Homopolar Generators (N-Machine) by Bruce de Palma

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What is being pushed against, even in the ordinary configuration? In my setup the copper braid brush is very limp, it doesn't seem like it could be taking the "stator back reaction" that we usually think must exist somewhere for the rotor to spin. Push against that braid and it just flops out of the

This is an excellent question!  If we don't ask the right questions, then we don't get the right answers.  We have 4 possiible explanations I can think of:


1)  It"s pushing against the floppy limp  braid.  IMO,  I don't think this is the case.


2)  It's pushing against space or the field itself. 


3)  The electrons are pushing against the conductive surface of the nickel coated magnet as they are being deflected by the magnetic field.  However, the force is perpendicular to both the velocity of the charge and the magnetic field, so this doesn't add up either. 


4)  A combination of 1, 2, and 3.


Since the force is perpendicular to both the v of the charge and the B-field, then it is easy to see how the rotation is cancelled with a diametrical current (rim to rim), for the force is equal and in the same direction on each side of the pivot point (axle, which has traditionally been located at the center of mass or field). 


Likewise, it's easy to see how there is a secondary reaction force at the center of the mass or field which would allow for a linear or orbital rotation if the pivot point is away from the center of mass and/ or magnetic field, for the force will then only be on one side of the pivot point allowing for a net movement in the direction of said force.


My guess is #2, assuming of course experiment shows there is a secondary reaction force at the center of the mass and/or field which induces a linear or orbital rotation in the direction of said force by using a diametrical configuration.  We will only know through experimentation.  If #2 is correct, then this could lead to an enertia drive.


Gravock

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3)  The electrons are pushing against the conductive surface of the nickel coated magnet as they are being deflected by the magnetic field.  However, the force is perpendicular to both the velocity of the charge and the magnetic field, so this doesn't add up either. 

Dont know if I had posted it here. I have a few broken neos of a few sizes. The inner magnet is very conductive. Using a meter that reads to at least .01ohm, it measures 0 ohms .

So it may be good to think of it as causing some serious changes in the magnets influence of the original field.

Dont remember if I posted it here also, with the mag on the foil, say a 3/8 lengh 1/2in dia mag, if I have the top contact wire in the middle, it rolls straight forward. Off center to the left, and it would go forward but also turn left. And likewise, contact to the right of center, forward and right turn.

An interesting test. Use magnetic film with a rectangular hole so it fits over the mag at half the mags height on the foil, or just some solid contact top and bottom, to see how the field changes when current runs down(or up) through the mag. Interesting indeedy.

Mags

Mags

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Dont remember if I posted it here also, with the mag on the foil, say a 3/8 lengh 1/2in dia mag, if I have the top contact wire in the middle, it rolls straight forward. Off center to the left, and it would go forward but also turn left. And likewise, contact to the right of center, forward and right turn.

Mags

When the top contact is in the middle, then there is an equal current flowing over each of the poles inducing an equal force on both sides of the magnet and it will roll straight forward without making a turn.


However, if the top contact is off center, then there will be more current flowing over one of the poles than the other inducing an unequal force on each side of the magnet, and it will roll forward and make a turn.


IMO, a diametrical configuration may be the back door we have all been looking for.   : )


I can't stress enough how big of a discovery this may be!   Great job Mags!


Gravock

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