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Zero-Point
Energy
by
Dan Sewell Ward
from
LibraryOfHalexandria Website
Quantum theory predicts, and
experiments verify, that so-called empty space (the vacuum)
contains an enormous residual background energy known as
zero-point energy or ZPE. This energy derives its name
from the fact that at temperatures of absolute zero (- 273º
Celsius), elementary particles continue to exhibit energetic
behavior. Advances in the theories of zero-point energy,
nonlinear thermodynamics, and Connective Physics open up
the possibility of cohering this energy for practical purposes -- in
effect tapping the zero-point, and thereby accessing a
universe-sized source of energy.
Originally, the possible uses of zero-point energy was thought to be
of significance only for such esoteric concerns as small
perturbations in atomic emission processes. But now, zero-point
energy theories suggest new ways to understand inertia and gravity
(and thus potentially control these forces!). Such theories may also
be able to explain anomalies such as Sonoluminescence, the
inhibition of spontaneous emission, and the generation of
short-range attractive forces (e.g. the Casimir Effect). More
practical applications include “mining” these vacuum fluctuations
for practical uses such as spaceflight and such far-out
possibilities as “warp-drive” space propulsion systems.
Theoretical contributions have been done by such pioneers as Nobel
laureates Ilya Prigogine, P. A. M. Dirac, John Wheeler, and
Julian Schwinger. Prigogine, for example, has shown that the second law of
thermodynamics can be expanded to include systems in which order
evolves from randomness -- a result also obtained by Puthoff who
utilized theories of zero-point energy to obtain an equivalent
result.
The critical factor here is that linear systems tend toward
increasing entropy (i.e. the result of two inputs being the sum of
their corresponding outputs), whereas under certain conditions,
nonlinear systems have been shown to evolve toward macroscopic
order. Such nonlinear systems imply transient or apparently
uncontrolled systems, but the reality remains that clever designs
can and do provide means to skirt traditional understandings of
thermodynamic limitations and literally tap into the surrounding
universe for unlimited amounts of useful energy.
Experimentally, the emphasis has been to demonstrate an energy
device whose power output exceeds the power input as measured
through conventional methods. The quest of such a device has been
pursued -- with some success -- by dedicated and innovative
researchers, including Tesla, Moray, DePalma, Newman, Boyer, Puthoff,
Fleischmann, Pons, Bearden, Graneau, Patterson, Ward, and many
others.
It is sometimes assumed that the era of overunity energy research
began with the pivotal work of Pons and Fleischman in their
discovery of what came to be referred to as cold fusion. While the
possibly premature nomenclature of “fusion” might not be strictly
applicable, Patterson has taken this work even further, achieving
significant results in both energy production and the transmutation
of elements. In many respects, while this work cannot be
overestimated in its profound importance to a better understanding
of physics and chemistry, it nevertheless has shown greater
potential for the transmutation of elements than it has for energy
production.
T. E. Bearden, on the other hand, has described in detail the
operational principles of overunity electromagnetic engines under
development by Johnson, Takahashi, and Kawai. Bearden is also
heavily involved in the
MEG Scalar Energy Device, which is reputed
to have attained an energy output of 5 to 20 times the input.
Unfortunately, economic pressures have supposedly delayed the
introduction of this potential breakthrough device. Anomalies from hydrosonic pumps and Superconductivity at room temperatures have,
meanwhile, continued to fuel the research for ever improved energy
generating devices.
Many of the technologies which are already considered “proven” are
included in the World of Free Energy, by Peter Lindemann.
Joe Firmage has created an organization named Motion Sciences, which has
brought scientists and researchers from a variety of other
organizations and groups in an attempt to jump-start the integration
of these efforts into our everyday lives. And as a further
indication of the progress of research, one can review any of
several
Selected New Energy Patents, or visit the
Institute of New
Energy.
Interestingly, while fledgling theories abound -- from regauging
scenarios to zero-point energy theories to ether concepts -- all
viable systems tend to congregate around a few fundamental
principles. These include the need for nonlinear, transient (as
opposed to steady state), far-from-equilibrium, and rapidly
oscillating systems. These in turn make the possibilities of
mechanical overunity systems extremely difficult to achieve, and the
mathematics to describe the systems considerably more complicated.
The good news, however, is that designs
incorporating extensions of Connective Physics, inertial field
theories and Mach’s Principle -- when combined with state of the art
solid-state and other fields of physics -- provide the potential for
practical, attainable new energy devices.
The immediate and down-to-Earth future of ZPE and related theories
is very exciting. It is now clear that these fields of scientific
endeavor lead simultaneously to:
1) Over-unity energy
systems
2) Inertial Propulsion systems which do not require
reaction mass (i.e. throwing something in the opposite
direction as in the case of using oars, propellers, or
rockets), and by extension
3) an understanding of the physical dynamics of
Consciousness
Zero-point and Connective Physics energy
generating devices require no fuel of any kind to burn, transform,
and otherwise modify -- and thus leave no waste products (i.e. no
pollution) of any kind. Instead, by the “simple” expedient of
tweaking the rest of the universe in a clever way, unlimited amounts
of energy may be obtained from the fabric of space.
Inertial Propulsion devices transcend
so-called “anti-gravity” systems in that a gravity field (such as
the earth) is not required in order to achieve significant
propulsive thrust. In both cases, the universe is contributing, and
thus connected to the propulsion and/or energy systems. The
connection mechanism (involving both mass and charge) may then be
extended to include the connectedness and physical dynamics of
consciousness.
Connective Physics is based upon the simple premise that if one can
enter a local system, accomplish work, and then exit the local
system before it can respond in a conserving, equal-and-opposite
reaction, then useful work can be accomplished without paying for it
with local energy. Within the theory is the possibility of energy
systems which provide useful energy in convenient forms (such as
electricity) and which simultaneously do not burn anything,
transform anything, or in any manner result in a waste product. This
feature is incredibly important, in that some concepts of over-unity
energy devices still convert some fuel to a lesser energetic state.
The lesser-energetic state may
ultimately then constitute the waste product or the pollution from
such a device. The fact that the waste product may not now be
considered pollution may be only temporary. The moment that there is
a build up of the less-than-useful commodity, it will become
“pollution”.
The quest for over-unity energy machines
must thus consider that ultimately, the most viable and
future-oriented direction is the development of devices that use no
fuel. Period. Energy generating devices based on The Fifth Element
fulfill this stringent requirement, but then so do zero-point
energy, vacuum polarization, and other such devices.
Zero-Point Energy allows for the possibility of tapping energy
directly out of the fabric of space. According to Moray King [1]:
“there is evidence that the zero-point energy is not a passive
system but actually is a manifestation of an energy flux passing
through our space orthogonally from higher dimensions. Wheeler [2]
derives such hyperspace channels (wormholes) in his geometrodynamics.
Also, a picture of nonlocal connections is implied by quantum
physics’ EPR Experiment [3], Bell’s Theorem [4], hidden variable
concepts [5], the basis of Quantum Theory itself [6], and
Hyperdimensional Physics.
“The zero-point energy can be
modeled as an electric flux flowing orthogonally though our
three-dimensional space. As this flux vibrates, it generates an
electric field component in our space creating “mini-white
holes” (flux entrances) and “mini-black holes" (flux exits). The
random action of this higher dimensional process gives rise to
the observed zero-point fluctuations in three-dimensional
space.” [1]
Zero-point energy is sometimes referred
to as “vacuum polarization”. In this view, additional “higher”
dimensions are not an essential characteristic (but are not
precluded by it). Instead the nature of the vacuum itself is under
investigation. In such vacuum considerations, Bearden [7, 8] has
shown theoretically that asymmetrically regauging the scalar
potentials,
“can freely increase the potential
energy of the system, without performing work on it. Regauging
opens the system so that excess energy is automatically
furnished by the external vacuum potential.”
“Puthoff has pointed out a cosmological feedback principle in
the zero point energy of vacuum which constitutes a continual
exchange of energy between any charged particle and the rest of
the charged particles in the universe.” [9]
The Fifth Element theories of Ward [10]
would suggest Puthoff’s cosmological feedback principle could be
expanded to constitute a continual exchange of energy between any
massive particle and the rest of the massive particles in the
universe. In fact, it has been suggested that all massive particles
have charge! So called “neutral particles” are merely combinations
of equally charged positive and negative charges, such that the net
sum of the charge is zero. Thus the connecting link between
massive-charged particles is the basis of the cosmological energetic
principle throughout the universe. [An alternate view is that Mass
is an illusion, and merely a convenient representation of electrical
charge.]
Inertial Propulsion systems (even Levitation) are inherent in
Connective Physics. Again, the essence is to push a massive object
and then back away prior to the object being able to react to the
push and push back in accordance with Newton’s Third Law. In effect,
the non-simultaneity of Newton’s Third Law once again allows one to
enter the system, cause an effect, and then exit the system before
paying the price.
Work on this aspect of Connective Physics is being accomplished by
Dan Sewell Ward of Quantum Genesis, L.L.C., James Woodward of
California State University at Fullerton and Ning Li of the
University of Alabama. Woodward, for example, has been studying the
connection between inertia and gravity, and suspects that,
“giving an object a sudden kick
should cause minuscule, temporary fluctuations in its mass.”
“He thinks it should be possible to
‘steal’ a little extra push from the distant parts of the
universe, and do it repeatedly. This process might form the
basis of a fantastic new kind of propulsion.” [11]
Clearly, Woodward is moving in the same
direction as Ward. Li’s work on an anti-gravity device (using what
is likely to be Superconductivity effects) could yield both rockets
without propellants as well as power plants that run without fuel.
Bearden [8] and King [1] have also mentioned superconductivity as a
viable alternative to developing over-unity energy and advanced
propulsions systems.
The Physical Dynamics of Consciousness may also be involved. This
involves a fundamental paradigm shift from the 20th
Century’s science of separateness, Zero-Sum Games, and “not enough”,
to all things connected and no limits. It’s importance cannot be
overemphasized. Just as recent experiments in quantum physics have
shown connectedness between particles with information exchanged at
speeds many times that of the speed of light, the realization and
experimental confirmation of inertial field and Zero-Point Field
theories will inevitably transform our view of the universe. This
connection also ultimately suggests a physical dynamic of
consciousness, albeit quite likely at the quantum level.
Bearden [8] has said that,
“Violation of local energy
conservation by a powerful free energy device can produce a
local curvature of spacetime (ST) in and around
the operating device, unless preventive measures are taken. This
ST curvature alters the local rate of flow of time, and thus
affects all local operating things that exist in time. Note that
the mind itself, and the thoughts and memories therein, also
exist and function in time. These entities are therefore
affected by the altered flow of time.
Fairly powerful free energy devices
-- say, of the power necessary for a medium factory -- thus can
produce detrimental [or beneficial?] biological effects, not
only upon the physical body but also directly in and upon the
mind, memory, personality, and cognition. Unrestricted operation
of the free energy device also gradually conditions and
structures the local background potential upon the mass in the
area, and upon the local vacuum potential.”
The philosophical implications of
unlimited and connected energy and propulsive sources implied by
both inertial field and zero-point energy theories both echo
Bearden’s thoughts. It is inevitable that if all massive charged
particles in the universe are connected, then it follows that this
includes the biological aspects of consciousness.
Many religious and philosophical
traditions have advocated a connectedness of human consciousnesses
(and potentially other consciousnesses, as well). It now appears
that science is finally providing the details of the physical
dynamics of such connectedness, and all part of the current research
by diverse individuals and groups. What is being learned in the
energy and propulsion fields will ultimately affect theories and
research on the physical dynamics of consciousness.
References:
[1] King, Moray B., Tapping the
Zero-Point Energy, Paraclete Publishing, Provo, Utah, 1989.
[2] Wheeler, J. A., Geometrodynamics, Academic Press, 1962; and
Misner, C., Thorne, K., and Wheeler, J., Gravitation, W. H.
Freeman & Co, 1970.
[3] Einstein, A., Podolsky, B., and Rosen, N., “Can Quantum
Mechanical Description of Physical Reality be Considered
Complete?”, Physical Review, 47, 777, 1935.
[4] Stapp, H. P., “Bell’s Theorem and World Process,” Il Nuovo
Cimento, Vol. 29B, No. 2, 270, 1975
[5] Freedman, S. J. and Clauser, O. F., “Experimental Test of
Local Hidden Variable Theories,” Physical Review Letters, 28,
938, 1972.
[6] Bohm, D. J. and Hiley, B. J., “On the Intuitive
Understanding of Nonlocality as Implied by Quantum Theory,”
Foundations of Physics, Vol. 5, No. 1, 93, 1975.
[7] Bearden, T. E., “Regauging and Multivalued Magnetic Scalar
Potential: Master Overunity Mechanisms,” Explore!, Vol. 7, No.
1, 1996.
[8] Bearden, T.E., “Overunity Electrical Power Efficiency Using
Energy Shuttling Between Two Circuits,” Proceedings of the
International Symposium on New Energy, Denver, Colorado, May
12-15, 1994
[9] Puthoff, H.E., “Source of Vacuum Electromagnetic Zero-Point
Energy”, Physical Review A, Vol. 40, 4857-4862, 1989.
[10] Ward, Dan S., Inertial Field Theory -- Radical Change of
Pace, Proceedings of the INE Conference, Salt Lake City, Utah,
August, 1999.
[11] Powell, Corey S., “Zero Gravity, New schemes to float free
aren’t just science fiction,” Discover, May, pg 31-32, 1999.
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