Foundation by Isaac Asimov -
“Hardin still smiled and his force-field aura scarcely brightened as it absorbed the energies of the nuclear blast.” (135)
“The molecules of air caught in the sudden surge of atomic disruption, tore into glowing, burning ions, and marked out the blinding thin line that struck at Mallow’s heart - and splashed!” (212)
In Foundation, the force fields are nuclear powered, and for personal protection. They are a chain worn around the waist, and able to protect one from nuclear blasts.
Are they feasible?
No, it does not seem that a forcefield of this nature is feasible because of the nuclear power, and no matter to the actual shield. But, as the video shows, on a larger scale, a “force field” is not unreal. But as for a personal force shield like the one in Foundation, nothing in the foreseeable future will likely be even remotely close to it.
What could we use them for?
If possible, it would be used in the army for sure, and to protect many people of importance and/or wealth. The Trophy system is a good example of how it may be used, but for each soldier.
Why did we decide to focus on them?
We picked the forcefield because it is an interesting concept. If it could ever be made, it could bring many benefits to the army, and even protect people from assassination.
Are they ethical?
In most cases, they seem like they will be put to good use, for good reasons, and don't seem to harm anyone. It may get out of control and also be used from crime, making someone near invincible which could cause some problems for law enforcement.
Check this out!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TctJhFYTHo - Trophy System - basically a modern force field
This force field used in the military around tanks senses and neutralizes missiles that are about to hit the tank. It neutralizes by either detonating the missile in the air or splitting it into useless pieces of metal.
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