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| + | '''Neutronium''' is an extremely dense phase of [[matter]] composed primarily of [[neutron]]s that exists primarily in the cores of [[neutron star]]s. |
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| − | '''Neutronium''' is a material that exists primarily in the cores of [[neutron star]]s. It is a lattice of neutrons (one of the three building blocks of matter at the atomic/nuclear level) that is generated when the tremendous pressure generated by a [[supernova]] (the explosion of a large [[star]]) acts on its core, causing all its electrons and protons to merge and form neutrons (this is the same as the process of beta decay, that generates beta radiation, only in reverse). These neutrons are very densely packed, and bind with each other using subatomic particles called gluons. This makes it the hardest possible substance in the universe. The spins of these neutrons add up to generate extremely powerful magnetic fields, which have been detected by astronomers. The high density of neutronium also generates a very strong gravitational field; at a mass of 3 times or more than our Sun, the gravity of a neutron star is so strong that it causes the neutronium core to collapse in on itself, forming a gravitational [[quantum singularity|singularity]] (colloquially known as a [[black hole]]). {{pna-cite}} |
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| − | In [[2366]], [[Doctor]] [[Paul Stubbs]] wanted to study the decay |
+ | In [[2366]], [[Doctor]] [[Paul Stubbs]] wanted to study the decay of neutronium expelled at relativistic speeds by a massive stellar explosion in a [[binary star system]] consisting of a [[neutron star]] and a [[red giant]] in the [[Kavis Alpha sector]]. ({{TNG|Evolution}}) |
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| + | Once an [[Unnamed_Hirogen#Hirogen_Alpha_1_.282374.29|Alpha Hirogen]] hunter tracked |
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| + | a [[Silicon-based lifeform]] through the neutronium [[mantle]] of a collapsed star. ({{VOY|Prey}}) |
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| + | Neutronium is an extremely hard material and is impervious to virtually all types of weapons fire, it is utilized by some species to construct practically indestructible structures. In fact, [[Montgomery Scott]] referred to this fact in an analogy stated following the kidnapping of [[Jojo Krako]], where he told [[James T. Kirk]] that Krako was "''mad enough to chew neutronium.''" ({{TOS|A Piece of the Action}}) |
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| + | Some examples of its use include: |
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| − | Because neutronium is impervious to virtually all types of weapons fire, it is utilized by some species to construct practically indestructible structures. Some examples include: |
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*The [[doomsday machine]] had a hull composed of pure neutronium. ({{TOS|The Doomsday Machine}}) |
*The [[doomsday machine]] had a hull composed of pure neutronium. ({{TOS|The Doomsday Machine}}) |
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*The [[Dyson sphere]] discovered in [[2369]] had a shell made from [[carbon]]-neutronium. ({{TNG|Relics}}) |
*The [[Dyson sphere]] discovered in [[2369]] had a shell made from [[carbon]]-neutronium. ({{TNG|Relics}}) |
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*The central structure of the [[Iconian]] ziggurat on [[Vandros IV]], in which was located a functioning [[Iconian gateway|gateway]], was constructed of neutronium ({{DS9|To the Death}}) |
*The central structure of the [[Iconian]] ziggurat on [[Vandros IV]], in which was located a functioning [[Iconian gateway|gateway]], was constructed of neutronium ({{DS9|To the Death}}) |
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*The main door to [[Dominion Headquarters]] on [[Cardassia Prime]] was made of neutronium. ({{DS9|What You Leave Behind}}) |
*The main door to [[Dominion Headquarters]] on [[Cardassia Prime]] was made of neutronium. ({{DS9|What You Leave Behind}}) |
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| − | *An [[asteroid]] utilized by the [[Vidiian]]s. ({{VOY|Phage}}) |
+ | *An [[asteroid]] utilized by the [[Vidiian]]s was composed of neutronium. ({{VOY|Phage}}) |
*The [[hull]] of the [[Think Tank]] vessel from the [[Delta Quadrant]] was composed of a neutronium-based alloy. ({{VOY|Think Tank}}) |
*The [[hull]] of the [[Think Tank]] vessel from the [[Delta Quadrant]] was composed of a neutronium-based alloy. ({{VOY|Think Tank}}) |
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| + | ==External link== |
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| + | * {{wikipedia}} |
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Revision as of 06:27, 12 January 2008
Neutronium is an extremely dense phase of matter composed primarily of neutrons that exists primarily in the cores of neutron stars.
In 2366, Doctor Paul Stubbs wanted to study the decay of neutronium expelled at relativistic speeds by a massive stellar explosion in a binary star system consisting of a neutron star and a red giant in the Kavis Alpha sector. (TNG: "Evolution")
Once an Alpha Hirogen hunter tracked a Silicon-based lifeform through the neutronium mantle of a collapsed star. (VOY: "Prey")
Neutronium is an extremely hard material and is impervious to virtually all types of weapons fire, it is utilized by some species to construct practically indestructible structures. In fact, Montgomery Scott referred to this fact in an analogy stated following the kidnapping of Jojo Krako, where he told James T. Kirk that Krako was "mad enough to chew neutronium." (TOS: "A Piece of the Action")
Some examples of its use include:
- The doomsday machine had a hull composed of pure neutronium. (TOS: "The Doomsday Machine")
- The Dyson sphere discovered in 2369 had a shell made from carbon-neutronium. (TNG: "Relics")
- The central structure of the Iconian ziggurat on Vandros IV, in which was located a functioning gateway, was constructed of neutronium (DS9: "To the Death")
- The main door to Dominion Headquarters on Cardassia Prime was made of neutronium. (DS9: "What You Leave Behind")
- An asteroid utilized by the Vidiians was composed of neutronium. (VOY: "Phage")
- The hull of the Think Tank vessel from the Delta Quadrant was composed of a neutronium-based alloy. (VOY: "Think Tank")