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by robbiep 3166 days ago
When it comes to interference with DNA, it is wavelength not wattage that is important.
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This is what I've always believed, but I stumbled upon this a minute ago:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Photoionization#Multi-photon_i...

Apparently, at least using some deep laser science magic, you can make photons' energy additive with respect to ionization process. Anyone here who knows the science behind this, and could shine the light on whether or not this thing has any impact on day-to-day interactions with RF radiation?

In theory, yes. In practice, wattage can disrupt tissue around, introducing radicals, etc. Dirupting DNA in the end.
The best reply to this is that we both generate a lot of radiant energy and are exposed to a lot of radiant energy in the form of sun, orders of magnitude stronger than the transmitters in our phone. The intensities the mechanism demands are neither likely or possible for everyday use