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The discussion focuses on the feasibility of enhancing electromagnetic wave transmission from a biological circuit, specifically the human brain, which operates at 10-200 millionths of a volt and 1-13 Hz. Participants highlight that while EEG (electroencephalography) can record these low-frequency signals, amplifying them for broadcasting poses significant challenges. The consensus is that using unconventional materials like gold and quartz in conjunction with traditional copper wiring does not effectively boost transmission capabilities. A practical limitation noted is the requirement of an impractically long antenna, approximately 15,000 miles, to broadcast such low-frequency waves.

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Neurology / Electromagnetic/ Frequency / Broadcasting question on "Physics"

Neurology / Electromagnetic/ Frequency / Broadcasting question On "Physics"

Say you have a brain running at 10-200 millionths of a volt at 1-13 Hz and you put a gold crown around it and hooking it up to a TV antenna with gold wire and some quartz crystals.

Would this boost the power of the frequency’s being broadcast or somehow strengthen the electromagnetic waves?

Is there any way to boost the transmission of a biological circuit like this or would that be impossible because it only works with copper wires or something?.
 
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Recording these signals is a common medical procedure called EEG (electroencephalography). You could simply run the recorded signal through a big amplifier if you wanted to amplify them for some reason. However, such low frequency waves would be very difficult to "broadcast". You would need a 15,000 mile long antenna.
 

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