Will scientists ever be able to create a shrink ray? How could it change the world?

Question

After reading an article on how scientists are on the verge of creating an invisible cloak, I got to wondering on when shrink rays might be invented. Is it possible? What about "grow" rays?

Answer 1

It may be possible to alter the quantum state of the electrons of the matter in question.  Electrons exist as stable energy waves around the nucleus so if you shortened the wavelength of the electrons, they would exist closer to the nucleus, so the atom would be smaller.  By doing this to every atom in the object, it could shrink.

The opposite could be done to grow an object. Bear in mind that the mass would remain essentially constant, so the density could change dramatically.

The invisible cloak is made using conductive coils that are smaller than the wavelength of light, so can have very unusual optical properties, such as bending the light around the object.  Unfortunately, this would only work on a specific wavelength of light (ie. you could be invisible to red light), and would be incredibly dense, too dense to wear like clothing.  The current research is towards using it on aircraft to make them truly invisible to radar (which uses a specific wavelength of light).

Answer 2

mmm let me see. I can only say that they proberly make that product in Japan or china. Between you and me , you know how fantastic and interesting they are. I was thinking that you were watching that film...Honey , i blew up the Kids. am i right or wrong. ah well i hope it will work either way.

Answer 3

Where in the world did you read about an invisible cloak?  I'm guessing it was in a comic book?  I've never heard of something like that in real life, and I haven't heard or shrink rays being real either.  I think maybe you've watched too many sci-fi movies.