps the atoms would give off heat, giving up energy. Either way, if you disruptor'd a steak what would be left? Nothing?
The electrons fly off? Can they form a current?
Then you have nuclei doing what? If they break down, isn't that radiation?
Any info, opinions, or pointers to good web info appreciated.