1/1/2025
A deep dive with Claude 3.5 Sonnet into an exotic area of Physics, the so-called “Exotic Vacuum Objects” (EVO) aka “Electron Vortex” (EV). These area generally held to be dubious alt/pseudo-physics, but perhaps the core experiments (done in the 1980s/1990s) were credible. In this dive, we explore what was observed and whether it could be explained using standard physics, albeit possibly with new quasi-particles or new phenomenological explanation.
archive of Ken Shoulders’ papers
Are you familiar with Kenneth R. Shoulders?
Poe
Kenneth R. Shoulders (1927-2013) was an experimental physicist and inventor known for his pioneering work on electron beam technology and his research into what he termed "Exotic Vacuum Objects" (EVOs), also called "charge clusters" or "high-density charge clusters."
He worked at SRI International and made significant contributions to electron beam microfabrication techniques in the 1960s, which influenced early developments in microelectronics. He held numerous patents related to electron beam technologies.
Shoulders is particularly known for discovering and investigating the phenomenon of charge clusters - microscopic concentrations of electrons that appear to behave as coherent units. He claimed these structures had unusual properties and could potentially be used for energy applications, though his later work remained controversial within the mainstream scientific community.
Would you like me to elaborate on any particular aspect of Shoulders' work or research?
what do you know about the book "EV - A Tale of Discovery"?
Poe
"EV - A Tale of Discovery" is a book written by Kenneth Shoulders and Steve Shoulders (his son), published in 1996. The book documents Kenneth Shoulders' research into EVOs (Exotic Vacuum Objects) and charge clusters.
The book is written in a somewhat unconventional style, combining elements of a personal narrative with technical descriptions of experiments and observations. It details Shoulders' discovery and investigation of what he called EVs (Electronic Vortexes or Exotic Vacuum objects), including experimental setups, observations, and theoretical considerations.
The book is relatively rare and was not widely distributed through conventional publishing channels. It has become something of a collector's item among researchers interested in alternative energy technologies and exotic physics phenomena.
The content focuses on Shoulders' experimental work with high-density charge clusters and their unusual properties, including their potential applications in energy production and materials modification. However, much of the work described in the book remains outside mainstream scientific consensus.
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