a New patent issued by the Boeing company, includes technologies which are not far from the world of science fiction. It is likely that the idea was taken by developers of such films as "Star wars" and "Star trek". A patent is granted on the so-called "method and system for attenuating shock waves using electromagnetic arc". If we describe the method in a few words, to protect any object from potential damage it uses energy.

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a New patent issued by the Boeing company, includes technologies which are not far from the world of science fiction. It is likely that the idea was taken by developers of such films as "Star wars" and "Star trek". A patent is granted on the so-called "method and system for attenuating shock waves using electromagnetic arc". If we describe the method in a few words, to protect any object from potential damage it uses energy.

As can be understood from the description, the system is designed not to prevent direct exposure to any physical objects, but rather for protection purposes (such as vehicles or buildings) from the damaging effects of shock waves.

Patented system of "absorption" of the shock wave consists of a sensor, capable of detecting such a wave and arc generator which receives a signal from the sensor and ionizes a small surface area, producing a plasma field between the target of the attack and the explosion. It uses lasers, electricity and microwaves.

unfortunately, this shield cannot be used for a long time. More precisely, it is technically possible, but in practice this will lead to the fact that the shield will absorb almost all the light and inside people will not be able to see.