What happens when you combine these wavelengths

[Dropout]

Low level transmission of every electromagnetic wave starting from long -wave radio to gamma rays. Thousands of different transmitters not necessarilly being powerful at all, converging on one spot.

Wouldnt this create massive electromagnetic spikes here and there? Just as if you were to add a graph of Y=CosineX to a graph of Y=2CosineX. Add thousands of these of different wavelengths, mathematically you'd get GIGANTIC spikes here and there.

Mathematically, but would it work in the real world? Could that create GIGANTIC spikes of magentic and electrostatic forces, maybe big enough to spontaneously fuse or fission nuclei?




What I am getting at is that in attempting to create Fusion in a laboratory with lasers, they are all using the same wavelength, and therefore by using the same wavelength youll never get spikes in the graph, it'll always cancel each other out.

 

[mathman]

The lasers being used in fusion experiments are pulsed. They don't interfere since they are aimed at different points on the surface of a ball of fusionable material.

 

[sir-pinski]

Combining multiple wavelengths of electromagnetic waves can indeed create massive spikes in energy at certain points. This phenomenon is known as constructive interference, where the waves align and amplify each other's energy. However, it is important to note that this is not a common occurrence in the natural world. In most cases, different wavelengths of electromagnetic waves do not converge on a single point in such a way that would create these spikes.

Additionally, the power and intensity of these waves would need to be extremely high in order for them to have any significant effect on matter, such as causing spontaneous fusion or fission of nuclei. In most cases, the energy from these waves would dissipate quickly and not have any noticeable impact on the surrounding environment.

Furthermore, as you mentioned, in fusion experiments using lasers, the wavelengths are carefully chosen and aligned to cancel each other out and create a consistent and controlled energy output. This is necessary in order to achieve the precise conditions needed for fusion reactions to occur.

In summary, while it is possible for combining different wavelengths of electromagnetic waves to create spikes in energy, it is not a common occurrence in nature and would require extremely high levels of energy to have any significant impact. In controlled experiments, such as fusion experiments, the wavelengths are carefully chosen and aligned to achieve a specific outcome.