Space Propulsion
The following link will take you to a compilation of some of the most interesting electromagnetic principles, effects, applications, and experiments related to propulsion systems you will find on the internet. From the simple magnetic field around a wire to the complex electromagnetic fields used for pumping radioactive materials. Many simple experiments and examples anyone can build themselves.
Videos of some Electromagnetic Experiments on the Cheap.
My current focus is to demonstrate, with experimently reproducable evidence, a link between gravitational and electromagnetic forces. I am just getting warmed up so at present these are more video tests, than true experiments. However they do demonstrate simple pulse forming and amplification, the Hertz measurement of frequency, and the concepts of standing wave interference patterns. Expect some more exotic things in the future.
Demonstration Video of the Principle Used in Electromagnetic Propulsion. The spark rotates around due to the influence of a large magnet. The rotation is not perfect because the magnet is not very strong and the current is not very high. Air movement due to heat also effects the movement at these low powers. Yes, I am using a tuna can again as the top electrode, but the image is dark so you can't see it this time. Talk about magnetoplasmadynamics on a budget. The video below, shows what you can do with slightly more expensive equipment.
Electronic Schematic for Small Scale Electromagnetic Propulsion
For those interested this is the electronic schematic for the circuit used in these videos. The circuit is a pulse generator with independant pulse width control and pulse frequency control, using only one 555 timer. This signal drives a two stage amplifier for increased current output capable of driving high voltage coils.
Interesting Experiments Done by Others
A classic experiment demonstrating the effect of magnetic fields on falling objects, especially in the presence of conducting material. The data available by experimenting with the setup above, undeniably shows the effect is greatest when two opposing magnets are attached together. This causes the greatest degree of external magnetic field, by forcing the magnetic field outside the magnets themselves, so the Lenz forces are much stronger. This simple experiment proves there is an indirect relationship between magnetic fields and the gravitational field.
How to levitate a magnet using two moving conductors. This experiment is one of the most unique ways to levitate a magnet. The magnet hovers over two rapidlly rotating metal cylinders. It is a demonstration of mechanical motion inducing eddy currents in the metal, which repels the magnet inducing the current. The counter-rotating cylinders create two opposing fields, holding the magnet in place.
How to violate Earnshaw's theorm with permanent magnets and diamagnetic material. Once again the mathematics fails to account for all situations. This experiment is impossible according to Earnshaw's theorm, which states no stable repuslion can be created between permanent magnets. Another method to overcome Earnshaw's theorm is the Levitron toy which uses gyroscopic forces to acheive stability.
Internet and Computer Programming
This is a sample of some advanced web design work I have done, as a shameless plug of my programming abilities:
Liquid HD( high definition ), means the website will display fullscreen up to 1920 x 1280 resolution and dynamically resize all elements to best fit the users screen size. This is done entirely in XHTML and Javascript. There is no flash or other plugins used. Flash is completely failing to make use of these higher screen resolutions, which is why most flash websites are confined to a fixed box, on your HD monitor.
If you have visited my site previously, you will know I am very good at thinking outside the box.
NEW The OVAL Tech 2 - Starship Simulator Web Design Project. Take control of a virtual starship on this interactive webpage. Again this webpage is liquid HD up to 1920 by 1280 resolution and does not use flash. It demonstrates some javascripts I coded, and will work in IE and Mozilla so far. The project aim is to reference a database of nearby star systems, and allow the user to choose various types of propulsion systems to travel there. So far I am working independently so the project will progress as time permits. So far you can adjust the throttle and move around a bit, but it has the potential to do so much more. The commented javascript source code which makes the simulator work
Feel free to ask me any web development questions you may have. I am skilled in css, javascript, xhtml, xml, ajax and php.
