forge-particle-accelerator
A massive linear accelerator spanning more than ten times Pluto's orbit, composed of trillions of components using PASER units to accelerate particles for wormhole creation.
1 chapter across 1 book
Diaspora (1997)Greg Egan
In this chapter, Blanca and Gabriel, members of the Forge group in the Carter-Zimmerman polis on Earth, witness the first successful neutralization event in the Forge's particle accelerator, confirming the creation of a Kozuch-Wheeler wormhole. The chapter explores the technical and philosophical challenges of manipulating exotic physics to create stable wormholes, emphasizing the interplay between art, mathematics, and physical reality. Gabriel reflects on the long-term implications and potential setbacks of their work, while Blanca remains cautiously skeptical about the practical applications of these breakthroughs.