A Princeton physicist may have discovered a method to harness energy

A Princeton physicist may have discovered a method to harness energy from the Earth's rotation, potentially achieving what Michael Faraday could not nearly two centuries ago.

In a laboratory at Princeton, Christopher Chyba has developed a dark, hollow cylinder made from manganese-zinc ferrite, which he positioned at a precise angle to generate a small yet significant electric current.

When the cylinder is flipped, the voltage changes direction; when rotated 90 degrees, the current disappears entirely.

While the concept may seem far-fetched, resembling a perpetual motion machine, Chyba asserts that the underlying science is sound.

The Earth's magnetic field is not entirely uniform, and by altering the typical behavior of electrons, his device may be taking advantage of a previously overlooked aspect of physics.

Although the generated current is minimal—measured in microvolts—it has the potential to be scaled up. A sufficient number of these devices could eventually power low-energy applications, particularly in space, where the Earth's magnetic field is more potent.

Skeptics remain unconvinced, and Chyba acknowledges the necessity for independent verification. However, if his findings are validated, they could fundamentally change our approach to energy generation in the future.

Source: Physical Review Research