Bernard Eastlund
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Bernard J. Eastlund was a physicist
who received his B.S.
in physics from MIT and a his Ph.D.
in physics from Columbia University
. In 1970 he received a Special Achievement Certificate from the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
for co-invention of the "fusion torch
."
Eastlund authored three patents (US Patents #4,686,605, #4,712,155, and #5,038,664) that, it is claimed, led to the development of the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP
).
He was the founder of Eastlund Scientific Enterprises Corporation (ESEC), a small company in Houston, Texas
that provided scientific, engineering and technical services.
His hobby was astrophysics
. His later work included co-authoring two papers in the Astrophysical Journal regarding pulsars
, and he also presented a paper on Gamma Bursters.
Bernard Eastlund died December 12, 2007. In his final days he continued to explore research in advanced physics topics and applications, even holding meetings at his hospital bedside.
Physicist
A physicist is a scientist who studies or practices physics. Physicists study a wide range of physical phenomena in many branches of physics spanning all length scales: from sub-atomic particles of which all ordinary matter is made to the behavior of the material Universe as a whole...
who received his B.S.
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in physics from MIT and a his Ph.D.
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in physics from Columbia University
Columbia University
Columbia University in the City of New York is a private, Ivy League university in Manhattan, New York City. Columbia is the oldest institution of higher learning in the state of New York, the fifth oldest in the United States, and one of the country's nine Colonial Colleges founded before the...
. In 1970 he received a Special Achievement Certificate from the U. S. Atomic Energy Commission
United States Atomic Energy Commission
The United States Atomic Energy Commission was an agency of the United States government established after World War II by Congress to foster and control the peace time development of atomic science and technology. President Harry S...
for co-invention of the "fusion torch
Fusion torch
A fusion torch is a concept for utilizing the high-temperature plasma of a fusion reactor to break apart other materials and convert them into a few reusable and saleable elements. It was invented in 1968 by Bernard J. Eastlund and William C...
."
Eastlund authored three patents (US Patents #4,686,605, #4,712,155, and #5,038,664) that, it is claimed, led to the development of the High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP
High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program
The High Frequency Active Auroral Research Program is an ionospheric research program jointly funded by the U.S. Air Force, the U.S. Navy, the University of Alaska, and the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency ....
).
He was the founder of Eastlund Scientific Enterprises Corporation (ESEC), a small company in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
that provided scientific, engineering and technical services.
His hobby was astrophysics
Astrophysics
Astrophysics is the branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of the universe, including the physical properties of celestial objects, as well as their interactions and behavior...
. His later work included co-authoring two papers in the Astrophysical Journal regarding pulsars
Pulsar
A pulsar is a highly magnetized, rotating neutron star that emits a beam of electromagnetic radiation. The radiation can only be observed when the beam of emission is pointing towards the Earth. This is called the lighthouse effect and gives rise to the pulsed nature that gives pulsars their name...
, and he also presented a paper on Gamma Bursters.
Bernard Eastlund died December 12, 2007. In his final days he continued to explore research in advanced physics topics and applications, even holding meetings at his hospital bedside.
External links
- National Public Radio (NPR) Talk of the Nation program on weather modificationWeather controlWeather control is the act of manipulating or altering certain aspects of the environment to produce desirable changes in weather. Weather control can have the goal of preventing damaging weather, such as hurricanes or tornadoes, from occurring; of causing beneficial weather, such as rainfall in...
, 23 February 2001 - Eastlund Scientific Enterprises Corporation website