Scary: Peeling Scotch Tape Emits X-Rays strong enough to take pictures
From Nature:
Here we report that peeling common adhesive tape in a moderate vacuum produces radio and visible emission…
The intensity of X-ray triboluminescence allowed us to use it as a source for X-ray imaging. The limits on energies and flash widths that can be achieved are beyond current theories of tribology.
Fantastak 7:36 am on November 6, 2009 Permalink
i wrapped my arm in it and saw all the bones – true story.