Characterisation of anomalous forces on asymmetric high‐voltage capacitors

Abstract

In this study, the authors analysed an anomalous force observed in asymmetric capacitors, working in high electric potentials. From a lot of experimental measurements performed in their asymmetric capacitor, they detected real variations of the device inertia. An empirical formula of the developed force according to Clausius–Mossotti relation explained the experimental results with good agreement, suggesting that the anomalous force can be related directly to the electric dipoles inside the capacitor dielectric. They could also explain why that force always points toward the small electrode when it is subjected to a convergent electric field. Such simple electrical propulsion systems could allow in the future the substitution of the fuel propulsion technology.