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There are some simple and logical next-step experiments that one could
conduct to further study the validity of this new theory. Because the diallel
lines are bent by a high energy density, these bent diallel lines define the
local vertical. This bending could be easily detected with an plumb-bob device
or reflecting mirror and an interferometer. The size of the effect, estimating
from the results in table 1 is of the order of 10 microns over a meter. That
would be very easy to detect. With the capacitor bank, it would be easy to
charge and discharge it as well as study proportionalities. The fifth power
force field dependence could be studied, for example. If this fifth power force
field dependence is a valid model of nature, then this opens up a whole new area
of research as well.
Because of the importance of errors that have been found in space orbit
determinations, studying the weight change predicted by this new theory could be
very important. This could well explain the "extra tug" apparently
observed in some space probe data [Anderson, Katz, Murphy]. A simple balance
scale with a capacitor bank on one side could be constructed. Again, an
interferometer could be used to detect changes in the weight with energy-density
changes. The new theory would predict these to be, also, in the part per million
range. As the energy-density increases, the body would appear to weigh more.
We have learned much in performing this research program, and we have
designed a web site [www.allanstime.com]
to assist those interested as best we can to continue the research. There is a
great deal to be done, and the theory has many important application
opportunities. We are only in the infancy of understanding how the fifth force
field works, but what little we know is very exciting. We look forward to
working with other colleagues as we see more insights and understanding of this
new theory come forth.
We deeply appreciate the several people who have supported this experiment,
who have shared ideas, and who have loaned equipment. We wish to acknowledge the
excellent work of the team at the University of Alaska working on the "blue
jets and red sprites" project and who have been willing to let us use some
of their results. Dr. Leonard S. Cutler of Agilent Technologies suggested the
use of a battery as a high energy-density source, and was helpful in many other
discussions about the paper. Figure 1 was prepared by Kevn Lambson. Tom Park did
the electrical wiring and loaned us the transformer. Korry
Hoover of Mullett-Hoover in Provo, Utah loaned us the two very lovely
pendulum clocks. We are grateful to Jeannette and Bill Colbert and to Shelli and
Bruce Owen for supplying very useful research information for the paper. Vince
Newmeyer provided technical support, and Jerry Beck provided some shielding
material. Several people have provided critical reviews of the paper, and we are
indebted to them: Edna Allan, Sterling Allan, and Ranae Lee -- all of Utah.
Korry Hoover and David Allan
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| Anderson, J. et. al., Physical Review Letters, Vol. 81 Num. 14, 5 Oct.'98
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| Collin R. E. , "Field Theory of Guided Waves" IEEE Press, p.354
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| Katz, J. I., Physical Review Letters, Vol. 83 Num. 9, 30 August 1999
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| Murphy, E. M., Physical Review Letters, Vol. 83 Num. 9, 30 August 1999
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| Sullivan, D. B. et. al., "Characterization of Clocks and
Oscillators," NIST Technical Note 1337, March 1990
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| Taylor, J., Binary Pulsars and Relativistic Gravity, reviews of Modern
Physics, Vol. 66 p 711 Nobel Prize 1994.
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| University of Alaska has published several papers on "red sprites and
blue jets." http://sprite.gi.alaska.edu/
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