First Neutron Pulse from SNS

kebes writes "The $1.4 billion Spallation Neutron Source is nearing completion, and has produced its first neutron pulse. The SNS is a scientific instrument that generates beams of neutrons, which can be used to probe anything from minuscule samples to industrial materials. When fully operational, the facility is expected to host up to 2,000 international scientists annually."

god help me...

[P3NIS_CLEAVER]

I for one welcome our Spallating Neutron Overlords..

Re:Do I need to upgrade?

[Anonymous Coward]

Now only if you can use it now to remove an extra now here and there now.

I'm neutral on this topic

[Anonymous Coward]

so I have nothing to say

It would be cool...

[Anonymous Coward]

..if at the time of unveiling the project one of the scientists says in british english: "Now this station is Fully Operational!" :)

Analyzing Anomalous Materials

[Dr. Eggman]

"...which can be used to probe anything from miniscule samples to industrial materials."

Sure, it starts out that way, but before you know it you've opened up a gateway to another dimesion.

Please, do us all a favor and keep plenty of weapons and ammo around the facility. Oh, and make sure whoever's wearing the hazmat suit has a crowbar with them at all times.

Off-Topic, But...

[gyrogeerloose]

...I've got to say it anyhow:

First Atom: I just lost an electron

Second Atom: Are you sure?

First Atom: Yeah, I'm positive.

Sneaky rascals

[Anonymous Coward]

What is it those 2,000 scientists are hiding that we need to probe them with neutrons?

Re:But, what does it do?

[Pollardito]

some more possible applications :

6. burn the heck out of ants on the sidewalk

7. further exploration of the stress points for Peeps [peepresearch.org]

8. the production of tray after tray of wonderful chocolate brownies, in a fraction of the time that it takes to make them in an easy-bake oven

Re:Just for the record

[fbjon]

You misspelled "Frist pulse!1"

Re:It would be cool...

[CSLarsen]

Or rather: As you can see, my young apprentice, your friends have failed. Now witness the firepower of this fully ARMED and OPERATIONAL battle station! from ROTJ. :)