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Transcript and brief analysis of Tesla’s considerations on prof De Volson’s publication by Luca Forattini
The following is a transcript of Tesla’s notes on “The Luminiferous Aether” publication by prof. De
Volson Wood where he is analyzing the physical properties of the “Aether”. This publication is dated 1886
so still about 7 years before Tesla’s Dynamic Theory of Gravity culmination. To catch Tesla’s considerations
one must first read prof. De Volson’s publication in order to understand his comparisons and modus
operandi. In brief, De Volson states1:
Tesla was apparently aligned with De Volson’s considerations which supported his forming theory.
Prof De Volson states2:
1
“The Luminiferous Aether” DeVolson Wood C.E., M.A. Publ. D. Van Nostrand 1886, Page 9
2
“The Luminiferous Aether” DeVolson Wood C.E., M.A. Publ. D. Van Nostrand 1886, Page 11
Which is consideration point n.1. Additionally, 2 constants X and Y are defined by the following reasoning:
And Y:
Continuing his reasoning and considering the specific heat of gas c, weight per cubic foot w, g, absolute
temperature, Joules mechanical equivalent:
In brief, this is a kinetic to potential energy equivalency formula. Through this formula by substituting the
relevant values he reaches the conclusion that the mean µ value or “modulus of the gas” is 6.6 considering
“xy” for hydrogen, air and oxygen. It is important to note that
Additionally, after subsequent reasoning and calculations he concludes that:
This, as long as we consider constant the temperature. Furthermore, he considers negligible the resistance
of the Aether upon any body and assumes it cannot be measured or the value is exceedingly small in any
case.
Note about Luminiferous Aether.
The Philosophical Magazine and Journal of Science Novem 1885
(Fifth series) Prof. De Volson Wood C.E.M.A. Prof Mech. Engineering Sloveni
Institute of Technology contributed an excellent article "The Luminiferous
Aether."
Mathematical deduction founded on two facts 1) Solar Heat energy
per square foot per second 133 foot pounds. Hence energy continues
in Aether per cube foot
133 4
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ = ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ foot pounds
186300(0) x 5280 3x10e7
2) Velocity of transmission 186300 miles per second. [speed of light]
He defines a constant XY calling it modulus of the gas
having mean value for gasses µ=6.6
Reaches conclusions:
Density of Aether is mass of a cube foot of Aether at the Earth
2
where g=32.2 as w = ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ lbs 20 volumes of earth would weigh about 1lbs3
10e24
(Thomson’s Value less than 4000 times this value)
Tension of the Aether or elastic force
8 4u
e = ‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ = ‐‐‐‐‐‐ is about 1.1 lb per square mile
3,11x10e7 10e8
The tension of the atmosphere at sea level is more than 3x10e10 times
this value.
Specific heat of Aether
Note This article
C= 46 x 10e11 (sp. heat of water boiling units) should be revised
more carefully
Ratio of elasticity to density
and references
980 000 0004 2
looked up
‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐‐ = 8 x 10e11 5
10906
Scaleance(?) of Aether so to speak infinitesimal compared with scaleance (molecules?) of air
3
“The Luminiferous Aether” DeVolson Wood C.E., M.A. Publ. D. Van Nostrand 1886, Page 17
4
This value is actually 983 664 000 ‐ ref page 27 of “The Luminiferous Aether”
5
“The Luminiferous Aether” DeVolson Wood C.E., M.A. Publ. D. Van Nostrand 1886, Page 64
6
This value should be 1080,8 ‐ ref page 27 of “The Luminiferous Aether”
Nov. 8. 1933.
Considering light as sound wave we have
2 Energy per sub. c. m
a may be taken as
Then
Note But Maxwell points out that value 4.92/10exp5 does not agree with experimentally ascertained
presence (pressure) of radiation