Larry
John Berry wrote:
>
> Contact Nick Reiter for more info:
> reit@intelliworks.net
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> Date: Fri, 02 Apr 1999 18:08:11 -0800
>
> Observations of Anomalous Transparency:
> The Faile Effect
>
> 10 March 1999
>
> Nicholas Reiter
>
> Overview:
>
> In 1997 and early 1998, Dr. S.P. Faile, a semi-retired materials
> research engineer and scientist, began recording observations of a
> curious
> effect witnessed by him around his home. The effect seemed to consist
> of
> occasional circumstances where common, normally opaque objects ranging
> from one's forearm, to sheet metal, to furniture, would appear to turn
> partially transparent. More distant objects seemed to be visible
> through
> these structures, even to the extent of such details as printed
> characters.
>
> The effect was first noticed by SPF in dimly lit work-room
> conditions,
> where he has been conducting experiments in New Energy for several
> years.
> Dr. Faile at first, in scientific fashion, evaluated whether or not the
> transparency effect was a specialized optical illusion. He began to
> doubt
> that this was the case, however, after many hours of painstaking
> viewing,
> and after receiving the corroboration of several other associates
> located
> away from his hometown of Cincinnati.
>
> At present it seems to be a phenomenon in search of a definition or
> methodology! One model would place the effect into the realm of
> anomalous
> human talent, such as clairvoyance or remote viewing. However, because
> other individuals, with only a minimum of technique description have
> been
> able to confirm the effect, and because a number of "real world" factors
>
> such as lighting, location, and certain material structures can greatly
> affect it's magnitude, it seems to more properly belong in the realm of
> optics, and may invoke quantum principles.
>
> Qualities of the Faile Effect:
>
> The observation of anomalous transparency seems to be possible in a
> very wide range of environments. The first hints of the effect were
> noticed in low level diffused monochromatic light, indoors. SPF would
> observe his right forearm, whilst moving solid metallic objects such as
> screwdrivers or steel rods behind it with the left hand. With proper
> dim
> lighting, and the focusing of eyes to a point in space beyond the right
> arm, the basic moving outline of the selected metal piece could be seen
> through the arm! An illusion where the mind fills in suspected detail?
> If observations would have remained at this "parlour trick" level, the
> argument might hold more merit. However, SPF was eventually able to
> view
> details of objects completely obscured by the arm, or larger structures.
>
> Transparency viewing was then moved outdoors, with surprising
> results.
> Once again, Dr. Faile repeatedly witnessed the "virtual transparency"
> effect, however new examples could be found with walls, boulders,
> fences,
> and tree limbs.
>
> We should note at this point that the effect described is NOT the old
>
> children's pastime of holding one's fingers out, and de-focusing the
> eyes,
> thus allowing a transparent double image to form.
>
> Technical correspondents and associates of Dr. Faile in Utah,
> Florida,
> and in several regions of Ohio were kept informed about the effect, and
> attempts were made by all to replicate the original observations. The
> conclusion arrived at was that the transparency effect COULD be
> discerned
> by others, and did seem to be related in it's magnitude to a number of
> factors.
>
> If one were to evaluate the appearance of the typical viewed
> anomalous
> transparency in comparison to a known arrangement of filters or optical
> attenuators, one would say that it is a neutral density effect, and
> resembles an optical transmission of perhaps 2 to 3% at most. Hints of
> outlines, or faint definition of regions of high contrast comprise most
> of
> the effect, although Dr. Faile has compiled a "gallery" of preferential
> viewing examples at his home. Some of these structure / light source
> combinations have been claimed by a number of visitors / volunteers to
> produce almost spooky levels of seemingly real transparency!
>
> The logical question which arises here is " have these effects been
> captured on film?" To this we answer, "apparently so..."
>
> Both Dr. Faile and NR have taken 35mm photos, in colour and BW around
>
> their respective lab work areas. In many of these shots, faint outlines
>
> and silhouettes which resemble those seen by eye SEEM to be visible!
>
> If the whole affair is an optical illusion, some sort of imaginal ray
>
> tracing, we question if this same effect would carry over to the viewing
>
> of photos. Yet on the other hand, one would think that if bright light
> sources such as lasers were used, anomalous transparency could be
> brought
> up to a vividly and commonly observed level. Clearly, this is not so;
> thus we are left with a paradox.
>
> Precedents:
>
> Partial transparency of normally opaque objects, even if very rare,
> should be a topic of note and discussion in the annals of Alternate
> Science! Yet we have been able to find very little published precedent
> on
> the effect! We have viewed a recent internet posted still photo taken
> near a ghost town in California, which seems to show a VERY transparent
> tombstone in a cemetery. Additionally, a very curious photograph
> published by T. Bearden dates from the 1930's, and shows a couple
> sitting
> on a park bench. However, the curiosity lies in the fact that one
> easily
> notices that the male of the couple is virtually invisible from the
> waist
> down! Dr. Bearden points out that the couple in the photo were sitting
> on
> a park bench under an old fashioned arc lamp, and hypothesizes that
> emissions or field effects from the lamp were inducing invisibility.
>
> We have also been told that in the Fusor experiments of Farnsworth,
> components made of stainless steel began to exhibit transparency.
>
> We admit that old photographs of unknown pedigree are scientifically
> suspect, as accidental or intentional double exposures can make people
> and
> objects look transparent.
>
> Perhaps the effect, regardless of it's origin, remains obscure
> because
> few individuals think to look for it, or even suspect it!
>
> Current Efforts:
>
> At the present time, our main objective is to catalog and document as
>
> many observations of apparent transparency as possible. We have
> considered a number of theoretical models for such a phenomenon, such as
>
> coherence of short to medium length wormhole pairs in the quantum foam
> of
> space. However, the Faile Effect, as we have come to call it, requires
> far greater definition and characterization than exists currently.
>
> Because of this, we are actively seeking scientific correspondence
> and
> data sharing with amateur or professional scientists on this matter.
> Specifically, we would like to hear from any other parties who have come
>
> across anomalous transparency in their research or even everyday life!
>
> Our opinion is that Faile Effect presents a genuine anomaly, perhaps
> a
> field of study in itself. It may extend into a number of alternate
> science topics, and seems to bridge a gap between human optical response
>
> and perceptions, and unknown physical properties.
>
> We also believe that there does exist a currently not understood
> factor
> which holds the key to the Faile Effect. Understanding and control of
> this factor might permit dramatic technological developments!
>
> If you, the reader, have experienced anomalous transparency, or if
> you
> are working on this topic from a theoretical angle, we encourage you to
> contact us! Contact may be made with:
>
> Nick Reiter
> 541 W. Stone St.
> Gibsonburg, Ohio 43431
> (419) 637-2659
> (evenings)
> e-mail: reit@intelliworks.net
>
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