Transmission and Reception of Longitudinally-Polarized Momentum Waves By Robert K. Zimmerman

I just opened my July/August 2011 edition of QEX magazine; The Forum for Communications Experimenters published by the Amateur Radio Relay League, to find: Transmission and Reception of Longitudinally-Polarized Momentum Waves By Robert K. Zimmerman, NP4B, VE3RKZ. [A subscription is required to read the article, it is not on line. Support your local library.]

Robert Zimmerman, NP4B/VE3RKZ, describes five years of research at McMaster University in "Transmission and Reception of Longitudinally-Polarized Momentum Waves." James Clerk Maxwell's famous equations [See my note below] of electromagnetic radiation predict an alternative form of radiation, which Zimmerman refers to as vector potential radiation. He was involved in research that results in a demonstration of the communications potential of what was previously considered to be only a theoretical curiosity.

In the context of 'Longitudinally' studies, it is important to note that what we find in our text books today are not truly James Clerk Maxwell equations but the corruption of Maxwell's work by Oliver Heaviside.

Maxwell's true equations are in the form of Quaternions. Quaternions are a relative of complex numbers often used to parametrize rotations in three dimensional space. In modern computer work they are frequently used to rotate objects without build up of round off error, as you can rotate a quaternion faster than you can rotate a matrix. Quaternions (and their kin) are described in far more details in this document (with errata and addenda), from the Boost Math Library.

Maxwell's 20 Quaternion Equations may be found here at Rex Research ('Rex' can always use some support, help him out and buy something there). The importance of 'Potential' was dropped by Heaviside because Heaviside did not understand the math.

What I'm truly perplexed by is Robert Zimmerman apparent belief that what he is calling Longitudinally-Polarized Momentum Waves is a new discovery. Robert implies that his work is new, and the publication of something that you can really build and experiment with following his construction article is new. Perhaps it is due to the different terminology used over the years?

Roberts article describes how to send 'Momentum Waves' and receive them using a six inch "U" shaped plasma tube that you can pick up at most hardware stores, with in depth construction tips.

Using a plasma based receiver in Ham Radio can be traced back to the article in the February 1980 issue, Plasma-Diode Experiments by Dr. Harry E. Stockman, in Ham Radio Magazine,

 which is based up on these from the 70's:

• Abnormal glow discharge detection of visible radiation N. S. Kopeika, J. Rosenbaum, and R. Kastner Applied Optics, Vol. 15, Issue 6, pp. 1610-1614 (1976) doi:10.1364/AO.15.001610
• N. S. Kopeika, J. Rosenbaum, and R. Kastner, "Abnormal glow discharge detection of visible radiation," Appl. Opt. 15, 1610-1614 (1976) http://www.opticsinfobase.org/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-15-6-1610

Abstract: "Extension of abnormal glow discharge detection of electromagnetic radiation to visible wavelengths is observed with inexpensive commercial indicator lamps. The spectral response and mechanisms of detection are discussed and advantages over gas-filled photo-diodes noted. Responses from different discharge regions are observed and their implications considered."

• General Electric Glow Lamp Manual 2nd Edition see graph on page one and description on page two.

Around 2007 I was communicating with Dr Ted Anderson about his new "Plasma antennas [that] can magically vanish; New antennas made from plasma, rather than metal, have advantages of being stealthy, reconfigurable, and resistant to jamming". [Note that Plasma antennas may be nested, will get back to the geometry later.] Dr. Ted's group was putting together a web site and had big plans for this new antenna, especially in light of its military applications. Such an antenna can only be detected when running, and due to its high bandwidth it does not have to be running long to communicate data using spread spectrum techniques. A standard metal based antenna can be detected and targeted by an enemy with the proper equipment. Dr. Ted said "I am preparing a package for you on the plasma antenna. I will be sending it soon. Please give me a couple of days. Perhaps we can work together." then dropped off the face of the earth, as did his web site.

Jumping back in history again we find the work of James Harris Rogers (Again curtsy of Rex Research, whom needs support), from 1919, whom I've mentioned before. Rogers work was used in World War One to communicate with submarines. Hams of the day also experimented with Rogers antennas when they were published in Electrical Experimenter magazine.

Tom Bearden once made the comment that Rogers' work had been rediscovered at least five times then quickly "lost", it worked to well apparently. Was Dr. Ted "lost"? Hopefully with Robert's publication in a well respected magazine in the Ham Radio experimenter field this work will not get "lost" again.

Citing Bearden's work is considered dubious by many, however some of his earliest papers are required reading, such as:

• Comments on the new Tesla electromagnetics: Part I: Discrepancies in Present EM Theory
• Towards A New Electromagnetics Part I: Solution to Tesla's secrets and the soviet Tesla weapons.
• [For Part-II see Part-I section "Proofs of Free Energy Devices and Supporting data by Dr. Rolf Schaffranke" [AKA Ro Sigma] {Never made any sense to me, as they seemed out of sequence.}]
• Toward a new electromagnetics Part III: Clarifying the vector concept.
• Towards a new electromagnetics part IV: Vectors and mechanisms clarified.

I'd not waste time on later works, as explained here, nor most of what you find on Internet. You need to find the original books from the 70's and early 80's.

Rogers work is known by a few other names and related research such as the Aharanov-Bohm Effect (Physics), Poynting Vector (Mathematics), Scalar Waves (Pseudoscience). The differences comes down to issues of geometry but I've not got my head wrapped around all of that yet.

An other rare term referring to this field work is Curl-Free Magnetic Vector Potential by Raymond C. Gelinas assigned to Honeywell:

• 4,429,280, 31 Jan 1984, Apparatus and Method for Demodulation of a Modulated Curl-Free Magnetic Vector Potential.
• 4,429,288, 31 Jan 1984, Apparatus and Method for Modulation of a Curl-Free Magnetic Vector Potential Field.
• 4,432,098, 14 Feb 1984, Apparatus and Method for Transfer of Information by Means of a Curl-Free Magnetic Vector Potential Field.
• 4,447,779, 8 May 1984, Apparatus and Method for Determination of a Receiving Device Utilizing a Curl-Free Magnetic Vector Potential Field.
• 4,605,897, 12 Aug 1986, Apparatus and Method for Distance Determination Between a Receiving Device and a Transmitting Device Utilizing a Curl-Free Magnetic Vector Potential Field.
• 4,491,795, 1 Jan 1985, Josephson Junction Interferometer Device for Detection of Curl-Free Magnetic Vector Potential Fields.
• There is also 5,845,220: Communication method and apparatus with signals comprising scalar and vector potentials without electromagnetic fields , H. Puthoff.

The Aharanov-Bohm Effect is most relevant to Robert's work above: Significance of Electromagnetic Potentials in in the Quantum Theory by Y. Aharonov and D. Bohm in The Physical Review, vol. 115, no. 3, Aug. 1959.

Abstract: In this paper, we discuss some interesting properties of the electromagnetic potentials in the quantum domain. We shall show that, contrary to the conclusions of classical mechanics, there exists effects of potentials oncharged particles, even in the region where all the fields (and therefore the forces on the particles) vanish. We shall then discuss possible experiments to test these conclusions; and, finally, we shall suggest further possible developments in the interpretation of the potentials.

and Quantum Interference and the Aharonov-Bohm Effect" Yoseph Imry and Richard A. Webb in Scientific American, vol. 260, no. 4, Apr. 1989.

Abstract: Can electrons be influenced by a nearby magnet so well shielded that its force field cannot be detected? The counter intuitive answer is yes: an energy emanation from the magnet known as the potential does indeed affect the electrons' wave function. This quantum-mechanical effect is being brought to bear on the development of new microelectronic devices.

Once we know the other names, we find a detector by Robert Shannon [I know that particular detector was destroyed in a fire. There is one remaining housing to build a new one if I ever make the time]. Bob lists several Translation Modes to exchange between electromagnetic waves and 'potentials': Magnetostatic Detectors, Electrostatic Detectors, and Plasma (NE2 bulbs are easy to play with).

I think I'll head off to my work bench and fire up some NE2's... Maybe we'll bump into each others signals...

I'll leave you with one closing item for you to speculate on:
T. E. Bearden, "Virtual State Engineering and its Implications," NTIS ADA065762, 1978.

Abstract: Experimental evidence of zero-point energy of vacuum has been established beyond question. Soviet direct measurement of this energy has been reported. Prigogine's Nobel Prize work confirms that in theory a highly disordered, chaotic, virtual state, zero-point energy can be cohered to crosstalk into observable quantum change and even macroscopic energy production. Several simple devices can be demonstrated to observably tap zero-point energy. Extension of the theory onto even a simplified hyperspace model indicates direct applications in certain specialized amplifiers. Consideration of multiple simultaneous observation (Everett's interpretation of quantum mechanics) ties together virtual and observable states into the same time change, allowing super position of virtual state into observable state. By considering virtual state patterns to be carried by the individual photon, then superposition effects can be obtained upon a target radiated by a radar beam if each and every photon of the radar beam contains one virtual state pattern in common, added into its other (incoherent) virtual state patterns. Sufficient superposition of the coherent pattern in the target produces real observable changes which may have significant applications. Such applications include electron current dissolution (dudding of electro-magnetic circuits), cancellation of electromagnetic fields, de-activation(dudding) of nuclear warheads by transmutation of fissionable materials, and simple production of particle beams of enormous power density. Electron current dissolution is also effective against the nervous systems of biological targets. It thus appears that electromagnetic radiators such as radars could possibly be made into universal, all-purpose weapons effective against every major battle element. A mechanism and a theory for direct amplification of the virtual state into observable state is given. At least one known device, Moray's free-energy apparatus, successfully applied virtual state engineering to produce 55 kilowatts of power from a 55-pound device by tapping zero-point energy.

Is 'Reality' nothing but a mind trip? Are you getting ideas of what happens when you do things like four wave mixing of potentials, or nested geometry?...