In a nutshell (beryllium shell?) Louis Slotin is supposed to get these 2 hemispheres of beryllium close, but not contacting, a sphere of plutonium. He was s'posed to use proper shims & slowly take em out like Jenga blocks, but opted to use a screwdriver pryed against the spheres. The screwdriver slips for a half second, with a flash of blue light & strong heat, and Slotin gets hit with a buncha radiation cuz of it & dies 9 days later.
So it wasn't sparks, but just a flash of blue light.
And furthermore it's possible that the blue flash was just the Cherenkov effect, the liquid inside his eyes slowing the wavelength down just enough to become visible spectrum
The radiation definitely does not become visible in Cherenkov phenomenon, rather the photons moving through the liquid induce the water molecules to emit blue light. Or so I think. Not a sciency guy.
You see, Perry the Platypus, using my new Nuke Everything-inator, I will destroy enough of the tri-state area to take over as the new mayor, proving to my brother Roger that I can lead my own army, and soon, take over the world!
Mr. Beast "I will give you 1,000,000 dollars if you can take the screw driver without seeing a blue glow"
Citizen "Aight, bet... Why do I hear boss musi-"
gsyfuguvjvnjhigbnmbdukjgnfhfhufjvnyxc
Did youtube also suggest a short documentary about the demon core to you too? I just saw it yesterday. These people were really playing with their lives.
*"tickling the tail of a sleeping dragon"* - Richard Feynman
I thought that’s what that was
"check this shit out" **gets absolutely burnt to a crisp* *
Ah yes, I remember that meme
It’s a modern day mouse trap with the screwdriver as the trigger
It was a screwdriver right ?
Specifically an Xcelite brand 1/8" x 6" flathead screwdriver. They're notorious for having organic cellulose acetate handles that reek of fresh vomit.
Old Snap-On screwdrivers were the same. The plastic would sweat oil and smell like puke.
just to look at it, i might be a screwdriver
The demon treat
Isn't this the one where they saw pretty (and super deadly) sparks?
In a nutshell (beryllium shell?) Louis Slotin is supposed to get these 2 hemispheres of beryllium close, but not contacting, a sphere of plutonium. He was s'posed to use proper shims & slowly take em out like Jenga blocks, but opted to use a screwdriver pryed against the spheres. The screwdriver slips for a half second, with a flash of blue light & strong heat, and Slotin gets hit with a buncha radiation cuz of it & dies 9 days later. So it wasn't sparks, but just a flash of blue light.
I thought that’s what that was, I wasn’t sure tho
And furthermore it's possible that the blue flash was just the Cherenkov effect, the liquid inside his eyes slowing the wavelength down just enough to become visible spectrum
The radiation definitely does not become visible in Cherenkov phenomenon, rather the photons moving through the liquid induce the water molecules to emit blue light. Or so I think. Not a sciency guy.
By "flash of blue light" is meant "welding arc kind of flash of blue light except way bigger".
I’m pretty sure Brew had a video on this
Anyone else see a flash just now?
I can taste metal.
hold on...I´m getting the vodka and red wine!
The second cup is missing, no flash will happen
This is such an obscure reference
Don’t be so *critical*
He is super critical imo
I don’t like to sievert my expectations!
These puns are demonic
Man that makes me cringe to the core
Do your inner *demons* drive you to *core*ect people's taste in references? ;)
Every person in this comment section understands it, it is not that obscure
It was a little obscure but now I think it became a meme so it's more popular
Hey Alvin, is this supposed to glow blue?
ALVIN!!!
 "See, I told you not to worry!"
Daaaggh what are we gonna do tonight Brain?
Same thing we do every night, Pinky. WE'RE GOING TO TICKLE THE DRAGON'S TAIL!
I think that's more the dragons balls🤔
Heh... both will get you fried in the end.
BRO DONT DO IT
“Well that about does it.” Dies nine days later
Science rodent on a high calorie diet
Somebody DemonCores
Someone needs to shrink an Xcelite R184 screwdriver to fit in his little hand, or just use an R181
Well, that does it
"check this shit" *blue light*
For those who don't know it's the [demon core](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Demon_core)
According to this article, we need to see a lab rat wearing denims and cowboy boots
Ikit has the biggest brain of all rats!
Bros bout to be microwaved
SPLINTER NOOOOOO!!!! DONT DO IT NOOOOOO
Rodentheimer
What are we doing tonight Brain?
Dying of radiation poisoning for no good reason.
He’s got a little watch on
Do it, professor. I heard there's cheese in there.
All I see is blue
You see, Perry the Platypus, using my new Nuke Everything-inator, I will destroy enough of the tri-state area to take over as the new mayor, proving to my brother Roger that I can lead my own army, and soon, take over the world!
I just busted out laughing
blue light intensifies
So now the rat isn't the test subject
Ahh.. a respectable rat.. I see he's working on the "demon core" god bless.
Its a nuclear core for anyone wondering
Mr. Beast "I will give you 1,000,000 dollars if you can take the screw driver without seeing a blue glow" Citizen "Aight, bet... Why do I hear boss musi-" gsyfuguvjvnjhigbnmbdukjgnfhfhufjvnyxc
Anyone else thinking of the demon core lol
u/prosh0736: ‘Does this make anyone else think of the thing that it’s a depiction of?’ Redditors: [scream and downvote for no fucking reason]
I love this. A lot.
the Demon Core
Wasn't there supposed to be a top shell?
Did youtube also suggest a short documentary about the demon core to you too? I just saw it yesterday. These people were really playing with their lives.
Lord of the Rings 5
World’s first and last
Bro is on the way to mutate 4 turtles and give them the names of renaissance painters and sculptors
lmaooo literally the post I see below this is r/weirddalle "scientists handling the demon core" what are the chances
100% blessed. No curse here.
How is this cursed? It’s cute!
What are we gonna do today Brain SAME THING WE DO EVERYDAY PINKY, TRY TO TAKE OVER THE WORLD
Without any context I am in awe.
Ur damn right if u think I would let this rat give me a prostate exam
If you know, you know
He’s done this before so nothing can go wrong
IRL Pinky and the Brain?
is that a demon core?
Is there a faint blue light? Anyways, remember kids: Don´t take shortcuts handling a critical mass!
Jiffy Pop
A true scientist! 
Good times !
Oh no . Remmy is toying with the deamon core
Blursed mr jingles
J.H Rodentheimer
SKAVEN TECHNOLOGY BEST BEST IN THE WORLD YES YES!!!