A spherical capacitor has two different layers of
... permittivities are ϵ1 for a < r < r0 and ϵ2 for r0 < r < b. Find the capacitance of this system by finding the total energy of the fields between the plates. Let the charge on the innermost plate is Q. The field at distance r from the center of the spheres is given by ...
... permittivities are ϵ1 for a < r < r0 and ϵ2 for r0 < r < b. Find the capacitance of this system by finding the total energy of the fields between the plates. Let the charge on the innermost plate is Q. The field at distance r from the center of the spheres is given by ...
Woodward effect
The Woodward effect, also referred to as a Mach effect, one of at least three predicted Mach effects, is part of a hypothesis proposed by James F. Woodward in 1990.The hypothesis states that transient mass fluctuations arise in any object that absorbs internal energy while undergoing a proper acceleration. Harnessing this effect could generate a thrust, which Woodward and others claim to measure in various experiments. If proven to exist, the Woodward effect could be used in the design of spacecraft engines of a field propulsion engine that would not have to expel matter to accelerate. Such an engine, called a Mach effect thruster (MET), would be a breakthrough in space travel. So far, no conclusive proof of the existence of this effect has been presented. Experiments to confirm and utilize this effect by Woodward and others continue.