The Scientific Notebooks of Thomas Townsend Brown
Volume II
Qualight Systems is deeply grateful to Rex
Research in Jean, Nevada for taking on the task of
adapting Brown's Laboratory Journals Nos. 1, 2, and 4 to the internet.
Copyrighted © by The Townsend Brown family. All rights reserved.
Contents
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77. Hydrostatic Pressure resulting from Shaped Electric Fields
Walkertown, NC; Aug 23, 1958
Referring to Jean’s
Mathematical Theory of Electricity and Magnetism, p. 177, an electric field consists of the following stresses in
the dielectric medium:
(1) a tension KR
2 / 8 pi per unit area in the direction of the lines of force;
(2) a pressure KR
2 / 8 pi per nit area perpendicular to the lines of force;
(3) a hydrostatic pressure
in all directions
If
is negative, an expansion of the dielectric will both increase the volume occupied by the
dielectric and will also increase the value of K inside the dielectric. The hydrostatic pressure will be outward.
If
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78. Some Specific Structures for the Development of Hydrostatic Pressure.
Walkertown, NC; Aug. 30, 1958
A general theorem for the development of hydrostatic pressure from electric fields requires the use of electrodes which provide a conical tube of force.
The direction of the force is outward from the apex of the cone.
(i) Point and cylinder.
(ii) Cylinders of different diameter
(iii)
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79. A Specific Design of Electric Flying Saucer Utilizing Transverse Propulsion and Positive Ion Field.
Walkertown, NC; Sept. 17, 1958
It is not generally recognized that repulsion of like electric charges cannot take place unless these charges are within or near a different charge.
For example:
In case 1, the charges are both grounded and both are within a grounded container. The entire system, however, is at the potentiality of the Earth. In
case 2, the charges are alike and within a container, all of which is elevated in potential above that of the Earth. Still there is no repulsion.
For better configuration, it may be drawn as follows:
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Here two bodies are negatively charged within a container of like sign. A positive charge is within the container also. Lines of force connecting the
positive charge to the two negatives are roughly parallel. Hence a repulsion exists between these lines. The points of anchorage A and B are forced apart,
thus transmitting the repulsion to the two negatively charged bodies.
It is the repulsion of the lines of force anchored to the bodies --- not the repulsion of the bodies themselves.
Briefly, the action is as follows:
There is also a force tending to elongate the positive charge.
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Other representations of this action are as follows:
With the positive charge as a fixed anchor, the negative charges are forced as shown, with the longer arm "throwing" the charge at a proportionately
greater velocity but less force.
It is this principle which is suggested as supplying in the case of the "flying saucer" to be described.
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The anode: "A-frame" --- must be shaped to satisfy the field-shaping requirement and provide maximum backing for the repulsion field.
Hydrostatic pressure profiles have revealed the tri-arcuate form as best for most purposes --- stability, control and horizontal thrust, especially
when a positive ion source is provided at the side of the dome.
Ions generated and released at this point are repelled downward and outward by the electrons and negative ions released near the crest of the dome.
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The positive ions then stream outward until caught by the lines of force from the cathode.
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Upward air stream in center assists lift when ship is operating in atmosphere
Or when approaching the earth, there is increased hydrostatic pressure under the ship.
Confinement and increase of positive pressure as ship approaches a landing.
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Exterior lines of force:
Electrostatic lifting forces all over the top of the anode. The lower side of the cathode has a few lines which pull downward by mainly are horizontal
with a slight downward component.
Repulsion exists between the two systems as shown.
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An interesting situation exists when one charge is greater than the other
This is similar to the following:
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Canting of the cathode to provide horizontal thrust and/or stability control:
Anode angle follows cathode angle acting as a mechanical amplifier.
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Long cathodes may eliminate downward force by cutting out the center.
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80. Possibility of a Critical Radius in the Witmer-Jeans Expression of the Attraction of Hemispheres with Guard Rings.
Walkertown, NC; Sept. 25, 1958
In Fig 1, the radius of the center sphere is super-critical, that is, it is above the value required to produce an inward force on the outer sphere, i.e.,
a contraction.
In Fig 2, the radius of the point charge is sub-critical, i.e., it produces an outward force on the outer sphere or an expansion.
If this is true, the force on the outer sphere inwardly is not strictly related to the inverse square of the radius. Conceivably there would be a
critical value at which there would be no force present. This probably will be at some ratio of the two radii.
If the outer radius is constant, the force of the outer sphere acting inwardly would diminish as the radius of the inner sphere is reduced and would
reach zero at the critical ratio of radii or at a certain radius of the inner sphere or both. Further reduction of the radius of the inner sphere would
cause a reversal of the force acting on the outer sphere thus producing expansion or outward force notwithstanding the existence of tension lines
radially disposed.
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Experiments are suggested to test his hypothesis:
Exp. No. 1. Split tube:
Exp. No. 2. Tube with cap. Tube fixed. Cap is repelled.
Exp. No. 3. In vacuum
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Two related experiments may be as follows:
Further development may take the form useful in circular airforms:
Or in the so-called cigar shape:
81. Theory of Pressure Confinement.
Walkertown, NC; Sept. 29, 1958.
In plotting the lines of force in various electrode configurations, it becomes apparent that some rather surprising results could be produced which,
at first glance, would seem to be in direct violation of the basic electrostatic laws. For example:
When outer electrode is uncharged, the two oppositely charged electrodes are attracted. When it is charged as shown, repulsion results.
Repulsion of oppositely charged hemispheres.
In the case of a simple saucer, it is advantageous to ground the cathode, allowing the anode canopy to carry a high charge relative to ground.
The situation would then be as follows:
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Pressure system around saucer.
And in vacuum, the following structure is suggested:
Downward force on transducer
This is based on the following effect:
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Or, similar to case 6:
All tension lines would ac to pull canopy downward. However, pressure confinement under canopy would tend to lift it.
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During the period from October 1958 to October 1967 (9 years) no notes were made.
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82. The Use of High-Resistance Electrodes in Electro-Aerodynamic Devices
Santa Monica, CA; Oct. 23, 1967.
Strips of partially conducting material, forming electrodes for fan or loudspeaker.
83. The Asymmetrical "H" Electrode Arrangement.
Useful for eliminating current thru modulation transformer and for increasing discharge.
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84. High-K Dielectric Slabs for Use in Loudspeaker Structures.
Santa Monica, CA; Oct. 23, 1967.
Fig. 2 has the advantage of increased electric gradient near the modulating electrode (fine wire) at the center.
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85. Problem of Vibrating Wires in EK Devices
March 8, 1968
Where the fine wires are placed midway between plates, an oscillation (probably relaxation type) takes place and the wires have a tendency to
vibrate sideways.
Solution 1: Place 2 wires 1/8" apart in line with the midpoint between the plates.
Solution 2: Same as above, but laterally.
It appears that the second solution is to be preferred.
Wires have tendency to spread apart.
Discharge pattern goes to the leading edge of each plate independently.
86. Ferex 7 Treated with an Ion-Conducting Salt
3-8-68
Plate material of Ferex 7 is highly sensitive to humidity changes --- ranging in resistivity form 10
7 to 10
9
ohms/cc
3.It is suggested that a hygroscopic agent such as lithium chloride, calcium chloride or sodium silicate in dilute solution might serve
to increase and, at the same time, smooth out the effects of humidity.
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87. The Use of Capacitors for the Detection of Gravitational Waves.
Stanford Univ. Hospital, Palo Alto, CA; May 31, 1970.
During April of this year, four 1 ufd 25 KV capacitors were installed in the small test lab in Atherton, CA and connected in a bridge circuit with 2
power supplies (15 KV each) and indicating a recording equipment.
The circuit for each of the two systems is as follows.
Operated at full voltage --- approx 17 KV (+) and (-).
Results: Loud pops in the loud speakers, seem to have origin in the 500 uuf ceramic capacitor. Several times, a slightly variable (approx 10 Kc) whistle
was heard which lasted sometimes several minutes, ending abruptly.
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88. Consideration is now being given to rewiring the systems as follows:
The above system may be useful, especially when the capacitors are widely separated ---say above 100 ft --- vertically or horizontally, to indicate the
direction of the incoming gravitational waves.
An alternate scheme might be:
Or an audio transformer, together with amplifiers and loudspeaker may be substituted for the Brush recorder if audio frequencies are present.
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89. A Tribo-Electric High Voltage Generator.
Catalina Island, CA; March 26, 1973.
If it is true that tribo-electric generation results from contact potential differences in dielectrics of differing dielectric constant and if it is true
that the sliding motion or friction merely extends the effective surface of the dielectrics in contact and if it is true that the dielectric with greater
K is always positive and the potential difference is related to the difference in dielectric constant, then it follows that a new type of generator is
feasible.
Using barium titanate (> 10,000 K) rubbing a dielectric in the range less than 10, at high speed, would give the BaTiO
3 a positive
charge relative to the other dielectric with which it is in sliding (frictional) contact.
The possibility of using liquid or gaseous (negative) dielectric should be considered. Such as CCl
4, benzene, toluene or transformer oil. A
liquid with low elec. resistivity should be considered in order not to limit the current output of the generator.
Both the BaTiO
3 and the liquid should have as high electrical conductivity as possible in order to conduct away the charges developed.
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Rotating discs or rods of barium titanate in electrically leaky oil might be a starting place.
The setup would be as follows:
The action is simply oscillating the barium titanate rod at high speed under oil. The rod should become positively charged and the oil negative.
If the electrical conductivity of the rod and the oil is high enough, useful current may be generated.
This form of electric generator may be especially useful in directly generating high voltages. Where discs are employed in place of rods, the units
may be stacked in series for high voltage generation.
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Basic patent claims would read:
(1) Method of generating electricity consisting of rapidly moving a high-K dielectric solid with respect to a low-K dielectric fluid (including gases),
utilizing the difference in electrical potential between said solid and said fluid and conducting said potentials away.
(2) A frictional electric generator comprising one or more rotating high-K electrodes immersed in a low-K fluid.
T.T. Brown (3-26-73)
Witnessed: J. Patrick Quillin (3-26-73)
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90. Tribo-Excitation of Sands and Clays
In reviewing Record Book No. 1, I am impressed with the amount of thought I gave during the years 1955 and 1956 to the hypothesis of gravitationally
anomalous materials and the methods by which these materials were (in nature) produced. Considerable thought was given to methods for artificially producing
lighter-than-normal materials.
In those days, such thoughts were rank heresy in respectable scientific circles and this is still the case today, although there are some researchers
who tend to question some of the long-established postulates. One of these, of course, is the postulate of equivalence, accepted by Einstein and other
leading theorists. Now there seems to be some question. The original Oetvos experiments equating gravitational mass to inertial mass have been repeated by
Dicke to an accuracy of 1 x 10
-11, seeming to confirm the equivalence.
I firmly believe, however, that equivalence exists only when weak fields are present or utilized in the experiment. Strong fields would, I believe,
show non-equivalence. Hence, the experiment described on page 40 of Record Book No. 1, entitled Centrifugal Differential Hydrometry might produce
materials whose gravitational mass differed greatly from their inertial mass.
This experiment certainly should be performed without further delay (it has already been 17 years! --- Inexcusable neglect)
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But what is of immediate concern --- to get the ball rolling again --- is the creation of gravitationally light materials by friction (Coulomb
friction). This may be termed Triboexcitation.
On page 80 of Record Book No. 1, (Aug 26, 1956), the matter of triboexcitation s set forth. It merely calls for the use of a susceptible
material such as aluminum silicate (clay) or some of the rare earth sands such as monazite. This material is placed in a glass (or quartz) container and
shaken vigorously for a length of time.
In short, the method merely calls for vibrating, in a paint shaker or the like, a glass bottle of certain clays or sands.
This experiment, in crudest form, was performed today. A pint Mason jar partly filled with Sorrento (red) sand-clay from Sorrento, FL was weighed at
the Avalon Post Office --- 1 lb-14-1/2 oz. It was then vibrated for 20 minutes at Chet’s Hardware store on a paint shaker, then weighed (immediately) again.
This time the scales did not balance in the same position but definitely balanced at 1 lb-14-1/4 oz; apparently a loss of 1/4 oz.
Of course, the scales could be in error or there was a human error in weighing. These possibilities I certainly recognize. But further tests will
tell us.
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If the 1/4 oz loss of weight was real, this experiment may be history-making. It may have represented a loss in weight of 1 part in 122 or
0.819%. This would mean an excitation of 8.19 millghos (see p. 79, Record Book No. 1)
If excited to this amount, the
g of this material (immediately after shaking) would be approx 972 cm/sec
2 rather than 980
cm/sec
2!
I intend to repeat this experiment, using the paint shaker, on the Sorrento sand and a more accurate balance than that at the Post Office. I have also
ordered today, 1 lb samples of various monazite sands to be tested in a similar way, possibly also increasing the shaking time to 30 minutes or
perhaps 1 hour.
Later, if these effects persist, more refined, highly accurate quantitative tests are envisioned, possibly at USC or Stanford Research Institute.
T.T. Brown (3-28-73)
Witnessed: J. Patrick Quillin (3-28-73)
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91. Triboexcitation of Sorrento (FL) Red Sand.
Catalina Island; March 30, 1973.
Test No. 90 has been repeated today, making sure that the weighing was accurately done at the Avalon Post Office (It is now confirmed by the
Postmaster, Pete G. Salamunovich).
The sample of red sand which was tested was contained (as in Sec. 90) in a glass Mason jar. In two day since the last excitation test on March 28, the
weight had returned to normal; i.e., 1 lb-14-1/2 oz. It was then shaken for 30 minutes and then immediately (within 3 minutes) weighed. It then weighed less
than 1 lb-4-1/4 oz, having lost at least 1/2 oz, possibly 0.3 oz.
This loss of weight (if 0.3 oz is considered) represents a greater degree of excitation than that recorded in Test 90. This may have been expected, as
the duration of shaking was increased 10 minutes. This represents a loss of weight of 1 part in 101.6 or 0.984%. This represents an excitation of 9.84
millighos or a value of g approx 970.6 cm/sec
2 !
This apparent confirmation is intriguing, to say the least!
T.T. Brown (3-30-73)
Witnessed: J.P. Quillin (3-30-73)
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92. The Plan for Further Testing of Triboexcitation of Various Materials
Catalina Island, CA; March 30, 1973
Orders were placed on March 28 for 4 1-lb samples of Monazite sand from various places --- Australia, Florida, etc.) with Ward’s Natural Science
Establishment (recommended by USC) and also 1 lb of loess (from Kansas). This material should be received within the next two weeks.
An order was placed today with Fisher Scientific Co. for a balance which should be received within the next two weeks.
This should permit, even crudely, the extension of this research. If continuing positive results are obtained, it is planned to take the project to
Stanford Research Lab at Menlo Park or at Pasadena for further confirmation, using more refined methods and equipment.
T.T. Brown (3-30-73)
Witnessed: J.P. Quillin (3-30-73)
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93. Beneficiation of Super-Light Hydrogen by Positive Ray Excitation in the Electrolysis of Water.
Catalina Island, CA; March 31, 1973.
On page 8 of Record Book No. 1, it is noted that C.F. Brush once performed some experiments producing what he termed super-light hydrogen. It was stated
that this was done by some sort of preferential selection of ions in or during the electrolysis of water. No details are available at this writing.
The question is asked --- what sort of preferential selection of ions. How can ions differ?
Electrolysis of water to produce H
2 and O, normally is carried on within and under the body of water. The positive (H) ions and negative (O)
ions migrate to the negative and positive electrodes respectively, and (following electrical neutralization) rise to the surface as atoms of gas. The
ions are the ions of the respective elements H and O.
Where can there be preferential selection of ions?
Let us change to a situation where electrolysis takes place at the surface of the water, rather than underneath. Then by using positive rays impinging on
the water surface, induce electrolysis.
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The apparatus may be something like the following:
The thinking behind this experiment is that the high velocity positive rays (possibly H ions) generated in the vicinity of the positive electrode strike
the surface of the water with considerable additional energy gained from the high voltage electrical field. Dissociation taking place at the surface,
together with possible gravitic excitation may produce super-light hydrogen.
It is not known whether Dr Brush used high-energy ion rays in his electrolysis, but it appears in any event, to have attractive possibilities.
This method might be used to produce other gravitationally-anomalous gases as well.
T.T. Brown (3-31-73)
Witnessed: J.P. Quillin (3-31-73)
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94. Excitation by Sparking
Catalina, CA; April 24, 1973.
When a high voltage DC spark, traverses a space (let us say) of an inch or more the velocity of the component ions is considerable. Negative ions and
electrons leave the cathode and accelerate toward the anode --- ionizing the gas molecules and atoms en route --- a conducting path is created by this
"leader" permitting a high current positive ion cascade from the anode toward the cathode (usually the earth). The impact of these charges on the cathodic
target could excite the material of the target gravitically.
It is possible that lightning striking sand and/or clay could excite this material. This was proposed in Record Book No. 1, page 14. A development of
this thought is recorded in pp. 92-96 also.
Material susceptible to gravitic excitation, when struck by high velocity positive ions (or particles) could become excited so as to lose weight. Hence,
exitation may be accomplished by sparking.
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In the literature relating to the germination of seeds, it is recorded that germination of certain seeds has been speeded up by sparking. One wonders if
then the seeds were gravitically excited and if gravitic excitation might affect life processes!
Another natural phenomenon, which appears during lightning strokes, in the so-called "ball of fire". It is recorded that balls of fire, ranging in size
from that of a golf ball to that of a basket ball, have been observed to come down chimneys, float around the room (like a toy balloon) and vanish. It has
been considered by some scientists that the energy of the lightning stroke could have created (or released) antimatter, and that a timy nucleus of
antimatter was being annihilated --- forming a reddish ball of luminescence. I am wondering, actually if the ball of fire could be gravitically excited
nitrogen or oxygen caused by positive changes which were present in the lightning stroke. The visible (red) radiation from the ball of fire could be
the energy being released by gravitic decay.
In any event, the whole area of gravitic excitation by positive bombardment is intriguing.
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95. Antigravitational Materials in Nature.
Catalina Island; April 24, 1973.
There are several synonyms for antigravitational materials, such as contra-terrene materials (CTM), antigravitic matter or antimatter. All are
supposed to act oppositely in the (normal) gravity field.
All such materials in the pure state are believed to loft in the Earth’s field, being repelled by the Earth and, if free, will accelerate (fall) into
space and be lost.
Hence, it would appear to be unlikely that antigravitic materials would ever be formed on Earth unless they were rigidly associated with and weighted
down by terne materials.
Such antigravitic matter in the presence of ordinary matter would likewise tend to decay. Even anti-matter, in the present accepted hypotheses, would
react (violently) with matter, undergoing complete annihilation, accompanied by tremendous release of energy. It is presently believed that a
matter-antimatter reaction would release far more energy than nuclear fusion.
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It is conceivable, however, that matter and antimatter would "live together" if suitably insulated from one another. The "Liedenfrost" theory may
provide such an answer. But even this requires the gradual radiation of energy. Hence, if antimatter were ever found trapped in ordinary matter, it
would be revealed by its thermoactivity, being constantly warmer than the environment.
The decay of excited terrestrial materials emitting heat, is similar (possibly related) to antimatter in the presence of matter.
In searching for anti-gravitational material in nature, one would look for two things:
(1) The spontaneous evolution of heat, and
(2) Retardation in gravitational acceleration (value of g).
Charles Thomas Brush, in various articles in the Physical Review, found such materials in the complex silicates, lavas and clays. His experiments,
performed at the Case Institute of Technology indicated retardation of g. Confirming tests performed at the National Bureau of Standards revealed a real
and readily measurable evolution of heat.
The scientific community has never recognized Dr Brush’s important discoveries in this field. No adequate theory to explain his results has ever
been worked out.
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Nevertheless, Dr Brush led the way, and someday his work will be recognized.
There are several interesting materials which apparently are faintly antigravitic in nature. These are:
(1) Sandusky clay (near Sandusky, Ohio)
(2) Loess
(3) Monazite (rare earth elements)
(4) Certain lavas, and volcanic glases.
Either these materials an infinitesimal fraction of antimatter (insulated by Leidenfrost effect) or they are excited terrestrial material --- excited by
cosmic radiation, sunlight or nuclear radiation or by a prehistoric event such as meteoric impact.
One would look. For example, to the ejecta from meteorite craters, such as the Barringer Crater in Arizona, for residual or vestigial material, excited
by the impact (white sand, south rim).
Or, in lava flows, were material has emerged from deep within the possibly radioactive interior of the Earth.
Or, in loess from deserts such as Sahara or Gobi, where susceptible excitation has lofted, decayed and returned to Earth.
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The rare earth elements --- most of the lanthanides are interesting possibilities. In the gravitational periodic table (prepared by the Townsend
Brown Foundation) the rare earth elements have strangely low specific gravities, indicating gravitic excitation. These materials should be studied
intensively for retardation of g and spontaneous evolution of heat.
It is interesting to point out in this connection that the lanthanide series of elements is homologous with the actinide series of radioactive
elements.
Is it possible that the actinides are "radioactive" and (similarly) the lanthanides are "thermoactive", (?) both giving off energy!
The element tantalum (atomic No. 73) is also anomalously light (sp gr 16.6) and may likewise be interesting to investigate. It is 15% lighter than (I
believe) it should be.
Aluminum is 30% lighter and silicon is 31% lighter. The compounds such as aluminum silicate (clay) and silicon dioxide (sand) are the materials Brush
studied.
Phosphorus is 21% lighter, Sulfur 14% lighter, and Chlorine 13%.
Ytterbium has the greatest anomaly of all, 59% lighter than normal, according to the table.
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If, in the course of biological evolution, the Creator has utilized anomalously light materials to advantage --- such as in the flight of birds or
insects --- should we no look in this direction for clues?
Suppose we consider the chemical composition of bird bones or that of the bodies of insects. Or certain air-borne pollens and spores.
Calcium, however, is only 5% lighter than normal, according to the table. However, calcium may be combined with other elements (in the case of bird
bones). Strontium, the homologue of calcium is 16% light. Maybe bird bones have more strontium?
Monazite sand is interesting, consisting of small rounded grains, vari-colored, it has many of the rare earth elements. Centrifugal hydrometry
could beneficiate this kind of material easily. (See p. 40, Record Bk 2).
Tektites, believed to be of extraterrestrial origin (possibly from the moon) may be strewn on the Earth from lunar impact craters could be highly
susceptible material (to gravitic excitation). Although extremely rare and expensive, tektites should be studied for information on gravitic excitation.
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96. Gravitic Excitation by Positive Ion Bombardment.
Catalina Island, July 13, 1973.
It is proposed that rather simple experiments might be helpful in proving or disproving the idea that a loss of weight might accompany positive ray
bombardment.
A laboratory setup could take two forms, as follows:
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Excitation cells are weighed before, during and following the application of high voltage. Results would be considered positive if the weight followed
this type of curve:
In Fig. 1, excitation may take place at atmospheric pressure. The positive corona around the fine wire in the interstices between sand grains may excite
the grains immediately adjacent. That excitation may then spread by gravitic conduction from grain to grain, hence to the entire volume eventually.
In Fig. 2, the susceptible material is placed in a partially evacuated glass tube and bombarded by positive ions. Loss of weight may follow.
T.T. Brown (July 13, 1973
Witnessed: Linda Ann Leach (7-13-73)
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97. Lunar Type Sidereal Electrometer
Catalina Island; July 13, 1973.
Except for very first experiments performed at Janesville, Ohio during the period from 1923 to 1930, all experiments wherein force is developed by
massive high-K dielectrics the rotary form has been used. The sidereal radiation electrometer used in 1937 and 1939, and all years since, was a rotor
of differential high K
m sectors.
For some time, it has seemed possible to make a linear unit, one which may have surprising directional characteristics.
The directional ability of the rotary electrometer (if any) is limited undoubtedly to the plane of the rotor. A linear electrometer should have a
pronounced maximum in its longitudinal direction, and this would be a great assistance in determining the direction of origin of the (cosmic) radiation.
In essence, the differential dielectrics and reactor elements would simply be straightened out into a line --- so that linear thrust would occur rather
than torque.
On the following page, such a linear electrometer is illustrated. In this particular form, the force causes the insulating fluid (transformer oil) to
flow, and sensing depends upon the pressure differential of the oil at the two ends of the electrometer.
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Alternate Sensor (electrical) may be possible with the above design, instead of the manometer.
(1) Measure current to reactor rod and/or
(2) " " " dielectric sections
A recording galvanometer would be required since current is in the low microampere range.
T.T. Brown (July 13, 1973)
Witnessed: Linda Leach (7-13-73)
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Miscellaneous Data:
Earth’s orbital velocity: 30 km/sec
Earth’s axial velocity: 0.4 km/sec
Toward 16h R.A.: 19 km/sec (by observation of star field)
Toward 5h R.A., 70 degrees S. Dec.: 208 km/sec (Miller ether drift computations)
Star field toward 70 degrees S., 5h RA: 227/km sec (toward Great Magellanic Cloud).
According to Maris,
Physical Review 54(6): 478, Sept. 15, 1938, atmospheric (barometric) pressure is:
highest at 17h ST at 80 N
highest at 5h ST at 50 S
lowest at 17h ST at 50 S…
appears to indicate an incoming thrust on the barosphere --- possibly the entire earth --- from a direction in space 5h RA in the southern hemisphere.
Gravitational waves that bathe the Earth (Press, p. 344) ---
ELF (Extremely Low Freq.): 10
7 to 10
4 sec --- ~ 0.1 pc to 20 AU wavelength
VLF (Very Low Freq.): 10
4 to 10 sec --- 20 AU to 3 x 10
6 km
LF (Low Freq.): 0.10 Hz to 100 Hz --- 3 x 10
6 km to 3000 km
MF (Medium Freq.): 100 Hz to 100 KHz --- 3000 km to 3 km
HF (High Freq.): 100 KHz to 100 MHz --- 3 km to 3 m
VHF (Very High Freq.): 100 MHz to 100 GHz --- 3 m to 3 mm
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Miscellaneous Data:
Beneficiation of gravitationally anomalous fractions by centrifugal (differential) hydrometry.
Heavy solutions: Thallium formate, Acetylene tetrabromide, Sodium malonate.
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98. Explanation for the Thrust of the Sidereal Radiation Electrometer
Catalina Island; Aug 19, 1973.
Reasons for the thrust and for the variation in thrust are the two dominant questions. One cannot be fully answered without the other.
In computing and analyzing the sidereal radiation records, it must be borne in mind that the instrument scale (with 50 as center) is inverted, so far as
torque or thrust is concerned.
For example, in the 1937 and 1939 records, a reading of 40 represents twice the thrust (or torque) as 20. In future instruments the method of reading
should be revised. This would mean, then, that the 16h ST peak would actually be a thrust minimum. In the case of lunar hour angle --- the passage of the
meridian (transit) of the moon actually causes a lessening of thrust.
In this connection, it is interesting to note that the Dayton C. Miller observations with the interferometer, both in Cleveland and on Mt Wilson, show
minima at 16h ST. And this brings to my mind the statement made by Dr Miller in Cleveland, when he looked at our electrometer records, that they are
"inverted".
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The physical connection between our "thrust" and the presence of the moon is certainly far from being readily explained. The first thought, naturally
enough, was that it was tidal and related to the gravitational field or gravitational potential. This still may, or may not, be the case.
The relation between our thrust and Miler’s residual "ether drift" is even more difficult to explain. I have no doubt that Miller’s very laborious
electrometer readings are accurate and scientifically valid --- whether there is an ether or not. Miller’s work is monumental, certainly one of the classics
of physics. His determination that the Earth (and the entire solar system) is moving away from the galactic center toward 5h RA 70 S decl. at 227 km/sec is
worthy of more consideration from scientists today than it is receiving.
I have taken the time recently to study carefully Miler’s Report and have come to the conclusion that the interferometer arms change in length as the
system is rotated with respect to the Earth’s movement thru space. Miler believed that the velocity (total time) of light was changing. He did
acknowledge the possibility of the Lorentz-Fitzgerald contraction, and I believe Miller came to the conclusion that his observations showed only a
fraction of the expected fringe-shift because of the almost complete cancellation resulting from the Lorentz contraction. The operation of this
contraction was not (as stated) 100% but left a residual of 5% which appears to be what Miller observed.
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Whether an ether does or does not exist is hardly the important point. What is important is that Miller observed something. The result was not entirely
negative, as contemporary relativists would have us believe.
My interest is --- what relation exists between Miller’s interferometer and our electrometer. One relates to the transmission of light and/or physical
dimensions. The other relates to electric fields or electrical conductivity.
It is possibly true that there are other related parameters such as gravitational potential, electrostatic potential of the Earth (as an
"isolated" sphere in space), the dielectric constant and/or magnetic susceptibility of ambient space (k-mu density) and these possibilities may
eventually come into this complex picture. Random or cyclic disturbances from gravitational waves could further add to the confusion.
It appears certain that the Miller interferometer is related to the Brown electrometer. See chart (Fig 1):
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Comparison of sidereal curves ---
--- Miller’s interferometer on Mt Wilson (1926)
--- Brown’s electrometer at Philadelphia (1939)
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If there is truly a physical relation between the two phenomena, what is it?
Hypothesis:
(1) The interferometer arms could be changing length. The cohesive forces in matter (steel in this case) are largely electric. Electrostatic attraction
(valence bonds and interatomic cohesiveness) could be affected by:
(a) Dielectric permeability of medium
(b) Magnetic " " "
(c) Velocity (contraction)
(d) Gravitational flux density
(e) Unknown factors
(2) The electrometer thrust could be affected by:
(a) Conductivity differential (resistance)
(b) Dielectric permeability (susceptibility
(c) Unknown factors
(3) The relationship must be (it would seem) due to the electrical factors the two instrumentalities have in common.
Let us look at the structure of the electrometer in detail. Realizing that the thrust requires electrical energy, current is the dominant factor.
Variations in thrust must be accompanied by (or result from) changes in current.
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As a causative factor, electrical conductivity would be a likely candidate. It could be affected by:
(a) ionization from penetrating radiation
(b) electron migration
(c) temperature
(d) physical contraction (velocity)
(e) " " (gravitational waves)
(f) gravitational potential
(g) electrostatic
(h) unknown factors
Electrical resistance is not a simple thing. As a reciprocal of conductivity, resistance of ordinary substances, metal wire, etc., is not just
a function of temperature but a host of other factors as outlined above.
Let us look now at the structure of the electrometer with this much in view.
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It will be seen from Figs 1 and 2 that the voltage profiles of dielectric blocks of different resistivity act upon ambient regions of charged oil (ions)
to move the body of oil with respect to the dielectric blocks.
Hence, the thrust upon the dielectric blocks, and the oil in the opposite direction, arises from the electrostatic migration of positively-charged oil
regions (we may even refer to them as ions).
The magnitude of the thrust (torque of the rotor) depends upon the:
(1) resistance difference between high and low conductivity blocks
(2) ion density (conductivity) of the leaky transformer oil.
Summary:
In the foregoing, the torque of the electrometer is a direct function of the total current., There is no other energy source. High voltage is used to
provide the electrostatic attraction for ion migration and ion-momentum transfer to the ambient body of transformer oil. The oil must be slightly
conductive (leaky) to provide ions.
The oil moves in one direction, the dielectric blocks in the opposite direction.
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The question which now comes to mind is why does the thrust change. Why does the differential resistance change with extra-terrestrial factors?
There could be a resistance change in any one, two, or all three of the resistance bodies:
(a) Low resistance block (marble)
(b) High " " (oiled pine wood)
(c) Transformer oil
Only further critical testing will reveal the answer.
All could be affected by penetrating radiation, nuclear or cosmic rays. Magnetic fields would not. I mean, of course, such magnetic fields as normally
surround the instrument (terrestrial magnetism).
A test performed in 1939 by Pomerantz (Bartol Res. Fdn.) indicated no observable change in torque resulting from placing a piece of radioactive
copper (isotope) on the lid of the electrometer. This test was performed while the instrument was in its constant temperature vault in the basement of the
Randal Morgan Lab of Physics, Univ. of Penn., Phila. No other test with radioactive material has been made.
In any event, the sidereal and lunar characteristics of the torque are not correlated with penetrating radiation of any known type.
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Other non-ionizing radiation such as neutrino flux (from the sun) and gravitons from space can certainly penetrate the electrometer shielding but it
is difficult to see how they could influence torque.
One factor may be of immediate interest, and that is the electrostatic potential of the Earth (as an invisible, insulated sphere in space). All
planets obviously receive charged particles from the sun. The solar wind consists of highly charged particles and presumably also electrons. The Earth
intercepts and captures particles in constantly varying amounts. Hence, the net charge could be varying greatly, possibly to the extent of several million
volts.
The moon likewise may be charged, probably differently from the Earth. An electrostatic field could exist between the two. This could explain the
effects of the moon upon the electrometer. Inductive effects of the Moon upon the Earth could readily alter the electrostatic charge on the Earth side
facing the Moon.
Instrument records indicate substantial changes with lunar phases and lesser changes with lunar right ascension, declination and lunar distance
(apogee and perigee).
Only two explanations come to my mind: (1) electrostatic potential and (2) gravitational potential.
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To my knowledge, there is no accepted method for measuring the electrostatic potential of the Earth. There is no reference potential. It
would be like a mono-polar voltmeter.
In the literature, the work of Prof. Fernando Sanford (Prof. Emeritus of Physics, Stanford Univ.) comes to mind. Shortly after 1900, Prof Sanford
published "Terrestrial Electricity" (
Univ. Series Math. And Astron., Vol. II, No. 1, L.C. QC 806.S3 AS 36L56, Vol. 2, No. 1).
In this volume, as I remember, Prof. Sanford conducted investigations with a quadrant electrometer and obtained some striking evidence of lunar
electrostatic effects. I am trying to locate this reference at the present time. Sanford reports that it is out of print. L.A. Public Library has
misplaced its copy.
My program for the immediate future is to concentrate on the possibility that the electrometer is indicating resistance changes. I will be looking for
other research and other evidence that include resistance changes which are not accounted for.
This is especially important if these changes accompany any of the lunar cycles or are correlated with sidereal time.
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99. Torque and Resistance Change in the Brown Sidereal Radiation Recorder.
Catalina Island; Aug 19, 1973.
Since the instrument scale is inverted, and since an increase in torque requires an increase in total current, it necessarily follows that an increase
in instrument reading (instrument units) means an increase in resistance.
Considering the 1937 (Ganesville) records:
(1) Resistance is maximum 2 hr after moon crosses upper meridian
(2) Resistance is minimum at noon, Solar time.
(3) Resistance is maximum at 16 h ST
(4) In all annual charts, "instrument units" parallel "resistance" in direct relationship.
If the resistance if a conductor is related to absolute electrical potential and if the potential of the Earth changes, then…
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100. Resistance of a Copper Wire
Catalina Island; Aug 19, 1973.
In 1892, Prof Sanford prepared a report of experiments performed at Leland Stanford Univ. on the resistance of a section of copper wire 1 mm diameter,
120 cm long. The report subtitled "Some Observations upon the Conductivity of a Copper Wire", published by the University. LA Public Library R 537.22.4
His copper wire, reported at 1 mm, therefore was 0.039" diameter or No. 18. According to resistance tables of pure copper (99.5%), the resistance of No.
18 is approx. 0.00635 ohms/ft. Sanford reports approx. 0.03400 ohms at 22° C for the length of 120 cm.
Sanford: 0.0280 ohms/cm; Tables: 0.02508
ohms/cm.
In the Sanford experiments, the resistance changed with temperature according to the equation:
R
temp = 11 T + 3159
Sanford attempted to observe any (theoretically possible) increase in resistance due to the immersion of the conductor in liquids and/or gases of
high specific inductive capacity (K).
His results, while indicating to him at least, a systematic positive result was s irregular and confusing, that he concluded hoping "to pursue these
investigations much farther during the coming year (1893), and to accumulate data from which it may be legitimate to make comparisons".
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101. Theory of a Resistance Cross for Extraterrestrial Factors. Theory and Development.
Catalina Island; August 19, 1973
In the preceding section, reference was made to the work of Fernando Sanford. A copper wire 1 mm diameter, 120 cm long was tested repeatedly and an
anomalous change in resistance was noted.
Statistics from the Sanford data indicate that Sanford was confused by the irregularity. On page 10 of his report, he states, "The cause of this
irregularity is unknown to me".
In working over his statistics, correcting his results for temperature variations, I have come to the conclusion that the resistance changed
radically from day to day and even from hour to hour. Such a change in secular or cyclic fashion, Sanford apparently did not recognize. There is no report in
the literature to my knowledge at this time that Sanford continued these observations in subsequent years (as he wrote he intended to do).
Resistance anomalies, computed from Sanford data (corrected for temperature variations) show both secular and cyclic changes. These are 3 peaks which are
evident between Feb 22 and May 19, 1892, on March 7, April 6 and May 5 which appear to be related to the position of the moon.
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1892. Daily Average Resistance of Cu Wire (1 mm diam/120 cm long) in air and Various Dielectrics. Peaks at March 7, April 6, and May 5. 29 day period.
Phoned Mt Wilson Observatory to get Ephemeris for 1892. Mrs Henderson reported on 8-21-73 the lunar phases as indicated above. The peaks occur 6
days before full moon in each case. These peaks seem to coincide with instrument minima. In this case, then, the instrument increases torque as
resistance (of copper) increases. This is exactly opposite to what might be expected if torque is a function of current.
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A critical examination of the variations in resistance observed in the Sanford data brings one squarely face to face with the possibility that
electrical resistance of copper, and possibly all substances, does vary in a secular and possibly cyclic manner.
To my knowledge this phenomenon has never been observed before. If it has, it may have been attributed to experimental error or below the limits of
reliable observation. If found to be verified by repeated experiment it could represent one of the most significant discoveries in physics.
Any possible correlation with extra-terrestrial causative factors could be equally significant.
In view of Weber’s experiments, supposedly involving the effect of gravitational waves upon large metal cylinders and the like, one naturally
wants to consider the possibility that such cylinders undergo electrical resistance changes longitudinally and transversely. What effect, if any, could
resistance changes have upon the physical dimensions or shape of such cylinders?
Going back to the change in resistance of the Sanford 120 cm copper wire, could the resistance change cause a corresponding change in length? Or, did a
change in length cause the resistance change? Could Weber have observed changes in the lengthwise/crosswise shape of his detectors by simple
resistance measurement of the metal itself?
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Two possibilities become apparent:
(1) If extraterrestrial factors cause a change in resistance directly, then does a change in dimension follow? If so, the physical movement follows the
resistivity "signal". There would be a lag or so-called inertial distortion. Further, resistance changes would not be limited by or reflect the mechanical
"follow-up". If the metal "detector" is resonant (as any metal object is), the driving signal may be independent and non-resonant. Hence, by observing
resistance changes in gravitational wave receivers one may avoid the serious limitation of resonance or "ringing" of the metal mass.
(2) If the extraterrestrial factors cause a change in dimension (as gravitational waves are alleged to do) then the change in resistance follows
the change in dimension. If, in Weber’s detectors, the resistance "rings" also, then it is pretty clear proof that the resistivity of the metal follows
the change in dimension.
The following experimental set-up is suggested as a means by which this mater may be resolved. It is essentially a sensitive resistance bridge with
long East-West/North-South arms. It will be referred to as a Resistance Cross.
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102. Set-up of Resistance Cross.
Catalina Island; August 20, 1973.
It is proposed that a "resistive cross" be defined as a resistance bridge with extended linear arms. The cross may be fixed in the N-S/E-W direction or
it may be made to rotate like a turnstile.
Coiled resistors are not used, only linear lengths of wire.
In terms of the Sanford experiment, one arm may be similar to the single length of wire coaxial within a copper tube.
This is the experimental setup Sanford used. Resistance varied over a range of 6
-4 ohms 1.76% (temp. compensated) during the period from Feb
17-May 19, 1892.
A basic resistance cross would consist of four such arms in a bridge circuit with null voltage output when balanced. Any imbalance would cause a
voltage.
Several sizes of resistance cross may be foreseen; the smaller ones may be rotatable, whereas the larger ones may be fixed --- say in the N-S/E-W
direction.
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The rotatable cross:
The rotatable cross may b as large, let us say, as the interferometer used by Miller on Mt Wilson in 1926. Its use may be similar in many respects and so
may the results. After all, if Miller’s interferometer arms were contracting (in the alignment of the earths motion through space), then too, the
resistance arms of the cross would contract for the same reason. The resistance would change in concert with the change in length.
One would expect to obtain in the resistance data possible the same results as Miller obtained in his fringe shifts. It is intriguing to believe the
observations of electrical resistance might provide information as to the velocity and direction of the earth’s movement thru space.
The field cross:
The largest fixed cross may have arms several thousand feet in length. Preferably, these arms would be in shielded conduit at least 2 ft under the
surface of earth for reasons of temperature stability. The same bridge circuit would be used.
Such a cross would rotate because of the Earth’s rotation and this arrangement might be comparable to Weber’s large cylinder. Again, the
resistance data may indicate a sidereal effect just as Weber’s is doing --- toward the center of the galaxy!
In this connection, Weber’s results may be related to Miller’s results may be related to Miller’s results, both see maxima at 16h ST. So, too, the
electrometer records of 1937 and 1939 show maxima at 16h ST. I am sure there must be a common denominator somewhere that would tie all these phenomena
together.
Going further into the construction of a large fixed resistance cross, the following suggestions may be made:
(1) Multiple linear conductors in each arm.
(2) Use of wire with low temperature coefficient of resistance, such as Stableohm 1040 (+/- 5 ppm).
(3) Use wires in pairs only, both Stableohm going and coming.
(4) AC excitation to avoid earth current effects.
(5) Use a rapid response recording galvanometer arranged for AC input.
(6) Constant voltage AC supply.
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Resistance Cross
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It is proposed that the fixed cross be constructed in several sizes, starting with the smallest, as a pair:
Step 1 --- Arms 10 ft long. No. 26 Stableohm 1040. 10 pairs (20 lengths) per arm. 200’ per arm. R = [ ] per arm.
Step 2 --- Arms 2 ft long. No. 26 Stableohm 1040. 50 pairs (100 lengths) per arm. 200’ per arm. R = [ ] per arm.
Using a 2-point recorder, compare the simultaneous readings of the above.
Purpose: To determine the effect of increasing the arm length. Resistance remaining constant.
If results are positive and funds become available arms lengths up to several thousand feet may be considered. In such cases an installation in the
desert in long trenches 2 ft deep may be worthwhile. Conduits with adequate internal insulation would be required. In long arms, leakage may be a problem
and these details would have to be carefully worked out.
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In this connection, the thought has occurred to me that lead-covered multi-pair telephone cable might be used. This would offer adequate insulation
and protection against moisture and could be buried in a trench. But the conductors are of copper and the temperature coefficient is 3900 ppm, whereas
Stableohm 1040 is +/- 5 ppm.
Whether the temperature stability of the lead-covered cable in a trench 2 ft deep (or more if possible) would make the difference remains to be worked
out.
The best possible combination, of course, would be to use Stableohm conductors in a lead-covered cable, also buried to a depth where the
temperature is relatively constant.
Vertical arms: Another variation which should be considered is the use of a vertical arm in relation to a horizontal arm.
Then, of course, many different installations are foreseen, in many locations on the Earth’s surface. Such installations should be telemetrically
interconnected so that coincidences may be noted.
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103. Model A Differential Resistor.
Catalina Island Island; Aug 27, 1973.
The most satisfactory explanation of the torque of the electrometer, at least to me at this writing, is related to the difference in the resistivity
of the marble and wood sectors of the rotor. The electrostatic field adjacent to the sectors (facing the reactor plate) is asymmetrical in its effect upon
(+) charged oil domains (all these positively charged oil ions if you will), so that the ions are pulled (predominantly) in one direction by the sectors,
and this causes a net torque on the rotor.
In other words, the oil moves around in one direction and the rotor turns in the opposite direction. Difference in torque with time of day, etc., is
merely a reflection of the resistivity difference at that moment.
Although this arrangement, in the form of a torsion electrometer, is convenient and reliable in many respects, it is fundamentally indirect. A more
direct approach would be to measure (and record) the resistance differential electrically and hence, not be subject to inertial lag such as that introduced
by a rotor mechanically.
Several forms of differential resistor bridges are possible but all of them operate by reason of the same principle: i.e., that electrical conductivity of
all materials is no a constant --- as has been supposed --- with time of day (lunar, solar and sidereal time) and perhaps even the motion of the Earth in
space".
Fernando Sanford (p. 62) observed these variations during the period of his experiments in 1892 but obviously was confused by his own measurements and did
not attribute the variations to cosmic factors.
The sidereal radiation electrometer as described on p. 50, has made possible at least 5 years of observations which show most convincingly these
cosmic factors. It is quite logical then that these same factors could (and probably do) influence the electrical conductivity of (at least) marble and
pine wood. Sanford’s work shows that copper too is affected.
It follows that other materials, conductors and semi-conductors, must also be subject to the same phenomenon. It is the purpose of this investigation to
examine this anomalous change in resistivity as it occurs in (1) metal wires, (2) semi-conductors, (3) insulating materials.
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As stated on p. 68, one of the first experiments proposed is that of utilizing the resistance bridge with (1) arms of wire of different metals, or
(2) arms of the same wire in different orientation, such as a cross.
A resistance cross utilizing Stableohm 1040 was diagrammed on p. 70. Such a detecting device may be vector sensing, and may provide some evidence of the
direction in space from which this anomalous cosmic effect comes.
Another form of resistance bridge uses aluminum wire versus platinum wire. Platinum as a higher specific resistivity (10.6) than aluminum (2.65). But
platinum has a density of 21.4 while aluminum is 2.7, approx. 8 times heavier. If mass is a factor this difference should be significant, gravitationally
speaking. If dielectric constant is a factor, assuming a relation to atomic number and/or mass, again a significant difference should be evident.
On the matter of dielectric constant, metals theoretically should possess extremely high dielectric constants (specific inductive capacity or electric
permitivity), but the great electrical conductivity prevents its determination in the usual way.
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In any event, a bridge made of aluminum versus platinum wire is suggested. Such an experimental setup is as follows:
At 6 V DC --- steady current diam., 12 ma.
At 2 VDC --- " " ", 4 ma.
Measuring instrument may be a micrometer 100-0-100 ua, or preferably Brush galvanometer with amplifier for recording rapid fluctuations <100 cps.
For simplicity, the wire may be strung lengthwise between two supports 1 ft apart, then cabled within shrink tubing. There would be 8 terminals as
follows:
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The foregoing structure would be about 1/2 inch diameter, 1 ft long. A wood rod may form the center support for rigidity. Leads would be cabled and in
identifying colors. Power may be supplied by a 6V storage battery or even a 2V dry cell.
Protection against temperature changes would have to be provided. First observations will reveal how serious this problem is.
It is entirely possible that this linear wire structure may be vector-sensing. If it is founded to be directional, alignment with the source
of fluctuation may be possible. This is an intriguing thought.
Certainly, this structure is readily portable. The recording instruments may also be portable and battery-operated, so that installations in various
geographic spots are possible.
Several units of this type must be ready and operating for the advent of the passage of the Earth through the tail residue of the Kohoutek comet. Mt
Wilson should be one of these locations.
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104. Alternate Form of Model A Differential Resistor.
Catalina Island; Aug. 30, 1973.
In reviewing the foregoing entry (p. 74), the thought occurs that the same results may be obtained by using readily available resistor components rather
than to go to the trouble and expense of winding special forms.
The disadvantage would be that mass or density differential would not be as great. No commercial resistors, for example, are made with aluminum and
tungsten (or platinum) wires. However, a considerable mass differential may be obtained by using carbon and wire-wound resistors which are cheap and readily
obtainable.
Non-inductive wire-wound resistors are suggested. Standard carbon resistors are probably adequate, at least to start with. Variable wire-wound resistors
in the 10 kiloohm range may permit adjustment to zero null.
The bridge would simply be:
Each resistance = 10,000 ohms. Total current drain at 10 V = 1 ma.
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Certainly, the foregoing setup is the easiest and cheapest to construct.
Positive results would be startling and very significant. I wonder if such a bridge has ever been constructed with the express purpose of attempting to
detect secular or cyclic variations.
105. Ion Momentum Transfer as an Explanation for the Cause of Thrust (Torque) of the Sidereal Radiation Electrometer.
Aug. 31, 1973.
Referring to p. 55 of this notebook, it is noted that the most immediate probable explanation for the torque of the electrometer lies in the movement
of the charged domains (ions) in the oil bath.
It has long been observed that torque occurs only when the transformer oil is leaky, that is, slightly conductive as a result of a small moisture
content. Perfectly dry transformer oil produces no torque.
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Proof of this conductivity appears in the readings of the panel meters --- representing current to ground (+). This current depends upon the distance
(inversely) between the rotor and the reactor plates. Normally it is 2 ua for the upper reactor and 7 ua for the lower reactor. The lower reactor was nearer
the rotor and this would account for the higher current.
Recognizing that this current represented ion flow, it is obvious that the ions would flow in the direction of the field gradient. The velocity or
kinetic energy would depend also upon the intensity of the electric field at that point.
In general then, the net ion flow would depend upon the shape and intensity of the electric field at the sides of the dielectric sectors facing the
reactor plates.
Three situations are illustrated in Figs. 1, 2, 3.
In Fig. 1, the adjacent sectors of the dielectric rotor have equal (high) conductivity so that the electric gradient between the electrodes is virtually
linear.
In Fig. 1, the 2 adjacent sectors of the dielectric rotor have equal (high) conductivity so that the electric gradient between the electrodes is virtually
linear.
Note: It must be remembered that where there is transverse leakage the electric gradient thru the dielectric can never be strictly linear. In Fig
1, for sake of explanation, this is overlooked.
Again, in Fig. 1, positive ions migrating from the region of the positive reactor move in the direction and extent indicated by the vectors. In this
instance, the vectors balance and there is no net flow.
In Fig. 2, dielectric B has lower has lower conductivity (higher resistance) and the gradient is shifted downward because of the transverse
current drain. The field is distorted as indicated by the vectors so that imbalance exists. This imbalance causes a net flow of oil (ion momentum
transfer) in the direction indicated. Reaction to this force causes the dielectric pair to move in the opposite direction.
In Fig. 3, dielectric B has still higher resistance (with respect to A) and the thrust is increased.
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The foregoing is probably an oversimplification of an exceedingly complex situation. Here we actually have to consider the resistivity of A and B but
also that of the oil and the relative interaction of all three.
If varying resistance is the cause, the reasons for such varying resistance are still obscure. Ionizing radiation could affect the ion population in the
oil. It could also conceivably affect the resistance of the dielectric sectors. But it seems inconceivable that the relatively small changes in, let
us say, cosmic radiation could produce such relatively great changes in torque as have been observed since 1937.
And again, of course, the correlation with sidereal time and certain lunar factors seems to rule out ionization changes as a cause for the variations in
torque. Some other as yet unidentified cosmic factor must be affecting "simple electrical resistance".
In terms of the "dogma" of electrical engineering, this thought is rank heresy. The resistance of conductors, of all materials actually, is not known
to vary except with temperature. I am not forgetting the photoconductivity, ionizing radiation, ad other related phenomena, but these do not appear to be
factors here.
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In brief, what we seem to be observing is a basic change in resistivity of metals, and probably all other materials as well, which is related to
extraterrestrial factors. It appears, further, that the change in resistivity is not the same for all metals (or all substances) but varies with some other
factor such as mass (density) or dielectric constant.
To observe this phenomenon, we must use (preferably) a resistance bridge with arms of dissimilar metal. This means resistors of aluminum wire versus
tungsten (which is less expensive) or even commercially available resistors such as carbon b\versus wire wound. This is based upon the assumption (for the
time being at least) that a mass differential is the important factor.
The resistive bridge concept is a significant improvement over the complicated sidereal radiation electrometer, (1) because it is simple
electrically, (2) because it is simple electrically, (3) no inertial lag, (4) more accurate and (5) far better frequency sensitivity especially in the
higher range.
An in-line resistance bridge, also the resistance cross (p. 71) may also have the advantage of being directionally sensitive, so that it may actually
"point" to the source in space.
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106. A Combined Resistance-Dielectric Constant Bridge.
Catalina Island, Sept. 2, 1973.
When the sidereal radiation electrometer was designed in 1931 at the Naval Research Lab, the prevailing thought which I expressed at that time to Drs
Hulbert, Maris, Gunn and Dawson was that I was looking for a mass and dielectric constant effect. I referred to the adjacent sectors of the
electrometer rotor as high K
m and low K
m, the former being marble and the latter pine wood.
In the analysis on p. 80 and 81, Dielectric A relates to marble and Dielectric B relates to pine wood. See also p. 55, also p. 46.
In the previous sections of this notebook, the emphasis has shifted from the original idea to a consideration of electrical resistance. To completely
abandon the idea of dielectric constant (electrical susceptance) at this point may be a mistake. Mass differential has not been abandoned It appears in the
considerations of the "mass" of the resistance wires in the vaporizing arms of the resistance bridge. (p. 79).
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Now, it may be helpful to include high- and low-K capacitors with the high- and low-mass wires of the resistance bridge, as:
In the above figure, a wire-wound resistor with a high-K capacitor in parallel is balanced against a carbon resistor with a low-K capacitor in
parallel.
Therefore, if the cosmic effect "gets in" through any one or two or all three, i.e., dielectric constant, (electric permitivity), electrical
resistance or mass (density), it will show up in the balance.
In pursuit of this thought, Hi-Cap, ceramic capacitors (with value of K upward from 3000) are indicated. They may be balanced against low-K paper
paper dielectric capacitors.
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107. Change of Resistance with Electrostatic Potential (of the Earth as a whole).
Catalina Island; Sept. 4, 1973.
The question arises, "why does (if it does) basic resistance of metal wires and other materials change with cosmic variables?"
One thought I have retained for a long time is that the electrical potential of the Earth (as an isolated sphere in space) may change to a
surprisingly great extent, possibly millions of volts. Fernando Sanford believed this too and based many of the ideas presented in his book
"Terrestrial Electricity" upon such a possibility. He believed that the Earth was negatively charged by electron emission from the Sun. He conceived of a
solar wind but believed that the "wind" was composed largely of electron emitted by the "hot" sun. His thought was that the Earth could acquire a
charge of "several million volts". So could the moon. And inductive effects could arise between the Moon and earth when the relative potentials varied.
(See p. 58).
Sanford postulated that if the Moon, because of its rotation around the Earth, possessed a different and variable charge with respect to the earth,
then the Moon-side of the earth would be inductively affected.
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Certainly, the lunar effects such as hour angle, phase, etc., as indicated by the sidereal radiation electrometer could be caused by the electrostatic
potential of the Earth in just this way.
In this respect, the electrometer could be operating as a monopolar voltmeter, a concept not easily today. It must be recalled, however, that
Sanford’s "Quadrant Electrometer" which he described in his "Terrestrial Electricity" did appear to be doing just that.
If electrical resistance does change with absolute electrostatic potential --- why does it? Is it a matter of electron density --- call it, carrier
abundance? Does increased negativity cause increased conductivity? Or looking at it in terms of resistivity, is resistance a direct function of positivity?
The 1937 and 1939 readings of the electrometer reveal strong lunar and solar effects which could be attributed, in terms of the above, to resistance
changes caused by earth potential changes.
A problem arises when one tries to explain the sidereal (16h) peak in this way. Is there an inductive effect toward the galactic center?
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Or, is there hitherto unknown particulate radiation from the galactic center?
And also what was causing the (residual) fringe shifts in the Miller interferometer? Was this due to a change in the velocity of light or the
length of the interferometer arms? I suspect it is the latter.
I suspect that electrostatic potential can change physical dimensions too, but I am puzzled as to why this effect is directional. If electrostatic
potential is scalar, why did Miller’s interferometer arms contract differentially? And how was it that he was able to deduce a net movement of
the Earth thru space? Actually, his computations indicated movement opposite to that expected by astronomers, i.e., toward 5h RA at 208 k/sec rather than
toward 16-17h RA at 19 m/sec.
Is there a relation between net charge and velocity? Is there a relation between net charge and the Lorentz-Fitzgerald contraction? Or, putting it
another way, how does this relativistic contraction affect conductivity and/or electron density. Does "absolute motion" create a conductivity (or
resistivity) vector? If electron density is altered in the direction of absolute motion and conductivity is affected, then I can see where the
velocity vector enters the resistance picture.
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This, then, in summarizing, may mean that resistance decreases in the alignment of absolute motion, and to an amount dependent upon the rate of
motion.
This hypothesis provides a reason for the operativeness of the resistance cross (p. 71). The arms of the cross in the alignment of absolute motion
would decrease in electrical resistance. The arms normal to that motion would not change in resistance.
One wonders now if Weber’s results could be explained not on the basis of gravitational waves but upon the basis of resistivity changes. If the large
aluminum cylinder suffers resistance changes, longitudinally versus transversely, and these changes affect its shape, strain gauges might pick it
up. Velocity vectors would give it preference for alignment with the center of the galaxy and correlate with Miller’s observations that the velocity is
actually in the direction away from the galactic center (5h ST).
Weber concluded that gravitational waves are coming predominately from the galactic center. Resistance measurements may indicate instead merely absolute
motion toward 4h RA (See
Science News, Aug. 18 and 25, 1973, Vol. 104, No. 7 and 8, 97-128), p. 108.
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In the above reference, it is also noted that the recessional velocity of galaxies, calculated from their red-shifts, is not isotropic. It is clumped
and the clumping may indicate a velocity of the solar system in the direction of 5h RA. Again, this may confirm Miller’s findings. See p. 114 of the
foregoing
Science News reference.
Now then, if these resistance changes do occur, there must be a reason for sudden changes such as might shock-excite Weber’s cylinders. Gradual changes,
such as the lunar effects, could not be picked up by Weber.
The electrometer reveals not only slow long-term cycles, sidereal and secular variations but also rapid changes which tax (and may largely escape)
detection by the massive rotor’s movement.
A resistance cross and bridge could easily pick up such rapid changes. For this reason it is recommended that a Brush recording galvanometer be used in
connection. This will indicate changes up to 100 Hz. For higher frequencies it is recommended that the sensing system include sonic amplifiers and loud
speakers.
I can well imagine that sounds will be heard and this is intriguing. Perhaps frequencies of 1580 Hz and 1661 Hz (Weber’s resonant frequencies) will
appear from time to time, such as may possibly be exciting his cylinders.
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If electrostatic potential (of the Earth) causes these resistance changes exclusively, the capacitance of the Earth as a whole will probably limit the
frequency --- let us say, the upper frequency. The capacitance of the Earth (as a conducting sphere in space) is said to approximately one Farad. This is
an enormous capacitance and, unless the driving potential is of equal magnitude, could well smooth out most of the higher frequencies.
Another source of "apparent" resistance variations might be the voltage contributions from changing K of space --- so-called "K waves". Space may be
defined as K-mu. The velocity of light is dependent upon both the electrical permitivity and magnetic permeability of the medium thru which it passes.
C = 1 / sq. root k mu
If k waves exist, they probably are not limited to the velocity of light (C) since K is more basic. K waves may be instantaneous (infinite velocity)
and be truly "action at a distance" as envisioned by Newton.
Actually, magnetic permeability is the counterpart. Both K and mu, so far as space is concerned, go together. But for the present, let us consider only
the effects that a variation in K can produce on the apparent resistance of a conductor.
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For the sake of explanation, let us consider a simple charged condenser (capacitor). If the dielectric constant (wrongly named because
it may not be constant) changes, the voltage changes inversely. In other words, the terminal voltage of any capacitor (for a given charge) is inversely
proportional to its K (the dielectric constant of its dielectric).
Hence, a section of wire is also a capacitor. The dielectric constant of a metal is theoretically considered to be very high. Any change in its K will
affect the terminal voltage of the section. But a current must be flowing for the capacitance effect to be present.
Resistance and capacitance are therefore related. A variation of K in a conductor can create an EMF which may add or subtract from the IR loss of the
conductor, giving the appearance of a change in resistance.
K waves from space (if they exist) may cause apparent variations of resistance of a conductor, just as they would cause variations in the terminal
voltage of any capacitor.
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It follows then, that resistance of electrical conductors may be affected by:
(1) absolute electrostatic potential changes resulting from electron density and motion thru space;
(2) K waves.
Long range, comparatively slow variations may originate in (1) while rapid variations could only originate in (2).
Note: It must be borne in mind, in making the distinction above, that the capacitance of the Earth (p. 92) may also be subject to K waves, so as to
change the absolute potential. Such an effect may actually be present for the slow variations (long waves) but may average out the faster variations.
On p. 85, the effect of mass was discussed briefly as the combination Km. Mass (density) and K were grouped together. The function of mass in these
considerations is not quite clear and will be taken up in later pages. In general, mass is so interlocked with dielectric constant in metals that these
two factors are virtually inseparable. Wire with high mass, such as platinum or tungsten, is considered also to have high K, and it is chosen in the
resistance bridges (herein discussed) for this reason.
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Wires with low mass, such as aluminum, and also carbon resistors, are thought to have low K.
The differential resistance bridges set forth in the previous pages make use of high K
m and low K
m arms. In general, the high Km
arms conduct more current/unit length and therefore must be longer to have equivalent resistance, although with certain metals this is not the case.
One wonders, quite naturally, why this resistance variation has not been observed --- considering to what great sophistication the electronic
technology has reached in recent years. The thought is discouraging to say the least. I have no idea. Maybe it is simply that when variations were noticed,
they were blamed on experimental error, temp. errors or random fluctuations in experimental equipment.
Maybe, the idea of combining heavy and light conductors as arms of a resistance bridge was never considered. Possibly there was no theory to
predict any effect or to justify the experiment. Only time will tell. We shall see.
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108. Another Form of Resistance Capacitance Bridge.
Catalina Island; Sept. 6, 1973.
A bridge operating strictly on the basis of a capacitance change with DC feed will produce observable variations, if theory is correct, only during a
change in the incoming factor (whatever that factor may be). In other words, it is strictly a "rate-of-change" function.
If an incoming K wave strikes a charged capacitor, the terminal voltage will change only while the K (potential) is changing. Steady K potential
creates no voltage.
The same may be said of an inductance when a mu wave strikes it. Steady conditions produce no voltage.
Any steady potential can, it would seem, produce a mu wave strikes it. Steady conditions produces no voltage.
Any steady potential can, it would seem, produce an effect only thru, or by means of, resistance.
Most capacitors have internal resistance, being the resistance of the dielectric. This "leakage" current is inseparably linked with capacitance
"emf" so that the total is either additive or substractive.
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In this respect, the deliberate combining of capacitors with resistors is probably needless. The resistance of the capacitors should suffice to observe
cosmic factors.
A satisfactory circuit may be as follows:
The bridge will balance in steady state when the resistances of the capacitors match. Any variation on the K ambient will immediately create an
imbalance, with the capacitance providing the rate-of-change potential and the resistance providing steady-state effect.
Higher voltage should provide greater sensitivity. 25 KV capacitors are suggested, both oil-filled (Pyramid) and ceramic. But matching should be on
the basis of resistance, not capacitance.
This circuit (Fig. 1) is a radical departure from that tested at Atherton, CA in 1970. See p. 25.
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109. The Structure of Space and the Significance of K-mu Waves.
Catalina Island; Sept. 7, 1973.
On p. 92, it was suggested that space, so-called empty space may actually have structure. It was inferred that because of this structure, manifested as
the ability to store energy, that light was limited to a certain fixed velocity (c).
The principal factors of this structure are the twin energy-storage means K and mu, being the routes by which electric and magnetic energy can be stored
as electric and magnetic fields respectively. Probably, if it were not for the progressive storage of energy, light would have infinite velocity. As it is,
the progressive delays causes by the creation of these "energy pockets", their momentary storage and their release from storage limits the speed of light.
When these pockets increase their capacity, as when K-mu is greater, the speed of light is further reduced. This is readily seen when light passes thru
transparent dielectrics of greater dielectric constant (K), such as water.
Hence, K represents the velocity control produced by the temporary storage of the electric (field) component of the moving light wave or quantum.
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In the same way, mu represents the control produced by the temporary storage of the magnetic (field) component.
The region of space in this part of our galaxy appears to have an average fixed value for both K and mu. This value is referred to as "unity". The
question arises, is there another region somewhere where the value of K and mu is more or less than unity? If so, light would have a correspondingly
different velocity that it has here. It is precisely this velocity change that causes the refraction of light. The index of reflection is a measure of a
differential in K.
The purpose of this discussion is to set forth the idea that K is not necessarily constant in space, nor is mu constant. The idea that regions of
differing K and mu exist in so-called free space has not been accepted in today’s technology.
Let us postulate the existence of such regions and that they may propagate thru space. What would be their velocity? And would the velocity necessarily
be limited to the speed of light? I think not.
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K and mu cause light to be velocity. Limited thru the application ofC = sq root K mu, but K and mu are not limited. K and mu may, more
accurately, be classified as actions at a distance, although wavelike characteristics may be present.
How could such waves be detected? K waves would affect a capacitor. Mu waves would affect an inductance. Both would generate a voltage change.
This, in short, is the purpose of performing the bridge experiment described in the foregoing sections. A capacitance bridge, with arms of
differential K, and an inductance bridge, with arms of differential mu. Both can be combined in the form of a simple bridge, as:
I doubt if a K wave can exist without its counterpart, the mu wave. Both are probably effective together. Both probably increase and decrease in phase.
Otherwise, tank circuits would show frequency variations and this, to my knowledge, has never been noted. Space vehicles have traveled to Mars, sending
back telemetric signals which are accurately monitored. No shift in frequency has ever been noted, at least to the extent I would expect if K and mu varied
independently.
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Certain theoretical physicists have considered mass (m) to be indicative of gravitation al permeability, just as K represents magnetic permeability. The
respective fields act upon
m, K and mu in much the same way. If
m is to be considered in this light, then it should also appear in with
the factors describing space. So that the speed of light in free space has yet another limiting factor, as:
Is it possible that the resistive bridge as described on p. 77 owes its operability upon a mass differential, just as that of Fig. 1 (previous page)
depends upon K and mu differential (in two balanced arms of the resistance bridge) produces a consistent effect that is steady state, then it cannot be
either K or mu. Mass may be the causative factor: K and mu could contribute only transient or rate-of-change effects.
M may produce so-called
steady state effects or long-term variations.
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Gravitational waves, since they carry energy, probably are limited to the velocity of light thru the same mechanism of energy storage in space as that
caused by K and mu.
It is difficult to imagine the connection between simple electrical resistance and gravitational permeability. It is not so difficult to see the
connection between capacitance and magnetic permeability. Changes in the latter two are revealed (in the bridge) as an emf. Could the change in
resistance actually be the result of a counter emf?
If a counter emf is generated in a wire, due to cosmic variables, it may be masquerading as a change in resistance. One would accompany or be
indistinguishable from the other. A counter emf would impose an electrostatic field longitudinally in the wire, or conversely, a generated electrostatic
field could cause a counter emf. Either way, the very presence of the fluid would cause physical (dimensional) distortion in the same amount and direction
as the field.
Hence, I am wondering if Weber’s cylinders may not contract/extend because of the electrostatic field which accompanies the cosmically-induced change of
electrical resistance.
In this respect, the Weber cylinder may be functionally similar to the resistance cross (p. 71). Unlike the mass-differential resistance bridge (p.
77) the resistance cross has the same metal (same density) in both arms. The imbalance results from the azimuth 90 degrees difference in the direction of
the arms. So it is with the Weber cylinder.
The resistance cross (if it proves out) should show a resistance imbalance between the N-S arm and the E-W arm. This may reveal solar, lunar and sidereal
cycles, even secular changes which are long-term and comparatively slow-moving. Diurnal rhythms, due to the rotation of the Earth, may become
recognizable.
Weber’s cylinder, and associated circuitry, is not sufficiently sensitive to reveal these slow-moving rhythms. It can only indicate shock-induced
effects (events) or response to frequencies with which the cylinder resonates mechanically.
The resistance cross, on the other hand, may be infinitely more useful because of its great sensitivity to both periodic and aperiodic excitation.
The resistance cross, if it made to be rotatable as a turnstile, may show effects similar to the interferometer of Miller. In the above discussion of
the possibility of an electrostatic field accompanying the resistance (mechanically) shorten the arm in which the field is longitudinal. This may be
the mechanism for the Lorentz-Fitzgerald (L-F) contraction. It is apparent that the L-F contraction theoretically is not adequate --- otherwise Miller
would not have obtained consistent positive results. An electrostatically driven contraction may be adequate.
Considering further the possible explanation(s) for the change in resistance, the idea was explored earlier in this notebook that electron
density might affect conductivity. Now, if contraction occurs due to a longitudinal field in a conductor, would not the conductivity increase? It is
the electrostatic field longitudinally in the conductor that causes the electrons to flow. An increase in that field would cause an increase in the
flow --- hence the conductivity. Increasing the field would tend to shorten the wire also, hence the contraction longitudinally.
These are all so-called "steady-state" effects. Mass (m) rather than K or mu is the motivating factor.
At the moment, I am inclined to think of resistance change as primarily caused by an emf concurrently with an electrostatic field,
As a matter of fact, being a little more precise with the K and mu factors, it would be the electrostatic field which could cause the emf in both
instances.
In summary then:
(1) K ambient change causes an electrostatic field in the dielectric which reveals itself as an emf. This is a rate-of-change function. Capacitance
change.
(2) Mu ambient changes causes an electrostatic field in conductor or the inductor which reveals itself as an emf. This is an inductance change.
Rate-of-change.
(3) M ambient change causes an electrostatic field within a mass which reveals itself as an emf across the mass which is indistinguishable in effect
from a change in resistance. Steady state.
Absolute motion (thru space) causes a rod to contract in the alignment of the motion. It also causes an electrostatic field aligned in the same
direction. The field may cause the contraction.
An emf is also generated by the field proportional to the rate of motion. If the rod is conducting a current, the emf will either aid or hinder such
current, the emf will either aid or hinder such current. If it aids, the resistance will appear to decrease. If it hinders, the resistance will appear
to increase.
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The electrical polarity of the m-induced field will depend upon the direction of absolute motion thru space. Subject to experimental confirmation,
let us assume --- no, on second thought, I take this back. We will run into trouble. For the time being, we should assume only that contraction takes
place, and that contraction causes an increase in conductivity or decrease in resistance.
In the case of the resistance cross, the arm in the alignment of motion will probably have lower resistance than the transverse arm.
In Fig. 1, p. 79, the alignment of the bridge with absolute motion would lower the resistance of the carbon arms with respect to the wire-wound arms.
This is based on the assumption that the low K, low mu, low mass arms are more susceptible to the effects of the respective ambients.
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110. Model A Differential Resistor Bridge.
Catalina Island; Sept. 8, 1973.
Today, at 2 pm, an experimental Model A was placed in operation.
The arms of the bridge are as shown in Fig. 1, p. 79. 2 Ohmite 10,000 ohm wire wound resistors, 1 fixed carbon 10,000 ohm and 1 variable carbon 10,000
ohm are used. The variable resistor proved helpful. The null was deliberately set to 14 ua (100 ua DC meter), 6 V.
The following observations were made:
Overnight observations were made. Resistance as indicated by the microameter did vary. Current reading increased during the afternoon from 14
ua to 14.35 ua then by 10 pm had dropped again to 14.00 ua. At first, this was thought to be related to a room temperature change from 73° F to 73.5° and
then back to 72° at 10 pm.
The following morning the resistor system was deliberately heated to 90° F but the current reading did not change. It remained at 14.00 ua!
Voltage has now been increased to 19 V DC, 1.76 ma total current drain and a new set of observations started.
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111. Model B Differential Resistor Bridge.
Catalina Island, Sept. 9, 1973.
If the resistance effect is directional with respect to motion in space, and if the sensitivity is a function of resistance, then a slight change in
the form of differential resistor appears to be warranted. We will call this Model B.
Each arm would have a very low resistance return circuit, such as a copper rod or tube.
In Fig. 1, the return path is thru the copper tube. In Fig. 2, it is thru the rod.
This appears to be a better arrangement than that shown on p. 71 for directional ability.
This basic design will be investigated as a next step.
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112. Circuit of Model B Differential Resistor Bridge.
Catalina Island, Sept. 9, 1973.
It seems important, in arranging the circuit of this bridge that the current flows unidirectionally thru the 4 arms of the bridge. It would be
possible, then, for the electric fields within the conductors of all 4 arms to share the same alignment. This would seem to be necessary if the device is
sensitive to the motion of the Earth thru space and/or the direction of the galactic center.
Therefore, the circuit is as follows:
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113. Some Thoughts about Gravitational Permeability (m).
Catalina Island; Sept. 11, 1973.
When one considers that electric permitivity (or dielectric constant K) represents the storage of electric energy in space and mu (magnetic
permeability) represents the storage of magnetic energy in space, then the question is: If m represents gravitational permeability, how can it also
represent the storage of gravitational energy in space?
Let us consider a simple tank circuit, a so-called "ringing circuit", consisting of a capacitance, an inductance and, of course, an inevitable
resistance.
Energy storage alternates between the region of A to that of B. In A, the storage is enhanced by K, the permitivity of the dielectric. In B, it is
enhanced by mu, the permeability of the core (iron) or the region around B. Also in C, the resistance, it could be enhanced by mass m (of the conductor).
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In other words, as viewed from the capacitor’s voltage, the energy storage shifts as follows:
Every 90 degrees, the energy storage shifts from capacitor to inductance and return. Resistance enters the picture when current is flowing in the
conductor (including the winding of the inductor). This current is in phase with the magnetic field, hence, gravitational storage coincides with magnetic
storage.
Within the capacitor, the leakage current (thru the dielectric) is in phase with the voltage across the capacitor, hence, gravitational storage coincides
with electric storage.
Therefore, since gravitational storage occurs with both electric and magnetic storage, the frequency of grav. storage is doubled over the voltage
frequency of the tank circuit. However, since the electric (field) polarity is reversed with each successive grav. storage (both in the capacitor and the
rest of the circuit), the gravitational vector reverses at the source frequency as the tank circuit.
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The direction of the electric vector determines the direction of the gravitational vector, as:
The gravity vector within the conductor is in the same alignment as the flow of electrons (opposite to the "flow" of the classical current).
The complete gravitational field, out into the ambient, may look like this:
The gravity vector within the conductor acts upon the mass (m) of the conductor to move it (if free to move) from (-) to (+) as indicated above.
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Masses in the ambient, solid, gaseous or liquid, would (if this is true) move in the opposite direction. Hence, action and reaction would be equal.
However, in free space, where there would be no masses in the immediate ambient, the quantum arises --- would the conductor still possess a
"gravitator" force One might answer the question in the affirmative by rationalizing that the so-called ambient actually extends to infinity so as to
encompass all mass in the universe!
In a tank circuit there are three components, (1) the capacitor, (2) inductor, ad (3) the leads connecting same.
Gravitational storage would seem to exist in all three, but not necessarily in phase.
In the capacitor, max. grav. storage exists when the capacitor is fully charged. At this point in time, the leakage current is maximum across the
dielectric.
Since the dielectric is also the conductor, the gravity gradient is from (-) to (+) (electric) and the mass of the dielectric is within this
concentrated gravity gradient and hence processes a force in that direction. Calling such a structure a gravitator, (see lab notes of 1926-27-28-29).
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This structure more in the neg to pos direction when charged. This is what happened, even in vacuum.
One of the basic problems in those years was to understand the energy relationships. It was not understood that leakage current in the dielectric
was involved. No distinction was made between condensers for this reason. The force developed seemed to be a function only of voltage --- hence, wattless.
There was no understandable channel for the conversion of electrical energy into kinetic energy. I was even believed that the kinetic energy was somehow
derived from the gravitational field!
Now that we believe the conversion is directly from electrical to kinetic energy, the whole idea of the gravitator makes more sense.
In those early experiments, it was known that the gravitator force was a function of mass. Lead monoxide loading was common practice. The conductivity
of the mass was never investigated nor appreciated.
A simple experiment to test the present concept might take any of several forms:
(1) bifilar suspension of a wire conductor;
(2) bifilar suspension of a massive dielectric rod;
(3) rotatable (torque) suspension of a coil of wire.
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Describing (1, 2, 3):
By placing any of the above in an insulating fluid such as oil or carbon tetrachloride (more dense), the force may be increased. Fluid would move in
the opposite direction.
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In the case of a rotor having sectors of different conductivity, a net circular current (as in [3], previous page), could produce torque on the rotor
as a whole. The reaction on an ambient mass (such as oil) or on metallic reactor plates would be in the opposite direction.
This could represent an additional and quite independent explanation for the operation of the sidereal radiation electrometer other than that set forth
on pages 55 and 80 of this notebook. It could be that both explanations apply, each one contributing to the torque.
Energy Relationships ~
At this point, it would appear that the IR loss in a conductor, when the conductor is free to move (and does move) is not 100% converted into heat. A
portion (unknown at this time) is converted into kinetic energy. I am not talking about any electromagnetic effect but purely about the possible
electrogravitic interaction.
The electromagnetic effect would appear to be embodied in a semiconductor possessing an internal electric field thru which (as a consequence of such
field) a current is passing, A gravity gradient appears in the alignment of the electron flow. Any mass within that gravity gradient tends to "fall" in
the same direction (as the electron flow). At the positive (elec.) terminal of the semi-conductor, the gravity gradient fans out into the ambient space to
the negative terminal, as show in Fig. 2, p. 112.
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The gravity gradient(flux) is greatest within the body of the semiconductor. The intensity is a function of the potential difference and the
current. F = || E / || watts.
Thrust (electrogravitic) is a direct function of the mass of the semiconductor; being the effect of the gradient upon the body of the
semiconductor. This thrust is truly a ponderomotive force.
Semiconductor sections may be placed interrelated with high insulation sections as:
All active gravitator sections could be placed in line and electrically connected in parallel.
Additional mass could be added (as lead plates) between gravitator sections as:
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In developing the concept set forth on p. 110, gravitational storage represents the existence of closed flux-domains in space. Such domains
represent energy. They are formed by electric fields and electric currents operating jointly. In semiconductors, an electric field (potential difference
across said conductor) causes the electric current. Both field and current are necessary to create the gravity gradient and the flux domain. The domain
persists so long as the field and current persist. When the field collapses, the domain collapses and the energy temporarily residing in the domain (if no
thrust is utilized) returns to the electric field (and circuit). If motion is permitted, the energy resident in the domain is balanced between kinetic
energy and electrical energy when the domain collapses.
Could it be that the motion of the Earth in space changes the ratio of electric field and/or conductivity of the semiconductor? Could it affect the
resistivity of metals for the same reason? Could this explain the Miller interferometer fringe shift? It is all highly complex to say the least.
The flux domains resulting from electric magnetic and gravitic fields are remarkably similar in pattern and in the way they arch out into the ambient.
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(1) The magnetic field from an inductor fans out into the ambient as:
Dipole N and S orients with lines of force.
Its intensity is influenced by an iron core (mu).
(2) The electric field from a capacitor fans out into the ambient as:
Dipole (+) and (-) charges. Orients with lines of force.
Its intensity is influenced by dielectric constant (K).
(3) The gravitic field from a resistor (semi-conductor) fans out into the ambient as:
Dipole --- terrene and contra-terrene orients with grav. gradient.
Its intensity is influenced by mass (m). The core mass in this instance could be the mass or density of the resistance material (usually wire).
Tungsten better than aluminum or carbon.
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Several thoughts occur at this point. First the gravitator experiments conducted in the 20’s may not have been too far wrong. As stated on p. 114, the
need for leakage current as a result of the applied high voltage was not understood nor appreciated as essential to the operation.
Lead monoxide was mixed with paraffin or beeswax to obtain a massive dielectric for use in the capacitors. The relation to gravitation was believed
to be solely the function of a capacitor. Leakage meant simply a loss. Now, it seems that leakage current is as important as the high voltage field, maybe
more so.
The high voltage field must be of such intensity as to drive the electrons thru the semi-conductor vigorously. Just what is required remains to be
determined.
Both field and current are necessary to create a gravity vector within the semiconductor. As stated before, this vector is in the same direction s the
electron flow, i.e., from negative to positive. This vector or gravity gradient passing thru the mass of the semiconductor causes the conductor to
move (when free to move) in the same direction (passive grav. mass).
The gravity gradient then arches out with reduced flux density) into the surrounding space and then returns to the opposite (negative end) of the
semiconductor. The pattern resembles the magnetic field around a bar magnet.
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Any mass resident in the ambient part of the gravity field will obtain a ponderomotive thrust in the opposite direction. This was discussed on p. 112.
It is possible that such a gravitator may be sensitive to "absolute" velocity, the motion of the earth in space. It may operate very much like a DC
motor, with its motion resulting in a generator action – producing a counter emf.
Such a counter emf would alter the input current, making itself evident as a change in input resistance.
The gravitational permeability of the ambient space would also alter the total flux density and it too would make itself evident as a change in input
resistance.
At least two factors, therefore, may affect the wattage demand of the gravitator: (1) velocity thru space and (2) gravitational potential of that
region.
Such a gravitator, fixed to the Earth, would operate, I believe, as a sensor for both the movement of the Earth and the gravitic potential of the
region thru which the earth passes.
Two additional factors may influence such a sensor, (1) the electrostatic charge upon the Earth and (2) the transient pulsing or cyclic effect of
gravitational waves (possibly from the center of our galaxy).
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The electrostatic charge of the Earth would affect the conductivity of the semiconductor directly --- increasing negativity causing increased
conductivity. Note: This could be easily checked by an experiment wherein the resistance (carbon-metal) bridge is placed upon an insulated island and the
potential altered several hundred thousand volts.
The sensitivity to gravity waves is the same as the sensitivity to the ambient gravitational potential or flux density. Incoming gravity waves affect
the gravitic permeability of the ambient region, hence the flux density thru the semi-conductor, then the counter emf and back to the input resistance or
wattage demand.
In 1946, the Giocobini Zinner comet caused rapid erratic fluctuations of the electrometer, while the Earth passed thru the residue of the comet’s tail.
No explanation has been advanced.
I suppose we could speculate that this strange effect was caused either by (1) rapid variations of gravitic potential or permeability of the ambient
region, or (2) variations in the electrostatic charge of the Earth, both effects being caused by the impingement of particulate matter upon the Earth
from the comet tail.
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Next March (1974), the earth will pass thru the tail of the Kohoutek comet, and I hope to have several resistance bridge recorders running, in the hope of
getting another look at this strange manifestation.
All of these efforts may help in tying together the theory covering the Miller observations, the Sanford experiments on resistance, the Weber gravity
wave observations (or whatever the are) and my own observations for the last 50 years (which have never been formally published.
Today, we have ordered a 2-channel recording galvanometer (Brush) with adequate amplifiers to observe the resistance variations in several different
bridges. Surely, something worthwhile will come of all this effort and expense.
We are also consulting with Dr Pres at Cal Tech and plan to have another meeting with him next week, at which time we will give him photostats of
electrometer records (recently processed) covering readings for the ears 1937, 1939, 1946, 1947, 1948, and 1949.
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114. A Semiconducting Rod as a Sensor for Earth Movement thru Space.
Sept. 12, 1973.
On p. 121, it was proposed that the gravitator may be sensitive to the absolute motion of the Earth thru space --- inferring as to both the direction
and extent of that motion.
The simplicity of this hypothesis is overwhelming and I am inclined to carry it further in an attempt to test it --- possibly "to absurdity".
It was stated that, in effect a massive rod would have lower resistance, higher wattage demand when aligned with a motion vector opposite to its
internal electric field (meaning in this case the direction of electron flow from neg to pos.). When aligned in the same direction as its electric field
the resistance would increase, resulting in lower wattage demand. This then is equivalent to the motor/generator effect where, as velocity increases, a
counter emf is generated which reduces (and even reverses) the wattage demand of the motor.
Hence, it would seem possible that by merely rotating the gravitator (altering its direction in any way) that a change in resistance would occur.
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Case #1 --- High wattage demand (low resistance)
Case #2 --- Low wattage demand (high resistance)
In the above representation, (f) is the ponderomotive force resulting from the action of the internal (synthetic) gravitic field caused by the joint E1
(electrogravitic) effect. In Case 1, this force is opposed by the existing motion, so as to cause increased wattage demand (lower resistance), whereas in
Case 2, the existing motion is assisting so as to cause lower wattage demand or higher resistance.
This "directional sensor" capability was referred to on p. 84 and may be tested shortly when suitable resistance units become available.
If this concept is valid, it may offer some explanation for the behavior of the Miller interferometer. Although the steel arms of the interferometer were
not charged, nor were they given any electric gradient deliberately, the intermolecular structure of the steel may have developed such gradient by
electrogravitic (more precisely gravito-electric) induction from its motion thru space. This may have caused inter-molecular contraction. Perhaps, this
may turn out to be the mechanism of the L-F Contraction.
But why the Miller effect exce