The Podkletnov Gravitational-Shield
[cont...]
In
1992, while working at Tampere University in Finland, Russian
scientist Eugene Podkletnov was experimenting with rotating
superconductors and noticed that a column of pipe-smoke
from a nearby researcher was drifting into a vertical column
above the spinning superconductive disk.
"He
devised an experiment in which a disc of superconducting
material was magnetically levitated and rotated at high
speed, up to several thousand rpm, in the presence of an
external magnetic field. In the course of the tests, Podkletnov
noted that objects above the rotating disk showed a variable
but measurable loss of weight, from less than .5 percent
to about 2 percent. He had no explanation," said Ron
Kockzor, of NASA's Marshall Space Flight Center"
[1]
Podkletnov,
a materials scientist, was ready to publish an article in
the British Journal of Physics-D in 1996, when the
story was prematurely broken by the London Times, which
resulted in a rush of sensationalism that considerably set
back his research.
American
Antigravity recently spoke to Podkletnov to see if his theory
has changed in the last several months, and to verify the
details about the initial experiment:
"In
my experiments the key element is creating a super high
density of electrons or Cooper pairs that move in strong
magnetic field. Actually, antigravitation is caused by the
polarization of vacuum or polarization of sub-atomic particles
that constitute the vacuum. There exist several methods
of causing this polarization:
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High speed rotation (80 thousand rpm) of metal crystal lattice.
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Rotation of magnetic fields that coincide in phase with
electric field.
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High voltage static electric field (the lifter).
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Resonance frequencies using ELF waves &
De Aquino config.
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Topological effect, using grids with special
geometry.
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Acoustical vibration at resonance frequencies.
Better
analysis of various approaches might allow better understanding
of the mechanisms of practical gravity modification. I used
superconductors because they are good model materials and
have unique electric properties. I think the next step should
be in combining different techniques and can be based on
the knowledge that we already have." [Quote
from Eugene Podkletnov]
Antigravity? Well, It's All Up In The Air
Businesweek
printed one of the first major articles on the superconductive
gravitational-shielding effect, written by Otis Port and
featured in the February 17th, 1997 edition of the magazine.
click
here
Breaking the Law of Gravity
In
1998 Wired Magazine writer Charles Platt put together an
extraordinarily detailed article which describes the early
research of Eugene
Podkletnov and the replication-attempt conducted by John
Schnurer from Antioch College in Ohio. click
here
Podkletnov's Force Beam
During
experimentation with colleague Giovanni Modanese, Podkletnov
found that by stimulating a rotating superconductor with
a high-voltage electrical arc, a beam of force was created
that is currently unexplained by contemporary physics.
The
"mystery-force" appears to have a repulsive effect
on nearby materials, and appears to be a focused beam of
force, although the exact nature of the force that causes
the repulsion is still under scrutiny. click
here
Raymond Chaio's Gravitational Transducer
Physicist
Raymond Chiao has postulated that because of the unique
electrical properties of superconductive materials the development
of a gravitational-transducer may be feasible.
Chiao's
theory maintains that the gravitational-mass of conduction-bound
electrons create gravitational waves as they react to electromagnetic
waves applied to the superconductor.
"Over
the years a number of physicists have suggested that if
a superconductor can block magnetic fields--giving rise
to the famous Meissner effect, which is responsible for
magnetic levitation over a superconductor--then it might
block gravitomagnetic fields, too."
[1]
According
to theory, the conversion rate between the electromagnetic
waves and the resulting gravitational waves is quite high
-- Chiao estimates that as much as 50% of the incoming electromagnetic
energy is converted directly into gravitational waves, which
are then reflected off the surface of the superconductor
at a 90-degree angle to the vector of the original EM wave.
"Chiao
and Berkeley electronics specialist Walter Fitelson plan
to beam specially polarized microwaves onto one slab of
superconductor and use a second slab to look for rebounding
gravitational waves." [1]
"The
setup, which uses off-the-shelf parts, is not much more
complicated than a crystal radio.”
[1]
If
Chiao's idea about superconductors acting as a gravitational
transducer is correct, it could be possible that the gravitational
To
view Raymond Chiao's document on gravitational transducers,
entitled "Superconductors as transducers and antennas
for gravitational and electromagnetic radiation", click
here
1.
[Scientific American, "A Philosopher's Stone",
by George Musser, 06-2002] click
here
The Podkletnov Effect
In
summary, the Podkletnov Effect consists of:
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Electrical discharges from
a superconducting ceramic electrode are accompanied by the
emission of radiation.
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The radiation exerts a short
repulsive force on small movable objects along the propagation
axis.
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The impulse is proportional
to the mass of the objects and independent on their composition.
It therefore resembles a gravitational impulse.
To
read the details of the original experiment in 1992 that
supposedly generated a 2% reduction in weight. click
here
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