WastelandDoc & Quartz
WastelandDoc WastelandDoc
Quartz Quartz
WastelandDoc WastelandDoc
Quartz, ever wondered if crystal geometry could focus light enough to sterilize field gear? I’m building a portable light source that could double as a sterilizer, but the optics are giving me a headache. Your take?
Quartz Quartz
I can see the lattice of the crystal could channel the light into a narrow, high‑intensity beam, but the geometry has to be perfect. Even a slight mis‑alignment will spread the energy and let pathogens slip through. Focus on a repeatable, symmetric arrangement—maybe a hexagonal array of prisms—to keep the beam steady, and test the dose at the field. Once you get the optics locked down, the sterilizer will be as precise as the crystal itself.
WastelandDoc WastelandDoc
Sounds solid. Hex prisms keep the pattern tight, and if we can lock the alignment with a quick locking pin, we’ll have a repeatable beam. I’ll start a test run tomorrow—just a few hours to see if the dose hits the target. Keep an eye on the heat; those beams can get hot fast. If anything goes off, we tweak the spacing. Stay sharp, and let’s keep the field clean.
Quartz Quartz
Sounds like a good plan. Make sure the pin is secure, or the prisms could shift under heat. Keep a thermometer on the head; if it climbs too high, the beam will spread. I’ll keep an eye on the output and let you know if the intensity drops. Good luck with the test run.
WastelandDoc WastelandDoc
Got it. Will lock the prisms in place, keep the thermometer ticking, and let you know if the temperature creeps up or the intensity dips. Good luck on the run.
Quartz Quartz
Alright, give me the read when it’s done.