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Dont call this number again, we uphold the laws of physics in this home (infosec.pub)
submitted 2 months ago by einfach_orangensaft@sh.itjust.works to c/science_memes@mander.xyz
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[–] Blue_Morpho@lemmy.world 30 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I don't get the, "obey laws of physics." Variable focus reflective optics are a thing. Both by moving the mirror distance or by using fancy materials to change the curvature of the mirror.

[–] einfach_orangensaft@sh.itjust.works 15 points 2 months ago

yeah ok i should have specified no wobbly mirrors fair

[–] alzymologist@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

After hanging out with Veselago I'm not sure I can handle the concept of "reflective-only" elements.

[–] einfach_orangensaft@sh.itjust.works 7 points 2 months ago

thats something to bragg mirror about

[–] fossilesque@mander.xyz 6 points 2 months ago

I sent this to a friend balls deep in FTIR at 3 am. Her response: "PLEAZE STOP. THE TRAUMA."

[–] supersquirrel@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

Sounds like the bootycalls I get from your mom at about the same time of night.