Thomas Townsend Brown: Gravitator
lated in structure. In the final analysis matter loses its traditional individuality and
becomes merely an "electrical condition." In fact, it might be said that the concrete body of
the universe is nothing more than an assemblage of energy which, in itself, is quite
intangible. Of course, it is self-evident that matter is connected with gravitation and it
follows logically that electricity is likewise connected. These relations exist in the realm of
pure energy and consequently are very basic in nature. In all reality they constitute the true
backbone of the universe. It is needless to say that the relations are not simple, and full
understanding of their concepts is complicated by the outstanding lack of information and
research on the real nature of gravitation.
The theory of relativity introduced a new and revolutionary light to the subject by injecting
a new conception of space and time. Gravitation thus becomes the natural outcome of so-
called "distorted space." It loses its Newtonian interpretation as a tangible mechanical force
and gains the rank of an "apparent" force, due merely to the condition of space itself.
Fields in space are produced by the presence of material bodies or electric charges. They are
gravitational fields or electric fields according to their causes. Apparently they have no
connection one with the other. This fact is substantiated by observations to the effect that
electric fields can be shielded and annulled while gravitational fields are nearly perfectly
penetrating. This dissimilarity has been the chief hardship to those who would compose a
Theory of Combination.
It required Dr. Einstein's own close study for a period of several years to achieve the results
others have sought in vain and to announce with certainty the unitary field laws.
Einstein's field theory is purely mathematical. It is not based on the results of any laboratory
test and does not, so far as known, predict any method by which an actual demonstration or
proof may be made. The new theory accomplishes its purpose by "rounding out" the
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accepted Principles of Relativity so as to embrace electrical phenomena.
The Theory of Relativity thus supplemented represents the last word in mathematical
physics. It is most certainly a theoretical structure of overpowering magnitude and
importance. The thought involved is so far reaching that it may be many years before the
work is fully appreciated and understood.
Early Investigations ~
The writer and his colleagues anticipated the present situation even as early as 1923, and
began at that time to construct the necessary theoretical bridge between the two then
separate phenomena, electricity and gravitation. The first actual demonstration of the
relation was made in 1924. Observations were made of the individual and combined
motions of two heavy lead balls which were suspended by wires 45 cm. apart. The balls
were given opposite electrical charges and the charges were maintained. Sensitive optical
methods were employed in measuring the movements, and as near as could be observed the
balls appeared to behave according to the following law: "Any system of two bodies
possesses a mutual and unidirectional force (typically in the line of the bodies) which is
directly proportional to the product of the masses, directly proportional to the potential
difference and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them."
The peculiar result is that the gravitational field of the Earth had no apparent connection
with the experiment. The gravitational factors entered through the consideration of the mass
of the electrified bodies.
The newly discovered force was quite obviously the resultant physical effect of an electro-
gravitational interaction. It represented the first actual evidence of the very basic
relationship. The force was named "gravitator action" for want of a better term and the
apparatus or system of masses employed was called a "gravitator."
Figure 1 ~
Since the time of the first test the apparatus and the methods used have been greatly
improved and simplified. Cellular "gravitators" have taken the place of the large balls of
lead. Rotating frames supporting two and four gravitators have made possible acceleration
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measurements. Molecular gravitators made of solid blocks of massive dielectric have given
still greater efficiency. Rotors and pendulums operating under oil have eliminated
atmospheric considerations as to pressure, temperature and humidity. The disturbing effects
of ionization, electron emission and pure electro-statics have likewise been carefully
analyzed and eliminated. Finally after many years of tedious work and with refinement of
methods we succeeded in observing the gravitational variations produced by the moon and
sun and much smaller variations produced by the different planets. It is a curious fact that
the effects are most pronounced when the affecting body is in the alignment of the
differently charged elements and least pronounced when it is at right angles.
Much of the credit for this research is due to Dr. Paul Biefield, Director of Swazey
Observatory. The writer is deeply indebted to him for his assistance and for his many
valuable and timely suggestions.
Gravitator Action an Impulse ~
Let us take, for example, the case of a gravitator totally immersed in oil but suspended so as
to act as a pendulum and swing along the line of its elements.
Figure 2 ~
When the direct current with high voltage (75-300 kilovolts) is applied the gravitator swings
up the arc until its propulsive force balances the force of the earth's gravity resolved to that
point, then it stops, but it does not remain there. The pendulum then gradually returns to the
vertical or starting position even while the potential is maintained. The pendulum swings
only to one side of the vertical. Less than five seconds is required for the test pendulum to
reach the maximum amplitude of the swing but from thirty to eighty seconds are required
for it to return to zero.
Figure 3 ~
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The total time or duration of the impulse varies with such cosmic conditions as the relative
position and distance of the moon, sun and so forth. It is in no way affected by fluctuations
in the supplied voltage and averages the same for every mass or material under test. The
duration of the impulse is governed solely by the condition of the gravitational field. It is a
value which is unaffected by changes in the experimental set-up, voltage applied or type of
gravitator employed. Any number of different kinds of gravitators operating simultaneously
on widely different voltages would reveal exactly the same impulse duration at any instant.
Over an extended period of time all gravitators would show equal variations in the duration
of the impulse.
Figure 4 ~
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After the gravitator is once fully discharged, its impulse exhausted, the electrical potential
must be removed for at least five minutes in order that it may recharge itself and regain its
normal gravitic condition. The effect is much like that of discharging and charging a storage
battery, except that electricity is handled in a reverse manner. When the duration of the
impulse is great the time required for complete recharge is likewise great. The times of
discharge and recharge are always proportional. Technically speaking, the exo-gravitic rate
and the endo-gravitic rate are proportional to the gravitic capacity.
Summing up the observations of the electro-gravitic pendulum the following characteristics
are noted:
APPLIED VOLTAGE determines only the amplitude of the swing.
APPLIED AMPERAGE is only sufficient to overcome leakage and maintain the required
voltage through the losses of the dielectric. Thus the total load approximates on 37 ten-
millionths of an ampere. It apparently has no other relation to the movement at least from
the present state of physics.
MASS of the dielectric is a factor in determining the total energy involved in the impulse.
For a given amplitude an increase in mass is productive of an increase in the energy
exhibited by the system (E = mg).
DURATION OF THE IMPULSE with electrical conditions maintained is independent of all
of the foregoing factors. It is governed solely by external gravitational conditions, positions
of the moon, sun, etc., and represents the total energy or summation of energy values which
are effective at that instant.
Figure 5 ~
GRAVITATIONAL ENERGY LEVELS are observable as the pendulum returns from the
maximum deflection to the zero point or vertical position. The pendulum hesitates in its
return movement on definite levels or steps. The relative position and influence of these
steps vary continuously every minute of the day. One step or energy value corresponds in
effect to each cosmic body that is influencing the electrified mass or gravitator. By merely
tracing a succession of values over a period of time a fairly intelligible record of the paths
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and the relative gravitational effects of th