How crystal + electricity works together

Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around the interaction between crystals and electricity, exploring both theoretical and practical applications. Participants are examining various effects and phenomena associated with this topic, while also addressing the credibility of anecdotal claims related to extraordinary uses of these materials.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant shares anecdotal experiences about a friend who claims to use crystals and electricity for extraordinary applications, seeking clarification on how these elements work together.
  • Another participant expresses skepticism about the friend's claims, suggesting that they may lack credibility.
  • Several known scientific principles are mentioned, including diode junctions, the piezoelectric effect, the Faraday effect, and the Stark effect, as real ways to interface electricity and crystals.
  • A participant acknowledges familiarity with the piezoelectric effect and defends the credibility of their friend, citing qualifications and notable affiliations.
  • Concerns are raised about the lack of factual detail in the initial inquiry, with a warning that the thread may be closed if more substantive information is not provided.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the validity of the anecdotal claims presented. There is a mix of skepticism and support regarding the friend's credibility, and the discussion remains unresolved regarding the extraordinary applications of crystals and electricity.

Contextual Notes

The discussion highlights a reliance on anecdotal evidence without sufficient scientific backing, and there are calls for more detailed and factual contributions to support the claims being made.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals interested in the scientific principles of crystal and electricity interactions, as well as those curious about the potential applications and claims surrounding these materials.

shifty23
Messages
2
Reaction score
0
hey everyone I am new to the site an new to physics ( bare with me if I am not as smart as some ) , =)

ok, i have this friend who is world widly known for his work, but cut this short, he uses electricity an crystal an can do some out of the ordinary stuff with this he has been in numerous projects with the government for his work,

he will not tell me how any of this works, but i have been researching in the area's he has worked an all i can figure out is there is numerous crystal's an amplifies recievers an electrical equepment,

so if anyone could help me out with understanding how crystal + electricity works together, an what u can achieve with this be much apprecaited
 
Physics news on Phys.org


My money is on your friend being full of crap.

But as far as real ways to interface electricity and crystals, you have diode junctions, piezoelectric effect, Faraday effect, and Stark effect. Look these up, and you should have a pretty good idea of things you can do with real crystals and electricity. Some of these are fairly amazing, but they are already used in everyday electronics, so it's nothing out of the ordinary.
 


thankx for ur in put i have came across piezoelectric effect, am have been looking into that, my friend isn't full of ****, he has lists of qulifications, havard phd professor, an worked at montauk.
 


"I know a guy whose name I am not going to tell you who can do some things with electricity and crystals that I am not going tell you either; he won't tell me how whatever this that I am not going to tell you is works - please tell me" does not meet the standards of this forum.

We need some facts and some detail in the very next message, or this thread will be closed.
 

Similar threads

High School A Time Crystal Visible to the Human Eye
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
1K
Undergrad Video: 'How electricity actually works'
  • · Replies 30 ·
2
Replies
30
Views
4K
Undergrad Time rondeau crystals, experimental observations
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
3K
High School Thought Experiment on Charge Carriers and Electrical Conduction
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
1K
Crystal Radios and Followups
  • · Replies 37 ·
2
Replies
37
Views
5K
High School Curious about the uniform electric field between metal plates
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K
High School How would a radial component of induced electric field makes flux ≠ 0
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
High School Understanding the electric field
  • · Replies 16 ·
Replies
16
Views
2K
High School How does output voltage of an electric guitar work?
  • · Replies 165 ·
6
Replies
165
Views
12K
Undergrad How different is a calcite crystal from a polarizer?
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
3K