Fluidic zero-point power and propulsion units

Abstract

Disclosed are devices which provide a practical means of extracting energy from the electromagnetic zero-point energy which permeates the universe. This is done by exploiting the Casimir-van der Waals' forces to accelerate a fluid through the device and exhaust it with a higher velocity and energy than that with which it entered. This kinetic energy gained by the fluid may then be used to do work, such as spin a turbine for power generation, or provide thrust for direct propulsion. These devices do not consume fuel nor any non-renewable resources during operation and they are capable of generating significantly more energy than they require to start or to be manufactured.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the priority benefit under 35 USC 119(e) from Provisional Application No. U.S. 61 / 850,343, “Zero-point power, propulsion, and catalysis units,” filed Feb. 13, 2013 and which is, in part, incorporated herein.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT[0002]Not applicable.[0003]REFERENCE TO SEQUENCE LISTING, A TABLE, OR A COMPUTER PROGRAM LISTING COMPACT DISC APPENDIX[0004]Not applicable.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0005]The present invention relates to energy producing devices which accelerate a fluid through the exploitation of Casimir-van der Waals forces (“Casimir-vdW forces”).BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0006]Quantum field theory holds that the free space vacuum holds an infinite electromagnetic energy since each point in space may have an electromagnetic energy no less than the sum of one-half of the products of Planck's constant (h) and all frequencies of electromagnetic radiation possible at that...

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Benefits of technology

[0029]The present invention provides for practical devices that exploit Casimir-vdW forces to accelerate a fluid through the device and exhaust it with a higher energy than that with which it entered the device. These devices do so by creating a gradient in the Casimir-vdW forces felt by the fluid inside of the device. The exhausted fluid may be used to do work, such as to spin a turbine, or to provide thrust for propulsion.

Problems solved by technology

However, there are instances where boundary conditions result in an imbalance in these energies and a net force results.

This has been a significant impediment to their observation and quantification.

In fact, the Casimir force was not convincingly demonstrated until a 1997 experiment by S. K. Lamoreaux. Furthermore, the “classical” demonstration of the Casimir effect (between two metal plates) was not successfully demonstrated until a 2002 experiment by G. Bressi and others.

The devices and mechanisms described in the prior art given above are plagued with problems.

Many contain devices for which there simply is no economical method to manufacture.

Many would produce miniscule amounts of power at a relatively enormous cost.

And, in several instances, the envisioned devices simply could not work based upon what is now known of Casimir-vdW forces (often ignoring the electromagnetic behavior, usually including the absorbance spectra and spectral dielectric response, of real materials).

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