2006-07-25 04:15:15 · 5 answers · asked by Ammy 6 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
No joke.
Please give serious answers
2006-07-25 04:17:13 · update #1
You will have to make one because they are far too expensive to purchase.
You will need a sample of radioisotope undergoing beta decay and a method of capturing and sorting the particles. Positrons are positively charged while electrons are negatively charged. Place your sample in a hard vacuum chamber and charge the metal plate to about 25-50 kilovolts. This will trap most of the electrons emitted and repel the positrons.
Now, you will need your chamber to be a long cylinder and mount a series of negatively charged ring electrodes for accelerating the positrons and a series of alternating positively charged ring electrodes to focus the positrons.
By properly manipulating the electrodes (and the timing is crucial), you can store bursts of positrons and then release them.
Simple, isn't it?
2006-07-25 06:57:40 · answer #1 · answered by aichip_mark2 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
At the store that sells antimatter TV sets.
I'm not sure how you'd come up with a steady stream of positrons, except through nuclear reactions that emit them as products. Wouldn't you need an AEC license to have a positron gun legally?
2006-07-25 11:44:54 · answer #2 · answered by David S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can find a positron gun, but it is very expensive. I am not sure if you can afford one unless you are a billionaire. But if you are serious they try getting in touch with GE or Siemens they might be able to help. It is not something that is available off-the-shelf but is made to order based on your requirement.
2006-07-25 11:38:21 · answer #3 · answered by Rabindra 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you seriously have the cash?
2006-07-25 11:50:16 · answer #4 · answered by p0 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't resist asking what you would use it for...?
2006-07-25 11:24:23 · answer #5 · answered by Bill H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋