Re: Does A Device Like This Exist?



On 31 Mar 2005 09:50:14 -0800, "Josh" <Hans2234@xxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote:

>Some kind of "Gun Like" device that, when pointed at an object, say a
>wall of wood, and you activate the device, it "hits" the wall of wood
>with some kind of concentrated wave of energy, and a bang! is heard
>from the wall directly where the device was pointed (It is not touching
>the wall). Or, I point the device at a glass, pull the trigger, and a
>ringing sound emanates from the glass, like it's been "Hit." Would a
>device that shot out concentrated, compressed sound waves work like
>this? Thanks for any replies.

Yes. Such a device exists. (Well, not exactly gun-sized. If I
recall well, they needed a van for transportation. :-)
It was shown on Discovery Channel (or a similar type of TV
station).

--
Kind regards,
Gerard Bok
.



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