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mitch96

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5. Another way to drill thru the earth...Microwaves

Reply to Judi Lynn (Original post)

Sat Aug 24, 2024, 10:25 AM

Aug 2024

research engineers at MIT’s Plasma Science and Fusion Center (PSFC), is using a gyrotron, a specialized radio-frequency (RF) wave generator developed for fusion research, to explore how millimeter RF waves can open holes through hard rock by melting or vaporizing it.

https://news.mit.edu/2016/paul-woskov-explores-new-path-through-earth-crust-0412

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Record-breaking hole drilled into the Earth's mantle is a scientific goldmine [View all] Judi Lynn Aug 2024 OP

K&R 2naSalit Aug 2024 #1

Really enjoy getting your science-related postings erronis Aug 2024 #2

Interesting that the article doesn't even mention Project Mohole. eppur_se_muova Aug 2024 #3

Record breaking hole ironman99 Aug 2024 #4

Extra extra points for naming another role he played on TV, and one on radio muriel_volestrangler Aug 2024 #6

Another way to drill thru the earth...Microwaves mitch96 Aug 2024 #5