Reaching the finite of the infinitesimal?

A commentary by:

RAdm. RM & Comm. DL Wey

COSR: SFS-SFC DCOSR: SFS-SFC

Much has been accomplished in the field of subatomic physics, for not so long ago, the atom was considered the tiniest entity to exist. For such could not be seen; And yet, now there exists an instrument that can manipulate those very same ‘invisible’ entities at will.

Scientists have been able to ‘create’ the first subatomic size transistor, so sensitive that it can detect one one-hundredth of an electron charge. By shrinking the ‘micro-universe,' that is to say, finding ever smaller particles[such as the electron, muon, tau, etc.], will we come to a point where there is nothing smaller?

It has been suggested that, with the next generation of scanning probe microscopes, that it will be possible to ‘see’ individual electrons as they move about. How much greater then, will be our ability to ‘create’ subatomic components, and what will they be used for?

The possibilities are endless, yet so are the dangers, for though such research can be a boon for humanity….It could also prove to be his undoing.