How to make the Biefeld-Brown effect yourself?

It would seem that all the phenomena of the surrounding world have long been explained by modern scientists. But this is far from the case. There are many more unknown and unexplained events from a scientific point of view. Examples of such experiments and phenomena can be called a lot. These can be transitions to another dimension, abnormal points that are on the planet, the effects of severe antigravity and many others. Even the modern possibilities of science do not allow us to disclose their secrets.

But one thing can be said for sure: all such phenomena occur in the presence of magnetic and electric fields. And these two fields closely interact with the effect of gravity in space and time. A more detailed study of this type of interaction led to the discovery of the Biefeld-Brown effect. With their own hands, this phenomenon can be depicted even at home.

A bit of theory

Almost a century ago, in the early 20-ies of the last century, the American physicist Thomas Brown discovered an interesting phenomenon. During multiple experiments with Coolidge's X-ray tube, the scientist realized that under the influence of a certain force of unknown nature, an asymmetrical capacitor can rise into the air. In order for this force to appear, the capacitor must have a high voltage. During the experiments, Brown was helped by another American physicist, Paul Biefeld.

In 1928, scientists patented the phenomenon discovered by them, which was called the Biefeld-Brown effect. Physicists were confident that they had found a way to influence the gravity of objects with the help of an electric field. Using this effect of the emergence of force, you can create a so-called ionolet. At present, such a phenomenon can be found in the creation of ion engines, which are also based on the Biefeld-Brown effect. How to make a similar device at home, we will understand below.

The process is explained by the ionization of air around the sharp and sharp edges. The ions moving toward the flat electrode die after contact with it. They collide with each other, but the charge is not transmitted. The mean free path is much lower than in ionization. Impulses from ions are transmitted to the air. The electrodes create fields, taking into account the geometry of which the ions move. As a result, a draft is formed.

Operating principle

Before embarking on the creation of the Biefeld-Brown effect with their own hands, it is important to understand why this phenomenon occurs.

In strong electric fields, a corona discharge appears. This leads to the fact that near the sharp edges ionization of air atoms occurs. In practice, 2 electrodes are most commonly used. The first has a thin and sharp side, around which the electric field voltage reaches its maximum values. This is enough to start ionizing the air. The second electrode, on the contrary, has wide and smooth facets. In order for the effect to work, the voltage between the electrodes must be several tens of kilovolts (or even a megavolt). The effect disappears if a breakdown occurs between the electrodes. The Biefeld-Brown effect scheme is shown in the pictures.

The ionization of air occurs near the sharp electrode. The ions formed begin to move to a wide electrode. As a result of motion, they collide with air molecules, which leads to the transfer of energy from ions to molecules. The latter either start moving faster, or they themselves become ions. This leads to a flow of air from the acute electrode to the wide electrode. The forces of this flow are enough to lift a small model into the air. This device is usually called an ionolelet or lifter.

The experiments carried out show that the Biefeld-Brown effect does not work in a vacuum. The presence of a gaseous medium is a prerequisite for creating a phenomenon.

Necessary materials

To recreate the Biefeld-Brown effect, a piece of copper wire with a cross section of 0.1 mm ^{2 is} required. The frame is assembled from laths of wood (balsa). They are joined together by cyanoacrylate glue. The frame is assembled in the form of a triangle with a side of 20 cm. A power supply is used as a voltage source. It can be taken, for example, from a domestic ionizer.

How is the model going?

The ionolet can be a simple design that can be assembled by hand. The Biefeld-Brown effect is recreated using an asymmetric capacitor. To do this, take a thin copper wire (as a sharp electrode) and a foil plate (wide electrode). A frame is assembled from the wooden laths, on which foil is stretched. In this case, sharp edges should not be formed, so that there is no breakdown. Between the foil and the wire, a distance of the order of 3 cm is maintained.

The device is connected to a high-voltage generator (voltage of about 30 kV). You can use the power supply. A "plus" is connected to the acute electrode (wire). A negative terminal is attached to the foil plate. The design is attached to the table using nylon threads. This will protect her from levitation. The Biefeld-Brown effect will cause the ionizer to rise into the air. And the attached thread will limit the height of its "flight": it can only rise to a height equal to the length of the thread.

Increased strength effect

The Biefeld-Brown effect obtained by one's own hands can be increased. There are several ways to do this:

• Reduce the distance between the electrodes (ie increase the capacity of the capacitor);
• Increase the area of the electrodes (this also leads to an increase in capacitor capacitance);
• Increase the potential of the electric field (increasing the voltage between the plates).

These several ways will allow to increase the height, on which the ionizer can rise.

Conclusion

Reproduced by the hands of the effect of Biefeld-Brown at first glance seems inexplicable and useless. But at the present time it is already used in practice. It gives an opportunity to get energy from "nowhere". And this allows us to think that it is possible to get electricity from the "air". Today, the issue of providing humanity with energy is acute. Therefore, this effect is studied in many closed laboratories and government programs.