The contributions of Carl Friedrich Gauss to geomagnetism

Garland, G. D.

doi:10.1016/0315-0860(79)90100-9

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“…Galileo's work in turn led to Isaac Newton (1643-1727) writing the infamous Principia Mathematic describing the laws of universal laws of motion [4]. Later, scientific consideration of the earth magnetic field was experimentally confirmed in 1838 when Carl Fredrich Gauss (1777-1855) used spherical harmonics to prove that almost the entire magnetic field was to be of internal origin [5]. Michael Faraday (1791Faraday ( -1867 wrote a paper in 1851 titled, "On the possible relation of gravity to electricity" [6].…”

Section: Brief History Of Earth Magnetic Field and Gravitymentioning

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Theory of Electromagnetism and Gravity —Modeling Earth as a Rotating Solenoid Coil

Poole¹

2017

JHEPGC

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Presented in this manuscript are conventional electrical engineering tools to model the earth as a rotating electrical machine. Calculations using known parameters of the earth and measured field data has resulted in new understanding of the earth's electrical system and gyroscopic rotation. The material makeup of the inner earth is better understood based on derived permeability and permittivity constants. The planet has been modeled as simple coils and then as a parallel impedance circuit which has led to fundamental insight into planetary speed control and RLC combination for Schumann Resonance of 7.83 Hz. Torque and Voltage Constants and the inverse Speed Constant are calculated using three methods and all compare favorably with Newton's Gravitational Constant. A helical resonator is referenced and Schumann's Resonant ideal frequency is calculated and compared with others idealism. A new theory of gravity based on particle velocity selector at the poles is postulated. Two equations are presented as the needed links between Faraday's electromagnetism and Newtonian physics. Acceleration and Deceleration of earth is explained as a centripetal governor. A new equation for planetary attraction and the attraction of atomic matter is theorized. Rotation of the earth's electrical coil is explained in terms of the Richardson effect. Electric power transfer from the sun to the planets is proposed via Flux Transfer Events. The impact of this evolving science of electromagnetic modeling of planets will be magnified as the theory is proven, and found to be useful for future generations of engineers and scientists who seek to discover our world and other planets.

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Section: Brief History Of Earth Magnetic Field and Gravitymentioning

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Theory of Electromagnetism and Gravity —Modeling Earth as a Rotating Solenoid Coil

Poole¹

2017

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“…During this visit, Humboldt showed Gauss his collection of magnetic instruments and encouraged him to apply his talents to magnetism. That Gauss did, together with his young assistant Wilhelm Weber (1804–1891), contributing greatly to the understanding of the Earth's magnetic field [ Garland , 1979].…”

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A Millennium of Geomagnetism

Stern

2002

Reviews of Geophysics

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The history of geomagnetism began around the year 1000 with the discovery in China of the magnetic compass. Methodical studies of the Earth's field started in 1600 with William Gilbert's De Magnete [Gilbert, 1600] and continued with the work of (among others) Edmond Halley, Charles Augustin de Coulomb, Carl Friedrich Gauss, and Edward Sabine. The discovery of electromagnetism by Hans Christian Oersted and André‐Marie Ampére led Michael Faraday to the notion of fluid dynamos, and the observation of sunspot magnetism by George Ellery Hale led Sir Joseph Larmor in 1919 to the idea that such dynamos could sustain themselves naturally in convecting conducting fluids. From that came modern dynamo theory, of both the solar and terrestrial magnetic fields. Paleomagnetic studies revealed that the Earth's dipole had undergone reversals in the distant past, and these became the critical evidence in establishing plate tectonics. Finally, the recent availability of scientific spacecraft has demonstrated the intricacy of the Earth's distant magnetic field, as well as the existence of magnetic fields associated with other planets and with satellites in our solar system.

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“…Primarily, the theories of Carl Friedrich Gauss and James C. Maxwell (Garland 1979;Harman 1998;Hunt 1991) provided that guidance. Geomagnetic research from the 1890s onwards was in the hands of investigators trained in physics.…”

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From terrestrial magnetism to geomagnetism: disciplinary transformation in the twentieth century

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2002

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In 1900, researchers interested in Earth's magnetism generally proclaimed all facets of magnetic phenomena to be within their purview. Most researchers in this field referred to themselves as 'magneticians' first and physicists or geologists second. After World War II, specialization increased. A number of distinct research areas appeared over several decades: the geodynamo theory and the study of the core-mantle boundary; palaeomagnetism and its growing connection to geology; the production of induced fields in Earth's crust; and, among others, the electromagnetic phenomena of the upper atmosphere and near space. The former unity dissolved and the field fragmented. One result of fragmentation has been a loss of memory and a consequent misinterpretation of an important part of the history of geoscience. This paper relates the challenges of recovering a history obscured by later events.

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The contributions of Carl Friedrich Gauss to geomagnetism

Cited by 31 publications

References 6 publications

Theory of Electromagnetism and Gravity —Modeling Earth as a Rotating Solenoid Coil

Theory of Electromagnetism and Gravity —Modeling Earth as a Rotating Solenoid Coil

A Millennium of Geomagnetism

From terrestrial magnetism to geomagnetism: disciplinary transformation in the twentieth century

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