Robert Baker Jr. on Gravitational Wave Detection
- October 31st, 2011
- Posted in Video
Dr. Robert Baker, Jr. discusses a new design for an open cavity High-Frequency Gravitational Wave Detector in the GHz band, which consists of a high-quality-factor open microwave cavity and a Gaussian beam passing through a static magnetic field in free space. Essentially this effect is an inverse Gertsenshtein effect in which HFGWs are converted into electromagnetic (EM) waves when passing through a static magnetic field, which allows HFGWs to be used for both research and communications applications. Read more
Dr. Martin Tajmar discusses gravitomagnetism in a theoretical model for the coupling of gravitational and magnetic fields within superconductors. He proposes that gravitomagnetism is a gravitational analogue to Lenz’s Law where angular acceleration on a superconductor is countered by a twisting tidal force generated by the gravitomagnetic frame-dragging effect. Tajmar is hoping to explain experimental frame-dragging effects in superconductors orders to magnitude greater than predicted by relativity. 
Professor Pharis Williams proposes a compact fusion reactor suitable for space travel. The design is aneutronic, making the fusion reactor safe, clean and small enough for a device the size of an air conditioner to provide power for centuries before running out of fuel. Williams’ fusion reactor design measures only 1 cubic meter in size but could produce 10 kilowatts of output from only 1/4 cubic meter of metal hydride fuel. Since the fusion reactor is aneutronic, it generates no radiation before, during, or after being operated. 
Dr. Robert Baker, Jr. presents a new concept for generating nuclear fusion through the application of focused High-Frequency Gravitational Waves in liquids, gases, and solids. Baker postulates that if the efficient generation of HFGW can be technically achieved, the proposed fusion reactor could become a clean, scalable energy solution based on technology that mimics the fundamental fusion processes observed inside stars. Baker developed this model with co-author Dr. Giorgio Fontana for the STAIF conference. 
Dr. Richard Obousy describes a novel approach to creating a warp drive based on modifying the local cosmological constant to facilitate an expansion/contraction of spacetime around a spacecraft to create an exotic form of field-effect propulsion. The proposal is analogous to the Alcubierre warp drive bubble, but differs entirely in the approach, utilizing the physics of higher dimensional quantum field theory instead of general relativity as Miguel Alcubierre had originally proposed in his theoretical warp drive model. 
Professor Pharis Williams discusses a new space communications technology based on longitudinal electrogravitic waves. According to Williams, this would allow the creation of a wireless space communications signaling architecture with greater range and less signal loss as the electrogravitic waves being transmitted would not interact with the propogation medium. Williams also discusses antenna design and proposes the use of focusing prisms that would be compatible with current laser signaling technology. 
Dr. Richard Gauthier describes a new model of physics incorporating superluminal motion as an explanation for the “zitterbewegung” or “jitter” in the electron. His model is based on a relatively simple mathematical description of the electron quantum’s trajectory, which suggests that the superluminal/subluminal quantum concept for the electron and the superluminal quantum model for the photon may provide a useful model of physics as well as offer explanations for previously unexplained experimental evidence. 
Dr. Martin Tajmar discusses a software application that calculates Casimir Effect forces in nanotechnology and facilitates the design of Microelectromechanical (MEMS) and future Nanoelectromechanical (NEMS) systems. The CasimirSim software application assists scientists and engineers to design nanotechnology products by allowing them to model complex molecular geometries on the nanoscale, which should provide a greater understanding of how Casimir Effect forces impact nanotechnology. 
Colby Harper and Gary Stephenson discuss a scientific and business analysis for telecommunications technology based on the utilization of gravitational waves. The concept, which involves a benchmarked approach to developing first a global time-standard and later full-fledged high-bandwidth communications, involves the use of High-Frequency Gravitational Waves (HFGW), which are believed to have infinite penetration and equivalent signal carrying capacity compared to today’s existing wireless technology. 
Dr. Eric Davis presents Dr. Giorgio Fontana’s “Hyperspace for Space Travel”, an analysis of the properties of Hyperspace that allow it to be used for hyperspace propulsion and faster than light travel. Fontana postulates that a localized strong gravitational field may allow travel to different local universes or Faster Than Light (FTL) travel within the same local universe, thus potentially allowing the collision of gravitational waves to produce effects comparable to those of short-lived black holes to facilitate FTL space propulsion.