Thomas Townsend Brown

Thomas Townsend Brown was an American physicist, inventor, and researcher known for his work on the Biefeld–Brown effect and his research on electrogravitics. He is credited with developing the idea of using high-voltage capacitors to produce thrust. Brown's work has been associated with anti-gravity and propulsion, although his claims have been widely disputed by the scientific community.

The Biefeld–Brown effect, also known as electrohydrodynamics (EHD), is the method of creating a thrust force and lift by means of an electric field applied to a pair of electrodes. It was named after Thomas Townsend Brown and Paul Alfred Biefeld, who first discovered the phenomenon in 1921. The effect is based on the interaction of high voltage with ionized air molecules, generating thrust or movement in the direction of the positive electrode.

Thomas Townsend Brown's claims of achieving antigravity or gravity control have not been scientifically verified or widely accepted by the scientific community. While he conducted experiments and research on electrogravitics, the concept of antigravity remains speculative and has not been demonstrated in a controlled and reproducible manner.

In addition to his work on the Biefeld–Brown effect and electrogravitics, Thomas Townsend Brown was the inventor or co-inventor of several other devices. He developed improved techniques for manufacturing high-voltage capacitors, as well as devices for measuring electrical properties of materials. Brown also designed and patented various propulsion systems, such as the gravitator and the electrance.

The scientific community has generally been skeptical of Thomas Townsend Brown's claims and research. The concept of antigravity or gravity control, which Brown purportedly achieved through his work on electrogravitics, is not supported by a consensus among scientists. Many physicists and researchers consider his claims to be pseudoscience or unproven theories. The scientific method requires rigorous testing, replication of results, and peer review, which are essential for establishing the validity of scientific claims.