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'''Neutronium''' is the super-dense matter that forms in the core of neutron [[star]]s, where the pressure is so high that the normal atomic structure of matter breaks down and condenses. Neutronium is occasionally found as an exotic building material in [[science fiction]]. | '''Neutronium''' is the super-dense matter that forms in the core of neutron [[star]]s, where the pressure is so high that the normal atomic structure of matter breaks down and condenses. Neutronium is occasionally found as an exotic building material in [[science fiction]]. | ||
==Science Fiction Examples== | |||
* In [[TOS]] "The Doomsday Machine", Spock described the hull of the alien planet destroyer as "composed of solid neutronium", which was essentially impervious to the ''[[Enterprise (TOS)|Enterprise's]]'' phasers. | |||
* Non-movie sources cite neutronium as one of the components of hull armor for [[Imperial Star Destroyer]]s in [[Star Wars]]. | |||
[[Category: Materials]] | [[Category: Materials]] | ||
[[Category:Science]] | [[Category:Science]] | ||
[[Category:Science Fiction]] | [[Category:Science Fiction]] | ||
Revision as of 06:32, 6 February 2010
Neutronium is the super-dense matter that forms in the core of neutron stars, where the pressure is so high that the normal atomic structure of matter breaks down and condenses. Neutronium is occasionally found as an exotic building material in science fiction.
Science Fiction Examples
- In TOS "The Doomsday Machine", Spock described the hull of the alien planet destroyer as "composed of solid neutronium", which was essentially impervious to the Enterprise's phasers.
- Non-movie sources cite neutronium as one of the components of hull armor for Imperial Star Destroyers in Star Wars.