| Proton pack | |
|---|---|
| Ghostbusters franchise element | |
 A replica of the proton pack used in the original film | |
| First appearance |
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| Created by | Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, and Stephen Dane |
| Genre | Science fiction, Comedy |
| In-universe information | |
| Type | Paranormal elimination tool |
| Function | Used to hold/control ghosts |
| Affiliation | Ghostbusters |
The proton pack is a fictional energy-based capture device, used for controlling and lassoing ghosts in the Ghostbusters universe.[1] First depicted in the film Ghostbusters, it has a hand-held wand ("Neutrona Wand" or particle thrower) connected to a backpack-sized nuclear accelerator. It controls a stream of highly focused and radially polarized protons that electrostatically controls the negatively charged energy of a ghost, allowing it to be held in the stream.[2]
- ^ "A Ghost-Zapping Device Is the Season's Stunner". The New York Times. 1987-12-25. Retrieved 2010-08-14.
- ^ Bergman, Gregory; Lambert, Josh (2011). Geektionary: From Anime to Zettabyte, An A to Z Guide to All Things Geek. Adams Media. p. 228. ISBN 978-1440511141.