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Friday, January 27, 2017

Wednesday, January 25, 2017

Curves

I made curves using different number sequences. Normal, Fibonacci, odd, and triangular. I used a pixel art drawing program.


Sunday, January 22, 2017

Optical computing

Photonics:
http://news.berkeley.edu/2015/12/23/electronic-photonic-microprocessor-chip/

http://www.nextbigfuture.com/2008/01/3d-waveguide-is-promising-for-optical.html

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Optical_computing

Summary:
Photonics is a way to make computers using light instead of electricity. According to some scientists, it could be many times faster then traditional electronics. The basic component of photonics is, like electronics, the optical transistor, which is used to make optical logic gates, which are combined to make optical chips.

I think that it's a cool idea, and I wonder if it would be possible to use sunlight to power an optical computer. If it is, then we could have computers that never need recharging, which would be perfect for people in developing countries and remote places.

I also wonder if it would be possible to make an optical battery.

Wednesday, January 4, 2017

How opals are mined in Australia

The miners begin by drilling a hole into the ground, until they reach the depth most common for opals. They descend into the shaft, then break away at the rock, using tools such as pickaxes and hand drills, until they find rock with a greenish tinge. This is a sign of opals. They break the rock apart, checking every chip for a hint of opal.

Source:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zHecdSDz4uU

Tuesday, January 3, 2017

Airship research

Airship research

http://www.treehugger.com/aviation/check-out-the-aeolus-airship-human-powered-blimp-can-stay-aloft-for-two-weeks.html

http://worldbuilding.stackexchange.com/questions/8485/how-could-a-sail-powered-airship-work

https://www.quora.com/Could-airships-sail-like-sea-going-sailing-ships

 http://newatlas.com/zeppy3-sail-balloon-mediterranean-crossing-attempt/15552/

Super black paint

 http://newatlas.com/vantablack-s-vis-spray/42298/?li_source=LI&li_medium=default-widget