Cannon-fired shock wave could stun, kill people

Tuesday, January 19, 2010 - 17:07 in Mathematics & Economics

(PhysOrg.com) -- Police and military forces around the world may soon have a new non-lethal weapon at their hands. Called the Thunder Generator, the device is a cannon that fires shock waves that pass through people and objects. Although the shock waves are harmless, they give people the impression of standing in front of a firing squad, according to the cannon's developers.

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