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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Mojo Jojo: [QB] *Some* people are blatantly ignoring several fundamental laws of physics... When X kilograms of [b]M[/b]atter and Y kilograms of [b]A[/b]nti[b]M[/b]atter are mixed, the annihilation produces a fixed amount of energy [b]([/b]where [i]E = (X + Y) * C ^ 2[/i][b])[/b]; assume for the moment X and Y are equal). In order to sustain MIB's perpetuum mobile [b]([/b]a hyperthetical mechanism running [i]ad infinitum[/i] unless subject to external influence[b])[/b], E would have to be formed in such sufficient quantities by the initial reaction that the net energy gain of the [i]whole system[/i] would be greater than zero. This is impossible [b]-[/b] a loss of energy [b]always[/b] occurs, through friction, heat, radiation, etc. AM has to be created [b]([/b]matter and energy are interchangable - this is naturally also true for AM[b])[/b] from scratch: 'reversing the polarity' of existing conventional matter is simply not feasible [b]([/b]at our current level of technological development... breakthroughs in quantum mechanics might allow for this[b])[/b]. So, unless we could somehow alter the constants of the universe, devices such as MIBs factory will remain in the realm of sci-fi. Antimatter is certainly a very viable source of power, but not an everlasting one. * Note 1: although the destruction of M and AM results in 100% pure energy, not all of it can be effectively utilized. * Note 2: X + Y kgs. of M and AM produce E. Haul in another 2X kgs. of M [b]([/b]cost: some percentage of E[b])[/b]. The maximum amount of AM that can be obtained from 2X is 2X [b]([/b]100%[b])[/b]. But the most efficient reaction is achieved when X = Y. Therefore, 2X is split into two identical halves [b]([/b]X and Y[b])[/b]. This also requires a substantial fraction of E. The proces of containing and storing Y, as well as controlling the M/AM reaction and harnassing the energy from it, takes E too. And finally, the energy needs to be moulded in a shape that we can work with - electricity. Another percentage of E is expended to accomplish this. The net result is < zero. [/QB][/QUOTE]
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