Beyond Conventional Physics: Field Effects, Smart Materials, and the Ethics of Disclosure
The Deeper Thinking Podcast is digitally narrated
Explorations in unorthodox science, disclosure ethics, and the metaphysics of propulsion.
What lies at the edges of known science? In this episode, we feature an audio clip from Richard Banduric, CEO of Field Propulsion Technologies, where he reflects on decades of research exploring fringe phenomena—ranging from metamaterials and nanoparticles to the strange behavior of unidentified triangular craft.
Originally presented through NASA’s Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project and in partnership with Shoshin Works, he opens up new ground on propulsion, material intelligence, and the limits of what we call physics.
With references to longitudinal radiation, scalar potentials, and materials that may be of extraterrestrial origin, we approach Banduric’s commentary not as sensationalism, but as an invitation to think differently about causality, measurement, and disclosure. His insights raise questions about how hidden knowledge is protected, what it means to reverse-engineer the unknown, and what role science fiction may already be playing in our labs.
This is not a speculation on UFOs—it is a meditation on the ethical and ontological questions that arise when science outpaces language. The deeper subject is how knowledge is handled, how silence can function as both safety and suppression, and how intelligence may be embedded not just in beings, but in matter itself.
This episode engages the frontier between physics and metaphysics—where propulsion meets presence, and materials may carry memory.
Here are some other reflections that surfaced along the way:
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So, I'm the CEO of Field Propulsion Technologies. My background is in electrical engineering and mathematics, and 40 years ago, I was involved in a company, as part owner, that used to do reverse engineering. One of the things that came out of there was some of the NGOs that were trying to reverse-engineer advanced technologies pinged us to look at some of the stuff they had. That got me really curious because this stuff was definitely way more advanced than what we actually had.
One of the things that happened is I ended up getting pulled into classified programs, and there, one of the things I wanted to look at was to see if the US government was actually using these technologies. It turned out that my conclusion was the US government was not. From there, I ended up working in a number of different companies. I had a project with DARPA for a while, and what we were trying to do was explore some of the things we observed, such as longitudinal forces inside composite conductors. These composite conductors weren’t actually conductors; they were something in between a conductor and an insulator and were usually very complex structures.
Some of the things we explored involved using very small particles that were closely spaced. When an accelerated charge moved from particle to particle, we could generate an external or very large force. That was similar to what Ankar is working on; he’s seen the same effect when charges accelerate over a very short distance, generating external force. Our application that we pitched to the NSF, which we worked on with Hannah, was that we could probably use these forces for propulsion. In our case, we’re not using a large capacitor disc but rather very small nanoparticles. Then, the charges accelerate inside the particles and tunnel to the next particle. We are now under Phase Two.
Some other materials we looked at had strange properties, similar to what Hal is doing. If some of these materials, built similarly, were set up not as long thin antennas but as cylinders, they could provide a significant amount of area. In electromagnetics, something called "gauges" indicates there’s no radiation coming out of the ends of an antenna. In our case, we’re pretty sure—based on some experiments we conducted—that what comes out of the ends of an antenna isn’t absolutely nothing or just potentials. If you had an antenna of the right length, you could actually see an electric field associated with these potentials. Instead of using an electromagnetic squid to detect these potentials, we could follow this potential using an electric field meter.
This observation came out of work with these NGOs. Near some of these crafts, electronics would always shut down, and measurements indicated there was an electric field associated with these types of radiation. That’s where my work has gone today. We’ve talked to the Air Force, and we think we could replicate these types of effects. One key observation is that some kind of radiation does come out of the ends of an antenna, which we suspect is longitudinal radiation. Having an electric field and an oscillating scalar potential implies there might be another field out there we can’t currently measure. The Air Force wanted us to investigate this field, which seems similar to effects Chance observed. We assume this field might exert pressure on objects or cause measurable changes, such as in diffraction patterns.
Much of our research confirms what others are working on. For the NSF, our objective is to use these new metamaterials to generate an external force. When we apply a DC current to these materials, we observe accelerated charges in the nanocomponents, producing large forces. These materials, though high-impedance, require relatively low currents but high voltages.
Regarding Larry, some of the places I’ve been and the NGOs I worked with did get data similar to what you’re looking for. However, when I analyzed it, I didn’t see anything like nitrogen. The NGOs I worked with were trying to figure out how large crafts, often triangular, could disappear instantly. Observations suggested these crafts took the image of whatever was behind them and projected it in front, likely by bending light around the triangle. Our conclusion was they achieved this effect with significantly less energy than expected. Sometimes what they projected wasn’t exactly what was behind them, making it possible to track them based on these discrepancies.
The NGOs appeared intent on preventing reverse engineering by incorporating mechanisms to disintegrate their materials. For example, many materials were "smart materials." When analyzed, they turned to dust within minutes. Isotropic analysis of the dust often revealed extraterrestrial origins. These materials were centuries ahead of us, composed of small particles that appeared to communicate and reconfigure themselves. Some materials demonstrated cloaking abilities, blending into the environment, or self-repair. Broken samples occasionally became available, allowing us to conduct experiments.
For example, one experiment involved placing a material on a surface heated to 3,000°F. The material cooled the surface around it, and after being removed and weighed, its mass had reduced. These observations strongly suggest extraterrestrial origin. Some materials were computationally functional, communicating with neighbors and reprogramming themselves. They could reconfigure their properties based on their environment.
These findings imply a level of manipulation of our species by advanced groups. Though rare, these materials can still be found by those who know where to look. They demonstrate extraordinary functions, far beyond human technology. With continued research, I believe we are on the verge of developing transformative new technologies, particularly in propulsion. Within five to ten years, these advancements could significantly change the world.
1. Field Propulsion Technologies
A company focusing on innovative propulsion methods and advanced materials research. Similar technologies are often explored in advanced aerospace and engineering contexts.
2. DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency)
A research and development agency of the U.S. Department of Defense responsible for emerging technologies, such as advanced propulsion and materials.
3. NSF (National Science Foundation)
A U.S. government agency that funds scientific research, including projects exploring advanced materials and propulsion technologies.
Engineered materials combining properties of conductors and insulators, often used in advanced applications requiring unique electrical properties.
Reference: IEEE research papers on composite materials.
Particles at the nanometer scale (1-100 nm) used in materials science for their unique electrical, optical, and structural properties.
Reference: "Nanoparticles: Properties, Applications, and Toxicities" (Materials Science Journal, 2022).
6. Longitudinal Forces in Conductors
Forces observed in advanced materials where charge acceleration leads to directional effects. This is less common in classical physics but studied in advanced electromagnetics.
Reference: Jackson, J.D. "Classical Electrodynamics" (Wiley, 1998).
7. Electroscalar Radiation
A hypothesized type of radiation without traditional electromagnetic fields. It has been proposed in theoretical physics to explain unexplained phenomena.
Reference: Bearden, T. "Scalar Electromagnetics" (1993).
Artificially engineered materials with properties not found in nature, such as negative refractive index or cloaking capabilities.
Reference: Smith, D.R., et al. "Electromagnetic Metamaterials" (Physics Today, 2004).
9. Cloaking Technology (Light Bending)
Theoretical and experimental work on bending light around an object to render it invisible. This aligns with concepts in metamaterials and optics.
Reference: Pendry, J.B., et al. "Controlling Electromagnetic Fields" (Science, 2006).
Materials that can adapt, self-repair, or change properties in response to their environment. Examples include shape-memory alloys and self-healing composites.
Reference: "Smart Materials and Structures" (Journal of Materials Research, 2020).
A technique in materials science used to study isotopic composition, often applied to identify extraterrestrial origins of materials.
Reference: Mass Spectrometry textbooks or journals.
Commonly reported unidentified flying objects (UFOs) often described as triangular. Hypotheses include advanced propulsion and cloaking technologies.
Reference: "UFOs: Generals, Pilots, and Government Officials Go on the Record" by Leslie Kean.
A concept in electromagnetics describing the potential energy field from which electric fields are derived.
Reference: Griffiths, D.J. "Introduction to Electrodynamics" (Pearson, 2017).
14. Extraterrestrial Materials
Materials speculated to originate from non-terrestrial sources, often studied for unique isotopic compositions or properties.
Reference: "The Extraterrestrial Hypothesis in Modern Astrophysics" (Astrophysics and Space Science, 2021).
15. Advanced Propulsion Systems
Propulsion systems utilizing non-traditional methods, including ion propulsion, electromagnetic drives, and plasma-based systems.
Reference: Sutton, G.P., "Rocket Propulsion Elements" (Wiley, 2016).
