2006-07-27 17:59:12 · 8 answers · asked by isaac a 3 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
In this question the medium is a normally opaque solid.
Also for the smart aleks light goes through glass not around it.
2006-07-27 18:01:36 · update #1
Although optical masking is a technology being explored, true invisibility would be impossible.
Bending of light around an object would create distortions that, while hiding the object within the distortion, would create a visible field of the distorted area.
2006-07-27 18:37:49 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I think it will be a long while before we have the technology, but it could be possible to construct something that would record the light hitting it, all around it, and emit light all around it from the record of the light from the opposite point
2006-07-28 01:09:05 · answer #2 · answered by Michael M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try turning the light off. Quite invisibility!
2006-07-28 01:52:16 · answer #3 · answered by Gabigavy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I read in New Scientist a few weeks ago that spomeone had worked out that it is theoretically possible, but I don't remember how.
2006-07-28 01:09:56 · answer #4 · answered by iansand 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, we know that gravity can bend light, so yes, theoretically, it could be done.
Not sure I'd want to carry a black hole around with me, though...
2006-07-28 01:36:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is true that there is real research going on in that area, and it is considered theoretically possible. Whether it can be done remains to be seen.
2006-07-28 01:24:15 · answer #6 · answered by gp4rts 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
scientists are working on 4D so wait for them to discover
2006-07-28 01:08:21 · answer #7 · answered by vroom 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well why dont you give it a try.
2006-07-28 01:01:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋