Written by GLCyclops' eye beams derives their power from the absorption of ambient energy, most notably sunlight. This means that his cells are constantly absorbing solar and other energy and transferring it to his eyes, which in turn serve as outlets which project extra-dimensional non-Einsteinian particles in beam form. Cyclops' optic blasts do not project heat; the beam generates pressure which can pummel and, if desired, destroy objects. These beams have also been known to reflect or bounce off certain surfaces, such as highly reflective metal.
Sadly for him, his optic beams are constantly 'on', and will project when his eyes are open. However, as Cyclops psionic field is in tune with the energy of his beams, and as this field envelops his body, he is immune to the harmful effects of his own powers, causing the energy of beams to be absorbed harmlessly if they should come into contact with his body. Therefore, he is able to block the beams simply by closing his eyes, with even the thin material of his eyelids being able to block his beams.
To allow him to function in day-to-day life, Cyclops wears a set of eyeglasses made of ruby quartz, a material which is in tune with his psionic field, and hence blocks his beams in a similar fashion. In combat, Cyclops uses a specialized ruby quartz visor (built with a single, long lens) housing adjustable outlets that allow him to control the size and intensity of the beams. Originally, Cyclops had to physically reach for controls on the visor itself for desired firings, but later models had controls wired to his gloves for more convenient use.
In addition, the visor has a back-up spring-loaded function to shut its apertures in the event of a power loss while opened so he can at least see safely. It is also unclear between different portrayals whether or not the ruby quartz reflects the continuous beams, or whether the presence of the ruby quartz stops the flow of the blasts all together.
The maximum force of Cyclops' optic blasts are unknown, but a commonly given description is that he can 'punch holes through mountains', and he has been shown to rupture a half-inch thick carbon steel plate.
So, if you ever start blowing optic beams out of your little peepers, you can thank The House Of El for providing you with the framework for your very own personal ruby quartz visor.
Sadly for him, his optic beams are constantly 'on', and will project when his eyes are open. However, as Cyclops psionic field is in tune with the energy of his beams, and as this field envelops his body, he is immune to the harmful effects of his own powers, causing the energy of beams to be absorbed harmlessly if they should come into contact with his body. Therefore, he is able to block the beams simply by closing his eyes, with even the thin material of his eyelids being able to block his beams.
To allow him to function in day-to-day life, Cyclops wears a set of eyeglasses made of ruby quartz, a material which is in tune with his psionic field, and hence blocks his beams in a similar fashion. In combat, Cyclops uses a specialized ruby quartz visor (built with a single, long lens) housing adjustable outlets that allow him to control the size and intensity of the beams. Originally, Cyclops had to physically reach for controls on the visor itself for desired firings, but later models had controls wired to his gloves for more convenient use.
In addition, the visor has a back-up spring-loaded function to shut its apertures in the event of a power loss while opened so he can at least see safely. It is also unclear between different portrayals whether or not the ruby quartz reflects the continuous beams, or whether the presence of the ruby quartz stops the flow of the blasts all together.
The maximum force of Cyclops' optic blasts are unknown, but a commonly given description is that he can 'punch holes through mountains', and he has been shown to rupture a half-inch thick carbon steel plate.
So, if you ever start blowing optic beams out of your little peepers, you can thank The House Of El for providing you with the framework for your very own personal ruby quartz visor.
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