The Math Behind Burning Mirrors

Nonfiction, History, Ancient History
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Author: Christopher Jordan ISBN: 9781452322940
Publisher: Christopher Jordan Publication: November 22, 2010
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Christopher Jordan
ISBN: 9781452322940
Publisher: Christopher Jordan
Publication: November 22, 2010
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

This paper explains the math that enabled Archimedes amongst others to build powerful Burning Mirrors. It shows that the ancients could produce beam intensities up to 100s of MW/sqm. This is sufficient to deliver the parabolic mirror techniques outlined in The Sun Devices. It is aimed at researchers who could utilize the devices. Use PDF/RTF/Formats

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This paper explains the math that enabled Archimedes amongst others to build powerful Burning Mirrors. It shows that the ancients could produce beam intensities up to 100s of MW/sqm. This is sufficient to deliver the parabolic mirror techniques outlined in The Sun Devices. It is aimed at researchers who could utilize the devices. Use PDF/RTF/Formats

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