Can Superconductors Block Gravitational Fields?

jswitte writes "Raymond Chiao, of the University of California at Berkel, believes that superconductors can convert electromagnetic radiation into gravitational radiation. His full paper can be found here. His theory is based on the idea that superconductors might be able to block the so-called 'gravitomagnetic' field just as they block the electomagnetic field in the famous Meissner effect allowing superconductors to levitate in magnetic fields. He claims that when he 'adds the gravitomagnetic field to the standard quantum equations for superconductivity, he confirms not only the gravitational Meissner-like effect but also a coupling between the two breeds of magnetic field. An ordinary magnetic field sets electrons in motion near the surface of a superconductor. Those electrons carry mass, and so their motion generates a gravitomagnetic field.'"

Comments

Re:Military applications

[Chris Burke]

Are you a flaming retard, or do you just play one on TV? The post you responded to -- the exact part you quoted -- was stating that you can't generate anti-gravity fields! This discovery does not and cannot allow you to "nuetralize gravity at an area of the surface". No enemy troops will go drifting off into the vaccuum.

But you're forgiven, because:
atmosphere going up an anti gravity shaft, creating a storm.
is so stupid it's funny, and I like being amused.

Ah, a well deserved -1, Flamebait. :)

Re:Mmm... Time machine

[CaptDeuce]

If superstring theory is correct, then they've been known to be equivalent since the 1920s. The Kaluza-Klein equations show that in a 5-dimensional space-time (4xspace + 1xtime) or higher, Einstein's equations and Maxwell's equations both come out.

What, gay theories?