NASA Logo

NTRS

NTRS - NASA Technical Reports Server

Back to Results
New Experiments with Spinning Metallic DiscsA number of recent advanced theories related to torsion properties of the space-time matrix predict the existence of an interaction between classically spinning objects. Indeed, some experimental data suggest that spinning magnetic bodies discernibly interact with Earth's natural fields. If there are interactions between rotating bodies then nuclear spins could be used for detection. Thus, assuming a spinning body induces a hypothetical torsion field, a sensor based on the giant magnetoresistance effect would detect local changes. Experimentally, spinning a brass wheel shielded from Earth's magnetic field showed no measurable change in signals; with no shielding a Faraday disc phenomenon was observed. Unexpected experimental measurements from the non-axial Faraday disc configuration were recorded and a theoretical model was derived to explain them.
Document ID
20030061092
Acquisition Source
Marshall Space Flight Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mazuruk, Konstantin
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Grugel, Richard N.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 2003
Subject Category
Metals And Metallic Materials
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Technology and Applications International Forum (STAIF-2003)
Location: Albuquerque, NM
Country: United States
Start Date: February 2, 2003
End Date: February 6, 2003
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

Available Downloads

There are no available downloads for this record.
No Preview Available