Why do lifter's have to be assymetrical?

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Asymmetrical designs in lifters are believed to enhance their performance due to the ion wind effect, which is the primary mechanism for levitation rather than creating a gravitational field. The lifters operate by accelerating ions, resulting in a thrust that allows them to lift. The discussion highlights the confusion surrounding the principles of operation, with some participants expressing skepticism about the credibility of certain sources. Ion wind is generated by the movement of charged particles, and understanding this concept is crucial for grasping how lifters function. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in scientific explanations related to lifters and their asymmetrical designs.
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I'm sure most of you have heard by now about the lifters projects around the world and if you haven't then check out http://jnaudin.free.fr/lifters/main.htm

I need some help in figuring out why it is better to have assymetrical designs? I know it has to do something with the gravitational field that it creates but I still don't really understand it.


Also (again in simplicity please) what is the real reason that makes the object levitate? Is it the impact momentum of the electrons on the negative plate or is it the gravitational field it creates or...?

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Thanks
 
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Sorry, dude;
Unless someone here who knows a lot more about it than I do tells me otherwise, I have to consider that to be a nut-burger site. I didn't read past the first page, but that was enough. The guy's either a crackpot or very bad at expressing scientific concepts.
 
Lifters to not create their own gravitational field. They primarily operate on the principle of ion wind:

http://www.grc.nasa.gov/WWW/bpp/ComnErr.html

http://www.americanantigravity.com/documents/Stephenson_STAIF05_Biefeld-Brown.pdf

Regards,
Maaneli
 
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well English isn't his first language so give him a break but I've made a couple lifters myself... you can also check out www.americanantigravity.com
 
hm... what exactly is ion wind? it doesn't really explain it thoroughly in that article
 
The first link explains it and so does this one:

http://www.ap.stmarys.ca/demos/content/e_and_m/ion_wind/ion_wind.html
 
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