That sounds... like bullshit, frankly. She's spent enough time with Dr. Carter to recognize science-based chatter that goes well above her paygrade, but this isn't just technical, it's impossible. 'Alter the state of matter'? Seriously?

"Wouldn't be carrying it otherwise," she deadpans, resting her hands on her hips. "But my real weapon is out there." She inclines her head towards the window, then lets her gaze fall back to Asadi's arm. "Can that thing seriously generate energy?" Like, say... recharge a battery?