This is a question about old electrical equipment NOT about mythology
2007-04-27 23:24:03 · 3 answers · asked by SPARKFISH 4 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
Can't find any reference to this! An interrupter is another name for a (usually high current) switch or breaker, possibly remote controlled. And there is/was a switchgear manufacturer called Cutler Hammer, there may be a connection there which you can search for.
2007-04-27 23:45:42 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well in terms of 'electrical' context. There is some work being done on gernerating hugely powerful sparks working on DRSSTC (Tesla coils). The nickname came from a device that the God Thor used to generate lightning bolts (Thor's hammer). An interrupter (interruptor (Spannish) is a device to instantly cut and remake high power electrical circuits. Speaking of Spannish.. There is a band called Thor's hammer interruptor. Ummmm what else? It is also a kind or strategic weapon used to destroy electronic devices.. It sends out a high energy high frequency radio wave which then does nasty things to electrical equipment such as weapons guidance systems, communications and navigation aids. Ummm.. can't think of anything else...
2007-04-28 03:56:27 · answer #2 · answered by jonstarjon 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Might be talking about a crowbar safety circuit which is used to short the power supply if something goes horribly wrong.
As always Wikipedia has an entry for this.
2007-04-28 08:54:12 · answer #3 · answered by m.paley 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋