Answer to Question #39262 in Atomic and Nuclear Physics for Tom Engels

Question

Is it possible to use pulsed x-rays to generate optical signals to remotely control deep sea research vehicles used to explore shipwrecks at extreme depth? This would eliminate possible entanglement of cables and such in wreckage. Tethered control unit would hover near wreck and remote vehicle could explore into wreck freely. Similar to an x-ray film but with electronics instead of film.