- "Did you know I can split Atoms with this? It wouldn't take a lot of energy. Just a Lot of Effort. The problem would be containing an Atomic Blast."
- ― Kyle Rayner/Green Lantern to the JLA (Green Lantern #135)
- "My name is Captain Atom. As in A-bomb...as in nuclear fission...as in...the end of the world."
- ― Nathaniel Adams/Captain Atom (DC Comics)
The power to manipulate matter at an atomic level. Variation of Matter Manipulation, Sub-power of Physics Manipulation, Lesser version of Subatomic Manipulation.
Also Called[]
- Atomic Energy Alteration/Manipulation/Transformation/Warping
- Atomokinesis
Capabilities[]
The user can manipulate Atoms, the smallest part of a chemical element that can retain its chemical identity (Atom can measure from 270 to 20 Picometers), and objects that form molecules. It is the basic unit of matter. The majority of an atom is concentrated with its nucleus, surrounded by one or more electrons, followed by protons and neutrons forming the nucleus of an atom. Every state and category of physical matter is a conclusion of electrons interacting with the atom. The amount of protons determines the chemical element of the atom. The number of neutrons determines the isotope of the chemical element. An atom interacts with the electromagnetic force due to the electrons and the nuclear force because of the nucleus. Due to repelling of the electromagnetic force and nuclear force, this proceeds into radioactive decay and nuclear transmutation. Atoms are responsible for chemical bonding, which governs nearly all of chemistry. By manipulating atoms, users can manipulate chemistry, elements, nuclear power, and control matter at an atomic level.
The user possesses all applications and capabilities users of molecular manipulation have. However, they possess additional abilities due to manipulating atoms; they can manipulate chemistry, control the composition that forms atoms, and manipulate nuclear forces (nuclear fission and nuclear fusion), including radiation and electromagnetic at an atomic level. The user can transform atoms to form any material the user desires, control ionizing radiation and radioactive decay, and influence the nucleus to manipulate nuclear interactions, such as triggering a nuclear explosion.
The user can possess precise manipulation over atoms to treat the physical universe as their sandbox, treating everything as a game.
Applications[]
- Advanced Transmutation
- Atomic Attacks
- Atomic Breath
- Atomic Cancellation
- Atomic Consumption
- Atomic Constructs
- Atomic Dissociation
- Atomic Resistance
- Atomic Vision
- Biological Manipulation/Life Mastery
- Elemental Manipulation
- Field Manipulation
- Ionic Manipulation
- Molecular Manipulation
- Nuclear Manipulation
- Nuclear Immunity
- Periodic Table Powers
- Regeneration Manipulation
- Self-Atomic Manipulation
- Thermal Manipulation
Variations[]
Associations[]
- Cosmological Force Manipulation
- Fundamental Forces Manipulation
- Omni Atomic Manipulation
- Quantum Manipulation
- Subatomic Manipulation
- Telekinesis
- Universal Force Manipulation
Limitations[]
- User needs to manipulate atoms cautiously, as predicting what they perform from the naked eye is difficult. Unless the user possesses a sensory ability that can predict what outcome atoms will cause.
- Non-Atomic Body
- May be hard to control (splitting an atom by accident, for example)
- Since this power doesn't allow manipulation of sub-atomic particles, it can't be used to create entirely new elements/atoms.
Known Users[]
- Atomix (Ben 10 Omniverse)
- The Baker (Cookie Clicker)
- Hei (Darker Than Black)
- Captain Atom (DC Comics)
- Firestorm (DC Comics)
- Doctor Manhattan (Watchmen/DC Comics)
- Doctor Solar (Gold Key Comics)
- Samantha Eve Wilkins/Atom Eve (Image Comics)
- Johnny the Amazingly Amazing (Johnny Test)
- Jean Grey (Marvel Comics); via the Phoenix Force
- Rachel Summers (Marvel Comics)
- Nathanial "Nate" Grey (Marvel Comics)
- Nathan Summers/Cable (Marvel Comics)
- Beyonder (Marvel Comics)
- Quentin Quire (Marvel Comics)
- Exodus (Marvel Comics)
- Mister M (Marvel Comics)
- Molecule Man (Marvel Comics)
- Crystal (Marvel Comics)
- Most Characters (Saint Seiya)
- Ultra Sonic (Sonic the Hedgehog)
- BB (Fate/Extra)
- Ichiryuu (Toriko); via Minority World
- Midora (Toriko); via Minority World
- Downburst (The Incredibles)
- Cid Kagenou (The Eminence In Shadow); I AM ATOMIC technique and variants
Known Objects[]
- Antimatter Condenser (Cookie Clicker)
- Matter-Rearranger Ring/Remaker (Marvel Comics)
- Space Gem (Marvel Comics)
- Dematerializer (Ology Series)
- SCP-399 (SCP Foundation)