Tuman & Wilson
Wilson
Hey Tuman, I've been tinkering with light experiments, trying to understand how shadows form and move. Your knack for staying hidden always amazed me – do you think there's a physics trick to your invisibility?
Tuman
Thanks for the compliment. I’m not doing anything fancy—just moving where the light isn’t looking, staying in the gaps. Shadows work because light takes a straight path and stops when something blocks it. If you can keep yourself in those gaps, you’ll be hard to spot. It's more about timing and placement than a secret trick.
Wilson
Got it, Tuman. So the trick is really just exploiting the geometry of light. If I could map out the exact angles and moments when a shadow falls, I might be able to design a wearable cloak that folds those shadows into me. Think of it as a light‑blocking mesh that adapts in real time. What if I add a tiny sensor that watches the light source and shifts the mesh just before the shadow arrives? That could give me the stealth of a shadow without being stuck in one spot. Curious if that idea holds up under lab scrutiny.
Tuman
Sounds clever, but the devil’s in the details. Light moves fast, and a sensor has to react before the shadow even hits you. If the mesh can shift that quickly and stay invisible itself, it might work, but any lag will give you away. Better to test in a controlled setting before betting on the whole cloak. Keep it tight and see what the angles really do.
Wilson
You’re right, Tuman. The reaction time has to be microseconds, and the mesh material must not scatter the light itself. Maybe a piezoelectric array could shift the fabric instantly, but it would need a power source that doesn’t glow. I’ll design a prototype with a tiny sensor panel and test it in a darkroom first—exact angles and timing will be the key. Let's see if the math lines up.
Tuman
Sounds solid. Just remember even the tiniest heat can betray you, so keep the power low and test in a darkroom first. Good luck.