March 18, 1980

Dr. K. T.
Calif. Inst. of Technology 130-33
Pasedena, Ca. 91125

Dear Dr. T.,

  For over a year, we have been conducting studies of dielectric absorption, particularly as it relates to the behavior of electrets. We have continued to observe some surprising effects, not mentioned in the literature, which may have some bearing on the work you are doing.

  In short, there is evidence that some form of (penetrating) radiant energy is preventing the decay of polarization normally expected. The effect appears as an accretion of charge and an increase in polarization which has not (as yet) been fully explained. Our thinking, at the moment, is that the culprit may be UHF gravitational radiation.

  Both solid and liquid dielectrics show this strange effect, but it is pronounced in heavy, high-K dielectrics such as barium titanate, lead titanate zirconate, even in granitic and basaltic rocks!

  Quite apart from the existence of the (gradually variable) self-potential, the most intriguing phenomenon is the appearance of "bursts" which are relatively infrequent, random and unpredictable. Also, there are distinct but transient diurnal effects.

  Nothing has yet been published because everyone is in a quandry as to what (theoreticall) may be involved.

  I am taking the liberty of enclosing two brief reports, and ask, in your opinion, is there any theoretical basis for the possibility that UHF gravitational radiation may be involved?

Very truly yours,

T. Townsend Brown