Philadelphia Experiment: Real or Myth?

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The discussion centers on the feasibility of the Philadelphia Experiment, specifically regarding invisibility and the use of metamaterials. While some argue that creating invisibility is not theoretically impossible, achieving it with visible light presents significant challenges. The conversation highlights the extreme claims associated with the experiment, such as crew members becoming partially embedded in steel and concepts of time travel and spatial dislocation. Additionally, it is noted that the USS Eldridge, often linked to the experiment, was never actually in Philadelphia, and the entire legend seems to stem from Carl M. Allen, also known as Carlos Miguel Allende, with no credible evidence supporting the claims. The topic is considered controversial and is discouraged in certain forums.
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is Philadelphia Experiment really possible ?
 
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Not theoretically impossible - but tricky for visible light.
Look up 'Metamaterial' to see how to do it.
 
mgb_phys said:
Not theoretically impossible - but tricky for visible light.
Look up 'Metamaterial' to see how to do it.

Invisibility tricks are one thing, but the claims around this myth are extreme; including but not limited to crew members left half embedded in steel, time travel, spatial dislocation, etc.

The best information that I found indicates that the USS Eldridge had never even been in Philly. The entire legend originates with one person - Carl M. Allen, aka Carlos Miguel Allende. There is no supporting evidence for the story and it is a banned topic.

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