4 definitions by laserbreak
The remnants of a star that collapsed under its own gravity after going supernova. Neutron stars are very small stars (Usually 30km in diameter) with an extremely high density of 1.4 to 2.16 solar masses. These stars also emit extremely powerful magnetic fields that could rip planets apart.
PSR B1509-58 is classified as a pulsar, which is a type of neutron star that spins rapidly, so much that it can complete a rotation in milliseconds.
by laserbreak August 3, 2018
A Coilgun or Gauss rifle is a type of projectile accelerator consisting of one or more coils used as electromagnets in the configuration of a linear motor that accelerate a ferromagnetic or conducting projectile to high velocity.1 In almost all coilgun configurations, the coils and the gun barrel are arranged on a common axis. It is not a rifle as the barrel is not rifled. The name "Gauss" is in reference to Carl Friedrich Gauss, who formulated mathematical descriptions of the magnetic effect used by magnetic accelerators.
Coilguns generally consist of one or more coils arranged along a barrel, so the path of the accelerating projectile lies along the central axis of the coils. The coils are switched on and off in a precisely timed sequence, causing the projectile to be accelerated quickly along the barrel via magnetic forces. Coilguns are distinct from railguns, as the direction of acceleration in a railgun is at right angles to the central axis of the current loop formed by the conducting rails. In addition, railguns usually require the use of sliding contacts to pass a large current through the projectile or sabot but coilguns do not necessarily require sliding contacts. Whilst some simple coilgun concepts can use ferromagnetic projectiles or even permanent magnet projectiles, most designs for high velocities actually incorporate a coupled coil as part of the projectile.
Coilguns generally consist of one or more coils arranged along a barrel, so the path of the accelerating projectile lies along the central axis of the coils. The coils are switched on and off in a precisely timed sequence, causing the projectile to be accelerated quickly along the barrel via magnetic forces. Coilguns are distinct from railguns, as the direction of acceleration in a railgun is at right angles to the central axis of the current loop formed by the conducting rails. In addition, railguns usually require the use of sliding contacts to pass a large current through the projectile or sabot but coilguns do not necessarily require sliding contacts. Whilst some simple coilgun concepts can use ferromagnetic projectiles or even permanent magnet projectiles, most designs for high velocities actually incorporate a coupled coil as part of the projectile.
by laserbreak May 10, 2017
by laserbreak April 15, 2016
Black, orange winged insects that hunt tarantulas with one of the most painful stings ever recorded. Also horrifying nightmare fuel that makes me want to nuke this planet from orbit. They are also enemies in 'Fallout: New Vegas' known as cazadors.
Mick: what the fuck is th-
*gets stung by a tarantula hawk wasp*
Mick was later found dead due to cardiac arrest.
*gets stung by a tarantula hawk wasp*
Mick was later found dead due to cardiac arrest.
by laserbreak May 16, 2017