Post-Newtonian Propulsion Post-Newtonian Propulsion TechnologyTechnology

Benjamin Thomas SolomonB.Sc.(Elec.Eng.)(UK), Dip.OR(UK), MAOR(UK), MBS(Bank & Fin)(Ireland)

Technology Inventor

International Space Development Conference 2001

May 24 –28, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Relevant AccomplishmentsRelevant Accomplishments

• “An Epiphany on Gravity”, under review .

• “Wormholes Create Unresolvable Paradoxes”, Aug/Sep 2001, Journal of Theoretics.

• “Post-Newtonian Propulsion Technology”, May 2001, NSS-ISDC 2001, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

The Need for New TechnologyThe Need for New TechnologyCost

StructureProof of the Need Required

Characteristics

Variable Costs

• It requires 22 lbs of expensive fuel to send 1 lb of payload into orbit.• Estimated cost per Shuttle launch is $500m, or about $100m per astronaut.

• $200-$1,000 / passenger•$20,000-$100,000 / launch

Operating Costs

• Today, NASA, is the only organization, that is capable of inter-planetary manned space flight.• NASA’s FY2002 budget is $14.5 billion.• Handles about an estimated 30 astronauts per year.

• 250,000 passengers / day.

Development Costs

• Lockheed Martin Astronautics, Atlas V, rockets took 10 years and $1billion to develop.

• A new model spacecraft every 2 years.

Feasibility Long range space travel, beyond the Solar System, is infeasible with propellant based propulsion systems.

Viability Commercial space tourism for the masses, is not viable with the current cost structure.

Key Innovation Technology ElementsKey Innovation Technology Elements

Time Dilation Gravity Process Model Electromagnetic Time Dilation Process Model Electrical Circuit without Moving Parts

Electro-Electro-magnetismmagnetism

Time Time DilationDilation GravityGravity

Time Dilation Gravity Process Time Dilation Gravity Process ModelModel

Non-linear time dilation causes the effect of gravity and not the other way around.

“An Epiphany on Gravity”, under review.

Electromagnetic Time Dilation Electromagnetic Time Dilation Process ModelProcess Model

Under certain conditions electromagnetic fields can cause localized time dilation.

Will be published when patents are granted.

Electrical Circuit without Electrical Circuit without Moving PartsMoving Parts

An electrical circuit, without moving parts, has been developed that can create a force directly from energy; in effect, change its own weight.

The direction of the weight change can be reversed by changing the electric field polarity or by turning the device upside-down.

Three Generations of Device Three Generations of Device DevelopmentDevelopment

First Generation Device is a cylinder.

Second Generation Devices are disc shaped.

Third Generation Devices are disc shaped with more sophisticated electric field generators.

The VideoThe Video

Stop for video presentation of experiments.

First Generation ExperimentsFirst Generation Experiments

Fig 1(a) PND-G1, aligned with the Earth’s magnetic field.

Earth’s magnetic

field.

Motion predicted by conceptual framework.

Fig 1(b) PND-G1, aligned perpendicularly to the Earth’s magnetic field.

Earth’s magnetic

field.

Motion predicted by conceptual framework.

Second Generation ExperimentsSecond Generation Experiments

Fig 2(a) PND-G2, aligned with the Earth’s magnetic field.

Earth’s magnetic

field.

Motion predicted by conceptual framework.

Fig 2(b) PND-G2, aligned perpendicularly to the Earth’s magnetic field.

Earth’s magnetic

field.

Motion predicted by conceptual framework.

Measuring Weight ChangeMeasuring Weight Change

Weight and M-Current ProfilesWeight and M-Current Profiles

Experiment conducted in March 2000

Room Temperature SuperconductivityRoom Temperature Superconductivity

Observations in Basic PhysicsObservations in Basic Physics

Experimental repeatability. Not due to the Earth’s magnetic field. No electric field no force. No magnetic field no force. Both electric and magnetic fields must be present

to observe a force. Increased e-voltage increases net weight change. Increased m-current increases net weight change.

Weight Change ProgressWeight Change Progress

Results Achieved Period

1mm deflection Nov/99 – Feb/00

0.1g weight loss (1 hour) Dec/99 – Jan/00

0.5g weight loss (3 hours) Jan/99 – Feb/00

1.0g weight loss (3 hours) Mar/00 – Aug/00

3.0g weight loss (3 hours) Aug/00 – Sep/00

3.0g weight loss (1 hour) Apr/01

The Post-Newtonian EffectThe Post-Newtonian Effect

Current rocket technology uses Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion, equal & opposite reaction, to achieve motion.

Post-Newtonian Propulsion Technology achieves weight change without this 3rd Law. In effect, the device folds spacetime to create a force and thus, a change in weight.

Technology RoadmapTechnology Roadmap

Milestones Date Status

1. Basic Physics 1973-2001 Completed

2. Experimental Devices 1999-2001 Completed

3. Prototype Engine 2001-2004 Funds Req.

4. Launch Vehicle 2004-2008 Funds Req.

AcknowledgementsAcknowledgements

Ken Touryan, National Renewable Energy Lab, for feedback and equipment loan.

PK Sen, and Tom Cummings, University of Colorado at Denver, for lab access.

Rob Davis, University of Denver, for lab access.

Contact InformationContact Information

Benjamin Thomas Solomon eFax: (US) 801-365-8995 eMail: SolomonSpace@aol.com Web Site: http://www.QuantumRisk.com