DMB writes: Theoretically
speaking, it seems available energy for our economic energy needs can
come two ways from the Zero-point. Using the Zero-point as a
direct-energy source, we extract what availiable energy we need for a
particular endeavor, and, in process, this highly-ordered energy
eventually degrades in terms of entropic orderliness
and usability... until finally it becomes ambient heat from which no more
availible energy may (according to thermodynamic convention) be
extracted. With each process undertaken using direct Zero-point
energy as outlined, the average temperature of the environment
increases.
In
light of our potential global warming situation, perhaps it may
benifit humanity if, when the time appears ripe, the scientific
community investigated the possibility of using the Zero-point as a
near-infinite capacity “heat-sink” as well as a direct-energy
source. Using the basic principles of heat engines, if a “heat-sink”
capable of absorbing ambient thermal energy into the Zero-point could
be devloped, humanity could actually transform the ambient heat of
the globe and the universe at large into useable energy. This ambient
heat, according to conventional thermodynamic wisdom, has no
potential for generating power and, under conditions of Global
Warming, might actually be considered a form of pollution.
Although
the immense inertia of society may be geared toward amassing physical
wealth and temporal power, perhaps the scientific community may
overcome its own inertia such that the potentially disruptive power
of the Zero-point could appear harnessed in a way that is not only
physically and economically safe, but that also at least points
toward the spiritual wisdom of restraint - even though our capacity
for energy generation may soon “know no forseeable limits.” With
the idea that attachment on the level of form seldom holds any real
answers, I hope I can be satisfied with a fuzzy openness to whatever
may unfold in this regard... however, I do have an agenda as yet, and
as far as I'm concerned, it seems pretty disjointed. Ideas have been
simmering about Zero-point “Sinkholes” for a while, and in
pondering them “aloud,” I guess I can't help but “wax
spiritual” on y'all. But before that happens full-throttle, back to
more boring “psuedo-science...” ;)
Superconductors as Zero-Point Entropy “Sinkholes”
As a hypothetical sinusoidal electromagnetic plane-wave encounters a
superconductive plate, a surface current-density “sheet” (J) appears
induced such that the superposition of the impinging magnetic field (B)
and the magnetic field associated with the surface current sheet (BJ)
interfere deconstructively below the surface of the superconductive
medium (i.e. within the medium itself).
Hence, superconductive
materials appear said to “reject all incident magnetic fields,” -
provided that the incident magnetic field does not appear so large as
to “swamp” the superconductivity of the material itself. Additionally,
what seems an “uncoupled” oscillating magnetic field with no associated
electrical (E) field counterpart propagates upward from the surface
current sheet... since the superconductor has no resistance, no
build-up of local charge-density occurs in the superconducting surface
in this case... and so no electrical field (E) can appear “reflected”
at all.
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With a superconductor exposed to “randomized” electromagnetic
radiation, the surface currents induced one moment seem very likely to
find themselves “canceled-out” by incoming randomized radiation at a
later moment in time. Hence, superconductors may exhibit a limited
potential to “sink” or cancel-out vast amounts of such “randomized”
electromagnetic energy, provided, again, that their superconductivity
does not find itself swamped by excessively large impinging electromagnetic energy flows (or the magnetic fields and induced surface currents
associated with them).
Radiative thermal energy seems to have just such
a “randomized” character, so provided a superconductor has appropriate
thermal insulation from the potential for un-intended swamping by the
heat of its surround, this latent “heat sinking” capacity might appear
manifest, with potential applications in science and industry -
specifically with regard to cryogenic cooling, refrigeration and air
conditioning... as well as large and small-scale electricity generation
via utilization of thermally insulated superconductors as Zero-point
“heat sinks” capable of standing in place of the traditional “cold
reservoir” in any number of thermodynamic heat-engine types, and
thereby transforming the ambient heat (thermodynamic pollution) of the
surround into a resource capable of powering an entire economy, without
the neccesity of heating up the planet.
Segway into Some “Crazy” Musings
As an advance notice, this essay seems about to get really weird about now.
Enlightenment - a patent violation of “The Conservation of Energy Principle?”
Gauging by my own response to these ideas about the Zero-point, it
seems likely that reading this essay thus far may have “pushed some
buttons” in many people, as it alludes to a process whereby certain
types of energy - the primordial “stuff” of our world - may be
effectively “disappeared.” If that which is truly Real is that which
is Eternal, then we might construe from this discussion and further
investigations that this world of form indeed appears an illusion
projected by our ineradicable, jointly-held, yet singular Subjectivity;
an impermanent illusion, in Buddhist language, that, with the
“Enlightenment of All Beings,” appears bound to dissappear. In the
somewhat hard-edged Christ-centered terminology of Gary Renard's first
book based on A Course in Miracles,
the universe of form appears as a symptom of illness - a projection of
illusory guilt that will be undone with the realization of what Jesus
calls the Atonement. Undoing this purgatorial world manufactured by the
collective ego, according to Renard's book, actually “Disappears the
Universe,” whilst revealing our Divinity in God's Presence - Infinite
Bliss, Joy, Peace, Happiness.
An even bigger “button-pusher” might appears in the idea that some
sort of device could be built which might “disappear” our projected
world without our consent and readiness. Looking closer, this idea
seems preposterous, as such a hypothetical “machine” must appear as a
projection of the Mind itself. Even on the level of science, it seems
that such a Zero-point machine could only have a capability for
absorbing certain types of electromagnetic radiation. In addition,
there appear many more types of subtle energies, thought forms, etc.
which manifest outside the realm of “physics-proper” - and beyond the reach of scientific physical manipulation.
Perhaps
the greater value of discussing the potential ability of humanity
through science to “undo” certain limited types of physical
energy lies in a symbolic significance. If this world built of energy
appears “hellish” at times, and merely mildly purgatorial at
others, the scientific Law of Conservation of Energy seems a highly
intellectual way of saying “hell appears inescapable.” It seems
that, in an intellectual climate predominated by this belief - even
at the forefront of scientific exploration - a demonstration that we
could have been mistaken in declaring Conservation of Energy an
inviolate and fundamental physical Law (a “Law” actually
reflective of masked despair) could appear a welcome relief, though
one which many may deny until ready to begin embracing humanity as
spiritual beings having human experiences.
The
Power of Faith
With
all the paranoia surrounding the Zero-Point discussion, there appears
some trepidation about much further pursuing the implications of this
particular discussion without “testing the waters,” so to speak.
I usually seem to ramble on far too long, anyway... as my mom used to
say, “You're just talking to hear your head roar...” With regard
to openly discussing Zero-point energy, some dark fantasies have been
entertained about being whisked away by a black sedan and receiving
“punishment” for threatening to encroach on socio-economic turf
where “hardball” appears the name of the game - not that there
isn't a time and a place for some such tactics. When dealing with
terrorist threats and the like, global security concerns seem to
demand a very “tough-love” approach.
It
may seem preposterous to view many covert governmental actions and
even certain 'Black-OPs' as excusable or even legitimate
interventions in global affairs - and though it seems inevitable that
the corrupting force of appearing to have a big-hand to play in
governing world affairs offers temptations to which some world
leaders, military personnel, and covert operatives fall prey, I have
repeatedly observed the power that warm regard and faith in authority
figures has to beneficially transform both internal states of mind
and, surprisingly, the unfoldment of what previously seemed like
“external” events and relationships in a purely objective world.
It
seems entirely possible that I have a vastly over-inflated sense
of my seeming understanding of superconductivity and Zero-Point
issues, and I certainly have posted what now seem some pretty
ridiculous ideas on the web... but, oh well... “...it seemed like
a good idea at the time...”
David
M Boie,
davidboie@yahoo.com
