Electrohydrodynamics / Electrokinetics
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A satisfactory explanation of electrohydrodynamics and electrokinetics can be found at Wikpedia:

"Electrohydrodynamics (EHD), also known as electro-fluid-dynamics (EFD) or electrokinetics, is the study of the dynamics of electrically conducting fluid. It is the study of the motions of ionised particles or molecules and their interactions with electric fields and the surrounding fluid. The term may be considered to be synonymous with the rather elaborate electrostrictive hydrodynamics. EHD covers Electrophoresis, dielectrophoresis, electro-osmosis, and electrorotation. In general, the phenomena relate to the direct conversion of electrical energy into kinetic energy, and vice versa.

In the first instance, shaped electrostatic fields create hydrostatic pressure (or motion) in dielectric media. When such media are fluids, a flow is produced. If the dielectric is a vacuum or a solid, no flow is produced. Such flow can be directed against the electrodes, generally to move the electrodes. In such case, the moving structure acts as an electric motor. Practical fields of interest of EHD are the common air ioniser, Electrohydrodynamic thrusters and EHD cooling systems.

In the second instance, the converse takes place. A powered flow of medium within a shaped electrostatic field adds energy to the system which is picked up as a potential difference by electrodes. In such case, the structure acts as an electrical generator.

 A comparison between Electrohydrodynamics (EHD) and Magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) can be found here (courtesy of Wikpedia).

Relevant Documents:

A report on Electrohydrodynamics with supplements A and B ("Theory of an Ion Wind Device" by Robert Seaton, Capt. USAF)

Preliminary Patent Application: "Flow Control Device" - Docket 8308 (PDF).

"The Fluid Pump."

"Plasma-Dynamic Loudspeaker" - Docket No. 8574.

"Plasma-Dynamic Loudspeaker" - 1969.

"Plasma-Dynamic Microphones" - Docket No. 8310.

"Loud Speaking Telephone" (PDF).

Fan-Precipitator Elements Memorandum."

Preliminary Patent Application: "Method and Apparatus for Producing Ions."

"Electrokinetic Transducer."

"Lighting Fixture Incorporating Electrokinetic Precipitation and Loudspeaker Apparatus."

"Electrokinetic Apparautus" - Docket 8309.

"Electrokinetic Apparautus" - Docket 8780 (PDF).

A informal and formal discussion on the validity of Patent 2,949,550 "Electrokinetic Apparatus."

Project Winterhaven: A Proposal for Joint Services Research and Development Contract (PDF - 1.6 Mb).

(Duplicate link in the Electrogravitic Communication section)

 Theory of Electrohydrodynamics - Project Nos. 1 through 5.

Radiation-reaction System.

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Relevant Articles:

Aviation Week & Space Technology - "Black World," dated March 9, 1992.

"The Anitigravity Underground," by Clive Thompson, Wired Magazine, dated August 2003.

NOTE: The term antigravity" is a misnomer. There is no such thing as antigravity, only opposing gravitational fields.

Electrohydrodynamics in Dusty and Dirty Plasmas: Gravito-Electrodynamics and EHD," Hiroshi Kikuchi, Institute for Environmental Electromagnetics, June 2001 (you can order a copy here).

"New Aspects of Atmospheric Electro-Sciences based on EHD (Electrohydrodynamics) and their Application to Destruction of Tornadic Thunderstorms," Hiroshi Kikuchi, Institute for Environmental Electromagnetics, Tokyo.

Research: Self-Healing Materials Using Electrohydrodynamics by Mike A. Slowik, Princeton University Ceramic Materials Laboratory.

"Electrokinetic Apparatus" - Psychic Observer, Vol. XXXVII, No. 1

"Force on an Asymmetric Capacitor" by Thomas B. Bahder and Chris Fazi, Army Research Laboratory.

A collection of information on various aspects in the Electrokinetic UFO section by Paul Potter at Energy 21.

"AC Electrokinetics: Applications for Nanotechnology" by Michael Pycraft Hughes, Biomedical Engineering Group, European Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Surrey, United Kingdom.

Research: Self-Healing Materials Using Electrohydrodynamics by Mike A. Slowik, Princeton University Ceramic Materials Laboratory.

Selected Videos:

Video clip from The Cosmic Conspiracy - A short history of how Townsend Brown came to work with J. Frank King and Agnew Bahnson. Produced by Stan Deyo.

Video clip from The Cosmic Conspiracy - J. Frank King describing effects of experiments conducted during Townsend Brown's time at the Bahnson Laboratory. Produced by Stan Deyo.

Video clip from The Cosmic Conspiracy - J. Frank King's discussing the origin of his magnetohydrodynamic invention. Produced by Stan Deyo.

Video clip from The Cosmic Conspiracy - A discussion on the electrokinetic airfoils flown at the Bahnson laboratory. Produced by Stan Deyo.

 Research Organizations:

The fifth Electrohydrodynamics International Workshop was held at the University of Poitiers (France) on August 30-31, 2004.

AC Electrokinetics and Electrohydrodynamics - techniques for diagnostics, particle characterisation and separation with application to Biotechnology, Micro Analysis systems (µTAS) and the Laboratory on a Chip.