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**Juliana
BROOKS*, et al.***  
**Spectral Chemistry**



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***"Spectral Catalysts" are specialized applications
of  electric and magnetic fields, heterodyned hyperfine
structure frequencies ( e.g., the alpha rotation-vibration
constant ), splitting frequencies,*** ***spectral
signatures @ resonance,*** ***etc., used to affect
chemical reactions and biosystems ...***


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Juliana Brooks
Mortenson a scientific visionary behind General Resonance.
She is the architect of the companys Resonance Science
research, and the ethical and responsible use of the
Resonance Science technologies. Dr. Brooks was formally
educated in the sciences, with a BS in microbiology, an M.D.
degree, and post-graduate training in anesthesiology. In
addition to gaining first-hand experience in healthcare as a
practicing physician, Dr. Brooks held various university
academic positions and performed significant medical
research in a variety of interdisciplinary fields including
healthcare, pharmacology, biophysics, IT, microbiology, and
medical devices.

Dr. Brooks has
performed hundreds of experiments exploring the new rules
of Resonance Science, a revolutionary science dealing with
the transformation of matter and energy. She is the author
of more than 25 papers and presentations and is the primary
inventor on more than 90 U.S. and foreign patents and patent
applications.

Dr. Brooks is
board certified as both a general practitioner and medical
specialist. She belongs to a number of scientific
organizations, including the American Association for the
Advancement of Science, the International Anesthesia
Research Society, the American Physical Society, and IEEE,
the BioElectromagnetic Society.

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**Other
Patents :**

 ****SUIB, *et al.* : US 5015349****-- Low power density microwave discharge plasma
excitation energy induced chemical reactions**  
  
BRUS, *et. al.* :** ****[US 4481091](#brus4481091) --** **Chemical
processing using electromagnetic field enhancement****
 

***Hungarian
Patent*** **# 19,498 ~ (CA 95:135690)** ~ Coal
Refining by GHz EMF ~   
Lower quality coals, lignites, and oil shales were
fractionated by treatment in high freq. EM fields at 100-160\*.
Thus, a lignite (caloric value 1700 KCal/kg, H2O 51%, ash 13%)
was heated 46 minutes in a 2.55 GHz EM field at 120\* in air to
give a coal with calorific value 4649 Kcal/kg containing 51.3%
C, 8.4% H2O, and 15.4% ash plus 350 gr H2O, oil & gas 10
gr, & tar 32 gr/kg

***Belgian Patent*****# 481,314 ~ (CA 44:3246)** ~ Conversion of Crude Oils
& Shale Oils into Gasoline by Ultra-Short EM Waves ~   
Very short EM waves produce an effect similar to thermal
cracking but at a lower temperature & w/ higher yields.

***French Patent*****# 973,715 ~ (CA 47:2461)** ~ Destructive Hydrogenation @
Low Temp & Low Pressure w/ Radio Frequencies (1-3 MHz) ~   
Stationary waves are established w/ points of high T & P
& conditions that usually are obtainable only in an
autoclave can be obtained in contact w/ atmosphere. Shale,
lignite, coal, peat, &c., are treated to produce oxides,
aldehydes, alcohols or acids.

***German Patent*****# DE 901,048 (7 Jan. 1954)** ~ Gas Reactions in a Magnetic
Field ~   
Gas reactions in a magnetic field w/ Si & Ni alloy w/ Co
& Fe (catalysts for oil cracking) increases
susceptibility. Lines of force concentrate in the reaction
space, & side reactions are prevented. The catalyst can be
made to vibrate by interruption of the magnetic field (i.e.,
magnetostriction ultrasonics)

***Oil Shale
Symp. Proc.*** **12: 283-298 (1979) ~** ***(CA*****92: 211198 )** ~ Comparison of Dielectric Heating &
Pyrolysis of USA Oil Shales ~   
Dielectric heating is advantageous in terms of rate of
heating, product recovery, effects of gas pressure, temp
distribution, net energy ratios, in-situ gasification, & U
leaching.

***Japan Patent*****JP 84 49,292  ~ (CA 101 113850**) ~ Microwave Molding
of Lignite ~   
Lignite is softened at 120\* by microwave heating @ 2450 MHz
and molded (400 kg/cm)

***& More ...***

**Ultrasound
--**

**Report
DOE/PC/30143-T4 ~** ***Energy Res. Abstr*****.
7(10), Abstr. # 27651 (1982) ~** ***(CA*****97:58220 )** ~ Ultrasonic Coal Cleaning ~   
Ultrasonic activation of several coal cleaning processes in
all cases "demonstrated effects that would translate in
production to processing efficiencies and/or capital equipment
savings. Specifically, in the chlorinolysis process, pyritic S
was removed 23 times faster w/ ultrasonics than w/o it. In
NaOCl leaching, the total S extraction rate was 3 times faster
w/ ultrasound. Two benefits were seen w/ oxydesulfurization:
ultrasonics doubled the reaction rate and at slightly
accelerated rates allowed a pressure reduction from 960 to 500
psi".

***British Patent*****# 737,555 ~ (*****CA*** **50:6109)**:
Ultrasonic Gasification of Lignite ~   
Gas-gas & gas-aerosol reactions are increased several
hundred times by passing a supersonic shock wave through the
mixture. Lignite dust having a caloric value of 5060 Kcal/kg
is gasified in air at 1200-1700\* & 0.8-1.5 atmospheres to
give a gas having a caloric value of 745 KCal/cu meter by
passing a shock wave of 125 MHz/sec through the mixture. The
shock wave is generated by the periodic compression obtained
by the exothermic reaction of coal dust with air.

***Gov. Rep.
Announce. Index*** **(US) 90(23), Abstr. # 060,438
(1990) ~ Report, 1990, GRI-90/-163.1; Order #PB90-269622 ~** ***CA*****115:32418 ~** Ultrasonic Gasification of Coal ~   
Numerous operating conditions, catalysts & reactor
configurations; "Overall, at the conditions and with the
catalysts and slurry media tested, ultrasound was not
effective in sustaining coal gasification reactions. The most
favorable results were obtained w/ lignite-water slurry
irradiated w/ high intensity ultrasound w/ KOH catalyst @ 550
F & 1050 psig. After 1 hour sonification, the C conversion
to gas was about 5%... Ultrasound significantly increased the
types & quantities of components that were solubilized...
and reduced the particle size of lignite..."

***French Patent*****# 973,715 ~** Cracking of Lignite & Shale w/
Ultrasound ~   
Hydrogenation of oil shale & lignite @ low temperature
& low w/ 1-3 MHz ultrasound.

***USP*****# 2,722,498** ~ Ultrasonic Extraction of Oil Shale ~   
Solvent extraction of shale oil is improved w/ ultrasound (400
KHz). The amount of organic material extracted is tripled and
the time required is reduced by 90%.

***USP*****# 4,280,558 ~ (CA 95:153539) ~** Ultrasonic Recovery of
Oil from Sand ~   
Water is pumped into an oil-bearing formation and ultrasound
is applied to drive out the oil.

***USP*****# 4,151,067** ~ Ultrasonic Extraction of Oil Shale ~   
Oil is separated from a slurry of oil shale by treatment w/
ultrasound.

***Brazil Patent*****# PI BR 82 04,258 ~ (CA 99:161300)** ~ Ultrasonic
Extraction of Oil Shale ~   
A mixture of powdered oil shale & bitumen is heated to
300-400\* and treated w/ ultrasound. "The process produces a
higher yield than previous techniques, produces relatively few
and environmentally acceptable emissions, and uses a minimal
amount of water."

***Brazil Patent*****# PI BR 80 08,635 ~ (CA 96:165417) ~** Ultrasonic
Extraction of Oil Shale ~   
Application of 20 KHz & 80 kg/cm2 to crushed oil shale for
1 minute generates internal temperatures up to 315\*,
liberating petroleum extracts.

***Brazil Patent*****# PI BR 81 06,361 ~ (CA 97:112397) ~** UV-Ultrasonic
Gasification of Oil Shale ~   
Pulverized oil shale & TiO2-RuO2-Pt catalyst & H20 are
irradiated w/ UV light @ 0.83u to give H & CO2. Ultrasound
is used to maintain movement of the particles.

***Fuel*****68(10):1227-1233 (1989) ~** ***(CA*****111:198237 ) ~** Ultrasonic Extraction of Coal ~   
Ultrasound (0.455-1.46 W/cm2 ) can extract at least 58% of
mobile organic matter w/o rupturing any chemical bonds. The
average molecular weight of the extract is 340-1055

***British Patent*****# GB 2,139,245 ~ (CA 102:64815) ~** Coal Cleaning w/
Ultrasound ~   
Coal slurry (pH 6-9) is agitated w/ ultrasound and separated
by centrifuging or froth flotation. A second treatment w/
ultrasound and ozone releases more contaminants.

***Probl. Obog.
Tverd. Goryuch Iskop*****. 5 (2): 70-80 (1976);**
Increasing Effectiveness of Coal Flotation w/ Ultrasound ~ *(CA*
87:154619 ) ~   
15 sec treatment increases yield of concentrates to 78%
(originally 66%). Exposure of slurry containing both collector
(kerosene) and frothing agent sharply decreased flotation
efficiency.

***USP*****# 4,156,593 ~ (CA 91:94260) ~** Ultrasonic Wet-Grinding
Coal ~   
Coal contaminants (e.g., pyrites, clay) are removed from coal
slurry @ relatively low temp & press & @ increased
throughput rates by an ultrasonic source. Pyrites are reduced
from ~ 30 % to ~ 0.7 %.

***USP*****# 4,151,067 ~ ( CA 91:60105) ~** Ultrasonic Production of
Shale Oil ~   
A slurry of pulverized oil shale is treated w/ ultrasound to
emulsify it. The emulsion is separated by aeration. "The
process has only moderate requirements for heat and energy".

***An. Quim*****.
86(2):175-181 (1990) ~** Ultrasonic Extraction of Tar Sand
~ *(CA* 113:234362 ) ~   
Extraction of tar sands w/ a solution of sodium-silicate &
ultrasound produces bitumen w/ very low ash content &
virtually free of metals and asphaltenes, w/ ~ 95% cumulative
recovery (based on C content) in a continuous operation.

***USP*****# 4,054,506 ~ (*****CA*** **88:25480) ~**
Extraction of Tar Sand w/ Solvent & Ultrasound ~   
78% of the bitumen was removed in 60 sec; all of the bitumen
was removed in 4 extractions w/ 60 KHz

***Japan Patent*****JP 81,127,684  ~ (CA 96:71736) ~** Ultrasonic
Hydrogenation of Coal ~   
Powdered coal & catalyst (CuCl2-AnCl2) was hydrogenated w/
ultrasound (20 KHz) for 1 hr to nearly double the yield of the
same reaction w/o ultrasound.

***USP*****# 4,226,879  ~ (CA 93:222950 ) ~** Fluid Resonator ~
  
 A fluid resonator for recovery of oil, drilling,
emulsification, & secondary recovery of oil; the fluid
flows through and around cylinders positioned in the stream
and parallel to the flow causes ultrasonic vibrations in
fluid.

***Japan Patent*****# JP 97 40,980 ~ (CA 126: 253301) ~**   
Dry coal preparation for a wide range of particle sizes; high
efficiency removal of impurities (esp. sulfides).

***Ranliao Huaxue
Xuebao*** **24(4): 360-363 (1996)** ~ Ultrasonic
Treatment of Coal Slurry ~ *(CA* 125:304721 ) ~   
Ultrasound greatly decreases viscosity & improves static
stability of slurried coal; "All these results show that the
ultrasonic treatment is a practical method to improve the
high-load coal water slurry".

***Prepr. Paper:
Am. Chem. Soc.*****, Div. Fue Chem 39(4):1223-7
(1994) ~** ***(CA*** **121:259407 ) ~**
Deashing of Coal w/ Ultrasound ~   
A crossbow filter w/ sonic waves radiated parallel to the
filtering surface prevents buildup of solids at filter medium,
eliminates clogging.

***Proc. Intl.
Conf. Coal Slurry Technol*****. 16: 323-334 (1991) ~*****(CA*** **120: 275037 ) ~** Ultrasonic
Ash/Pyrite Liberation ~   
 Enhancement of ash & pyrite separation from coal by
pretreatmnt w/ ultrasound.

***USP*****# 4,391,608 ~ (CA 99:90944)** ~ Ultrasonic Beneficiation
of Coal ~   
Slurried coal is deashed & desulfurized by treatment w/
ultrasound (20 KHz @ 0.7 W/cm2/30 min) followed by separation
& washing. Froth flotation alone resulted in coal
containing 5.03% ash & 1.22% S. Ultrasonic treatment
resulted in 4.07% ash & 0.125% S.

***USP*****# 4,537,599** : Ultrasonic Deashing/Desulfurization of
Coal ~   
Sulfur, clay & pyrite are removed from slurried coal by
treatment w/ ultrasound

***S. African
Patent*** **# ZA 80 06,424 ~ (CA 96:18067)** ~
Ultrasonic Coal Cleaning ~   
Slurried coal is irradiated w/ ultrasound to produce
cavitation, reduce particle size, & detach pyrites &
ash from the coal. The impurities are removed by density
differences.

***Japan Patent*****# JP 82,128,791 ~ (CA 98:56945)** ~ Deashing of Coal w/
Ultrasound ~   
Slurried coal is deashed by ultrasound; ash content is reduced
from 14.1 to 5.4% by weight.

***Japan Patent*****# JP 84,223,793 ~ (CA 102:206456)** ~ Ultrasonic Deashing
of Coal ~

***Japan Patent*****# JP 84,142,289 ~ (CA 102:9523) ~** Ultrasonic Deashing of
Coal ~

***Japan Patent*****# JP 76,138,055 ~ (CA 87: 28575 )** ~ Removal of Oil from
Waste Water ~   
Emulsified oil (1 liter) is mixed w/ inorganic salt (CaCl, 40
gr), flocculant or electrolytic surfactant & exposed to
ultrasound (20 KHz / 20 W / 10 min ) and settled 10 min,
followed by removal of the floated oil. Treatment reduced
wastewater content from 850 ppm oil & 1030 ppm COD to 15
ppm oil & 65 ppm COD.

*U**SSR Patent*****# 126,072 ~** Apparatus for Concentration of Coal Fines
Using Ultrasound ~

**Report
DOE/PC/88883-T9 ~** ***Energy Res. Abstr.*****17(4), # 8452 (1992) ~** ***(CA*** **118: 237345
)** ~  ElectroAcoustic Dewatering of Fine Coal ~   
Pilot plant study for economic dewatering of -100 mesh &
-325 mesh coal by synergistic combination of electric &
ultrasonic fields in conjunction w/ conventional mechanical
processes.

***Godishnik
Upravlen. Geol. Prouch*****., Otdel A-12: 97-104
(1961/62)** ~ Ultrasonic Extraction of Bituminous
Material from Sedimentary Rock ~   
Ultrasonic vibration for 12 hrs nearly doubled the yield of
material extracted, w/ no change in the character of the
extracted bitumen.

***Can. J. Chem.
Engg*****. 61(5):697-702 (1983)** ~ Ultrasonic
Irradiation of Coal-Solvent Extraction ~

***Japan Patent*****# JP 94,220,457 ~ (CA 121:304495)** ~ Coal Liquefaction
w/ Ultrasound ~   
A slurry of coal and solvent is liquefied in an high-pressure
H2 atmosphere w/ a catalyst and ultrasound. See also: JP 94
108,062 & JP 94 108,061 &  JP 94,108,060 (CA
121:13753 )

**~** ***Powder
Technology*** **40(1-3):187-194 (1984) ~** ***(CA*****102:48468 )** ~ Selective Agglomeration of Coal Slimes w/
Ultrasound ~   
Acoustic agitation is much more efficient than
mechanical-rotational agitation w/ an impeller mixer.

***Sudovye
Energ. Ustanovki*** **1981, pp. 21-24 ~** ***(CA*****98:21738 )** ~ Ultrasonic Separation of Oil-Water Emulsion
~   
10-15 minutes irradiation of unstabilized water-oil emulsions,
e.g., petroleum-containing ship wastewaters, w/ an asymmetric
sound field increases the rate of emulsion separation 15 times
compared w/ untreated emulsions.

***Japan Patent*****81,52,613 (CA 96:180491)**: Ultrasonic Mixing ~   
Fuel oil & water are mixed & atomized in air by
ultrasonic apparatus designed to increase the efficiency of
fuel combustion.

***J. Appl. Chem.*****20(8): 245-251 (1970):** Ultrasonic Solubilization of Coal
~   
"The amount of coal solubilized is a function of time &
particle size. The use of char prepared at the temperature of
maximum coal fluidity increased the amount of material
solubilized".

***Wien. Mitt.:
Abwasser-Gewasser*** **1971, 6, K1-K18 ~** ***(CA*****79:57346 ) ~** Ultrasonic Clarification of Oil Industry
Waste Water ~   
"Ultrasound provides an effective means for clarification of
waste water from the oil, metal , and pharmaceutical
industries..."

***Neftepererab.
Neftekhim.*** **(Moscow) 10:14-16 (1981)** ~
Ultrasonic Stabilization of Fuel ~   
"Ultrasound disperses asphaltenes and tars present in diesel
fuels, thus improving their storage stability... Ultrasound
(15 KHz) disperses all sedimenting impurities in a few minutes
giving stable fuels".

***Japan Patent*****# JP 82,119,822 ~ (CA 97:219406)** ~ Ultrasonic
Emulsification of Oil-Water ~

***USP*****# 4,126,547 ~ (CA 90:156672)** ~ Ultrasonic Oil Spill
Removal ~

***Belgium Patent*****# BP 874,315 ~ (CA 91:177966) ~** Ultrasonic Preparation
of Coal Slurries.

**Electro-Carbonization/Gasification
--**

***Univ. Missouri
School Mines & Met., Bull.*****, Tech. Ser. No.
78 (1952)**, 84 pp.: The Process of Underground
Electrocarbonization ~   
Review of methods used in 8 Euro countries & USA: chamber,
stream, borehole, filtration linking, and hydrolinking.
Electrocarbonization (EC) involves drilling boreholes,
installing steel pipe, pre-heating, electro-linking (~ 30
min), EC (3-4 hrs), electro-gasification (w/ air/steam
injection) yields producer gas, 120-300 BTU.
Electro-carbonization takes place in a dumb-bell-shaped
elliptical zone, the long axis being fixed by the electrodes.
Fire channel fractures form, and considerable fusion occurs.

***Producers
Monthly*** **16(11):14-20 (1952) ~** ***(CA*****50: 2151 )** ~   
At a critical voltage level, current may be caused to flow
through an oil shale or sand bed, resulting in the gradual
development of a path of carbonized particles from one
electrode to another. Oil & gas are produced by
low-wattage electrical heating of shale and tar sand; the path
of carbonization is used as a heating element.

**Electro-Osmosis
--**

Water migrates to
the negative pole: Electro-osmosis. There are dozens of
patents for various forms of electro-osmosis, some of which
also may be applicable to coal. The following are specific to
coal:

***USP*****# 2,799,641 ~** Electrolytic Promotion of Oil Well Flow ~
  
Pulsed DC stimulation of oil flow can double production.

***USP*****# 3,417,823** ~ Electro-Osmosis of Oil Well Water ~   
Water is electrically transported to the cathode and removed
to improve the permeability of the remaining oil.

***J. Canadian
Petroleum Technology*** **3:8-14 (Spring 1964)**:
Electro-osmotic Increase of Reservoir Flow Rate ~

**Electro-Chemical
--**

***USP*****# 4,043,884 ~ (*****CA*** **87:143348)** ~
Electrolytic Hydrogenation of Oil Shale ~   
Kerogen is upgraded by extracting it from oil shale and
treatment w/ reductive electrolysis.

***Sci. Technol.
Oil Shale*** **1976, pp. 83-101** ~ 
Electrolytic Oxidation & Reduction of Oil Shale ~   
Almost all the higher hydrocarbons are removed by the process;
about 73% of the hydrocarbons were oxidized & dissolved.
See also: USP # 4,045,313 ( CA 87:143372 ).

**Report 1984,
DOE/FE/60339-T2 ~** ***Energy Res. Abstr.*****10(1), Abstr # 8 (1985) ~** ***(CA*****102:169454 ) ~**   
Electrochemical desulfurization w/ simultaneous production of
H @ 75\*, 1.2-1.3 V, almost 100% electrical efficiency, ~ 53%
removal of S. Addition of HI catalyzes reaction: 83% removal
of S.

***USP*****# 4,043,885 (*****CA*** **87:143346 )** ~
Electrolytic Removal of Pyrite from Oil Shale ~   
75-95% of the total S is removed after 1-5 hr of electrolysis
and 83-95% of S converted to sulfate.

***CA*****85:49084 ~** ***Fuel*** **55(1):75-78 (1976)**
~ Electrolytic Removal of Pyrite from Oil Shale ~   
Electrolytic treatment of kerogen concentrates removes pyrite.
The process uses alkali existing in the shale as electrolyte.

***USP*****# 4,045,313 ~ E**lectrolytic Recovery of Bitumen from Oil
Shale ~   
About 75% of the organic hydrocarbons are oxidized &
dissolved in the alkaline electrolyte.

***Proc.
Electrochem. Soc.*** **84-5: 492-509 (1984) ~** Anodic
Oxidation of Coal Slurries ~   
Up to 50% of the lignite slurry in NaOH @ rm temp &
electrolyzed (1.2 V) dissolved as humic acids (= fertilizer).
An increase in potential (2.5 V) gave more humic acids. Higher
potential decreases formation of humic acids. Other reaction
products: CO2 & H @ anode & cathode, & removal of
over 70% of total S.

***J.
Electrochem. Soc*****. 128(10):2097-2102 (1981) ~**
Electrolysis of Coal Slurries ~   
"Coal slurry electrolysis as a method for cheap H evolution is
not a good prospect, because of the low c.d. available after
the removal of Fe. [Add Fe?]

***USP*****# 4,043,881  ~ (*****CA*** **87:143370)** ~
Electrolytic Recovery of Oil From Retort Water ~   
Electrolysis of shale oil retort water yields ammonia; 40-50%
of the total residue and 80-90% of the organic chemicals were
recovered at the anode. The COD value was reduced to ~ 65%.

***USP*****# 3,915,819** ~ Electrolytic Purification of Oil ~   
Sulfur is removed from crude oil and an electrolyte w/
low-V/High-A DC .

***USP*****# 555,511** ~ Coal Battery ~   
Coal logs (produced by LTC) in electrolyte (molten NaOH),
bubbled w/ air: "Average electrical HP developed: 2.16 HP ~
Average electrical HP used by air pump: 0.11 ~ Average net
electrical HP developed: 2.05 ... ~ Carbon consumed in pots
per electrical HP: 0.223 lb  ~ Coal consumed on grate per
electrical HP: 0.336. " Total fuel consumed per electrical HP:
0.559 ~ Electricity obtained from 1 lb of coal\*: 1336 watt
hours (32% of that theoretically obtainable) ~ (\* 0.4 lb in
pots & 0.6 lb on grate). Thus the efficiency of this
particular generator was 12 times greater than that of the
average electric light and power plant in use in this country,
and 40 times greater than plants of corresponding size.

***Fuel*****28(1):6-11 (1949) ~** ***(CA*** **43:1664 )** ~
Production of Electricity from Coal by Electrochemical Means ~

**Electrostatics
--**

***Chem. Engg.
Commun*****. 108: 49-66 (1991) ~** ***(Chemical
Abstracts*** **116:43943 )** ~ 
Electrostatic [ES] Beneficiation of Oil Shale ~   
Oil shale pulverized to 5 microns can be completely liberated
of mineral inclusions from the organic matrix by electrostatic
treatment with a copper tribocharger. Kerogen is enriched from
12% in feed to ~ 34% in the product stream.

***CIM Bull.*****73(822): 51-61 (1980) ~** ***(CA*** **88:194216
)** ~ ES Beneficiation of Fluidized Coal ~   
"Recoveries & ash contents of beneficiated coal are
comparable to recoveries by water washing, but the dry process
avoids potential water pollution problems".

**J*****.
Powder Bulk Solids Technol*****. 1(3):22-26 (1977) ~**
  
An ES separation tower & ES beneficiation loop were
tested; yields coking concentrate high in vitrinite and low in
pyrite & ash.

***J. Coal Res.
Inst*****. (Jap.) 2:97-104 (1951) ~** ***ibid*****.,
3:11-16
(1952)
~** ***(CA*** **49:7220 ) ~**   
ES beneficiation w/ 30-35 KV produced a concentrate of coal.

***Suiyokaishi*****15: 51-56 (1963):** ES Concentration of Coal ~   
Low-Fe coal is attracted to the corona-discharge rollers &
high ash/high-Fe coal is repelled.

***Feiberger
Forschungsh.*** **A326: 161-165 (1964)**: ES
Enrichment of Coal ~   
The coal concentrate w/ low-ash/Fe is attracted to the
grounded cylinder of a Huff separator. Coal particles w/ high
ash/Fe are repelled in the corona field. "Separation is more
effective in the corona field compared w/ that without corona
discharge".

***Nenryo
Kyokai-shi*** **48(512):869-876 (1969)**: ES
Separation of Coal ~   
Coal was concentrated in a Huff-type electrostatic separator
w/ or w/o corona discharge (15-20 KV) The recovery rate was
>96% and the optimum relative humidity was nearly 60%.

***Braunkohlenarchiv.*****56:29-48 (1949**) ~   
Up to 94% of metal impurities can be separated from powdered
coal by ES treatment w/ 25 KV.

***Obogaschen.
Polenz. Iskop*****., Akad. Nauk SSSR, Inst. Gorn.
Dela 1960, pp 168-174 ~** ES Separation of Large Particles
from Coal ~   
Pilot plant for electrostatic precipitation of large particles
from coal fines. Grounded collector electrode, DC corona
discharge. 90-95% efficiency.

***Ind. Eng.
Chem. Fundamentals*** **1(1):48-52 (1962)** ~ ES
Mixing ~   
ES forces produce an extremely fine dispersion w/o moving
parts.

***Nauch. Soob.
Inst. Gorn. Dela*** **(Moscow) 45:31-38 (1968):** 
Electroseparation of Coals ~   
Corona discharge separation of coking coal used for
sulfonation gives simultaneous partial removal of coal
impurities. Power consumption: ~ 0.1 KW-br/metric ton.
Efficiency: 90%

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**US8236143** **[ [PDF](US8236143B2.pdf) ]** **CONTROLLING CHEMICAL REACTIONS BY SPECTRAL CHEMISTRY AND
SPECTRAL CONDITIONING** **Also published as:     WO03078361
//  WO03078361 //  JP2005519754** **//** **JP2011062698** **Abstract  -**- To provide a novel method for
affecting, controlling and/or directing various reactions and/or
reaction pathways or systems by exposing one or more components
in the whole reaction system to at least one spectral energy
pattern. ; SOLUTION: At least one spectral energy pattern can be
applied to a conditioning reaction system. At least one spectral
energy conditioning pattern can be applied to a conditioning
reaction system. The spectral energy control pattern can, for
example, be applied at a separate location from the reaction
vessel (e.g., in a conditioning reaction vessel) or can be
applied in (or to) the reaction vessel, but prior to other
reaction system participants being introduced into the reaction
vessel.  
   


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**Optimizing Reactions in Fuel Cells and Electrochemical
Reactions**   
   
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This invention relates to novel methods for affecting,
controlling and/or directing various reactions and/or reaction
pathways or systems by exposing one or more components in a fuel
cell reaction system to at least one spectral energy pattern. In
a first aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy
pattern can be applied to a fuel cell reaction system. In a
second aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy
conditioning pattern can be applied to a conditioning reaction
system. The spectral energy conditioning pattern can, for
example, be applied at a separate location from the reaction
vessel (e.g., in a conditioning reaction vessel) or can be
applied in (or to) the reaction vessel, but prior to other
reaction system participants being introduced into the reaction
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 **US7165451** **[ [PDF](US2011004091.pdf)
]****Methods for Using Resonant Acoustic and/or Resonant
Acousto-EM Energy to Detect And/Or Effect Structures**  
 **Abstract** --
The present invention makes use of resonant acoustic and/or
acousto-EM energy applied to inorganic or biologic structures
for the detection and/or identification, and for augmentation
and/or disruption of function within the biologic structure. In
particular, the invention provides a method of generating
resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy in biologic
structures such as virus, bacteria, fungi, worms and tumors for
the detection and disruption of these structures. Moreover, the
invention provides a method of augmenting functions of biologic
structures such as bone through the generation of resonant
acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy in the structure. Systems are
also provided for the generation and detection of resonant
acoustic and/or resonant acousto-EM energy.  
   
[0001] The present application is a divisional of U.S.
application Ser. No. 12/394,332 which was filed on Feb. 27, 2009
and is hereby incorporated by reference. The aforementioned
application is a divisional of U.S. Pat. No. 7,497,119 granted
on Mar. 3, 2009, which was a divisional of U.S. Pat. No.
7,165,451 granted on Jan. 23, 2007. Each of the two
aforementioned patents are hereby incorporated by reference.
U.S. Pat. No. 7,165,451 was a U.S. national stage entry of
International Application No. PCT/US99/20776 which has a
priority date of Sep. 11, 1998.  
   
 **TECHNICAL
FIELD**  
[0002] The present invention relates to detection of inorganic
and biologic structures and/or disruption and/or augmentation of
functions of structures using acoustic, resonant acoustic,
and/or resonant acousto-EM energy and/or electromagnetic
properties and/or fields.  
   
 **BACKGROUND
OF THE INVENTION**  
[0003] The resonant acoustic frequency of a system is the
natural free oscillation frequency of the system. A resonant
acoustic system can be excited by a weak mechanical or acoustic
driving force in a narrow band of frequencies, close or equal to
the resonant frequency thereby inducing acoustic resonance in a
targeted structure.  
   
[0004] Acoustic resonance has been used to determine various
properties of solid materials. For instance, **Migliori et al
in U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,976,148 and 5,062,296 and 5,355,731**
disclose a method for characterizing a unique resonant frequency
spectroscopic signature for objects derived from ultrasonic
excitation of objects, the use of resonant ultrasound
spectroscopy for grading production quantities of spherical
objects such as roller balls for bearings, and the use of
resonant ultrasound spectroscopy with a rectangular
parallelpiped sample of a high dissipation material to enable
low amplitude resonance to be detected for use in calculating
the elastic constants of the high dissipation sample. However,
the Migliori patents are directed to solid materials and not to
selectively targeting organic or biologic material especially
when liquid systems are involved.  
   
[0005] In addition to interacting with inanimate structures,
acoustic energy also interacts with living, biologic organisms
and structures. Acoustic energy has been used extensively in
medicine and biology for imaging structures, by directing an
acoustic wave at a biologic structure and analyzing the
reflection pattern of the acoustic wave. Also, acoustic energy
has been used in physical therapy medicine for delivering heat
to targeted areas of injury or pain. However, all of the above
applications depend on using acoustic energy that is
non-selective for the specific targeted biologic structure, and
as such, may affect more than just the targeted structure.  
   
[0006] **Vago, R E., U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,048,520 and 5,178,134**
discloses ultrasonic treatment of animals for topical hygiene
and antiviral effects. The frequencies disclosed are in the
range of 15 kilohertz to 500 kilohertz. They also report that
non-enveloped viruses were refractive to the inactivating
effects of the ultrasound. The mechanism cited for their
antimicrobial effects is "cavitation" on the skin surface only,
and they specifically avoid the use of resonant frequencies in
their apparatus.  
   
[0007] **Moasser, M., U.S. Pat. No. 4,646,725** discloses
the use of an adaptor for diagnostic ultrasound machines for
treatment of skin and mucous membrane lesions caused by
infectious agents including herpes virus. The method of
treatment was 2.0 to 3.0 minutes at a power output of 1.5 watts
per square centimeter, with no specific frequencies being cited.
The use of acoustic resonance is not discussed or contemplated.  
   
[0008] **Johnston, R G., U.S. Pat. No. 5,426,977** discloses
ultrasonic measurement of the acoustic resonances in eggs to
provide a technique for establishing the presence of Salmonella
bacteria. Johnson characterizes the eggs and determines the
difference between the egg with and without Salmonella bacteria.
As such, this method does not detect the actual micro-organism,
but instead characterizes the vibrational modes of an eggshell,
which are modified by the physical presence of a bacteria.  
   
[0009] The prior art has failed to suggest a satisfactory method
or system for affecting functions of a biologic structure
without also affecting near-by tissue. Furthermore, the prior
art does not provide for a method that allows precise detection
of biologic or inorganic structures using acoustic resonance to
produce a signature with high signal to noise ratio, while
producing little effect in nearby structures. Still further, use
of non-resonant acoustic energy in the prior art affects
targeted and non-targeted structures equally.  
 **SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION**  
   
[0010] For purposes of this invention, the terms and expressions
below, appearing in the specification and claims, are intended
to have the following meanings:  
   
[0011] "Acoustic energy" as used herein is defined as energy
that is produced when a physical structure vibrates and the
vibrational energy of motion may be transferred to the
surrounding medium which includes air, liquid, or solid.  
   
[0012] "Detect" as used herein is defined as determining the
presence or absence of a structure, and if present identifying
the structure.  
   
[0013] "Electromagnetic (EM) properties and/or fields" as used
herein includes direct and alternating currents, electric and
magnetic fields, electromagnetic radiation, and fields which
include but are not limited to waves, current, flux, resistance,
potential, radiation or any physical phenomena including those
obtainable or derivable from the Maxwell equations, incorporated
by reference herein.  
   
[0014] "Electromagnetic (EM) energy pattern" as used herein
represents the electromagnetic energy produced by a structure as
acoustic energy interacts with the structure and is manifested
as electromagnetic properties and/or fields.  
   
[0015] "Biologic structure" as used herein, and used
interchangeably with organic, includes anything from the
smallest organic or biochemical ion or molecule, to cells,
organs, and entire organisms.  
   
[0016] "Disruption" as used herein refers to deleterious effects
on a structure.  
   
[0017] "Acoustic signature" as used herein means a unique
acoustic pattern that is produced by the structure when in
acoustic resonance that may take the form of amplitude of
signal.  
   
[0018] "Resonant acoustic frequency" as used herein includes
frequencies near or at the natural resonant frequency of the
structure including harmonic and subharmonic frequencies of the
natural resonant frequency to induce acoustic resonance therein.  
   
[0019] "Acousto-EM signature" as used herein is defined as an EM
energy pattern of an object in acoustic resonance and/or an EM
energy equivalent in frequency to the resonant acoustic
frequency.  
   
[0020] "Acousto-EM spectroscopy" as used herein is defined as
detecting a unique EM signature for a structure that is in
acoustic resonance, or detecting a unique acoustic signature
from a structure that is in resonance due to the introduction of
electromagnetic energy, both of which can be used to detect
and/or identify the structure in resonance.  
   
[0021] "Living transducer" as used herein is defined as a
biologic structure, such as a piezoelectric or semiconductor
that converts electromagnetic energy or fields into mechanical
energy and/or mechanical energy into electromagnetic energy or
fields.  
   
[0022] "Cavitation" as described herein is defined as the
formation of vapor-filled cavities in liquids, e.g., bubble
formation in water when brought to a boil.  
   
[0023] "Mechanical" as described herein include mechanisms such
as compression and rarefaction which are thought to take place
in the intensity/duration threshold region between the thermal
and cavitation regions.  
   
[0024] "Non-resonant electromagnetic signature" as used herein
is defined as an EM energy pattern produced by an object
stimulated by a non-resonant acoustic field.  
   
[0025] "Resonant acousto-EM energy" as described herein means
electromagnetic properties and/or fields that induce acoustic
resonance in a structure.  
   
[0026] The present invention addresses the shortcomings of the
prior art by inducing acoustic resonance in a targeted structure
with select frequencies that affect the specific targeted
structure but have virtually no effect on nearby, non-resonating
structures. Furthermore, acoustic energy power intensities can
be reduced by introducing a source of electromagnetic (EM)
energy that augments, or replaces, the acoustic energy thereby
reducing the destructive nature of high power acoustic energy.
The interaction between EM energy and acoustic resonance allows
for precise detection of a structure in acoustic resonance by
producing a signature with high signal to noise ratio, while
producing little effect in other structures.  
   
[0027] The present invention provides methods to selectively
detect, identify and/or affect an inorganic or biologic
structure by using resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy
which can transfer useful energy to targeted structures while
leaving nearby structures, which are not in resonance, virtually
unchanged.  
   
[0028] Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to
provide a method of identifying or detecting an inorganic or
biologic structure using its resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM
signature and/or EM energy patterns.  
   
[0029] It is an object of the present invention to provide a
method for using resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM signatures
and/or energy patterns to augment and/or disrupt the growth
and/or function of biologic structures.  
   
[0030] It is another object of the invention to provide a method
for determining resonant frequencies of a biologic structure.  
   
[0031] It is also an object of the invention to provide a method
using resonant acoustic and/or resonant acousto-EM energies to
detect the presence of and/or identify biologic structures.  
   
[0032] In accordance with the aforesaid objects the present
invention provides for the detection of inorganic or biologic
structures and/or disruption and/or augmentation of growth
and/or functions of said structures using resonant acoustic
and/or resonant acousto-EM signatures and/or EM energy patterns.  
   
[0033] Applying principles of acoustic resonance, the resonant
acoustic frequency of a biologic system is the natural free
oscillation frequency of the system, and thus a system can be
excited by a weak mechanical or acoustic driving force in a
narrow band of frequencies. Also, depending on the size, shape,
and composition of the biologic structure, there can be more
than one naturally occurring resonant acoustic frequency, as
well as numerous subharmonic and superharmonic resonant acoustic
frequencies.  
   
[0034] When a structure, including both inorganic and biologic
structures, goes into acoustic resonance, energy builds up in it
rapidly. The energy is either kept in the system or released to
the surrounding environment. Energy kept in the structure can
enhance the structure's functions or cause disruption of the
structure. The energy in a resonant system is either
intrinsically dissipated as electromagnetic energy and/or is
transmitted as acoustic energy to the nearby medium. The
intrinsically dissipated energy is of particular interest,
because it is dissipated through molecular and atomic
vibrations, producing EM energy patterns. This EM energy is
referred to as acousto-EM energy because it is produced when a
structure is excited by acoustic energy and some acoustic energy
interacts with the structure and is converted into
electromagnetic energy thereby being intrinsically dissipated.
The properties, fields and/or frequencies of EM energy produced
depend on the unique molecular and atomic components of the
structure in question. Moreover, the induction of acoustic
resonance in a structure leads to the production of a unique
acousto-EM signature for that structure, which can be used to
detect and/or identify the structure as disclosed in the present
invention. Conversely, if a structure is targeted with an
applied EM energy equivalent to its acousto-EM signature, the
energy dissipation pathway is reversed, and a state of acoustic
resonance can be induced. Reversing the energy dissipation
pathway with an applied acousto-EM signature can be used to
produce the same augmentation, detection, and disruption effects
that the original resonant acoustic energy field produces. An
applied resonant acousto-EM signature can be used either by
itself, or in combination with resonant acoustic energy. Using
the applied resonant acousto-EM signature and resonant acoustic
energy together, allows for the use of lower power levels of
both types of energy, lessening the potential adverse affects of
electromagnetic energy and/or acoustic energy on nearby or
adjacent nontargeted structures.  
   
[0035] Electromagnetic energy may also interact with and
complement an acoustic energy wave in a system in at least four
ways: via the piezoelectric effect, intrinsic dissipation of
electromagnetic energy and via the acoustoelectric or
magnetoacoustic effect.  
   
[0036] In the piezoelectric effect, acoustic vibratory energy is
converted interchangeably with EM energy by a transducer.
Biologic piezoelectric structures can modulate the same
conversion of energy, thereby acting as living transducers.
Thus, when an EM field is applied to a biologic piezoelectric
structure, an acoustic wave is produced. Likewise, when an
acoustic wave is applied to a biologic piezoelectric structure,
EM energy is produced. The piezoelectric effect in biologic
structures has many useful applications (see below.) This effect
becomes even more useful when principles of acoustic resonance
are applied. In the present invention specific biologic
structures can be targeted with an acoustic wave or EM energy at
power levels that dramatically affect the target structure, but
have virtually no effect on adjacent, nonresonant structures.
Although not previously postulated by others, biologic
structures functioning as living, resonant piezoelectric
transducers which modulate the conversion of mechanical and EM
energy is undoubtedly one of the major underlying mechanisms
responsible for the interaction of EM fields with biologic
structures.  
   
[0037] In the acoustoelectric effect, the passage of an acoustic
wave through a semiconductor induces an electric current. The
passage of an acoustic wave through the material is postulated
to cause a periodic spatial variation of the potential energy of
the charge carriers. This results in an electric field across
the ends of the semiconductor as long as the acoustic wave is
traversing the semiconductor. Free electron carriers are bunched
in the potential-energy troughs, and as the acoustic wave having
a specific frequency propagates, it drags the bunches along with
it, resulting in an electric field such as a DC field pulsing at
the specific acoustic frequency or an AC field having a
frequency equal to the specific acoustic frequency. The effect
is enhanced where there are both positively and negatively
charged carriers, and where there are many different groups of
carriers-conditions which are frequently found in biologic
systems. The attributes of the current produced depend on the
unique molecular and atomic components of the structure in
question. This aspect alone provides a means to perform
acoustoelectric spectroscopy on biologics many of which are
semiconductors, and depending on the selected frequency, the
acoustoelectric effect in biological structures has many other
potentially useful applications. Thus understood, a targeted
structure can be irradiated or exposed to acoustic energy having
non-resonant frequency and an electromagnetic energy pattern of
the acoustoelectric effect in the structure can be detected.
This detected non-resonant electromagnetic signature can be used
as a signature to affect, detect and identify the targeted
structure.  
   
[0038] However, the acoustoelectric effect becomes even more
useful when principles of acoustic resonance are applied.
Augmentation, detection, and/or disruption of biologics can be
targeted to specific structures at power levels that
dramatically affect the target structure, but have virtually no
effect on nearby, nonresonant structures. The current produced
by the acoustoelectric effect in a resonant structure will be
much stronger than any current produced by neighboring
non-resonant structures, and may be of an alternating nature.
The large signal to noise ratio obtained from a resonant
structure improves accuracy of acoustic and EM energy pattern
identification and detection. Similar to reversal of the
piezoelectric effect and acoustic resonance intrinsic energy
dissipation pathway (see above), application of the resonant
acoustoelectric EM energy pattern to a targeted structure will
amplify the acoustic wave (acoustoelectric gain which peaks at
the frequency for which the acoustic wavelength is the Debye
length, where bunching is optimum). Thus, combined use of the
resonant acoustic, acoustoelectric and/or EM fields permit
greater tissue penetration of high frequency acoustic energy
that would otherwise be highly attenuated and have poor tissue
penetration. Using the resonant acoustic frequency,
acoustoelectric and/or EM fields together also allows for the
use of lower power levels of these types of energy, lessening
the potential effects on other nontargeted and nonresonant
structures.  
   
[0039] The magnetoacoustic effect is the
magnetic-field-dependent attenuation of an acoustic field in a
monotonic, oscillatory, or resonant manner, depending on the
electronic properties of the substance in question. This
variability in result, depending on structural composition,
provides a further enhancement of acousto-EM spectroscopy in
relation to biologics and other structures, via addition of a
magnetic field. Also, the addition of a magnetic field provides
the means to amplify or attenuate an acoustic field, thus
improving or modulating the penetration of the acoustic field in
biologic tissues.  
   
[0040] Similarly, resonant acoustics combined with acoustic
cyclotron resonance (i.e., resonant acoustic cyclotron
resonance) and Doppler-shifted resonant acoustic cyclotron
resonance presents a powerful, and precise means of selectively
causing augmentation, detection and/or disruption of structures.  
   
[0041] The present invention provides a method that applies the
principles of acoustic resonance to biologic structures for the
purpose of disruption and/or augmentation of functions of the
specifically targeted biologic structure. The resonant acoustic
frequency of a biologic structure may be determined by
performing resonant acoustic spectroscopy using methods and
systems well know in the art. Particularly, a resonant acoustic
frequency of a biologic structure may by determined by the steps
of:  
   
[0042] a) applying acoustic energy to the biologic structure and
scanning through a range of acoustic energy frequencies; and  
   
[0043] b) detecting at least one specific frequency which causes
a maximum signal output from the biologic structure indicating
the biologic structure being induced into acoustic resonance by
the at least one specific frequency.  
   
[0044] The specific frequencies causing the maximum signals are
the resonant acoustic frequencies of the biologic structure
which are defined and used herein as the acoustic signature of
the biologic structure. Once determined, at least one resonant
acoustic frequency may be applied to the biologic structure to
affect functioning therein and/or to determine its acousto-EM
signature.  
   
[0045] The acoustic energy, including the resonant acoustic
frequencies (i.e., the acousto-EM signature) may be applied at a
power level sufficient to affect functioning of the biologic
structure. Depending on the power intensity of the acoustic
energy, and the type of targeted structure that is induced into
acoustic resonance, the structure may have its functions
affected, such as disruption and/or augmentation.  
   
[0046] At lower power levels functions of the biologic structure
can be augmented while at higher power levels disruption of the
structure may occur. Augmentation as used herein encompasses
beneficial effects on the biologic structure. Such augmenting of
functions or enhancing effects include but are not limited to
enhancement of growth, reproduction, regeneration,
embryogenesis, metabolism, fermentation, and the like. The
results of such enhancement include but are not limited to
increase in bone mass or density, increase in number and
maturation of eggs, increase in number and/or function of
leukocytes, increase in fermentation products in beer, wine and
cheese manufacturing, increase in plant germination and growth
and the like.  
   
[0047] There are some situations where the ability to
selectively disrupt a structure with acoustic resonance is very
useful as disclosed in the present invention. As stated above,
disruption as used herein refers to deleterious effects on the
biologic structure. Such deleterious effects include but are not
limited to structural failure of the biologic structure
resulting in lysis, shattering, rupture or inactivation of the
biologic or of one or more components of the biologic structure.
Disruption as used herein also includes within its ambit
inhibition of vital processes required for growth, reproduction,
metabolism, infectivity and the like. Components which may be
targeted for disruption include, but are not limited to DNA,
RNA, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, lipopolysaccharides,
glycolipids, glycoproteins, proteoglycans, chloroplasts,
mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, cells, organs and the like.
In the case of virulent organisms, the virulence factors may be
specifically targeted for disruption to prevent or inhibit the
growth, infectivity or virulence of the organism. Such virulence
factors include but are not limited to endotoxins, exotoxins,
pili, flagella, proteases, ligands for host cell receptors,
capsules, cell walls, spores, chitin, and the like.  
   
[0048] Organics, biologics or one or more targeted portions
thereof which are amenable to disruption using the methods of
the present invention include but are not limited to viruses,
bacteria, protozoans, parasites, fungi, worms, mollusks,
arthropods, tissue masses, and the like. The organics or
biologics to be disrupted may be isolated, present in a
multicellular organism or portion thereof, or other complex
environment.  
   
[0049] It is postulated that disruption of the targeted biologic
structure without affecting nearby tissue or structures occurs
due to acoustic resonance being induced only in the targeted
structure which until now has not been considered a mechanism to
affect a biologic structure. This is very different from that
disclosed in the prior art which contemplates only three
mechanisms for affecting a biologic structure which include
cavitation, thermal and mechanical.  
   
[0050] At specific power levels, such as in lower levels, that
do not cause the actual disruption of a structure, resonant
acoustic energy can intrinsically dissipate within the
structure. This intrinsically dissipated acoustic energy can be
converted by the structure into an electromagnetic energy having
specific properties and/or fields that may be manifested as
direct and alternating currents, electric and magnetic fields,
electromagnetic radiation and the like. The pattern of the
electromagnetic energy represents a produced acousto-EM
signature of the structure.  
   
[0051] The present invention provides a method to determine an
acousto-EM signature of a structure which comprises irradiating
the structure with acoustic energy having a frequency at or near
a previously determined resonant acoustic frequency of the
structure to induce resonance therein and detecting the
electromagnetic energy pattern caused by the intrinsic
dissipation of energy.  
   
[0052] Once an acousto-EM signature is determined for a specific
structure, this structure can be induced into acoustic resonance
by applying an EM energy pattern or equivalent to the acousto-EM
signature of the structure. Typical electromagnetic energies
applied include direct and alternating current, electric and
magnetic fields, and electromagnetic radiation and the like.  
   
[0053] As such, the present invention applies the principles of
acoustic resonance by applying resonant acoustic frequencies and
electromagnetic energy equivalent to the predetermined
acousto-EM signature of a targeted structure individually, or in
combination, to affect the targeted structure, the method
comprising the steps of:  
   
[0054] a) applying at least one resonant acoustic frequency of
the targeted structure; and/or  
   
[0055] b) applying electromagnetic energy equivalent to part or
all of the acousto-EM signature of the targeted structure; and  
   
[0056] c) applying (a) and/or (b) each at a power intensity
level to induce acoustic resonance within the targeted structure
and affect functioning of the structure.  
   
[0057] Either the resonant acoustic frequency of the targeted
structure or the acousto-EM signature must be predetermined, as
discussed above, to provide the applicable energy for inducing
acoustic resonance in the structure. The electromagnetic energy
can be introduced into the targeted structure in the form of a
direct or alternating current having a specific frequency that
is equivalent to the electromagnetic energy pattern (i.e., the
acousto-EM signature) detected when the structure is induced
into acoustic resonance. Furthermore each type of energy can be
applied at a power level less than used individually and this
allows for inducing acoustic resonance in the structure with the
possibility of reducing damage to the structure.  
   
[0058] The present invention provides a method for detecting
and/or identifying inorganic or biologic structures using
resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy. The method includes
determining the acoustic signature of a structure by irradiating
the structure with a range of frequencies to determine the
specific frequency and/or frequencies that induce acoustic
resonance therein to provide an acoustic signature of the
structure. The acoustic signature can be compared with reference
signatures to detect and/or identify the structure.  
   
[0059] Furthermore, the identification and/or detection of a
structure can also be achieved by detecting an acousto-EM
signature of a targeted structure, the method comprising the
steps of:  
   
[0060] a) inducing acoustic resonance in the targeted structure;
and  
   
[0061] b) detecting an electromagnetic energy pattern from the
targeted structure in acoustic resonance which represents an
acousto-EM signature of the structure. The acousto-EM signature
can be compared to reference signatures to detect and/or
identify the structure.  
   
[0062] The targeted structure can be induced into acoustic
resonance by introducing acoustic energy including at least one
resonant acoustic frequency, electromagnetic energy equivalent
to the resonant acoustic frequency, and/or an electromagnetic
energy pattern equivalent to the acousto-EM signature.  
   
[0063] The electromagnetic energy pattern manifested as
electromagnetic properties and fields may be determined by
detection means well known to those skilled in the art such as
those disclosed in Introduction to Electromagnetic Fields and
Waves, by Erik V. Bohn Addison-Wesley Publishing Co., 1968, the
contents of which are incorporated by reference herein.  
   
[0064] In another embodiment of the present invention, a
structure may be induced into acoustic resonance by applying to
the structure part or all of the acousto-EM signature of the
structure to induce the structure into acoustic resonance. If
the structure is induced into acoustic resonance, this fact may
be used to detect and/or identify the structure. This represents
another method of the present invention that may used for
identification or detection of a specific structure, because
each structure will not only have its own unique acoustic
signature but also will have a unique acousto-EM signature to
which it responds by resonating acoustically. Also, depending on
the power intensity of the electromagnetic properties and/or
fields and the type of targeted structure that is induced into
acoustic resonance, the structure may have its functions
affected, such as disruption and/or augmentation.  
   
[0065] In all the above embodiments the introduction of acoustic
and/or electromagnetic energy including a resonant acoustic
frequency can be applied in either continuous and/or periodic
form depending on the desired effect.  
   
[0066] The acoustic and/or EM energy or fields may be applied
individually or in combination. Likewise the acoustic and/or EM
energy or fields may be detected individually or in combination.  
   
[0067] Many biochemical compounds and biologic structures are
naturally occurring crystals and especially susceptible in that
regard to the effects of resonant acoustic energy. Many biologic
substances are piezoelectric materials. For instance, bone is a
piezoelectric material and the piezoelectric properties of bone
play a vital role in its biological functions. As such, it is
further envisioned by the inventors that biologic structures
having a piezoelectric nature may be affected by applying a
sufficient amount of acoustic energy and/or electromagnetic
energy to induce the structure into resonance thereby affecting
the functions of the biologic structure either positively or
negatively. Thus understood, biologic structures that act as
living transducers may be induced into acoustic resonance by
introducing electromagnetic energy equivalent to a resonant
acoustic frequency of the biologic structure which is converted
to mechanical energy by the living transducer thereby inducing
acoustic resonance in the structure.  
   
[0068] Another aspect of the invention is a system for detecting
a biologic or inorganic structure by determining the resonant
acoustic and/or acousto-EM signature of the structure
comprising:  
   
[0069] a) means for inducing acoustic resonance in the biologic
or inorganic structure;  
   
[0070] b) means for detecting the acoustic signature of the
biologic or inorganic structure; and  
   
[0071] c) means for comparing the acoustic signature of the
biologic or inorganic structure with a reference acoustic
signature of the structure.  
   
[0072] Also, the above system may also or instead comprise means
for detecting a resonant acousto-EM energy signature of the
structure in acoustic resonance which produces an
electromagnetic energy pattern such as described above. The
acousto-EM signature can be compared with a previously
determined reference acousto-EM signature by providing means for
comparing in a detection or identification system. The
electromagnetic energy pattern is manifested as electromagnetic
properties and/or fields that include but are not limited to
energy in the form of direct and alternating current, electric
and magnetic fields, and electromagnetic radiation. The targeted
structure can be induced into acoustic resonance by introducing
acoustic energy including at least one resonant acoustic
frequency, electromagnetic energy equivalent to the resonant
acoustic frequency, and/or an electromagnetic energy pattern
equivalent to the acousto-EM signature.  
   
[0073] In another embodiment of the present invention a system
for augmenting and/or disrupting a targeted biologic structure
comprises means for applying acoustic energy including a
previously determined resonant acoustic frequency to induce
acoustic resonance in the biologic structure, the acoustic
energy being applied at a sufficient power input to affect
functions of the biologic structure. Alternatively, the targeted
structure may be induced into acoustic resonance by providing
electromagnetic energy equivalent to the resonant acoustic
frequency or the acousto-EM signature that was previously
determined, such electromagnetic energy including direct and
alternating current, electric and magnetic fields, and
electromagnetic energy.  
   
[0074] In yet another embodiment a system is provided to
introduce acoustic energies having acoustic frequencies at or
near the resonant acoustic frequencies of the targeted structure
and also electromagnetic energy to augment the resonant acoustic
frequencies comprising:  
   
[0075] means for introducing a frequency at or near the resonant
acoustic frequency of the targeted structure; and  
   
[0076] means for introducing electromagnetic energy equivalent
to the electromagnetic energy pattern previously determined as
an acousto-EM signature of the structure, such means including
direct and alternating current, electric and magnetic fields,
and/or electromagnetic radiation and the like.  
   
[0077] The acoustic energy and EM energy equivalent to the
acousto-EM signature may be applied and/or detected by a single
means that can apply both types of energy.  
   
[0078] Additional objects, advantages and novel features of the
invention will be set forth in part in the description which
follows, and in part will become apparent to those skilled in
the art upon examination of the following or may be learned by
practice of the invention. The objects and advantages of the
invention may be realized and attained by means of the
instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in
the appended claims.  
   
 **BRIEF
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS**  
   
[0079] Other objects, features and many of the advantages of the
invention will be better understood upon a reading of the
following detailed description when considered in connection
with the accompanying drawings wherein:  
   
 **[0080] FIG.
1 is a block schematic of a basic Acoustic Energy Generating
System.**  
   
 **[0081] FIG.
2 is a block schematic of a basic Acoustic Energy Detection
System.**  
   
 **[0082] FIG.
3 is a block schematic of a stationary magnetic field applied
to a biologic structure.**  
   
 **[0083] FIG.
4 is a block schematic of an oscillating magnetic field
applied to a biologic structure.**  
   
 **[0084] FIG.
5 is a block schematic of a direct or alternating current
applied to a biologic structure.**  
   
 **[0085] FIG.
6 is a block schematic of a static charge applied to a
biologic structure.**  
   
 **[0086] FIG.
7 is a block schematic of delivery of electromagnetic
radiation to a biologic structure.**  
   
 **[0087] FIG.
8 is a block schematic of detection of a stationary or
oscillating magnetic field in a biologic structure.**  
   
 **[0088] FIG.
9 is a block schematic of detection of a static charge in a
biologic structure.**  
   
 **[0089] FIG.
10 is a block schematic of detection of electromagnetic
radiation emitted from a biologic structure.**  
   
 **[0090] FIG.
11 is a block schematic of detection of direct and alternating
current in a biologic structure.**  
   
 **[0091] FIG.
12 is a block schematic showing a method for determining
resonant acoustic frequencies of viruses.**  
   
 **[0092] FIG.
13 is a block schematic showing a method for assessing the
effects of resonant acoustic fields on viruses.**  
   
 **[0093] FIG.
14 is a block schematic showing a method for disrupting
viruses extra corporeally with resonant acoustic fields.**  
   
 **[0094] FIG.
15 is a block schematic showing a method for disrupting
viruses in vivo intravascularly with resonant acoustic fields.**  
   
 **[0095] FIG.
16 is a block schematic showing a method for disrupting
viruses in vivo in multicellular organism with resonant
acoustic fields.**  
   
 **[0096] FIG.
17 is a block schematic showing a method for disrupting
viruses in a portion of a multicellular organism with a
resonant acoustic field probe.**  
   
 **[0097] FIG.
18 is a block schematic showing a method for disrupting
viruses in a portion of a multicellular organism with a
resonant acoustic field sheet.**  
   
 **[0098]
FIGS. 19 A & B are block schematics showing a method for
determining resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM frequencies of
viruses.**  
   
 **[0099] FIG.
20 is a block schematic showing a method for assessing effects
of resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM fields on viruses.**  
   
 **[0100] FIG.
21 is a block schematic showing a method for disrupting
viruses extracorporeally with resonant acoustic and/or
acousto-EM fields.**  
   
 **[0101] FIG.
22 is a block schematic showing a method for disrupting
viruses in vivo intravascularly with resonant acoustic and/or
acousto-EM fields.**  
   
 **[0102] FIG.
23 is a block schematic showing a method for disrupting virus
in a portion of a multicellular organism with resonant
acoustic and/or acousto-EM field probe.**  
   
 **[0103]
FIGS. 24 A & B are block schematics showing a method for
determining resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM frequencies of
microorganisms.**  
   
 **[0104] FIG.
25 is a block schematic showing a method for augmenting
microorganisms with resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM
fields.**  
   
 **[0105] FIG.
26 is a block schematic showing a method for disrupting
microorganisms with resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM
fields.**  
   
 **[0106] FIG.
27 is a block schematic showing a method for determining
resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM frequencies of arthropods.**  
   
 **[0107] FIG.
28 is a block schematic showing a method for disrupting
arthropods using resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy.**  
   
 **[0108] FIG.
29 is a block schematic showing a method for augmenting and
maintaining normal bone structure in individuals with
osteoporosis.**  
   
 **[0109] FIG.
30 is a block schematic showing a method for maintaining
normal bone structure in normal individuals during
weightlessness.**  
   
 **[0110] FIG.
31 is a block schematic showing a method for detecting benign
or malignant tissue types using resonant acoustic and/or
acousto-EM energy.**  
   
 **[0111] FIG.
32 is a block schematic showing a method for stimulating
and/or disrupting proteoglycans adhesive units between cells
using resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy.**  
   
 **[0112] FIG.
33 is a block schematic showing a method for augmenting,
identifying, detecting, and/or disrupting structures of
multicellular organisms using resonant acoustic and/or
acousto-EM energy.**  
   
 **[0113] FIG.
34 is a block schematic showing a method for augmenting the
growth rate of multicellular organisms using resonant acoustic
and/or acousto-EM energy.**  
   
 **[0114]
FIGS. 35 A & B are block diagrams showing a method and
system for determining acoustic and/or acousto-EM frequencies
of inorganic material or structure.**  
   
 **DETAILED
DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS**  
   
[0115] The methods of the present invention comprise DELIVERING
acoustic energy at resonant frequencies to an inorganic or
biologic structure as shown in FIG. 1. Using methods known to
those skilled in the art, any device capable of generating and
transmitting acoustic energy through any medium can be used to
generate the resonant acoustic frequencies utilized by the
invention. This includes, but is not limited to, devices that
produce acoustic energy using traditional EM stimulation of
piezoelectric transducers, (man-made or naturally occurring),
purely mechanical devices (such as high frequency air whistles),
and laser devices. Individual components for acoustic energy
systems are commercially available from a wide variety of
manufacturers, which can be configured to particular
applications and frequency ranges. (See Thomas Directory of
American Manufacturers, Photonics Buyer's Guide, 1996, Microwave
and RF, and Electronic Engineer's Master Catalogue).  
   
[0116] Any oscillator, also called signal generator or function
generator, that produces a signal with predetermined
characteristics such as frequency, mode, pulse duration, shape,
and repetition rate may be utilized to generate the resonant
acoustic frequencies utilized by the invention. Various
oscillators or signal generators can be commercially purchased
for frequencies ranging from Hertz to Gigahertz, such as the
MicroLambda LMOS series (500 MHz-18 GHz), the BK Precision 2005A
(100 KHZ-450 MHz) (B&K Precision, Chicago, Ill.), the
Tektronix SME02 (5 KHZ-5 GHz), and the Tektronix 25 SME 4040
(0.5 Hz-20 MHz) (Tektronic, Inc., Beaverton, Oreg.), and the
Matec 700 series (1-1100 MHz) and the like.  
   
[0117] The frequency at which resonance occurs depends on the
size, shape, and composition of a structure. For instance, the
resonant frequency of a sphere is the frequency at which the
acoustic wavelength is equal to the sphere diameter. A more
complex structure-a cylinder-has two resonant frequencies based
on two axes of orientation, with one of the resonant frequency
wavelengths being equal to 1.5 times the length. The more
complex the shape of the structure, the more complex the
resonant acoustic frequency pattern, however, the wavelength at
which acoustic resonance occurs is roughly equivalent to the
size of the structure.  
   
[0118] The frequency which matches a particular acoustic
wavelength depends on the composition of the structure,
according to the equation:  
   
[0000]  
velocity=frequency\*wavelength (1)  
   
[0000] where velocity refers to the speed of the acoustic wave
propagation (the speed of sound) in the medium composing the
structure. Although the speed of sound varies among various
biological tissues, it is roughly equivalent to the speed of
sound in water (1,500 m/s), because most biologic organisms are
composed chiefly of water. Using the speed of sound in water as
the velocity of the acoustic wave, and using the structure size
as the rough equivalent of the wavelength, the approximate range
of acoustic frequencies in organic or biologic structures, is
given by:  
   
[0000] [mathematical formula]  
   
[0000] (See the Chart that Follows.)  
Other known speeds of sound in biologic tissues vary and
include:  
 **(1) liver
(1550 m/s); (2) muscle (1580 m/s); (3) fat (1459 m/s); (4)
brain (1560 m/s); (5) kidney (1560 m/s); (6) spleen (1570
m/s); (7) blood (1575 m/s); (8) bone (4080 m/s); (9) lung (650
m/s); (10) lens of eye (1620 m/s); (11) aqueous humor (1500
m/s); and (12) vitreous humor (1520 m/s).** Resonant
acoustic frequency ranges for targeted organic or biologic
structures comprised of tissues with acoustic velocities
different from the speed of sound in water, are derived using
the same equation (velocity/wavelength) and correlate to the
charted ranges listed below, plus or minus, depending on the
speed of sound in the targeted tissue.  
   
[0119] Although velocity of acoustic energy in a particular
medium is for the most part constant, there is a slight
dependence of velocity on frequency-an effect called dispersion.
For example, over the frequency range of 1 to 20 MHz, the
acoustic velocity changes by 1%. Thus, in the present invention
the resonant frequency(s) or at least the range of frequencies
within which the resonant frequency can be found for a targeted
structure depend on its size, shape, and composition, and the
specific frequency range under examination. Some approximate
acoustic resonant frequencies for biologic structures are
included in the following Table 1.  
   
[0000]  
   
 **TABLE 1**  
 **Approximate
Acoustic Resonant Frequency Ranges for Biologic Structures**  
   
(Speed of sound = 1,500 m/s  
      \* Hertz  
10 m--  --whales  150 Hz--  --  
      \* KiloHertz  
1 m--  --humans  1.5 kHz--  --  
1 dm--  --hamster  15 kHz--  --  
1 cm--  --beetle  150 kHZ--  --  
      \* MegaHertz  
1 mm--  --lice  1.5 MHz--  --  
100 [mu]m--  --plant cells  15 MHz--  --  
10 [mu]m--  --animal cells  150 MHz--  --  
      \* GigaHertz  
1 [mu]m--  --bacteria  1.5 gHz--  --  
100 nm--  --viruses  15 gHz--  --  
10 nm--  --proteins  150 gHz--  --  
      \* TerraHertz  
1 nm--  --small molecules  1.5 tHz--  --  
   
[0120] To obtain the maximum transfer of acoustical energy from
one medium to another, the characteristic acoustical impedance
of each should be as nearly equal to the other as possible. This
problem of impedance matching, as it is termed, occurs in many
branches of physics, and is employed in acoustical techniques,
as a means of matching two media of different acoustical
impedances R1 and R2 respectively. The matching medium is
sandwiched between the other two and should be the appropriate
thickness relative to the wavelength of the sound transmitted,
and its acoustical impedance R should be nearly equal to [square
root of]{square root over ((R1R2))}. An impedance matching
device that is commercially available and which can be utilized
in this invention includes Model 60, manufactured by Matec
Instruments, Inc.  
   
[0121] Acoustic energy can be produced by a transducer that
converts received electromagnetic energy into rapid, physical
vibrations, and thus acoustic energy. The first acoustic
transducers used the piezoelectric properties of naturally
occurring quartz to produce acoustic energy waves.  
   
[0122] EM energy->piezoelectric transducer->acoustic
energy waves  
   
[0123] New transducers use materials such as ferroelectric
ceramics (barium titanate, lead titanate, or lead zirconate) and
zinc oxide. Recent advances in materials engineering have also
produced piezoelectric polymers which can be shaped into sheets
and cords, allowing a multiplicity of applications.  
   
[0124] Transducers are also commercially available from a wide
variety of manufacturers, in a wide variety of designs which can
be configured to particular applications and frequencies.
Examples of acoustic transducers that may be utilized in the
present invention and which can be commercially purchased for
frequencies ranging from Hertz to Gigahertz include Matec
broadband immersion transducers MIA series (10-196 MHz), Matec
broadband MIBO series (5-10 MHz), Matec broadband MICO (3.5
MHz), Matec broadband MIDO (2.25 MHz), Matec broadband MwO
series (50 KHZ-1 MHz), Matec GPUT series (500 KHz-20 MHz), Matec
intravascular blood flow VP-A50 series (5-30 MHz), the Teledyne
Electronic Technologies In-phase or Out-of phase broadband
MHz/GHz (up to 17.5 GHz) array transducer of zinc oxide on
sapphire and optional anti-reflective coating, and Channel
Industries Kilohertz transducers. In the ultrahigh acoustic
frequencies (upper GHz and THz) maser and laser systems may be
utilized.  
   
[0125] The transducers can produce an acoustic wave within a
range of frequencies (broadband) or for one specific frequency
(narrowband).  
   
[0126] Commercially available acoustic amplifiers include but
are not limited to Matec gated amplifier systems (100 KHZ-200
MHz), and EM broadband amplifier model 607L (0.8-1,000 MHz.)  
   
[0127] Complete acoustic systems including power frame, computer
interface, pulse width generator, gated amplifier, broadband
receiver, and phase detector (100 KHZ-100 MHz) can be purchased
commercially from sources such as Matec.  
   
[0128] The acoustic delivery system is variable depending on the
application. Acoustic energy waves can be transmitted into
gaseous, liquid, or solid media either by direct contact of the
transducer with the target structure medium, or by coupling of
transmission of the acoustic wave through other structures or
mediums one of which is in direct contact with the target
structure. In the case of biologic structures, coupling through
multiple structures or media is a likely occurrence, as the
acoustic wave travels through multiple layers of biologic tissue
to reach its target structure. If the target structure is a
liquid, a transducer can be placed into the liquid in direct
contact with it, or the liquid can be placed in a container
whose walls are themselves transducers, in direct contact with
the liquid. Also, a transducer can be placed on the outside of
the walls of a container in which the liquid is placed.  
   
[0129] If the target structure is a solid, a transducer can
again be placed in direct contact with it. The solid can be
placed in a gas or liquid which is used as a coupling agent. A
liquid or gel-type coupling agent can also couple between a
free-standing solid and a transducer, when the transducer is
placed on a surface of the solid.  
   
[0130] The present invention also comprises receiving and
analyzing acoustic energy derived from an inorganic or biologic
structure as shown in FIG. 2. Using methods known to those
skilled in the art, any device capable of receiving and
analyzing acoustic energy through any medium can be used to
detect the resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM frequencies
utilized by the invention.  
   
[0131] Detection of acoustic energy waves is basically the
reverse process of producing acoustic energy waves. Acoustic
energy waves striking a transducer apply a mechanical stress,
producing electric polarization proportional to the mechanical
stress via the piezoelectric effect. The resultant EM energy is
converted electronically via oscilloscope type devices to a
readable format.  
   
[0132] EM energy<-piezoelectric transducer<-acoustic
energy waves.  
   
[0133] Thus, piezoelectric transducers may be used to both
produce and detect acoustic energy, using the reversible
piezoelectric effect.  
   
[0134] The structure after being induced into an acoustic
resonance state will emit vibrational waves that will cause
mechanical stress in the transducer. In turn, an alternating
potential difference having the same frequency as the acoustic
wave appears as voltage across electrodes connected to a
transducer. This voltage is converted via oscilloscope type
devices to a readable format.  
   
[0135] Oscilloscopes that may be utilized in the present
invention include but are not limited to those such as the BK
Precision 21 60A (0-60 MHz), the Tektronix TDS 784A (0-1 GHz),
the Tektronix TDS 820 (6-8 GHz), the Tektronix 1180 a B (0-50
GHz); and spectrum analyzers such as Hewlett-Packard 8577A (100
Hz-40 GHz), HP 8555A (10 MHz-40 GHz), Tektronix 492 (50 KHZ-21
GHz), Anritsu MS62C (50 Hz-1.7 GHz), and Polarad 640B (3 MHz-40
GHz) which are all commercially available.  
   
[0136] Complete acoustic detection and analysis systems (50
KHz-100 MHz) including power frame, computer interface, pulse
width generator, gated amplifier, broadband receiver, phase
detector, control software, pre-amplifiers, diode expander,
diplexer, filter, and attenuators can be purchased commercially
from Matec Instruments Inc., or from other sources.  
   
[0137] The acoustic energy under examination can be either
reflected or transmitted. For example, in traditional medical
ultrasound methods, an acoustic wave is produced from a single
transducer. The acoustic wave strikes various structures. Some
of the acoustic wave is reflected back from the structures and
is detected as reflected waves by the same single transducer.
Some of the acoustic wave may also be transmitted through the
structures. Many industrial applications of acoustic energy
utilize the transmitted, rather than reflected waves.  
   
[0138] The present invention also comprises delivering EM energy
at resonant acoustic and/or resonant acousto-EM frequencies to a
targeted structure as shown in FIGS. 3-7.  
   
[0139] If a resonant system is embedded in a fluid environment
(as is the case with most biologic structures) the dissipation
of energy occurs through an intrinsic source in the system (i.e.
via conversion to EM energy), or through loss to the nearby
medium (via coupling and transmission of acoustic energy). Using
methods known to those skilled in the art, any device capable of
generating and transmitting EM energy through any medium can be
used to generate the resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy
utilized by the present invention including, but not limited to,
stationary and oscillating magnetic field (FIGS. 3 and 4),
direct or alternating current (FIG. 5), static charge (FIG. 6),
electric field, and EM radiation (FIG. 7).  
   
[0140] Electrodes for delivering direct and alternating current
are available commercially from a wide variety of sources.  
   
[0141] Magnetic field generators are commercially available and
include Radio Shack  
   
[0142] Rare-earth magnets 64-1895, GMW Model 5403AC and the
like. Oscillators and signal generators as listed above in FIGS.
1 and 2 are commercially available. Likewise, numerous EM
radiation delivery systems are commercially available including
Waveline Model 99 series Standard Gain Horns (1.7-40 GHz), and
JEMA JA-1 50-MS.  
   
[0143] Systems known to those skilled in the art for exposing
biologic structures to EM energy include anechoic chambers,
transverse electromagnetic cells (TEM), resonant cavities,
near-field synthesizer, waveguide cell culture exposure system,
and coaxial transmission line exposure cells.  
   
[0144] The present invention also comprises receiving and
analyzing EM energy derived from a targeted structure as shown
in FIGS. 8-11. Using methods known to those skilled in the art,
any device capable of sensing and analyzing EM energy through
any medium can be used to detect the resonant acoustic and/or
acousto-EM frequencies utilized by the invention. Direct and
alternating current can be assessed by measuring voltage changes
(FIG. 11) with 15 voltmeters such as the BK Precision 283 lA
(0-1200V, 0.1 mV resolution, or the BK Precision 3910-1000V, 10
uV resolution), detection of static charge (FIG. 9) and by
measuring stationary and oscillating magnetic field changes
(FIG. 8) with a system such as HET Micro Switch 5594A1F
transducer by Honeywell, and instrumentation amplifier chip
AD524 by Analog Devices. Monitoring electrodes which are EM
field compatible and nonperturbing are made of carbon loaded
Teflon by Technical 20 Fluorocarbons Engineering and by Polymer
Corp.  
   
[0145] Broadband survey meters are commercially available such
as Aeritalia RV and 307 series (1-1,000 MHZ), General Microwave
Raham 12 (10 MHZ-18 GHz), Holaday Industries 3000 series (5-300
MHz and 500 MHz-6 GHz), Narda Microwave 8608 (10 MHz-26 GHz),
and Instruments for Industry RHM-1 (10 KHz-220 MHZ) and the
like.  
   
[0146] Electric field strength meters are commercially available
through sources including but not limited to Rohde & Schwarz
MSU (25-1000 MHz), Rohde & Schwarz MSU (0.1-30 MHz),
Scientific Atlanta 1640APZ (20 MHz-32 GHz), Electro-Metrics
EMS-25 (20 KHz-1 GHz), Anritsu M, NM series (500 KHz-1 GHz) and
the like.  
   
[0147] Magnetic fields may be assessed using the Bartington
Fluxgate Nanoteslameter, Mag-01 and the like.  
   
[0148] Spectrum analyzers are commercially available through
sources including but not limited to HP 8566A (100 Hz-40 GHz),
HP 8555A (10 MHz-40 GHz), Tektronix 492 (50 kHz-21 GHz), Anritsu
M562C (50 Hz-1.7 GHz), and Polarad 640B (3 MHz-40 GHz) and the
like.  
   
[0149] Thermocouple E-field probes are manufactured by Narda,
and tissue implantable E-field probes include, for example, the
Narda 26088, the EIT 979, and the Holaday IME-01. Field probes
can be connected with the external circuitry by optical-fiber
telemetry. This limits perturbation of the test field and
eliminates RF interference, thus improving signal to noise
detection. Optical fiber kits with transmitter and receiver are
commercially available from Hewlett-Packard and Burr-Brown.  
   
[0150] EM transmitters, include but are not limited to the JEMA,
model JA-150-MS (139-174 MHz) and the like.  
   
[0151] While the invention is described in relation to certain
specific embodiments and certain system components, it will be
understood that many variations are possible, and alternative
equipment and/or arrangement of components can be used without
departing from the invention. In some cases such variations and
substitutions may require some experimentation, but will only
involve routine testing.  
   
[0152] The following examples and descriptions of the specific
embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the
invention that others can, by applying current knowledge,
readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such
specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept,
and therefore such adaptations and modifications are intended to
be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of
the disclosed embodiments and system components.  
   
 **Example 1**  
 **Disruption,
Augmentation, Detection and/or Identification of Viruses**  
   
[0153] Since the induction of resonance in a structure can lead
to sudden and irreversible structural failure due to rupture of
one or more components of that structure, biologic structures
can be selectively disrupted using resonant acoustic energy. The
present invention takes advantage of the rigid, crystalline
structure of viruses for the purposes of detection,
augmentation, identification and/or physical disruption of the
virion structure using acoustic energy and/or acousto-EM at the
resonant frequencies unique to each specific virus. Viruses may
be considered piezoelectric crystals, and therefore, can act as
living transducers.  
   
[0154] Human illnesses caused by viruses include hepatitis,
influenza, chicken pox, mumps, measles, small pox, acquired
immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), ebola, polio, hemorrhagic
fever, herpes and hairy cell leukemia.  
   
[0155] Diseases in animals caused by viruses include but are not
limited to parvo infection in dogs, feline leukemia, cowpox,
rabies and avian plague.  
   
[0156] One of the most notable examples of viral diseases in
plant life is the historical potato famine in Ireland, caused by
a virus which infects potato plants.  
   
[0157] There are two major types of virus symmetry-icosahedral
and helical. The icosahedral shape is roughly equivalent to a
soccer ball, while the helical shape looks like a toy slinky.
The majority of viruses fall into one of these groups, the
remainder being complex or unknown. The icosahedral is roughly a
spherical shape made up of 20 identical, equilateral triangles,
with 3 axes of five-fold symmetry. In the helix, the units of
the capsid spiral out around the nucleic acid, which runs down
the center of the virus, and there is only one axis of spiraling
symmetry.  
   
[0158] Within each symmetry group, viruses can further be
separated into DNA and RNA groups. Viruses have a central core
of nucleic material, either DNA or RNA. This nucleic core is
surrounded by a symmetrical protein shell, called a capsid or
protein coat. The capsid is composed of individual capsomere
morphological units, which are in turn composed of individual
structural units. The structural units are also called
crystallographic units, because they form a repeating pattern
and can be demonstrated with X-ray crystallographic diffraction
techniques. Structural units are the building blocks of the
virus structure and are usually identical proteins.  
   
[0159] In some viruses, a lipoprotein membrane, or envelope,
surrounds the capsid. The envelope is derived from host cell
membranes and is modified by the virus during its departure from
the host cell. The envelope may carry specific virus proteins
such as hemagglutinin or neuraminidase that are important for
future functions and survival of the virus. The envelope of some
viruses is studded with projections, or peplomers, which look
like a fringe around the edge. The fringe may also be important
for function and survival of the virus.  
   
[0160] Classically, the piezoelectric phenomenon is said to
exist when the application of a mechanical stress to certain
dielectric (electrically nonconducting) crystals produces
electric polarization (electric dipole moment per cubic meter)
which is proportional to the mechanical stress. Conversely,
application of an EM field to a crystal produces mechanical
stress and distortion, and hence acoustic energy.  
   
[0161] A necessary condition for the piezoelectric phenomenon in
a crystal is the absence of a center of symmetry. Twenty of the
32 classically defined crystal classes lack a center of symmetry
and are piezoelectric. Viruses are crystalline structures and as
such are susceptible to vibrational effects by the use of
resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy. Icosahedral viruses
have 5-fold symmetry and thus do not have a classical center of
symmetry in their crystalline structure, the necessary condition
for a piezoelectric substance. Helical viruses likewise do not
have a classical center of symmetry, as the spiraling capsids
are offset from the 90 degree horizontal of the center axis. In
addition to the crystalline structure of viruses being
susceptible to the vibrational resonant effects of acoustic
energy, viruses, as used in the present invention, may also
function as piezoelectric, acoustic resonance structures.  
   
[0162] The classical 32 groups of naturally occurring crystals
defined in non-organic chemistry, do not include a group with
5-fold or offset helical symmetry. It is postulated by the
inventors that viruses may represent a 33rd and 34th group of
naturally occurring crystals.  
   
[0163] The present invention has the potential to significantly
reduce the number and severity of viral infections suffered by
the world population. The invention has the potential to augment
production of vaccines, or viral gene transfer. Also, the
present has veterinary applications, i.e. treating viral
infections in livestock and poultry, as well as agricultural
applications. Unlike prior art treatments that use non-resonant
frequencies in the ultrasound range, the present invention uses
specific frequencies that create resonance in specific viruses,
but not in the adjacent tissues. The methods of the present
invention also use electromagnetic energy equivalent to the
acousto-EM signatures produced by viruses in a state of acoustic
resonance, and utilize the piezoelectric, intrinsic energy
dissipation, acoustoelectric, and/or magnetoacoustic properties
of viruses, either alone, in combination with each other or in
combination with a resonant acoustic field.  
   
[0164] The disruption of viruses is useful to treat
multicellular organisms, in particular, animals, including
mammals, birds, plants, fruit, insects, arthropods and the like
or portions thereof which are susceptible to infection by
viruses. Portions of a multicellular organism which may be
treated for disruption of viruses include but are not limited to
whole body, limbs, organs such as the kidney, spleen, liver,
pancreas, heart, lung, gastrointestinal tract, and the like,
tissue such as the cornea, bone, bone marrow, blood, cartilage
and the like. Products derived from the multicellular organism
such as blood products are included within the scope of the
invention.  
   
[0165] In one embodiment of the present invention used in
disruption of a virus, the body or the portion of the body to be
treated may be immersed in a conductive medium and acoustic
waves applied through the medium to the body or portion thereof
at a resonant frequency to cause resonance and disruption of the
virus infecting the body or portion thereof. The duration of the
treatment is sufficient to disrupt at least about 25% of the
virus present, preferably at least about 50%. In one embodiment
the duration of treatment is sufficient to disrupt at least
about 50% to about 100% of the virus and at the same time have
little or no harmful side effects to the host multicellular
organism. The power intensity is dependent upon the tissue or
organism and may range from 1\*10<-11 >W/m<2 >to
1\*10<11 >W/m<2 >and preferably from about 100 to
about 10,000 W/m<2>.  
   
[0166] In the case where the multicellular organism is infected
with more than one genus or species of virus, it is desirable to
treat the organism with a resonant frequency specific to disrupt
each type of virus infecting the organism. As in the case of a
human infected with HIV-1, opportunistic infections may occur
caused by such viruses as cytomegalovirus, adenovirus, Herpes
Simplex virus and the like. In such a case, the unique resonant
frequency may be applied for each organism infecting the human.  
   
[0167] The present method is beneficial in organ or tissue
transplantation. Treatment of organs or tissues from a donor
prior to transplantation prevents or inhibits the transmission
of disease-causing viruses to the recipient. Such a method is
useful in xenotransplants, allogeneic transplants, syngeneic
transplants and the like. Donor organ or tissue to be treated
for disruption of virus include but are not limited to cornea,
heart, liver, lung, skin, bone, bone marrow cells, blood and
blood products, kidney, pancreas and the like.  
   
[0168] Examples of diseases caused by retroviruses which may be
inhibited or treated using the disruption methods described
herein include but are not limited to AIDS, leukemia, mouse
mammary tumor, sarcoma and the like.  
   
[0169] Examples of diseases caused by Hepadna viruses include
but are not limited to Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, liver cancer,
woodchuck hepatitis, ground squirrel hepatitis, duck hepatitis
and the like.  
   
[0170] Examples of diseases caused by Herpes viruses which may
be prevented, inhibited or treated using the methods described
herein include but are not limited to genital and oral herpes,
chickenpox, shingles, cytomegalovirus disease (birth defects and
pneumonia), mononucleosis, Burkitt's lymphoma, nasopharyngeal
cancer, bovine mammillitis, pseudorabies and the like.  
   
[0171] Examples of diseases caused by Pox viruses which may be
prevented, inhibited or treated using the methods described
herein include but are not limited to smallpox, cowpox,
pseudocowpox, molluscum contagiosum, contagious pustular
dermatitis, buffalopox, camelpox, monkeypox, rabbitpox,
mousepox, bovine papular otomatitis, fowlpox, turkeypox,
sheeppox, goatpox, harepox, squirrelpox, swinepox and the like.  
   
[0172] Examples of diseases caused by Papova viruses which may
be prevented, inhibited or treated using the method of
disrupting viruses include but are not limited to human wart
virus, genital warts, cervical cancer, progressive multifocal
leukoencephalopathy, warts and tumors in mice, monkeys and
rabbits.  
   
[0173] Examples of diseases caused by Adenovirus which may be
prevented, inhibited or treated using the method of disrupting
viruses include but are not limited to upper respiratory tract
infections, gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis and tumors.  
   
[0174] Examples of diseases caused by Parvo viruses amenable to
prevention, inhibition or treatment using the methods described
herein include but are not limited to Fifth disease, bone marrow
failure, Rheumatoid arthritis, fetal death and low birth weight,
feline leukemia and the like.  
   
[0175] Examples of Picorna virus related diseases which may be
prevented, inhibited or treated using the methods described
herein include but are not limited to polio, Hepatitis A, common
cold, foot and mouth disease, encephalitis, myocarditis,
enteritis, swine vesicular disease, contagious vesicular disease
and the like.  
   
[0176] Examples of diseases caused by Reo viruses amenable to
prevention, inhibition or treatment using resonant acoustic
energy include, but are not limited to, upper respiratory tract
infections, Colorado tick fever, gastroenteritis and the like.  
   
[0177] Examples of Orthomyxo virus related diseases which may be
prevented, inhibited or treated using the methods described
herein include but are not limited to influenza of man, pigs,
horses, seals, birds and the like.  
   
[0178] Other examples of diseases caused by viruses which may be
prevented, inhibited or treated using resonant acoustic energy
of the present invention include but are not limited to viral
diarrhea, infantile gastroenteritis, vesicular exanthema of
swine, sea lion disease encephalomyelitis, Dengue fever, yellow
fever, rubella, equine encephalomyelitis, hog cholera, Bwamba
fever, Oriboca fever, Rift Valley fever, Congo hemorrhagic
fever, Nairobi sheep disease, African swine fever and the like.  
   
[0179] The present method of disrupting a virus may also be
utilized in agricultural settings. For example, plants, fruits,
vegetables, and the like, suspected of containing disease
causing viruses may be treated using resonant acoustic and/or
acousto-EM energy for disruption of the viruses. Portions of
plants which may be treated for disruption of a virus include
but are not limited to seeds, seedling, pulp, leaves,
vegetables, fruits, and the like.  
   
[0180] The methods of the present invention comprise delivering
acoustic energy at resonant frequencies to viruses. For example,
the qualitative and quantitative resonant frequencies can be
determined in vitro as shown by the apparatus in FIG. 12. A drop
of fluid (whole blood, serum, culture fluid, or host cells,
etc.) with known resonant acoustic characteristics, and which
also contains a known virus as determined by standard virology
methods, is placed on a thin disc of absorptive media with known
resonant acoustic characteristics (paper, cellulose, cotton,
polymer, etc.). A thin slice of viral-laden tissue or material
(embedded or sliced material such as provided commercially by
Polysciences, Inc. JB-4 Embedding, Paraffin, Immuno-Bed Kit, LR
Gold, Osteo-Bed Bone Kit, Polyfreeze, PEG 4000 Resin, PolyFin
Paraffin, etc.) can be used. The virus disc is placed between
two broadband low GHz or high MHz transducers such as disclosed
above and clamped into place.  
   
[0181] The target range of frequencies to be examined for
qualitative viral resonance signatures are derived using the
speed of sound in biologic tissues 1,500 m/s divided by desired
wavelength, based on viral dimensions. If the viral dimensions
are unknown, they may be determined by electron microscopy using
techniques known in the art.  
   
[0182] One transducer generates the acoustic signal and may
sweep through a wide band of target frequencies, and the other
transducer detects the transmitted acoustic signal. The acoustic
signal transmitted from the virus test disc/slice is fed into
the positive lead of a signal analyzer. The known acoustic
signals from the test fluid and disc, or test embedding material
serve as a control and are fed into the negative lead of the
signal analyzer. The control signatures are canceled out and the
remaining resonant acoustic signature displayed is from the
virus in the sample, yielding a qualitative result.  
   
[0183] By varying the range of frequencies analyzed and
comparing the amplitudes at each frequency, one can identify the
primary resonant frequencies, and the associated harmonic
resonant frequencies. The primary resonant frequencies will have
the highest amplitude. Each virus will have multiple primary
frequencies depending on viral dimensions including, but limited
to, the diameter, length (if cylindrical or helical), apical
distance, and unit distance. See Table 2 for calculated ranges
of primary resonant frequencies for individual viruses, using
acoustic velocity as 1,500 m/s, and viral dimensions as
currently determined by standard virology methods. Results may
vary in practice depending on specific viral factors such as
bulk modulus, dispersion, acoustic velocity in viral materials,
in vivo vs. in vitro dimensions, etc. and thus the frequencies
are in no way limited to the calculated frequencies in Table 2.  
   
[0000]  
   
 **TABLE 2**  
 **VIRUS 
DIAMETERS  APICAL LENGTH  UNIT (nm)  FREQUENCY**  
   
(# capsomeres)  (nm)  58% ave d (nm) 
DISTANCE  (Hz)  
   
I. ICOSAHEDRAL SYMMETRY  
A. DNA VIRUSES          
Parvovirus  21      7.143 \*
10<10>  
(32)  23      6.522 \* 10<10>  
(Adeno-Assoc. Virus)  22     
6.818 \* 10<10>  
    12.76    1.176 \* 10<10>  
      6.63  2.26 \* 10<11>  
Polyomavirus  40      3.75 \*
10<10>  
(JC Virus, BK Virus,  50      3.00
\* 10<10>  
Simian Virus 40,  45      3.33 \*
10<10>  
Bovine, Baboon)    26.1    5.75 \*
10<10>  
(72)      13? skewed  
Papillomavirus  45      3.33 \*
10<10>  
(72)  55      2.72 \* 10<10>  
  50      3.00 \* 10<10>  
  29      5.17 \* 10<10>  
      ? skewed  
Herpesvirus  95      1.57 \*
10<10>  
(162)  105      1.42 \*
10<10>  
(Oral, genital,  100      1.50 \*
10<10>  
chickenpox, zoster,    58    2.58
\* 10<10>  
I, II, III)      25  6.00 \*
10<10>  
      9  1.66 \* 10<10>  
Bovine herpes virus  95      1.57
\* 10<10>  
(162)  105      1.42 \*
10<10>  
  100      1.50 \* 10<10>  
    58    2.58 \* 10<10>  
      25  6.00 \* 10<10>  
      9  1.66 \* 10<11>  
Herpesvirus IV virus  95      1.57
\* 10<10>  
(162)  105      1.42 \*
10<10>  
(Epstein Barr)  100      1.50 \*
10<10>  
    58    2.58 \* 10<11>  
      25  6.00 \* 10<10>  
      9  1.66 \* 10<11>  
Herpesvirus V virus  95      1.57
\* 10<10>  
(162)  105      1.42 \*
10<10>  
(Cytomegalo)  100      1.50 \*
10<10>  
    58    2.58 \* 10<10>  
      25  6.00 \* 10<10>  
      9  1.66 \* 10<11>  
    50 nm core    3.00 \*
10<10>  
Adenovirus  70      2.14 \*
10<10>  
(252)  75      2.00 \* 10<10>  
  72.5      2.07 \* 10<10>  
    42.05    3.57 \* 10<10>  
      8.41  1.78 \* 10<11>  
Vaccinia  200      < >7.5 \*
10<9>  
  250      < >6.0 \*
10<9>  
Variola  200      < >7.5 \*
10<9>  
(Smallpox)  250      < >6.0
\* 10<9>  
Cowpox Virus  200      <
>7.5 \* 10<9>  
  250      < >6.0 \* 10<9  
Molluscum  200      < >7.5 \*
10<9>  
Contagiosum  250      < >6.0
\* 10<9>  
ORFVirus  150       1.0 \*
10<10>  
  250      < >6.0 \*
10<9>  
Paravaccinia  150       1.0 \*
10<10>  
  250      < >6.0 \*
10<9>  
Hepatitis B  40      3.75 \*
10<10>  
Virus  45  (Dane Particle)    3.33 \*
10<10>  
  42.5      3.53 \* 10<10>  
    28 nm core    5.36 \*
10<10>  
    (Spheres and bacillary  
    forms noninfective)  
   
B. RNA VIRUSES  
   
Calicivirus  31      4.84 \*
10<10>  
32  35      4.28 \* 10<10>  
  33      4.54 \* 10<10>  
    19.14    7.84 \* 10<10>  
      9.96  1.51 \* 10<11>  
Picomavirus  25      6.00 \*
10<10>  
32  30      5.00 \* 10<10>  
  27.5      5.45 \* 10<10>  
    15.95    9.40 \* 10<10>  
      8.29  1.81 \* 10<11>  
Reovirus  70      2.14 \*
10<10>  
(92)  75      2.00 \* 10<10>  
  72.5      2.07 \* 10<10>  
    42.05    3.57 \* 10<10>  
      14.02  1.07 \* 10<10>  
HIV  85      1.76 \* 10<10>  
  150      1.00 \* 10<10>  
  100      1.76 \* 10<10>  
    Surface spikes 12 nm    1.25 \*
10<10>  
    18 nm    8.33 \* 10<10>  
    Cone width [1/4] of diameter  
   
II. HELICAL SYMMETRY RNA
VIRUSES          
   
Influenza  80      1.88 \*
10<10>  
HumanA, B  120      1.25 \*
10<10>  
& C, Avian    Peplomers 10 nm (A &
B)    1.50 \* 10<10>  
    Peplomers 8 nm (C)    1.88 \*
10<11>  
    A-6 nm wide helix core    6.66
\* 10<11>  
    C-9 nm wide helix core    1.66
\* 10<11>  
Parainfluenza  90      1.66 \*
10<10>  
(Mumps, Croup)  300      5.00 \*
10<9 >  
    Helix 15 nm    1.00 \*
10<11>  
    Helix 19 nm    7.89 \*
10<10>  
    7.5 nm by 3 nm    2.00 \*
10<11>  
        5.00 \* 10<11>  
    Central canal 5 nm    3.00 \*
10<11>  
Paramyxovirus  90      1.66 \*
10<10>  
(NewcastleDs.  300      5.00 \*
10<9 >  
Avian, Simian,    Helix 15 nm   
1.00 \* 10<11>  
Measles)    Helix 19 nm    7.89 \*
10<10>  
    Central canal 5 nm    3.00 \*
10<11>  
Respiratory  120      1.25 \*
10<10>  
Syncytial Virus  
    Helix 15 nm    1.00 \*
10<11>  
    Helix 19 nm    7.89 \*
10<10>  
    Central canal 5 nm    3.00 \*
10<11>  
Marburg virus  80 nm wide
helix      1.88 \* 10<10>  
& Ebola Virus  50 nm internal
canal      3.00 \* 10<10>  
  20 nm central canal      7.50 \*
10<10>  
   
[0184] Once the qualitative viral resonant acoustic signature
has been determined, quantitative results may be determined by
comparing the resonant acoustic signature amplitudes from
samples of known concentrations of a specific virus. Samples
with higher viral loads (concentrations) will have higher
resonant acoustic signature amplitudes. A ratio of primary
resonant frequency amplitude to viral concentration is thus
derived, allowing for assessment of viral load in samples of
unknown concentration.  
   
[0185] In another embodiment, resonant acoustic signatures from
the test disc/slice may be generated either by first clamping a
control disc/slice into the transducer chamber and storing the
resonant acoustic signature in a microprocessor for subsequent
processing with the test disc/slice signature, or by clamping a
control into a second transducer chamber and sweeping through
the wide band of frequencies simultaneously with the test
disc/slice virus sweep. Also, the test disc/slice may be clamped
between the transducer and a reflective surface, and the
acoustic wave generated and received by the same transducer,
thus analyzing reflected rather than transmitted acoustic waves.
Furthermore, one or more transducers analyzing reflected or
transmitted acoustic energy may by immersed into a fluid or
medium containing the virus.  
   
[0186] In another embodiment one or more transducers analyzing
reflected or transmitted acoustic energy constitute the walls of
a vessel into which a fluid or medium containing virus is
placed.  
   
[0187] The present invention also allows the effects of the
resonant frequencies to be determined in vitro as shown by the
apparatus in FIG. 13. Using standard virology culture methods,
known to those skilled in the art, the viral culture may be
placed in a reusable/autoclavable test cylinder. The bottom
surface of the test cylinder is the transducer, constructed for
the appropriate frequencies, such as a thin film zinc oxide on a
sapphire substrate. The host medium thus placed in the test
cylinder spreads over the bottom of the cylinder in a monolayer
and in direct contact with the transducer. Acoustic energy of
the desired resonant frequency is then delivered through the
culture fluid and host medium to the viruses, and the effects on
growth and function are assessed using standard virology
methods. By varying the acoustic wave characteristics, such as
amplitude, mode (continuous vs. pulsed), shape (sinusoidal vs.
square), intensity etc., the ideal frequency and waveform
required to obtain specific effects can be determined.  
   
[0188] For example, in testing the augmenting and/or disrupting
effects of resonant acoustic frequencies on HIV, uninfected
T-lymphocyte host cells are first assessed in the test cylinder
with the resonant acoustic intervention (resonant frequencies in
varying waveform patterns for varying periods of time at varying
intensities) using the trypan blue dye exclusion test, which
excludes anomalous viral results by assessing the effects of the
acoustic intervention on the host cells alone. Step 2 involves
placing a calculated number of HIV infected T-lymphocytes in the
test cylinder. The host cells form a monolayer on the
transducer/floor of the test cylinder, where the acoustic
intervention is delivered. The results are then assessed using
standard in vitro methods such as the Coulter HIV-1 p24 antigen
kit, HIV cultures, HIV-1 DNA by PCR, viral load measurement,
quantitative measurements, time to positivity, and growth
suppression.  
   
[0189] The methods of the present invention also provide means
to disrupt viruses in vivo and extracorporeally in animals as
shown in FIG. 14. For example, in humans infected with HIV, an
extracorporeal blood circulation system is established using
techniques known to those skilled in the art. The extracorporeal
blood is passed over a series of reusable/autoclavable
sterilized transducers that deliver acoustic energy at primary
or harmonic resonant frequencies. The acoustic transducer series
acts in effect as an acoustic filter, disrupting viruses in the
blood stream. Efficacy of treatment is assessed using viral load
studies, as known to one skilled in the art, both prior to and
after the extracorporeal treatments.  
   
[0190] In another embodiment, the above described acoustic
filter is also fitted with a receiving transducer mode for
analysis of the blood sample. With initial passes of blood
containing large numbers of intact virus, the resonant amplitude
will be high. After prolonged exposure of the blood to the
disrupting resonant frequencies, the resonant amplitude will
decline as the numbers of intact viruses decline, thus giving
viral load readings and a method to determine when cessation of
the extracorporeal treatment is indicated.  
   
[0191] In another embodiment, a sheet of piezoelectric material
is fashioned into an envelope or mesh-type transducer, through
which the extracorporeal blood is passed. In another embodiment,
a tube of piezoelectric material is fashioned into a coil
transducer, through which the extracorporeal blood is passed. In
another embodiment, the extracorporeal blood is separated into
red and white blood cell portions, and only the while blood cell
portion is passed through the acoustic filter, thus reducing the
time required for treatment and reducing mechanical damage to
the red blood cell portion.  
   
[0192] In another embodiment, banked blood is passed through an
acoustic filter at any one of multiple points in the blood
product collection and administration process (i.e., collection
from the donor, separation into components, or administration to
the recipient).  
   
[0193] In another embodiment, nanosystem technology (see
Nanosytems, by Eric Drechsler; publications of CJ Kim, Berkley
University; publications of Ralph Merck, Xerox Co., Palo Alto,
Calif.) is employed to make multiple small acoustic oscillators
which are enclosed in filter material, the filter material
preventing passage of the oscillators but allowing the passage
of blood cells and blood components. The nanite virosonic filter
is sterilized and attached in line on an extracorporeal system
or in a blood products system.  
   
[0194] In another embodiment, the resonant and/or harmonic
acoustic frequencies are generated using acoustic laser or maser
systems. In similar fashion, the whole or fractionated blood is
passed extra corporeally over or through a laser or maser
acoustic filter.  
   
[0195] The method also provides a means to disrupt viruses in
vivo and intracorporeally in animals as shown in FIG. 15, using
intravascular devices. Nanosystem technology is employed to make
multiple small acoustic oscillators which are enclosed in filter
material, the filter material preventing passage of the
oscillators but allowing the passage of blood cells and blood
components. The nanite virosonic filter is attached in line on a
CVP type catheter or in a Greenfield-type filter.  
   
[0196] In another embodiment, a central venous catheter as known
to one skilled in the art (produced commercially by Arrow,
Baxter, etc.) is engineered and fitted with a transducer of
appropriate frequency at the tip. The catheter is inserted using
standard technique into a large vein such as the subclavian,
jugular, or femoral vein. Resonant acoustic energy is then
delivered to the circulating blood, thereby disrupting virus in
vivo.  
   
[0197] In another embodiment, the transducer is fitted as an
acoustic filter on a larger intravascular device such as a
Greenfield filter-type device for the inferior vena cava. The
device is fitted with a battery that is rechargeable through the
skin, as currently practiced with rechargeable cardiac
pacemakers. Once inserted, the acoustic filter reduces viral
load in the vena caval blood flow, without the need for the
patient to be restricted by catheters.  
   
[0198] In another embodiment, inclusion of a receiving acoustic
transducer may also detect qualitative and quantitative resonant
acoustic frequencies of the virus in the multicellular organism
to determine efficacy and duration of treatment.  
   
[0199] The methods of the present invention also provide a means
to augment and/or disrupt viruses in vivo in a multicellular
organism, as shown in FIG. 16, using resonant acoustic fields.
The organism is placed in a form-fitting tub filled either with
water or a coupling medium such as castor oil (reflection
coefficient 0.0043) or mineral oil, or such other acoustic
conductive gel as is available commercially. Acoustic
transducers are either fitted into the walls and floor of the
tub, or are themselves the walls and floor of the tub (i.e.,
piezoelectric polymer sheets or ceramics). A predetermined
acoustic field (frequencies, harmonics, amplitude, mode, shape,
etc., at a specific intensity) is delivered to the organism from
the transducer tub through the coupling medium.  
   
[0200] In another embodiment, a receiving acoustic transducer
mode also detects qualitative and quantitative resonant acoustic
frequencies of the virus in the multicellular organism to
determine efficacy of treatment.  
   
[0201] The present invention also provides a method to augment
and/or disrupt viruses in vivo in a portion of a multicellular
organism as shown in FIG. 17, using a resonant acoustic field
probe. Acoustic transducers of desired frequency are fitted into
the end of a hand-held probe device, as currently known to those
skilled in the art of medical ultrasonography. A predetermined
acoustic field (frequencies, harmonics, amplitude, mode, shape,
etc. at the required intensity to effect the organism) is
delivered to a predetermined portion of the organism, from the
hand-held transducer probe. Attenuation in air is eliminated by
use of a commercially available acoustic coupling medium such as
castor oil. For example, in a person afflicted with hepatitis,
the treatment is delivered through the skin over the liver.
Subharmonics of the resonant acoustic frequencies can be used to
minimize acoustic attenuation at the higher frequencies.  
   
[0202] In another embodiment, receiving acoustic transducer mode
also detects qualitative and quantitative resonant acoustic
frequencies of the virus in the multicellular organism to
determine efficacy and duration of treatment.  
   
[0203] The present invention also provides a method to disrupt
viruses in vivo in a portion of a multicellular organism as
shown in FIG. 18, using a resonant acoustic field sheet.  
   
[0204] Piezoelectric polymer material of desired frequency is
fashioned into a flexible transducer sheet device. A
predetermined acoustic field (frequencies, harmonics, amplitude,
mode, shape, etc.) is delivered to a predetermined portion of
the organism, from the transducer sheet device. Attenuation in
air is eliminated by use of a commercially available acoustic
coupling medium such as castor oil. For example, in a person
afflicted with hepatitis, the treatment is delivered by placing
the sheet in contact with the skin over the liver. Subharmonics
of the resonant acoustic frequencies can be used to minimize
acoustic attenuation at the higher frequencies.  
   
[0205] In another embodiment, receiving acoustic transducer mode
also detects qualitative and quantitative resonant acoustic
frequencies of the virus in the multicellular organism to
determine efficacy and duration of treatment.  
   
[0206] The present invention also provides a means to determine
qualitative and quantitative resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM
frequencies in vitro as shown in FIGS. 19 A & B. A test
device, as described above and shown in FIG. 12, with any and
all embodiments, is fitted with transmitters and receivers to
transmit, detect, measure, and analyze EM energy. When the
resonant acoustic frequencies are applied to the virus test
disk, a unique electromagnetic energy pattern is generated,
according to the structure and composition of the virus and test
disk under study, referred to herein as the resonant acousto-EM
signature. Mechanisms producing the resonant acousto-EM
signature include, but are not limited to piezoelectricity,
acoustoelectricity, magnetoacoustics and/or intrinsic energy
dissipation. The resonant acousto-EM signature represents one or
more of several electromagnetic properties and/or fields
including, but not limited to, direct current, alternating
current, magnetic field, electric field, EM radiation and/or
acoustic cyclotron resonance (standard or Doppler shifted).  
   
[0207] All of the above mentioned forms of EM energy are
detected, measured, and analyzed with devices and methods known
to those skilled in the art. (It should be noted that useful
information may also be derived from application of nonresonant
frequencies, i.e. current characterization of semiconductor
biologics via the acoustoelectric effect.) This data in
combination with resonant signatures yields even greater
sensitivity and specificity to the method. For example, Herpes
simplex virus (HSV) I and II will have nearly identical resonant
acoustic signatures because they are virtually identical in size
and shape. They differ in molecular protein configuration,
however, and can be distinguished by their acousto-EM
signatures. This includes, but is not limited to,
characterization at nonresonant and resonant frequencies of
acoustoelectric currents, acousto-EM signatures produced via
intrinsic energy dissipation, of acoustic modulation or
attenuation in the presence of a magnetic field via the
magnetoacoustic effect, and of electric or magnetic fields
induced or affected by any of the above processes.  
   
[0208] In another embodiment, the test device is also fitted
with any and all combinations of resonant acoustic and
acousto-EM generating equipment. A sample of unknown composition
is exposed to the frequency energy pattern which is included in
the acousto-EM signature for a particular structure. Detection
of the associated resonant acoustic waves from the sample
confirms the presence of the structure in the sample. Further
analysis of amplitude would indicate the relative quantity of
those particular structures in the sample. For instance, the
combined use of resonant acoustic and acousto-EM signatures
could be used to search a tissue slice first for the presence of
HSV, and then to specify whether it is HSV I, HSV II, or a
previously unknown and uncharacterized HSV. In addition, a
quantitative assessment of viral load in the sample could also
be performed based on relative amplitudes. Thus, the application
of resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy fields, in respect
to organic or biologic organisms and structures, yields a form
of resonant acousto-EM spectroscopy, with three basic
stimulation and detection modes (1. acoustic, 2. EM, 3. acoustic
and EM), producing nine basic combinations:  
   
[0000] 1. Acoustic stimulation, acoustic detection;  
2. Acoustic stimulation, EM detection;  
3. Acoustic stimulation, acoustic and EM detection;  
4. EM stimulation, acoustic detection;  
5. EM stimulation, EM detection;  
6. EM stimulation, acoustic and EM detection;  
7. Acoustic and EM stimulation, acoustic detection;  
8. Acoustic and EM stimulation, EM detection; and  
9. Acoustic and EM stimulation, acoustic and EM detection.  
   
[0209] The more sophisticated the stimulation and
detection/analysis modes are, the more sensitive and specific
the spectroscopy apparatus will be. It should be noted that the
use of resonant acousto-EM spectroscopy alone or in combination
with resonant acoustic spectroscopy in the present invention is
not limited to biological materials and can be utilized to
detect and identify inorganic materials or structures as
discussed below.  
   
[0210] The present invention also provides a method to assess
the effects of resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy on
viruses using any and all devices which produce acoustic and/or
EM energy including, but not limited to, all devices and
embodiments previously described. For instance, as shown in FIG.
20, to assess the piezoelectric effects of EM radiation on the
crystalline structure of viruses, a test system is used which
employs EM radiation of the same frequency as at least one of
the resonant acoustic frequencies of the virus. In the case of
HIV, the frequency is approximately 15 GHz. A test box made of
EM absorptive material is fitted with a 15 GHz EM transmitter,
with the EM radiation directed towards the floor of the box.
Uninfected T-lymphocyte host cells are first assessed in the
test box with the 15 GHz intervention with varying exposure
patterns (resonant frequencies in varying waveform patterns for
varying periods of time and at varying intensities) using the
trypan blue dye exclusion test, which excludes anomalous viral
results by assessing the effects of the acousto-EM intervention
on the host cells alone. Step 2 involves placing HIV infected
T-lymphocytes in the test box, where the acousto-EM intervention
is delivered. The results are then assessed using standard in
vitro testing of anti-HIV methods such as the Coulter HIV-1 p24
antigen kit, HIV cultures, HIV-1 DNA by PCR, and viral load
measurement.  
   
[0211] The present invention also provides a method to disrupt
viruses extracorporeally and/or intravascularly in animals using
resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM fields as shown in FIG. 21.
For example, in humans infected with HIV, an extracorporeal
blood circulation system is established using techniques known
to those in the art. The extracorporeal blood is passed over
transducers as described in FIG. 14, including any and all
embodiments. Acoustic penetration into the blood may be
increased using acoustoelectric gain by passing a direct current
into the blood parallel with the acoustic waves.  
   
[0212] The present invention also provides a method to augment
and/or disrupt viruses in an organ of a multicellular organism,
as shown in FIG. 22, using resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM
fields. For instance, as in FIG. 16, including any and all
embodiments, a human cadaver cornea for transplantation is
placed in a form-fitting cup filled either with water or such
other non-toxic acoustic conductive gel as is available
commercially. A predetermined acoustic field (frequencies,
harmonics, amplitude, mode, shape, etc.) is delivered to the
cornea from a transducer tub through the coupling medium.
Utilizing the magnetoacoustic effect, a magnetic field is placed
perpendicular to the direction of the acoustic wave propagation,
at a field strength which is a multiple of the acoustic
frequency, thereby generating sinusoidal or peak-type resonance
spikes in the acoustic power, and improving resonant acoustic
penetration into the cornea without injuring the cornea tissue
itself.  
   
[0213] The present invention also provides a means to disrupt
viruses in vivo in a portion of a multicellular organism using a
resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM field probe. For example, as
shown in FIG. 23, a hand-held probe is fitted with an EM
radiation generating device, as currently known to those skilled
in the art. A predetermined EM radiation field (frequencies,
harmonics, amplitude, mode, shape, etc.) replicating the
acousto-EM signature representing the intrinsic dissipation
pattern of a particular virus, is delivered to a predetermined
portion of the organism, from the hand-held probe. For example,
in a person afflicted with an upper respiratory tract infection
(a "cold"), the treatment is delivered through the skin over the
nose, throat, and sinuses, reversing the intrinsic energy
dissipation pathway of the rhinovirus and inducing resonant
acoustic oscillations which disrupt the rhinovirus.  
   
 **Example 2****Disruption, Augmentation, Detection and/or Identification
of Micro-organisms**  
   
[0214] Any micro-organism, such as bacteria, as well as
structure and molecules contained or associated herewith, may be
augmented, disrupted, detected and/or identified in vitro or in
vivo using the methods of the present invention. Bacteria
include, but are not limited to, those associated with animals,
man, avians, reptiles, amphibians, insects, aquatic life,
plants, fruit, soil, water, oil, fermentation processes for food
production and the like. In one embodiment the bacteria include
but are not limited to Streptococcus sps., Staphylococcus sps.,
Hemophilus sps., Neisseria sps., Treponema sps., Salmonella
sps., Shigella sps., Escherichia coli strains, Corynebacteria
sps., Bordetella sps., Chlostridrium sps., Rickettsia sps.,
Chlamydia sps., Brucella sps., Mycobacterium sps., Borrelia
sps., Mycoplasma sps., Lactobacillus sps., strains thereof and
the like. Human illnesses caused by bacteria include pneumonia,
skin and wound infections, heart valve infections,
gastroenteritis, syphilis, gonorrhea, the plague, urinary tract
infections, lyme disease, tuberculosis, cholera, typhoid fever,
anthrax, tetanus and gangrene.  
   
[0215] Fungal infections include athlete's foot, ringworm,
vaginal yeast infections, oral thrush, histoplasmosis and
cryptococcus.  
   
[0216] Diseases in animals caused by bacteria, fungi, protozoa
and worms are similar to those in humans. Similarly, a wide
range of micro-organisms infect plants, and even other
micro-organisms are deemed to be beneficial (e.g., bakers
yeast).  
   
[0217] Bacteria are first classified by staining characteristics
as either Gram positive, or Gram negative. Bacterial response to
staining is determined by the structure of the cell wall. Next
bacteria are further classified by shape as either cocci
(spherical) or rods (cylindrical.) Beyond that, the
classification schemes generally involve various biochemical
reactions.  
   
[0218] Bacterial cell walls are composed of rigid peptidoglycan
(mucopeptide or murien), a mixed polymer of hexose sugars
(N-acetylglucosamine and N-acetyl muramic acid) and amino acids
(the structural units of proteins, see below). As such, the cell
walls are crystalline structures and are subject to vibrational
effects from the use of acoustic energy. Thus bacteria are
susceptible to augmentation, identification and detection, or
disruption by resonant acoustic frequencies matched to their
shape (sphere or cylinder), size and composition. In addition,
various organelles contained within the bacteria structure are
also susceptible to specific resonant acoustic frequencies (i.e.
pili, plasma membrane, flagellum, cytoplasmic inclusion bodies,
basal bodies, capsule, spores, etc.). Finally, the compounds
comprising the structure itself (crystalline proteins, etc.)
also have unique resonant frequencies.  
   
[0219] Fungi, protozoa, parasites and worms are similar to
bacteria in that the organisms are susceptible to the effects of
specific resonant frequencies based on the size and shape of the
entire organism, the size and shape of organelles making up a
part of the organism, and the resonant characteristics of
specific biochemical compounds making up the organism.  
   
[0220] Any fungus, including yeasts, molds and mushrooms,
protozoan, parasites or worms, as well as structures and
molecules contained or associated therewith, may be augmented,
disrupted and/or detected in vitro or in vivo using the methods
of the present invention. These organisms include, but are not
limited to those associated with animals, man, avians, reptiles,
amphibians, insects, aquatic life, plants, fruit, soil, water,
oil, fermentation possesses for food production and the like. In
one embodiment, these organisms include but are not limited to
Crypto sporidia sps., Aspergillus sps., Trichophyton sps.,
Saccharomyces sps., Blastomyces sps., Coccidioides sps.,
Paracoccidioides sps., Penicillium sps., Rhizopus sps., Mucor
sps., Neurospora sps., Microsporum sps., Streptomyces sps.,
Epidermophyton sps., Toxicara sps., Ascaris sps., Echinococcus
sps., Giardia sps., Plasmodium sps., Trypanosoma sps.,
Schistosoma sps., Bruglia sps., strains thereof and the like.  
   
[0221] At low acoustic and/or acousto-EM power inputs such as
below 1\*10<-5 >W/m<2>, the micro-organisms will be
augmented in function and will emit a characteristic acoustic
and/or acousto-EM signature which can be used to detect and
diagnose the presence of the micro-organisms. At higher power
inputs, the organisms will be disrupted and killed. In addition
to the structures of bacteria, fungi, protozoa and worms being
susceptible to the vibrational resonant effects of acoustic
and/or acousto-EM energy, they may also function as
piezoelectric structures, intrinsic dissipation,
acoustoelectric, and magnetoacoustic structures.  
   
[0222] The present invention takes advantage of the composing
parts of structures, or the entire organism of bacteria, fungi,
protozoa, and worms for the purpose of augmentation,
identification, and/or physical disruption of the micro-organism
structures using acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy at specific
resonant frequencies, and the piezoelectric, intrinsic
dissipation, acoustoelectric and/or magnetoacoustic properties
of any and all structures involved, either alone or in
combination with a resonant acoustic field.  
   
[0223] Unlike treatment in the prior art using ultrasound, the
present invention uses specific resonant frequencies, which can
be used to treat a multilayer organism. The invention also has
the potential to augment the functional activity of
micro-organisms deemed beneficial such as baker's yeast, wine
yeast, lactic acid bacteria (wine and cheese,) petroleum yeast,
and microbes producing specific amino acids, antibiotics,
enzymes, or other chemicals. The functional activities may
include growth, metabolism, oxidation or reduction activity and
the like.  
   
[0224] In one embodiment, the present invention allows the
resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM frequencies of
micro-organisms to be determined in vitro as shown by the
apparatus described in FIGS. 12 and 24 A & B, including any
and all embodiments, with transducers designed for lower
frequencies in the MHZ range (as provided commercially by Matec
Instruments). For example, in a meat packing plant concerned
with the contamination of beef by bacteria, in particular, E.
coli, a similar device can be used to screen the meat for
bacteria, in a relatively short time span when compared to
conventional culturing methods. First a swab of the meat surface
is taken, and placed into a sterile test tube containing sterile
saline at physiologic pH. A predetermined amount of the solution
is pipetted onto a standard test disc, which is clamped between
two transducers. Resonant or resonant harmonic acoustic
frequencies are scanned for in the test sample, thereby
screening for the presence or absence of potentially harmful E.
coli bacteria. Inspection of meat is done more efficiently and
reliably than by current methods.  
   
[0225] The present invention also allows the resonant acoustic
and/or acousto-EM fields of micro-organisms to be used to
augment these biologic organisms or their structures. For
example, as shown in FIG. 25, the bottom of a beer fermentation
vat is fitted with acoustic transducers of appropriate frequency
and power output to augment the function of the special strains
of Saccharomyces cerevisiae yeast. This yeast is currently used
to ferment beer for a period of 5 to 10 days, however, with
resonant acoustic augmentation, the fermentation time is
reduced. The most efficient power output level can be determined
by quantitatively detecting concentration of yeast and
conversion of starch and/or sugar molecules to alcohol compound.  
   
[0226] The present invention also allows the resonant acoustic
and/or acousto-EM fields of micro-organisms to be used to
disrupt these biologic organisms or their structures. For
example, as shown in FIG. 26, a commercial kitchen microwave is
fitted with two (2) EM radiation horns-one for cooking and one
for the resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM frequencies of the
common food pathogens such as E. coli and Salmonella sps. Prior
to roasting, grilling, or such other food preparation method as
may be desired, the home chef may decontaminate the meat or
other food product of any potential pathogens by using the
decontaminate cycle on the microwave oven.  
   
[0227] Acoustic resonance measurements were conducted on several
types of bacteria to determine the resonant acoustic frequency
of the bacteria. A Matec high frequency 7000 pulse modulator and
receiver was used in conjunction with a Matec automated data
acquisition system and an oscilloscope. Klebsiella pneumoniae
(American Type Culture Collection #13883) was grown on standard
growth media. A Matec 90 MHz, [3/8]'' diameter transducer
surface was cleaned and sterilized with alcohol. Live Klebsiella
was placed on the surface of the transducer. Resonant acoustic
spectroscopy was performed in the acoustic range of 100-200 MHz.
A resonant acoustic frequency was detected for the Klebsiella at
125-130 MHz with a centered frequency at 127.5 MHz. This was
presumed to be a resonant subharmonic frequency.  
   
[0228] The same measurements were performed on E. coli bacteria
(American Type Culture Collection #25922) using the same
equipment. A resonant acoustic frequency was detected for the E.
coli with a centered frequency of 113 MHz. This too was presumed
to be a resonant subharmonic frequency.  
   
 **Example 3**  
 **Detection
and Disruption of Infectious Arthropod**s  
   
[0229] Arthropods include a diverse group of insects that infest
and feed on the blood of humans and animals. Examples include
lice, fleas, ticks, mosquitoes, mites, sandflies and tsetse
flies. Aside from the general discomfort and annoyance that
these arthropods produce when they infest a human or animal, the
true danger of infestation lies in the diseases transmitted by
the arthropods. These diseases, in general, cost the world
economy billions of dollars a year. The overall health status of
the victims is impaired and they suffer loss of time, quality of
life and sometimes life itself  
   
[0230] Mosquitoes transmit dengue fever, yellow fever,
encephalitis, hemorrhagic fever, malaria and lymphatic
filariasis. Ticks transmit encephalitis, Lyme disease, relapsing
fever and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. Fleas transmit the
plague (Yersinia) and typhus. Lice transmit typhus. Mites
transmit rickettsial pox. Flies transmit African sleeping
sickness, leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.  
   
[0231] The distinguishing feature of arthropods is the chitinous
exoskeleton, which covers the body and legs. Chitin is a long,
unbranched molecule consisting of repeating units of
N-acetyl-D-glucosamine. It is found abundantly in nature and
forms the hard shell of insects, arthropods, crustaceans,
mollusks, and even the cell walls of certain fungi. As such,
chitin is a crystalline structure and is subject to the effects
of acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy. Thus arthropods are
susceptible to detection and disruption by resonant acoustic
frequencies matched to their shape (sphere or cylinder), and
size. In addition, various organs or appendages contained within
the arthropod structure are also susceptible to specific
resonant acoustic frequencies. Finally, the compounds comprising
the structure itself (chitin, crystalline proteins, etc.) also
have unique resonant frequencies.  
   
[0232] At low acoustic power inputs, the infectious arthropods
will emit a characteristic acoustic and/or acousto-EM signature
which can be used to detect and diagnose their presence. At
higher power inputs, the arthropods will be disrupted and
killed. The specific range of intensities used for detection or
disruption will be determinant on the structure and the
intensity can be determined using standard methods known to
those skilled in the art such as discussed above. In addition to
the structures of arthropods being susceptible to the effects of
acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy, they may also function as
piezoelectric structures.  
   
[0233] The present invention takes advantage of composing parts
of the structures or the entire organism of arthropods for the
purpose of identification and/or physical disruption of the
arthropod structure using acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy at
specific resonant frequencies and patterns, and using them as
piezoelectric, intrinsic dissipation, acoustoelectric, and or
magnetoacoustic structures, either alone or in combination with
a resonant acoustic field.  
   
[0234] The methods of the present invention allow the resonant
acoustic frequencies of arthropods to be determined and
utilized, with devices of appropriate frequency similar to those
previously described. For example, researchers capturing and
cataloging thousands of insects and other arthropods in an
effort to identify the source of an infectious agent such as
Ebola, a hemorrhagic fever, or encephalitis, could use an
apparatus such as that shown in FIG. 27. The portion of the
acoustic spectrum containing the resonant frequencies of the
infectious agent in question is scanned. Known resonant
frequencies of arthropod materials are fed into the negative
lead of the spectrum analyzer and cancel out their component
resonant frequencies in the positive lead sample scan. The
remaining frequencies are analyzed for the resonant acoustic
signature of the offending microorganism. This provides a means
to readily identify the host reservoir of an infectious agent
without the need for expensive and time-consuming studies.  
   
[0235] The present invention also provides a means to kill
infecting arthropods on a large organism, for example fleas on a
dog or human, as shown in FIG. 28. High kHz to very low MHz
transducers are fitted onto a bathtub-type apparatus. The
resonant acoustic frequencies for fleas are delivered through
the water to the surface of the animal. High power outputs for
deep tissue penetration are not required, as the infectious
arthropods are restricted to the surface or outer-most layers of
the dog or human. The same method can also be used, for example,
to de-flea or de-louse bedding and linens in a washing machine.  
   
 **Example 4**  
 **Augmentation
of Bone Growth**  
   
[0236] Bone demineralization in humans is a significant health
care problem. Thousands of elderly people sustain fractures of
the hip, leg, or arm due to this bone demineralization
(osteoporosis). These injuries cost the American health care
system billions of dollars a year, for treatment, surgery, and
rehabilitation after the injury. In addition, the overall health
status of the victims is impaired, and they suffer loss of time
and quality of life due to these fractures. Other conditions
which contribute to bone matrix loss include weightlessness
(e.g., in outer space) and prolonged confinement to bed. People
in certain occupations may benefit from an increase in the
normal bone density. Examples include professional athletes,
military personnel, and jobs requiring exposure to increased
atmospheric pressures (e.g., undersea diving).  
   
[0237] Living bone is organized in a calcium based crystalline
structure of hydroxyapatite, doped with copper, and embedded in
collagen fibers. The application of force to the collagen fibers
in the bony matrix, through mechanical pressure or gravitational
fields, stimulates the piezoelectric effect and flow of ions via
fluid channels in bone. This small electrical charge, in turn,
acts as a signal to the body's osteoblasts to deposit more
hydroxyapatite. As the hydroxyapatite density increases, the
bone becomes stronger. Thus, bones maintain their normal
structure and density in response to pressures and forces
encountered in normal daily activities, via a piezoelectric
effect.  
   
[0238] With aging, normal copper doping is lost, and the
piezoelectric effect diminished. The result is that
hydroxyapatite density is not maintained, and the elderly suffer
from osteoporosis and bone fractures. The same thing occurs in
the absence of normal activity (weightlessness and confinement
to bed), with subsequent absence of the normal piezoelectric
effect and ionic current flows.  
   
[0239] Bone is a crystalline piezoelectric structure and as such
is subject to the vibratory effects of acoustic energy. The
operative process behind normal physiologic bone density
maintenance is the generation of hydroxyapatite molecular
movement within collagen fibers, compressed by macro-pressures.
These occur from daily activities, and stimulate the
piezoelectric and subsequent bone building osteoblastic effects.  
   
[0240] This molecular movement and the collagen fiber
compression can also be generated from micro-pressures within
the semiconductor matrix of bone. Thus understood,
micro-pressures can be produced by acoustic energy waves.  
   
[0241] In addition to the piezoelectric effect, since bone is a
piezoelectric and semiconductor structure, it will exhibit the
acoustoelectric, intrinsic dissipation and magnetoacoustic
effects. Conditions with diminished bone semiconductor function
(osteoporosis) and/or decreased macro-pressures (weightlessness
and bed confinement) can be effectively treated through
application of acoustic micro-pressures which generate a
biological piezoelectric effect, and/or also via acoustic
resonance, intrinsic dissipation, acoustoelectric and
magnetoacoustic effects.  
   
[0242] Prior literature describes the use of non-resonant
ultrasound to speed the rate of healing of bone fractures,
however, the mechanism causes gross disruption of the bone
tissues, which in turn damages the microscopic capillary bed in
bone, with leakage of serum and cells into the bony matrix, and
with subsequent bone mineralization. The literature also
describes attempts to use ultrasound to detect resonant
frequencies of the structure of entire bones (femur and ulna) to
diagnose a bone as normal or defective. However, the use of
resonant acoustics and/or acousto-EM frequencies to activate the
piezoelectric effect is not described. No consideration is given
in the prior art to using bone as a living transducer for the
piezoelectric, intrinsic dissipation, acoustoelectric, and
magnetoacoustic effects, either alone or in combination with a
resonant acoustic field.  
   
[0243] The present invention takes advantage of the crystalline,
piezoelectric structure of bone for the purpose of augmenting
bone growth and calcification. The invention has the potential
to significantly reduce the number and severity of bone
fractures suffered by victims of osteoporosis. The invention has
the potential to speed the healing process of fractures. Other
conditions which contribute to bone matrix loss, such as
weightlessness (i.e., in outer space), or prolonged confinement
to bed, would also benefit from the invention. The invention has
the potential to aid people in occupations which would benefit
from an increase in their bone density (athletes, military
personnel, and jobs requiring exposure to increased atmospheric
pressures such as undersea diving.) The invention also has
potential veterinary applications. Unlike prior treatment using
ultrasound, the present invention uses resonant acoustic and/or
acousto-EM frequencies of bone to stimulate at least the
piezoelectric effect for augmentation of bone growth without
affecting neighboring tissue.  
   
[0244] The methods of the present invention provide a means to
augment the growth and maintenance of bone using resonant
acoustic and/or resonant acousto-EM energy. For example, as
shown in FIG. 29, a sheet of piezoelectric material is fitted
into a shower mat device. When an elderly person, prone to
osteoporosis, showers the mat is activated. Water in the shower
acts as a conductive medium and primary or harmonic resonant
frequencies are delivered through the soles of the feet, along
the lines of force, up into the legs and hips. The piezoelectric
effect in bone is activated and bone density is increased.  
   
[0245] The present invention provides a method to augment the
growth and maintenance of bone using resonant acoustic and/or
acousto-EM energy, for example, as also shown in FIG. 30. The
sleeping/tether bags used by astronauts during conditions of
weightlessness are fitted with EM radiation transmitters in the
foot of the bags. The bags are made of EM absorptive materials.
The tethers that anchor the sleeping bags to the space vessel
include the cables to connect the antennas to signal generators
in the space craft. While sleeping, the bone maintenance devices
in the sleeping bag are activated, delivering EM radiation to
the astronauts at a resonant frequency that activates the
piezoelectric effect in bone, and thus, maintains their normal
body density. Extraneous EM radiation which might interfere with
other equipment on board is blocked by the EM absorptive
materials in the sleeping bags.  
   
 **Example 5**  
 **Disruption
and Detection of Benign or Malignant Tissues or Masses**  
   
[0246] There are a wide variety of tissue masses, both benign
and malignant, which afflict humans and animals. Many tissue
masses are encapsulated or are contained within a restricted
area in the body. Nearly all benign tumors grow and expand
slowly, developing a fibrous capsule, and producing a discrete,
readily palpable and easily movable mass. Examples of benign
tumors include fibroma, lipoma, chondroma, osteoma, hemangioma,
lymphangioma, meningioma, leiomyoma, adenoma, papilloma, polyps,
condyloma, fibroadenoma and rhabdomyoma. Most malignant tumors
are invasive and metastasize, however, notable exceptions are
gliomas and basal cell carcinomas. Other tissue masses causing
disease include emboli, thrombi, abscesses, stones, and foreign
bodies.  
   
[0247] By virtue of having a defined, discrete structure, many
tissue masses are susceptible to the disrupting effects of
acoustic energy at resonant frequencies matched to their size
and shape. Prior art contains many applications for the use of
acoustics at non-resonant frequencies to detect and even disrupt
tissue masses, but to date detection of tissue masses via
resonant acoustic energy and disruption of tissue masses via
acoustic energy at resonant frequencies has not been disclosed.  
   
[0248] In addition to tissue masses being susceptible to
detection and disruption by resonant acoustic frequencies
matched to their shape and size, the components comprising the
tissue mass itself (cell types, crystalline proteins, etc.) also
have unique resonant frequencies susceptible to detection and
disruption. At lower power inputs, certain tissues or masses can
be augmented in growth or metabolism, providing a supplemental
technique for tissue culturing, regeneration, and growth.  
   
[0249] Depending on their structure, certain tissue masses or
types may also exhibit resonant acousto-EM effects as well as
functioning as piezoelectric, intrinsic dissipation,
acoustoelectric and/or magnetoacoustic structures.  
   
[0250] The present invention takes advantage of the discrete
shape, size and composition of numerous benign and malignant
tissues and masses to cause the identification, augmentation,
detection, and/or disruption of those structures using acoustic
and/or electromagnetic energy at specific resonant frequencies.
Unlike prior treatments using ultrasound, the present invention
uses specific resonant acoustic and/or electromagnetic
frequencies, which can be used to treat a multilayer organism by
targeting a specific structure therein. It combines the known
tumor/mass detection abilities of acoustic energy (diagnostic
ultrasound) with the disruptive characteristics of acoustic
and/or electromagnetic energy at resonant frequencies. The
invention also has the potential to augment the growth and
function of various tissues and masses, where desirable.  
   
[0251] The present invention provides a means to detect and
disrupt benign or malignant tissues and/or tissue masses using
resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy. For example, as
shown in FIG. 31, an acoustic transducer designed with standard
echo-reflective capabilities is used to determine the size and
dimensions of a tissue mass. Based on the calculated resonant
frequencies, a range is scanned to determine the precise
resonant frequencies. Then one or more of those frequencies are
delivered to the mass, disrupting its structure and allowing
subsequent resorption of the mass by the body.  
   
[0252] Also, the present invention provides a means to detect
benign or malignant tissue types using resonant acoustic and/or
acousto-EM energy, using the apparatus described in FIGS. 12 and
19 A & B, including any and all embodiments, the cell test
disc or tissue preparation is placed between two transducers and
the frequencies are scanned looking for resonant peaks and EM
patterns. Differences in the resonant peaks and EM patterns will
differentiate between tissue types, for example between normal
epithelial cells and cancerous epithelial cells.  
   
 **Example 6**  
 **Augmentation.
Detection and/or Disruption of Biochemical Compounds or
Tissues**  
   
[0253] Biologic organisms are composed of many biochemical
compounds including nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, amino
acids and steroids. Many biochemical compounds align themselves
in regularly repeating patterns: in other words they adopt
crystalline forms. Examples of biochemical crystals include
insulin, hexokinase, aldolase, hemoglobin, myoglobin and
spectrin. In addition, certain tissues or cell structures adopt
crystalline form such as bone, muscle fibers, and connective
tissue fibers for the former, and cell membranes, Na/K membrane
pumps, and visual rod receptors for the latter.  
   
[0254] The biochemical compounds from which biological organisms
are composed have their own unique resonant frequencies, based
on their innate crystalline structure. Many of the biochemical
compounds are also piezoelectric, intrinsic energy dissipation,
acoustoelectric and magnetoacoustic structures. As such,
biochemical compounds are subject to the augmenting, disrupting
and/or detecting features of resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM
energy. The present invention uses specific resonant acoustic
and/or acousto-EM frequencies, which can be used to treat a
multilayer organism. The present invention also has the
potential to utilize piezoelectric, intrinsic energy
dissipation, acoustoelectric and/or magnetoacoustic effects to
achieve desired results, either alone or in combination with a
resonant acoustic field.  
   
 **Example 7**  
 **Stimulation
or Disruption of Proteoglycans Adhesive Units Between Cells
Yielding a Skin Welding Scalpel**  
   
[0255] The present invention provides a method to stimulate
and/or disrupt proteoglycans adhesive units between cells using
resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy. Millions of
operations are performed on humans every year, using metal
scalpels to make the incision. The use of such scalpels requires
closure of the incisions with stitches, a period of healing and
invariably results in scar formation. In addition, millions of
people suffer traumatic cuts, tears, or ruptures of the skin,
again requiring closure of the wounds with stitches, a period of
healing, and scar formation.  
   
[0256] In multicellular organisms, the cells are held together
by proteoglycans units, at the rate of approximately 1,600 per
cell. These units are approximately 200 um long, with some
variation between the species.  
   
[0257] When an incision is made, or a traumatic break in a cell
layer occurs, the cellular adhesions are ripped apart, some
cells are ruptured, and blood vessels are torn open. White blood
cells, platelets and fibroblasts congregate in the extracellular
space and eventually lead to the formation of a scar which
readheres the tissues. During this healing phase the open
tissues are much more susceptible to invasion by foreign
organisms, and wound infection is a complication that must be
constantly guarded against.  
   
[0258] Even if the wound heals without the complication of
infection, a scar still remains. Modern plastic surgery
techniques try to either minimize or hide scars, but the
formation of a scar is inevitable.  
   
[0259] An energy field achieving acoustic resonance with the
proteoglycans units at high amplitudes indicating high power
levels will cause separation of the adhesive bonds between
cells, thus producing separation of tissue layers, and in
essence, a non-traumatic incision. The same energy field at
lower amplitudes will cause readhesion of the adhesive bonds,
with nearly instantaneous and scarless healing of the readhesed
incision.  
   
[0260] The present invention dramatically improves the surgical
process by nontraumatically separating cell layers in the
tissue, and by instantly readhering the cell layers with minimal
or no scarring, using resonant acoustic frequencies. In so much
as proteoglycans units may exhibit piezoelectric, intrinsic
energy dissipation, acoustoelectric and/or magnetoacoustic
effects, the present invention has the potential to produce the
above results using the electromagnetic energy pattern of the
acousto-EM signature, either alone or in combination with a
resonant acoustic field. The present invention also has
veterinary and agricultural significance, i.e., treating wounds
or performing surgery in livestock and poultry, and grafting of
various plant tissues or branches from one plant to another.  
   
[0261] For example, as shown in FIG. 33, a transducer tipped
scalpel is used to produce an acoustic/acousto-EM wave of
appropriate frequencies to disrupt the proteoglycans adhesive
units between cells and create a surgical incision. At the end
of the procedure the edges of the incision are held together,
and another transducer of appropriate frequencies and type is
passed over the incision, readhering the tissues.  
   
 **Example 8**  
 **Augmentation,
Detection and/or Disruption of Structures of Multicellular
Organisms**  
   
[0262] The augmentation, identification, detection and/or
disruption of multicellular organisms has many applications. The
world population is plagued by a variety of pests such as
insects, rodents and mollusks. In other situations, the
detection of various species in particular habitats is of
importance to human activities. Finally, there are many
multicellular organisms whose growth and augmentation are
desired for harvesting of food, medicines, jewelry, etc. Pests
can be eliminated by the use of resonant acoustic and/or
acousto-EM frequencies matched to the size and shape of their
body, parts of their bodies, or specific biochemical compounds
contained in their bodies. For example, a resonant acoustic
and/or acousto-EM frequency matched to the size of the head,
thorax, or abdomen, could be lethal to bees, wasps, ants or
termites. Similarly, a resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM
frequency matched to the size and shape of a mouse's internal
organ (brain, kidney, gonad, aorta, etc.) could be lethal to
that animal. Mollusk pests such as the zebra shell mussel and
barnacles could be controlled or eliminated through the use of
resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM frequencies matched to the
size and shape of their eggs, internal organs, chitin shell, or
cement/cement plate, etc.  
   
[0263] Detection of various pest organisms such as termites, or
desired organisms such as endangered species could be aided
through the use and detection of resonant acoustic and/or
acousto-EM frequencies specific for those organisms. The use of
resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM frequencies could
potentially aid in the identification and differentiation of
species and subspecies throughout the animal, plant and
microbiological kingdoms.  
   
[0264] Examples of multicellular organisms whose growth and
augmentation are desired for harvesting include plants and
protein sources such as fish, clams, shrimp, chickens and other
livestock. Medicines, drugs and chemicals harvested from a wide
variety of plant and animal sources include hormones, perfumes,
dyes and vitamins. Other materials harvested from plant and
animal sources are such an intrinsic part of human activities
that they are simply too numerous to list (i.e., pearls,
clothing fibers, building materials, leather, etc.) At lower
power inputs of the resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM
frequencies, these organisms and their structures can be
selectively augmented.  
   
[0265] The present invention takes advantage of the discrete
shape and size of numerous organisms to make use of resonant
acoustic and/or acousto-EM frequencies specific to those
organisms, for purposes of augmentation, identification,
detection and/or disruption. Using the piezoelectric, intrinsic
energy dissipation, acoustoelectric and/or magnetoacousto
effects, the invention has the potential to produce the above
results by applying an electromagnetic energy pattern of the
specific acousto-EM signature, either alone or in combination
with a resonant acoustic field. The present invention has the
potential to provide chemical-free control of numerous pests.
The present invention also has the potential to provide for the
detection and identification of numerous species of organisms.
Lastly, the present invention has the potential to augment
growth and metabolism in and of structures in various species
deemed beneficial.  
   
[0266] The present invention provides a means to augment, detect
and/or disrupt structures of multicellular organisms using
resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM energy. For example, as
shown in FIG. 32, a transducer apparatus with the resonant
frequency for the cement plate of barnacles (by which they
attach themselves to the hulls of ships) is fitted into an
underwater "scrubber" which is operated remotely from the deck
of the ship via cables, or from inside the vessel via RF
control. As the scrubber moves along the outside of the hull,
the acoustic wave disrupts the cement plate of the barnacles,
causing them to lose their grip on the hull and fall off into
the ocean.  
   
 **Example 9**  
 **Augmentation
or Disruption of Growth Rate of Fish**  
   
[0267] The present invention provides for augmenting and/or
disrupting the growth rate of fish in a commercial fishery as
shown in FIG. 34.  
   
[0268] Two breeding pairs of small fish were maintained in a 10
gallon fish tank at 80[deg.] F. The breeding pairs produced eggs
which hatched in approximately 3-5 days. The three day old
small-fry hatchlings were removed from the breeding tank and
measured for acoustic resonance frequency profiles. The
small-fries were placed, one at a time, in a drop of water on
top of a 2.25 MHz Matec transducer to measure and determine
resonant frequencies of the small-fries. All of the small-fry
tested produced similar resonant acoustic frequencies profiles
with minor individual variations. One of the strongest initial
signals was at 2.4 MHz.  
   
[0269] TEST A. The first test was conducted on two different
groupings of small-fry, one group exposed to an acoustic
resonant field and the other used as a control group. The
experimental tanks were fitted with Matec 2.25 MHz acoustic
transducers through a water tight grommet, through and parallel
to the bottom of the tanks. One half of the small-fry were
placed in a control tank that was connected to a transducer, but
not activated. The other half of small-fry were placed in a tank
with a transducer and an acoustic field was applied to the tank.
The acoustic field transmitted at 2.4 MHz, continuously at 10
volts/sec. power. The small-fry that were in the control tank
all thrived and grew while all the small-fry in the acoustic
field died within two weeks.  
   
[0270] TEST B. Another testing regime was conducted on small-fry
wherein the small-fry were divided into three groups.  
   
[0271] DAY 1. One third of the group was left in the breeding
tank with parents as controls. One group was put in another
small control tank, attached to a transducer but without
activating power to the transducer. The third group was placed
in a tank attached to a working transducer and the small-fry
were exposed to an acoustic field of 2.4 MHz, using the pulse
mode of the power source at 10 msec repetition rate with a 20
microsecond pulse width or duration. The voltage power was set
at 300 volts/s, via the Matec TB 1000.  
   
[0272] DAY 7. Within one week there was a noticeable difference
in the sizes of the different groups of small-fry, the small-fry
exposed to the acoustic resonance field being larger than the
two control groups.  
   
[0273] DAY 10. On the tenth (10) day of the experiment, all the
small-fry were remeasured and the frequency exposing the
small-fry in the acoustic exposed tank was reduced to 2.0 MHz
but all other parameters remained the same. The acoustic exposed
small-fry thrived.  
   
[0274] DAY 14. Five of the small-fry in the small tank control
group died.  
   
[0275] DAY 16. Eighteen of the small-fry in the small tank
control group had died by this time. The breeding tank group
were unaffected. All remaining small-fry in all groups were
measured using a centimeter ruler and the binocular microscope:  
   
[0000]  
   
  Acoustic group  7 mm long  
  Breeding tank control group  6 mm long  
  Small tank control group  5 mm long  
   
    
[0276] DAY 18. All but one of the small-fly in the small tank
control group had died. The control group in the breeding tank
were still alive and functioning and the acoustic resonance
exposed group were thriving.  
   
[0277] DAY 19. The resonant acoustic frequencies of the growing
small-fly in the acoustic tank was measured again. The acoustic
field was changed to 1.55 MHz, with all other parameters
remaining the same except the pulse width of each repetition was
reduced to 2 microseconds. This reduction of width of pulse had
a marked influence on the growth of the small-fry indicating
that the microseconds was at the upper end of the power range
for augmentation at these frequencies.  
   
[0278] DAY 21. The sole remaining small-fry in the small tank
control group was moved into the breeding control group. This
sole small-fly was noticeably smaller than the other control
groups but all control small-fly were noticeably smaller than
the acoustic group.  
   
[0279] DAY 41. In the acoustic group tank, the acoustic field
was changed to 0.830 MHz, having all other parameters remain
constant.  
   
[0280] DAY 65. The acoustic field exposing the small-fly in the
acoustic group tank was terminated. At approximately two months
old, the acoustic resonance exposed fish were approximately the
same size as much older 4 month old controls from an earlier
control group and much larger than their counterparts in the
breeding control group.  
   
[0281] RESULTS: There was a significant difference in level of
power input or intensity between TEST A and TEST B. In TEST A,
the power was continuous at 10 Volts/sec. In TEST B the power
was pulsed and the acoustic field was active at the most only
0.2% of the time. Therefore, even though the power was 300
volt/sec, the overall yield was only (300 V/sec\*0.002) or 0.6
Volts/sec total power.  
   
[0282] As the small-fry grew the acoustic resonant frequencies
that induced function changes also changed due to difference in
structure size and shape.  
   
[0283] After termination of the acoustic field, the small fry
were allowed to grow to maturity and breed. The fish exposed to
acoustic energy at the resonant frequency matured and laid eggs
significantly sooner than the control fish. No second generation
effects were noted in offspring of either the acoustic exposed
or control fish.  
   
 **Example 10**  
 **Augmentation
of Plant Growth**  
   
[0284] Testing was conducted to determine the effects of
resonant acoustic energy on the germination and growth patterns
of sugar snap peas. The seeds for the sugar snap peas were
obtained from Lake Valley Seed Co., packed for lot 1997 lot A2B,
5717, Arapahoe, Boulder Colo., 80303.  
   
[0285] Initially, the resonant acoustic frequency of pea sprouts
was ascertained by determining the frequency for the maximum
amplitude shown on an A-scan. By varying the frequency of the
audio generator, the amplitude of the pea sprout was a maximum
at the resonant frequency. Seven sugar snap peas were covered
half way with room temperature water in a wide-mouth glass
container and left on the counter to sprout. Six days later, the
sprouts were tested as follows:  
   
[0286] The Matec Ultrasonic Inspection System, with Tb 1000 and
A to D data acquisition card was used. The Tb 1000 settings
were:  
   
[0000]  
   
  Gain  0-20 dB  
  Trigger  Internal+  
  Voltage  High  
  Rectify  None  
  LP filter  varied  
  HP filter  varied  
  Output level  100%  
  Rep. Rate  10.000 msec  
  Pulse Width  2.00 usec  
  Frequency  0.5-20 MHz  
  Mode  Through transmission  
   
A to D settings were:  
   
[0000]  
   
  Data  On  
  Delay  none  
  Range  12 usec  
  Signal path  RF  
  Volt. Range  1 V  
  Channel  A/AC  
  Trigger  External+  
  Threshold  1  
  Sample rate  100 MHz  
  Vid. Filtr  1.7 usec  
  DAC offset  1945  
    
Transducers used in the experiment included the Matec 1.0 MHz,
2.25 MHz, 5.0 MHz and 10.0 MHz, all being 0.5 inches in
diameter. These frequencies were initially chosen because
calculation showed that based on the speed of sound in water
(1,500 m/s) and the diameter of the sprouts (1-2 mm or
0.001-0.002 m), the resonant frequency across the diameter of
the sprout should be in the low MHz range:  
   
[0000]  
velocity=frequency\*wavelength  
   
[0000]  
frequency=velocity/wavelength=1,500 m/s/0.001 m=1.5 MHz  
   
[0287] Sprout #1 was excised from the pea halves, and was placed
between two 2.25 MHz transducers, coupled with a thin coat of
EKG gel. The Tb 1000 was set on scan increments of 0.005 MHz,
and the sprout was scanned from the lowest (50 KHz) frequency
available on the system to the highest (20 MHz). Variations in
amplitude were observed during this frequency sweeping process,
and the low MHz region was quickly identified as the highest
amplitude region. Further frequency sweeping revealed maximum
amplitude at 1.7 MHz.  
   
[0288] The same procedure was followed for test sprout #2 and
#3. Test sprout #2 was still attached to half of the pea, and
the resonant frequency of 1.64 MHz was detected from the entire
structure, although the gain had to be increased because of the
attenuation of the acoustic field by the pea half. Sprout #3 was
an isolated sprout such as #1 and revealed a resonant frequency
of 1.78 MHz.  
   
[0289] The same procedure was repeated with the 1.0 MHz
transducer and similar results were obtained. Thus, it was
concluded that the acoustic resonant frequency for 4-5 day old
sugar snap pea sprouts was 1.7 MHz+-0.1 MHz. Having successfully
identified a resonant frequency for a multicellular biological,
the next step was to show disruption and/or augmentation effects
from the application of an acoustic field at this frequency.  
   
[0290] A number of germination tests were conducted using
different power levels or voltages and length of exposure at the
acoustic resonant frequency.  
   
Germination #1  
   
[0291] A Matec 1.0 MHz transducer was used with the Tb 1000
system having the same settings as that described above in
determining the acoustic resonant frequency except:  
   
[0000]  
   
  Frequency  1.7 MHz  
  Voltage  High  
  Rep. Rate  10 msec  
  Pulse Width  2 [mu]sec  
  Through Mode  
    
Two small plastic dishes were prepared with sterile cotton balls
in a single layer in the bottom of the dishes with seven sugar
snap pea seeds and filled with distilled water to cover the pea
seeds halfway. The pea seeds in one dish served as a control.
The 1.0 MHz transducer was clamped tightly in a ring stand
clamp, and the face of the transducer was lowered into the
center of the dish. The acoustic field of the transducer was
lowered into the center of the dish. The acoustic field was
initiated on day one and interrupted several times during the
next 72 hours due to frequent storms in the area. The transducer
was operating approximately only 18 hours during the first 48
hours of the test.  
   
[0292] The experiment was terminated on day five. All seven of
the acoustic pea seeds sprouted, while only five of the control
pea seeds sprouted. Several spots of black mold were noted in
the control dish. Comparison of the root sprouts revealed that
the acoustic sprouts were twice as long as the control sprouts
(2.9 cm vs. 1.6 cm). Interpretation of these results was
ambiguous because of the tight clamping of the transducer, the
frequent and repeated interruption of the acoustic field and the
contaminating mold in the control dish. Accordingly, test trays
were constructed with the transducer coming up through the
bottom of the tray.  
   
 **Germination
#2**  
   
[0293] The same acoustic equipment and setup was used in this
germination as that used in germination #1. The 1.0 MHz
transducer was clamped loosely in a ring stand clamp, and the
face of the transducer was lowered into a larger plastic dish. A
second 1.0 MHz transducer, unconnected to the signal generator
was lowered into a larger control dish. Interruptions were
infrequent.  
   
[0294] The study was terminated on day #7. In the control dish,
79% had sprouted and the average root sprout length was 3.95 cm
(n=81.) In the acoustic dish, only 69% had sprouted and the
average root sprout length was 3.12 cm (n=80). It was concluded
that this frequency at the higher power voltage output
demonstrated a disruptive effect on pea sprouting and growth.  
   
 **Germination
#3**  
   
[0295] A new setup was implemented wherein the 1 MHz transducer
was fitted into the bottom of two dishes which were modified by
drilling a hole with rubber seals to accommodate a. 5 inch
diameter transducer. The transducers were placed face up through
the bottom of the dish. Each dish was prepared with sterile
cotton batting in a single layer in the bottom. Fifty sugar snap
pea seeds were placed in the dishes and filled halfway with
water. The control dish was prepared exactly as the acoustic
dish but unconnected to the signal generator. The acoustic field
was initiated on day #1 with the above settings used in
germination #1, except that the pulse width was increased to
19.98 [mu]sec which was about 10 times the pulse width used in
germination #1. It was also 10 times the power output as in
experiment #2. Interruptions were infrequent.  
   
[0296] The study was terminated on day #7. In the control dish,
82% had sprouted and the average root sprout length was similar
to germination #2. In the acoustic dish, only 72% had sprouted
and the average root sprout was similar to germination #2. This
data confirmed that the frequency of 1.7 MHz at a high power
voltage level demonstrated a disruptive effect on pea sprouting
and growth.  
   
 **Germination
#4**  
   
[0297] The same setup was used as that disclosed in germination
#3 except:  
   
[0000]  
   
  Voltage  Low  
  Rep. Rate   2 [mu]sec  
  Pulse Width  0.3 [mu]sec (this was adjusted to
produce only one  
    sonic wavelength per repetition)  
   
   
[0298] The results of this germination showed that only 84% of
the control dish had sprouted, while in the acoustic dish, 90%
had sprouted. The average root sprout length of the acoustic
peas was 24% longer than the control peas. It was concluded that
this frequency and a lower power acoustic field has an
augmenting effect on the pea sprouting and growth.  
   
 **Germination
#5**  
   
[0299] The same setup and experiment disclosed in germination #4
was repeated with similar results. In the control dish, 84% had
sprouted, while in the acoustic dish, 96% had sprouted. The
average root sprout length of the acoustic peas was 30% longer
than the control peas (3.26 cm vs. 2.49 cm). It was confirmed
that the acoustic resonant frequency at low power had an
augmenting effect on the growth of the peas.  
   
[0300] The results of the above five germination tests, shown in
Table 3, confirmed that acoustic resonant energy can have both
an disruptive and augmenting effect depending on the length of
exposure and power intensity of exposure. Also, it was concluded
that the tight clamping of the transducer in germination #1 must
have damped and attenuated the power output from the transducer
to mimic low power effect.  
   
[0000]  
   
**TABLE 3**  
**Power  Rep. Rate  Pulse Width 
Transducer  Sprouting Results %**  
   
#  Frequency  Voltage  msec  [mu]sec 
Position  A  C\*  
1  1.7 MHz  High  10.00  2.0 
Clamped  100  75  
2  1.7 MHz  High  10.00  2.0 
Clamped  69  79  
3  1.7 MHz  High  10.00  19.98 
Bottom  72  82  
4  1.7 MHz  Low  13.00  0.3 
Bottom  90  84  
5  1.7 MHz  Low  13.00  0.3 
Bottom  96  84  
   
\*A and C define the percentage rates of survival and growth of
Acoustic (A) and Control (C) peas.  
   
Germination #6  
   
[0301] Germination trays were prepared by placing sterile cotton
in the bottom of round plastic bowls equipped with acoustic
transducers in the bottom. Seventy-five peas (Sugar snap, Lake  
   
[0302] Valley lot A2B 1997) were placed in each tray and
distilled water was added as needed. An acoustic field was
delivered to one group of peas for three days using a Matec 1.0
MHz transducer with a repetition rate of 10 msec having a pulse
width of 2 [mu]sec. The peas were then transferred to 6 inch
diameter tapered black plastic pots, filled with plant growing
medium, having bottom openings for water drainage. Three peas
were planted in each container.  
   
[0303] The peas were grown indoors with a 1000 watt grow-light.
The peas grew to maturity and into plants bearing pea pods which
were measured and weighed. Table 4 provides information relating
to the overall growth pattern of the mature pea plants.  
   
[0000]  
   
**TABLE 4**  
**Acoustic  Control**  
   
    Exposed Peas  Peas  
  Number of Mature Plants   64   54  
  Percent Plants  119%  100%  
  Number of Pods from  307  287  
  Mature Plants  
  Percent Pods  107%  100%  
  Average Plant Length  81  inches  80 
inches  
  Weight of Peas  3.7  oz.  3.1  oz.  
  Percent Weight  119%  100%  
  Weight per Plant  0.058  oz.  0.057 
oz.  
  Volume of Peas  160  ml  130  ml  
  Percent Volume  123%  100%  
   
Conclusion-The acoustically treated peas had approximately 20%
greater weight and volume of peas. Weight of peas per plant was
identical between the two groups. Hence, the acoustic treatment
affected crop yield indirectly, by increasing germination. The
acoustic treatment during the first three days affected
germination only, and did not affect the subsequent growth and
crop yield after the acoustic field was discontinued.  
   
 **Germination
#7**  
   
[0304] DAY 1 Germination trays (2) were prepared as above in
germination #6 with 115 peas per tray. Neither tray was equipped
with acoustic transducers. In this experiment, peas contained in
one of the prepared trays were induced into acoustic resonance
by an acousto-EM field which was delivered via exposure in a
shielded room using a 20 foot antenna and an E field generator.
EM energy at a frequency of 1.7 MHz was applied continuously at
a power of 8.5 volts/m. The tray containing the control peas was
kept in a second shielded room without exposure to an acousto-EM
field.  
   
[0305] DAY 3-11 of the peas exposed to the acousto-EM field
sprouted while only 5 of the control peas sprouted. The
acousto-EM exposed peas were almost twice the length of the
control peas.  
   
[0306] DAY 6-45 of the peas exposed to the acousto-EM field had
sprouted while only 35 of the control group had sprouted.  
   
[0307] DAY 10-61 of the peas exposed to the acousto-EM field had
sprouted while only 45 of the control group had sprouted. The
average length of the leaf sprout on the exposed acousto-EM
field group was 3.3 cm while the average length of the control
group was only 2.7 cm.  
   
[0308] RESULTS: Applying an acousto-EM signature augmented the
germination and growth rate of the peas.  
   
 **Example 11**  
   
 **Detection
and Identification of Inorganic Structures**  
   
[0309] The methods and systems of the present invention have a
wide range of useful applications, such as on-site
identification both qualitatively and quantitatively of various
types of inorganic matter or structures, recognition of
impurities in metal alloys, recognition of armaments and
weapons, such as plastic explosives, etc.  
   
[0310] Detection and identification can be achieved by applying
acoustic energy at a frequency closely matching the resonant
frequency of an object or structure thereby inducing acoustic
resonance therein for detection of a unique acoustic and/or
acousto-EM signature. Using methods known to those skilled in
the art, any device capable of generating and transmitting
acoustic energy through any medium can be used to generate the
resonant acoustic and/or acousto-EM signatures utilized by this
invention including the apparatus disclosed and shown above in
FIG. 1.  
   
[0311] Using methods known to those skilled in the art, any
device capable of detecting and analyzing acoustic energy and/or
EM energy through any medium can be used to detect the resonant
acoustic and/or acousto-EM signatures utilized by the invention
such as disclosed and shown above in FIG. 2.  
   
[0312] The system shown in FIG. 12 gives a schematic overview of
the necessary components to be utilized in determining resonant
acoustic frequencies of different inorganic materials or
structures. Predetermination of the specific frequencies and
acoustic and/or acousto-EM signatures will provide a database
for later comparisons.  
   
[0313] In FIGS. 35 A & B block diagrams show the apparatus
setup wherein resonant acoustic energy can be combined with
acousto-EM energy for a spectroscopic method to identify, detect
and distinguish similar or dis-similar objects. This can be
accomplished by stimulating an object to resonance by the use of
acoustic energy, electromagnetic energy or both. When the
resonant acoustic frequencies are applied to the sample,
acoustic resonance is induced and a unique electromagnetic
energy pattern is generated, that being the resonant acousto-EM
signature. Mechanisms producing the resonant acousto-EM
signature may include, but are not limited to piezoelectricity,
acoustoelectricity, magnetoacoustics and/or intrinsic energy
dissipation. The resonant acousto-EM signature is a
manifestation of electromagnetic properties and/or fields
including, but not limited to, direct current, alternating
current, magnetic field, electric field, EM radiation and/or
acoustic cyclotron resonance.  
   
[0314] Analysis is then performed on the resultant acoustic,
electromagnetic or combined energy spectrum produced. The
distribution of acoustic and electromagnetic frequencies and/or
properties is then characterized to describe a unique acoustic
and/or acousto-EM signature of the object.  
   
[0315] The present invention may be utilized in security systems
such as in airports where concerns regarding the transport of
plastic explosives or plastic weapons into airlines terminals
and carriers are generating increased security surveillance.
Metal detectors are not capable of detecting polymers because in
most cases the polymers will not respond to the magnetic fields
of the device. Likewise, the other alternatives such as X-rays
devices or trained animals are not able to distinguish one
polymer from another, and therefore, some explosives can be
difficult to detect.  
   
[0316] A detection device can be used that will recognize the
unique acoustic signature and/or acousto-EM signature which
characterizes a particular plastic explosive.  
   
[0317] To determine the acoustic resonant frequency of the
plastic explosive, the natural frequency of the plastic
containing the explosive has to be determined first. The method
to determine the resonant frequency which in turn determines the
frequency needed to induce acoustic resonance includes the
following steps. A sample of the plastic having a known quantity
of explosive material is placed between two transducers
comprising thin slices of thin film zinc oxide on a sapphire
substrate available from Teledyne Electronic Technology. The
sample is adhered to the transducers by phenyl salicylate, a
coupling medium that acts as an adhesive and also allows the
transfer of energy. One of the transducers is connected to a
Teledyne Microstrip Matching Network, which is an impedance
matching device. The impedance matching device is in turn
connected to a Hewlett-Packard Model 6286A power source. The
other transducer is also connected to a Teledyne Microstrip
Matching Network which in turn is connected to a B & K
Precision Model 2625 spectrum analyzer. The acoustic signal, of
the plastic test sample, transmitted from the transducer is fed
into the positive lead of the spectrum analyzer. The known
acoustic signals from the testing fluids, holders, transducer
material served as a control and are fed into the negative lead
of the spectrum analyzer. Using this setup the control
signatures are canceled out and the remaining resonant acoustic
signature displayed is from the plastic explosive, yielding a
qualitative result and a unique signature.  
   
[0318] The power source is activated and a range of voltages is
transmitted to the transducer. The electrical signal induces a
mechanical strain in the transducer material causing an
acoustical energy wave in a specific frequency range
corresponding to the voltage that is delivered by the power
source. This acoustic wave is transmitted through the plastic
sample and received by the second transducer. The electrical
output from the transducer is converted into a readable format
by the spectrum analyzer. The resonant frequency and in turn the
resonant acoustic signature can be determined by this method. By
varying the voltage from the power source, the amplitude of the
transmitted acoustic wave reacts to the different applied
voltages. When the amplitude of the signal reaches a maximum,
the plastic sample is in acoustic resonance and the frequency
that induces this state substantially corresponds to the
resonant frequency. At this point, the resonant acoustic and/or
acousto-EM signature can be determined.  
   
[0319] Once the resonant acoustic signature of the plastic
explosive is determined then a test can be conducted with
several different types of plastic, some that contained the
explosive and some that do not. Again each sample is placed in
the same setup as explained above. The previously determined
frequency range to induce acoustic resonance in the sample
containing the explosive is administered by the power source
using the corresponding voltage. The samples are individually
tested and only the samples containing explosives reach maximum
amplitude at the predetermined acoustic resonant frequency.
Using this method a unique signature for a plastic that contains
a certain type of explosive can be determined.  
   
[0320] Once the qualitative resonant acoustic signature has been
determined it can be stored in a microprocessor or other memory
storage device for subsequent comparative analysis in a
recognition mode. Also once the qualitative resonant acoustic
and/or acousto-EM energy signature has been determined,
quantitative results may be determined by comparing the resonant
acoustic signature amplitudes from samples of known
concentration of the plastic explosives. Samples with higher
concentrations of plastic explosives will have a higher resonant
acoustic signature amplitudes. In turn, a ratio can be derived
allowing for assessment of load in the sample of unknown
concentration.  
   
[0321] Suitcases, packages and people can be scanned at an
airport terminal to determine if a plastic explosive is being
transported into the terminal or on a carrier. A suitcase can be
placed between two transducers, one transducer generates the
acoustic signal and sweeps through a wide band of target
frequencies, and the other transducer detects the transmitted
acoustic signal. The acoustic signal transmitted from the
suitcase is fed into the positive lead of a signal analyzer. The
known acoustic resonant signatures for leather, paper, fabric,
plastics, and other materials that would normally be included in
passengers' luggage or carry-on packages are fed into the
negative lead of the signal analyzer. Thus the control
signatures cancel out their component resonant frequencies in
the positive lead sample. The remaining frequencies are analyzed
for the acoustic resonant signature of the plastic explosive.  
   
[0322] In another embodiment, the electromagnetic energy pattern
of the acousto-EM signature of a plastic explosive is
transmitted to the suitcase. If an acoustic transducer detects
an acoustic signal from within the suitcase which is indicating
the material has been induced into acoustic resonance then
detection is affirmed. The amplitude of the acoustic signal may
provide additional information on the relative size or amount of
explosive in the suitcase.  
   
[0323] In yet another embodiment the acousto-EM signature of a
plastic explosive is transmitted to the suitcase. Both acoustic
energy and acousto-EM properties of the contents within the
suitcase are measured to detect and identify the plastic
explosive.  
   


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**Electrochemistry technical field**  
  
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published as:     US8048274**   
   
 **Abstract 
-**- The invention relates to novel methods for affecting,
controlling and/or directing various reactions and/or reaction
pathways or systems by exposing one or more components in a
holoreaction system to at least one spectral energy pattern. In
a first aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy
pattern can be applied to a reaction system. In a second aspect
of the invention, at least one spectral energy conditioning
pattern can be applied to a conditioning reaction system. The
spectral energy conditioning pattern can, for example, be
applied at a separate location from the reaction vessel (e.g.,
in a conditioning reaction vessel) or can be applied in (or to)
the reaction vessel, but prior to other reaction system
participants being introduced into the reaction vessel  
   


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 **WO03089692****METHODS FOR CONTROLLING CRYSTAL GROWTH, CRYSTALLIZATION,
STRUCTURES AND PHASES IN MATERIALS AND SYSTEMS****Also published as:     WO03089692
(A3)  JP2012136424 (A)  JP2005524595 (A) 
EP1492603 (A2)  EP1492603****Abstract** --- This invention relates to novel methods
for affecting, controlling and/or directing various crystal
formation, structure formation or phase formation/phase change
reaction pathways or systems by exposing one or more components
in a holoreaction system to at least one spectral energy
pattern. In a first aspect of the invention, at least one
spectral energy pattern can be applied to a crystallization
reaction system. In a second aspect of the invention, at lest
one spectral energy conditioning pattern can be applied to a
conditioning reaction system. The spectral energy conditioning
pattern can, for example, be applied at a separate location from
the reaction vessel (e.g., in a conditioning reaction vessel) or
can be applied in (or to) the reaction vessel, but prior to
other (or all) crystallization reaction system participants
being introduced into the reaction vessel.  
   
 **TECHNICAL
FIELD**  
   
This invention relates to novel methods for affecting,
controlling and/or directing various crystal formation,
structure formation or phase formation/phase change reaction
pathways or systems by exposing one or more components in a
holoreaction system to at least one spectral energy pattern. In
a first aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy
pattern can be applied to a crystallization reaction system. In
a second aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy
conditioning pattern can be applied to a conditioning reaction
system. The spectral energy conditioning pattern can, for
example, be applied at a separate location from the reaction
vessel (e. g. , in a conditioning reaction vessel) or can be
applied in (or to) the reaction vessel, but prior to other (or
all) crystallization reaction system participants being
introduced into the reaction vessel.  
   
The techniques of the present invention are applicable to
certain reactions in various crystallization reaction systems,
including but not limited to, inorganic reactions (e. g. ,
oxides, nitrides, carbides, borides, chlorides, bromides,
carbonates, organometallics, mixes phases, metals, metal alloys,
single crystal structures, complex crystalline structures,
amorphous structures, etc. ), organic reactions (e. g. ,
monomers, oligomers and/or polymers made of one component or
many different components), and/or biologic reactions (e. g. ,
protein, fatty acids or cellular). The invention also relates to
mimicking various mechanisms of action of various catalysts and
components in crystallization reaction systems under various
environmental reaction conditions. The invention specifically
discloses different means for achieving the control of energy
dynamics (e. g. , matching or non-matching) between, for
example, applied energy and matter (e. g. , solids, liquids,
gases, plasmas and/or combinations or portions thereof), to
achieve (or to prevent) and/or increase energy transfer to, for
example, at least one participant (or at least one conditionable
participant) in a holoreaction system by taking into account
various energy considerations in the holoreaction system. The
invention further discloses different techniques and different
means for delivery of at least one spectral energy pattern (or
at least one spectral energy conditioning pattern) to at least a
portion of a holoreaction system. The invention also discloses
an approach for designing or determining appropriate catalyst
components, environmental reaction conditions and/or conditioned
participants to be used in a crystallization reaction system.  
   
 **DISCUSSION
OF RELATED AND COMMONLY OWNED PATENT APPLICATIONS**  
   
The subject matter of the present invention is related to the
subject matter contained in two (2) co-pending U. S. Provisional
Applications Serial Nos. 60/366,755 and 60/403,225, both
entitled,"Methods for Controlling Crystal Growth,
Crystallization and Phases in Biologic, Organic and Inorganic
Systems", the first being filed on March 21,2002, and the second
being filed on August 13,2002.  
   
The subject matter of the present invention is also related to
the subject matter contained in co-pending U. S. Provisional
Application Serial No. 60/403, 251, entitled "Spectral
Chemistry", which was filed on August 13,2002.  
   
The subject matter of the present invention is also related to
the subject matter contained in co-pending U. S. Provisional
Application Serial No. 60/439,223, entitled Spectral
Conditioning", which was filed on January 10, 2003.  
   
The subject matter of the present invention is related to the
subject matter contained in co-pending U. S. Application Serial
No. 10/203,797, entitled"Spectral Chemistry", which entered the
National Phase on August 12,2002.  
   
The subject matter of each of the aforementioned Patent
Applications is herein expressly incorporated by reference.  
   
 **BACKGROUND
OF THE INVENTION**  
   
The physical structures of various materials (e. g. , organic,
inorganic and/or biologic) are vital for determining, for
example, physical properties (e. g. , functionality, size,
physical properties, electrical properties, mechanical
properties, dielectric properties, thermal properties, etc. ) of
various materials (e. g. , solids, liquids, gasses and/or
plasmas). In this regard, certain materials may have similar
chemical compositions, but very different physical properties
due to, for example: (1) different arrangements of ions, atoms,
molecules and/or macromolecules of various sizes and/or shapes;
(2) different bonding angles between atoms, ions, molecules
and/or macromolecules; and/or (3) different types of bonds
holding together ions, atoms, molecules and/or macromolecules,
etc. The prior art refers generally to the formation and/or
control of structures in the areas of biology, inorganic
chemistry and/or organic chemistry as crystal growth,
crystallization, crystal engineering and/or structural or phase
engineering of materials.  
   
Crystal growth or crystallization begins with, for example,
primary nucleation, followed by secondary nucleation. However,
in crystal systems that do not appear to require primary
nucleation (e. g. , some type of seed is typically provided)
then only secondary nucleation may occur.  
   
There are numerous crystallization models postulated in the
prior art which attempt to explain crystallization reactions in
certain material systems. These models include: (1) the broken
band model which focuses on the energy of dissociated atoms
being proportional to the number of bonds between nearest
neighbors; (2) the free energy model which focuses on the free
energies associated with various structural configurations in
lattices; (3) the step-step interactions which focus on
dipole-dipole interactions; (4) Wulff's construction, which
focuses on minimization of surface free energies to obtain
crystalline shapes; (5) Frank's model which theorizes that the
velocity of growth or dissolution depends on surface
orientation; (6) the BCF (Burton, Cabrera, Frank) model which
focuses on step flow or a series of growth stages occurring due
to the presence of a series of steps or ledges; (7) the
Schwoebel Effect which discusses adatoms overcoming a potential
energy maximum prior to adhering; and (8) various other
crystallization models which take into account, for example,
impurities, electric field effects, liquid field theory and/or
morphology, etc. None of the various proposed models or theories
for crystal growth explain satisfactorily the relevant
mechanisms of crystal growth. Accordingly, detailed control of
crystal growth or crystallization in many different areas of
science remains an empirical science with numerous trials and
errors often occurring to achieve desirable crystalline growth
or engineering and/or desirable phases, structures or phase
transformations.  
   
It is well known that certain ions or atoms have an affinity for
other atoms and/or ions, and thus, may be capable of bonding to
each other by the well-known techniques of ionic bonding,
covalent bonding, polar-covalent bonding, metallic bonding,
hydrogen bonding, Van der Waal forces, etc., and/or hybrids or
combinations of the same. The particular types of bonds which
hold together atoms, ions, molecules and/or macromolecules,
influence, for example, the positioning of ions, atoms,
molecules and/or macromolecules, relative to each other (e. g. ,
including such factors as separation, distances, bond angles,
coordination number, etc. ). Moreover, molecules (e. g. ,
combinations of atoms) can be bonded to other molecules or
molecular ions (e. g. , proteins composed of molecules of amino
acids) and also exhibit various spacings and angular
displacements relative to each other.  
   
Still further, there are certain materials that have mixtures of
atoms and molecules, whereby the atoms and molecules are bonded
together by more than one of the bonding techniques mentioned
above, and are also thereby located at certain distances and
angles with respect to each other. Further, there are numerous
macromolecules (e. g. , viruses which are composed of different
proteins, water, etc. ) that contain various structural and
angular relationships between different molecules of the same
(or substantially the same) chemical composition.  
   
One of the most basic structures that is used to refer
structurally to arrangements of atoms, ions, molecules, etc. ,
is the unit cell. For example, the unit cells of seven (7)
different crystal systems are shown in Figure 70. In particular,
Figure 70a shows a cubic unit cell structure; Figure 70b shows a
tetragonal unit cell structure; Figure 70c shows an orthorhombic
unit cell structure; Figure 70d shows a monoclinic unit cell
structure; Figure 70e shows a triclinic unit cell structure;
Figure 70f shows a rhombohedral unit cell structure; and Figure
70g shows a hexagonal unit cell structure. Moreover, Table A
shows relationships between the various unit cell dimensions and
angles shown in Figure 70 as well as certain examples of certain
inorganic materials which exhibit the aforementioned unit cell
structures.  
 **TABLE A**  
Unit Cell Dimensions Crystal Class Example a=b=c a=p=y=90'Cubic
NaCl, MgA1204, C6oK3 a=b : Ac a=p=y=90'Tetragonal K2NiF4, Ti02,  
BaTiO3 (298K) a # b # c a = = ? = 90 Orthorhombic YBa2, Cu3, 07
a + b + c a = ? = 90 p A soo Monoclinc KH2PO4 a # b # c a # # ?
# 90 Triclinic a = b A c a = p = 90 y = 120 Hexagonal LiNb03 a =
b = c a = = Y + 90 Trigonal/Rhombohedral BaTiO3 below (-80 C)  
Various known inorganic, biologic and/or organic atoms, ions,
molecules and/or macromolecules may adopt one or more of the
unit cell arrangements shown in Figures 70a- 70g. There are
various known rules and experimental determinations that assist
in predicting the various unit cells and/or macrostructures
which may result from combinations of various ions, atoms,
molecules and/or macromolecules of similar or different chemical
compositions.  
   
For example, with specific reference to inorganic systems,
different types of bonds that can be used to bond species
together include covalent bonding, ionic bonding, Van der Waals
bonding, metallic bonding, etc. For example, in covalently
bonded crystals, the covalency of the atom (s) or ion (s) and
the characteristics of the spatial distribution of the bonds in
which the atoms form are the primary factors for determining the
coordination or bonding or the particular assembly of atoms or
ions in a structure.  
   
In contrast, electrostatic bonding or ionic bonding is governed
by several different rules. Specifically: (1) The first rule, as
an approximation, treats ions as rigid spheres and the way in
which the spherical ions are packed together is determined by
the relative sizes of the ions.  
   
In particular, a coordinated polyhedron of anions is formed
around each cation, the cation- anion distance being determined
by the radius sum and the coordination number of the cation by
the radius ratio.  
   
(2) The second rule is known as the electrostatic valency
principle. This rule causes a charge balancing to occur. In
particular, in a stable coordinated structure, the total
strength of the valency bonds which reach an anion from all
neighboring cations is equal to the charge of the anion. This
rule causes structures to assume configurations of minimum
potential energies in which the ions try to achieve electrical
neutrality in their locality (e. g. , in their unit cells).  
   
(3) The third rule references the existence of edges and faces
which may be common to two anion polyhedra in a coordinated
structure. In particular, stabilities of polyhedra are decreased
by the existence of edges and faces. This effect can be large
for cations with high valency and small coordination numbers,
and can be especially large when the radius ratio approaches the
lower limit of stability of the polyhedron. This rule is due to
the fact that an edge, or a face, which is common to two anion
and polyhedra, will result in the close approach of two cations,
and a corresponding increase in the potential energy of the
system as compared with a state in which only corners are shared
and thus, the cations are spaced apart as far as possible.  
   
(4) The fourth rule is that in crystals containing different
cations, those of high valency and small coordination number
typically do not share polyhedron elements with each other. This
rule follows the third rule stated above.  
   
(5) The final general rule is that the number of different kinds
of constituents in a crystal tends to be small in number.  
   
The five aforementioned general rules also have certain
applicability in organic and biologic systems, but have been
specifically referenced with regard to inorganic systems to
simplify the discussion thereof.  
   
By following each of the aforementioned rules, different
crystalline structures (or phases or patterns) may be obtainable
in similar (or exactly the same) chemical systems. This aspect
of obtaining different crystalline structures but having the
same (or substantially the same) chemical structure is known as
polymorphism. A substance is typically referred to as being
polymorphous when it is capable of existing in two or more forms
having different crystalline structures or patterns. Examples of
well-known polymorphs include, carbon, selenium, quartz (SiO2),
certain metals, barium titanate, zinc sulfide, ferric oxide,
silica, proteins, prions, lipids, hydrocarbons, glycine, etc. In
certain polymorphs, a first crystalline form can be found under
a first set of physical conditions and a reversible transition
may exist between different forms, said reversible transition
being capable of occurring by, for example, one or more changes
in certain of the physical conditions (e. g. , environmental
conditions to which the polymorphs are exposed) or by
introduction of a catalyst. These types of materials are said to
be enantiotropic. When transitions between crystalline forms or
states is irreversible, the forms are said to be monotropic. An
example of an enantiomer is iron which has a cubic packed
structure between the temperatures of about 906 C-1401 C, and a
cubic body-centered structure with temperatures outside this
range. Water also exhibits different structural forms (e. g. ,
microclusters, macroclusters, etc. ) and there are at least 13
different crystalline H20 structures that are known to exist in
relatively modest pressure and temperature regimes. A third
example are certain proteins, which when exposed to a
polymorphic prion, change structure to match that of the prion
via an autocatlytic transition.  
   
There are various rules that assist in identifying relationships
that exist between polymorphous forms of different substances.
Specifically, the prior art has attempted to classify
polymorphic changes into the following areas. For example, the
recognized polymorphs that exist include one or more of the
following relationships: (1) changes in which the immediate
coordination number of the ions/atoms is not significantly
altered; (2) changes in which a change in immediate coordination
occurs;  
   
(3) changes involving a transition between an ideal structure
and a defect structure; and (4) changes in which a change in
bond-type occurs.  
   
Each of the four (4) aforementioned polymorph relationships may
be mutually exclusive, or may contain features of the other.
However, it should be understood that various different
configurations, such as unit cell, protein folding, or DNA
twisting, exist for a large number of materials of substantially
similar composition or compositions which are substantially
identical.  
   
In addition to the unit cells shown in Figures 70a-70g, there
are different lattices available for use in combination with the
unit cells. In particular, a lattice is known as an array of
equivalent points in one, two, or more typically, three
dimensions. Lattices typically do not provide any information
regarding the actual positions of atoms or molecules in any
particular spatial relationship, but show the various
translational symmetries of the various atoms, ions or molecules
by locating equivalent positions within the lattice. The
environment of any atom or ion placed on one of the lattice
points will be identical to the environment of a similar atom or
ion placed on a corresponding different lattice point. The
simplest illustration of this concept is a one-dimensional
lattice consisting of an infinite series of equally spaced
points along a line (see, for example, Figure 71). However, the
more realistic uses of lattices occurs in three-dimensional
crystal structures. The simplest lattice type is known as a
primitive (represented by the symbol"P"), and a unit cell with a
primitive lattice contains a single lattice point.  
   
A second lattice-type is body-centered (represented by the
symbol"I"). Figure 72 shows a body-centered cubic structure.  
   
A lattice which has lattice points at the center of all unit
faces as well as at the corners is known as a face-centered
lattice and is represented by the symbol"F". This lattice is
shown in Figure 73.  
   
A final lattice which contains points in just one of the faces
is known as face-centered, but can be given any one of the
symbols"A","B"or"C". A"C-type"lattice refers to the situation
where additional translational symmetry places lattice points at
the centers of the faces; whereas the A and B face-centered
lattices are obtained in an identical manner but the additional
lattice points occur in different planes. An example of a
face-centered lattice is given in Figure 74. It is noted that
the"A"and"B"face-centered lattices are obtained in  
   
identical manner but the additional lattice points in the bc and
ac planes respectively are obtained. Accordingly, face-centered
cubic lattice structures are typically referred to by the
letter"C".  
   
The four different lattice types discussed above (i. e. , P, I,
F and C) can be combined with the seven unit cell or crystal
classes which gives rise to all possible variations. All the
possible variations are known as the"Bravais"lattices. In
particular, for example, in inorganic systems, the seven
different crystal systems match up with particular Bravais
lattices. Table B shows the 14 Bravais lattices that are
possible.  
   
 **TABLE B**  
 **Crystal
system Bravais lattices**  
Cubic P, I, F  
Tetragonal P, I  
Orthorhombic P, C, I, F  
Monoclinic P, C Triclinic P  
Hexagonal P  
Trigonal/Rhombohedral P (R) \* \*The primitive description of the
rhombohedral lattice is normally given the symbol"R".  
   
A variety of techniques exist for achieving crystal growth or
structure in organic, inorganic, biologic, etc. , systems. For
example: (1) the high vacuum techniques of molecular beam
epitaxy and atomic layer epitaxy cause atoms or molecules to be
projected onto a surface of a substrate where the atoms or
molecules become incorporated thereon (e. g., adatoms); (2)
growth from solutions (e. g. , epitaxial growth); (3) vapor
phase growth onto one or more substrates or seed crystals; (4)
growth from a liquid metal; (5) growth from a solution (e. g. ,
aqueous, molten salts or other solvents); (6) growth from a
saturated or supersaturated solution (e. g. , aqueous, or other
solvents); (7) growth from a melt, also known as solidification;
(8) precipitation growth; (9) growth under high pressure
conditions (e. g., hydrothermal) ; (10) chemical vapor transport
reaction growth; (11) growth through electrochemical reactions
(e. g. , electrocrystallization); (12) growth from the solid
phase (e. g. , strain annealing); (13) acoustocrystallization
techniques; (14) biologic techniques (e. g., sitting drop,
hanging drop, containerless, etc. ) ; and (15) numerous
post-growth treatments that affect already formed structures (e.
g. , annealing, heat treatment, laser treatment, etching
processes (e. g. , chemical, thermal, etc. ), etc. ).
Phase-diagrams are often employed to assist in  
understanding what potential crystalline phases or structures
can be achieved by these various crystal growth, crystallization
or ordering techniques and post-growth treatment techniques.  
   
Much experimental and empirical work has been performed to
determine systems and/or phases which various atoms, ions,
molecules and/or macromolecules assemble into.  
   
For example, thousands and thousands of phase diagrams exist
describing various organic, biologic and/or inorganic systems.
Phase diagrams show equilibrium conditions for systems and
exhibit, typically, the lowest known free energy states for
composition, temperature, pressure and/or other conditions
imposed upon the system. In particular, the traditional belief
is that under a given set of fixed parameters, there will be
only one mixture of phases that can be present.
Phase-equilibrium diagrams provide a precise method of
graphically representing equilibrium situations and are
important for characterizing various organic, inorganic and/or
biologic systems. The phase-equilibrium diagrams record the
composition of each phase present, the number of phases present
and the amounts of each phase, at equilibrium. It is noted that
equilibrium conditions are rarely achieved in most systems.
However, even though non-equilibrium conditions (e. g. ,
metastable equilibrium conditions) typically prevail in
real-life systems, phase-diagrams are still important to
practitioners in each of their respective fields to assist in
determining what phases may be present, influenced, and/or
controlled, etc. , in various crystallization systems.  
   
Phase-diagrams are regularly utilized to determine phase and
composition changes occurring under varying environmental
conditions. For example, changes in environmental gasses present
in a system, changes in partial pressures of environmental
gasses, changes in temperature, changes in pressure, changes in
composition, etc. , are all known factors that are capable of
influencing the resultant product (e. g. , crystalline or
structural species present) in any given crystallization
reaction system.  
   
There are numerous phase-diagrams for each of the aforementioned
systems including, for example, one-component phase diagrams,
two-component phase diagrams, three-component phase diagrams,
etc. A good example of a single component, single-solid phase
system is sodium chloride. In particular, Figure 75 shows the
relationship between temperature and pressure for the ionically
bonded material known as NaCl. In addition, Figures 76a and 76b
shown clinographic projections of the unit cell of the cubic
structure for sodium chloride. Figure 77 shows a clinographic
projection of the cubic unit cell structure of  
sodium chloride, where the ions are shown in approximately
correct relative sizes. The solid circles represent the sodium
ions, whereas the hollow circles represent the chlorine ions.  
   
Phase-diagrams can be interpreted by the phase rule (known as
the Gibbs Phase Rule) which is shown in the following
relationship for a single component system: P + V = C + 2.  
   
The phase rule listed above uses P for the number of phases
present in equilibrium, V for the variance or number of degrees
of freedom and C for the number of components. This phase rule
relationship is the basis for preparing and utilizing
phase-equilibrium diagrams.  
   
For example, Figure 78 shows a perspective view of a simple
binary phase-diagram. This two-component system adds an
additional variable of composition to the phase rule. Thus,
application of the phase rule is as follows: for the point"A"one
phase is present and both temperature and composition can be
arbitrarily varied. However, in areas in which two phases are
present at equilibrium, the composition of each phase is
indicated by lines on the diagram. The intersection of a
constant-temperature line with phase boundaries gives the
compositions of the phases in equilibrium at temperature"T".
Thus, with two phases present, the following phase rule
relationship exists:  
P+V=C+2,2+V=2+2, V=2.  
   
Thus, at an arbitrarily fixed pressure, any arbitrary change in
either temperature or composition of one of the phases present
requires a corresponding change in the other variable.
Accordingly, the maximum number of phases that can be present
where pressure is arbitrarily fixed (i. e. , where V = 1) is as
follows: P+V=C+2, P+1=2+2, P=3.  
   
The solid horizontal line indicated by the letter C in Figure
78, represents a situation where three phases are present and
the composition of each phase and the temperature are fixed.
Accordingly, phase-diagrams can be utilized to determine what
phases are present, what conditions can result in certain phases
being present and the compositions of certain phases.  
   
In particular, defect crystallization pathways exist in each
crystallization reaction system, and the precise crystalline
pathway that is chosen is a function of many factors known to
the art. For example, a representative ternary phase diagram is
shown in Figure 86a (which is representative of a ternary
eutectic) and in Figure 86b (which is representative of a
ternary solid solution). Further, Figure 86c shows one precise
crystallization pathway  
followed by the composition"A"shown in Figure 86a. A brief
description of the crystallization pathway is as follows: a
liquid having a composition A falls into a first primary field
of component"X". As the temperature in the ternary liquid is
decreased to Tl, a solid having a composition"X"begins to
crystallize from the melt. The composition of the remaining
liquid changes along the line AB due to some of the
solid"X"crystallizing out therefrom. A concept known as
the"lever principle" (i. e. , a concept for determining relative
amounts and compositions of materials which crystallize from a
melt) applies along the line AB. Further, as cooling continues
and the temperature reaches T2, the crystallization pathway
reaches a boundary condition representing the equilibrium
between the composition of the remaining liquid and the two
solid phases"X"and"Z". At this point, "Z"begins to crystallize
as well as"X"and the remaining liquid changes in composition
along the path CD. However, at the point"L"the phases that exist
in equilibrium comprise a liquid having a composition"L", and
the solids"X"and"Z", whereas the overall composition of the
entire system is"A". Cooling continues until a ternary eutectic
occurs at TE at the point D. At the point D, composition"Y"is
also capable of crystallizing.  
   
Accordingly, various crystalline species are capable of
crystallizing from, for example, the solidification of one or
more species from a melt, whether the melt is under equilibrium
or non-equilibrium conditions.  
   
Another example of a phase diagram is contained in Figure 79,
which shows an example of a solubility curve. This general
solubility curve is for a solid that forms a hydrate (i. e. ,
one or more compounds that has one or more water molecules
attached to it) as a system is cooled. For example, Figure 79
could be any solid that forms hydrates such as, for example,
Na2S203. The number of hydrate molecules shown in Figure 79 is
arbitrary and will vary for each substance.  
   
Further, Figure 79a shows several solubility curves for
different solutes in water.  
   
Most of these materials show increased solubility as a function
of temperature. Sodium chloride is one of those solutes that
shows a gradually increasing solubility in water as a function
of increasing temperature. Specifically, for example, the
solubility plot for NaCl shows that a saturated solution of NaCl
at 20 C, will comprise about 36 grams of NaCl dissolved in 100
grams of water.  
   
Accordingly, it should be apparent that the various bonding
mechanisms for bonding together ions, atoms, molecules,
macromolecules, etc. , result in various possibilities for  
crystalline and structural configurations (e. g. , the different
unit cells shown in Figure 70 and the different Bravais lattices
shown in Figure 72-74). While much work has been done to
categorize different chemical configurations and/or structures,
as well as many theories or explanations being set forth in an
attempt to explain the mechanisms of crystallization, including
the initiation of crystallization as well as secondary
nucleation or growth, much remains unknown regarding the ability
to control various crystalline structures within, for example,
one or more given species. However, it is clear that various
reactions, including various bonding and chemical reactions, are
important in determining certain crystalline structures.  
   
In this regard, chemical reactions are driven by energy. The
energy comes in many different forms including chemical,
thermal, mechanical, acoustic, and electromagnetic.  
   
Various features of each type of energy are thought to
contribute in different ways to the driving of chemical
reactions. Irrespective of the type of energy involved, chemical
reactions are undeniably and inextricably intertwined with the
transfer and combination of energy. An understanding of energy
is, therefore, vital to an understanding of chemical reactions
and hence, certain structural transformations.  
   
A chemical reaction can be controlled and/or directed either by
the addition of energy to the reaction medium in the form of
thermal, mechanical, acoustic and/or electromagnetic energy or
by means of transferring energy through a physical catalyst.
These methods are traditionally not that energy efficient and
can produce, for example, either unwanted by- products,
decomposition of required transients, and/or intermediates
and/or activated complexes and/or insufficient quantities of
preferred products of a reaction.  
   
It has been generally believed that chemical reactions occur as
a result of collisions between reacting molecules. In terms of
the collision theory of chemical kinetics, it has been expected
that the rate of a reaction is directly proportional to the
number of the molecular collisions per second: rate a number of
collisions/sec  
This simple relationship has been used to explain the dependence
of reaction rates on concentration. Additionally, with few
exceptions, reaction rates have been believed to increase with
increasing temperature because of increased collisions.  
   
The dependence of the rate constant k of a reaction can be
expressed by the following equation, known as the Arrhenius
equation:  
k= Ae-Ea/RT where Ea is the activation energy of the reaction
which is the minimum amount of energy required to initiate a
chemical reaction, R is the gas constant, T is the absolute
temperature and e is the base of the natural logarithm scale.
The quantity A represents the collision rate and shows that the
rate constant is directly proportional to A and, therefore, to
the collision rate. Furthermore, because of the minus sign
associated with the exponent Ea/RT, the rate constant decreases
with increasing activation energy and increases with increasing
temperature.  
   
Normally, only a small fraction of the colliding molecules,
typically the fastest- moving ones, have enough kinetic energy
to exceed the activation energy, therefore, the increase in the
rate constant k has been explained with the temperature
increase. Since more high-energy molecules are present at a
higher temperature, the rate of product formation is also
greater at the higher temperature. But, with increased
temperatures there are a number of problems which can be
introduced into the reaction system. With thermal excitation
other competing processes, such as bond rupture, may occur
before the desired energy state can be reached. Also, there are
a number of decomposition products which often produce fragments
that are extremely reactive, but they can be so short-lived
because of their thermodynamic instability, that a preferred
reaction may be dampened.  
   
Radiant or light energy is another form of energy that may be
added to the reaction medium that also may have negative side
effects but which may be different from (or the same as) those
side effects from thermal energy. Addition of radiant energy to
a system produces electronically excited molecules that are
capable of undergoing chemical reactions.  
   
A molecule in which all the electrons are in stable orbitals is
said to be in the ground electronic state. These orbitals may be
either bonding or non-bonding. If a photon of the proper energy
collides with the molecule the photon may be absorbed and one of
the electrons may be promoted to an unoccupied orbital of higher
energy. Electronic excitation results in spatial redistribution
of the valence electrons with concomitant changes in
internuclear configurations. Since chemical reactions and
bonding are controlled to a great extent by these factors, an
electronically excited molecule undergoes a chemical reaction or
bond transformation that may be distinctly different from those
of its ground-state counterpart.  
   
The energy of a photon is defined in terms of its frequency or
wavelength,  
   
E = hv = hc/k where E is energy; h is Plank's constant, 6.6 x
10-34 J sec ; v is the frequency of the radiation, sec'' ; c is
the speed of light; and X is the wavelength of the radiation.
When a photon is absorbed, all of its energy is typically
imparted to the absorbing species. The primary act following
absorption depends on the wavelength of the incident light.
Photochemistry studies photons whose energies lie in the
ultraviolet region (e. g., 100A-4000 A) and in the visible
region (e. g., 4000A-7000A) of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Such photons are primarily a cause of electronically excited
molecules.  
   
Since the molecules are imbued with electronic energy upon
absorption of light, reactions and structural transformations
occur from different potential-energy surfaces from those
encountered in thermally excited systems. However, there are
several drawbacks of using the known techniques of
photochemistry, that being, utilizing a broad band of
frequencies thereby causing unwanted side reactions, undue
experimentation, and poor quantum yield. The area of
photocrystallization is still in its infancy and the known
techniques are trial and error, empirical approaches, with no
cohesive or comprehensive understanding of the underlying
mechanisms. Some good examples of photochemistry are shown in
the following patents.  
   
In particular, U. S. Patent No. 5,174, 877 issued to Cooper, et
al. al., (1992) discloses an apparatus for the photocatalytic
treatment of liquids. In particular, it is disclosed that
ultraviolet light irradiates the surface of a prepared slurry to
activate the photocatalytic properties of the particles
contained in the slurry. The transparency of the slurry affects,
for example, absorption of radiation. Moreover, discussions of
different frequencies suitable for achieving desirable
photocatalytic activity are disclosed.  
   
Further, U. S. Patent No. 4,755, 269 issued to Brumer, et al.
al. , (1998) discloses a photodisassociation process for
disassociating various molecules in a known energy level. In
particular, it is disclosed that different disassociation
pathways are possible and the different pathways can be followed
due to selecting different frequencies of certain
electromagnetic radiation. It is further disclosed that the
amplitude of electromagnetic radiation applied corresponds to
amounts of product produced.  
   
Selective excitation of different species is shown in the
following three (3) patents.  
   
Specifically, U. S. Patent No. 4,012, 301 to Rich, et al. al. ,
(1977) discloses vapor phase chemical reactions that are
selectively excited by using vibrational modes corresponding to  
the continuously flowing reactant species. Particularly, a
continuous wave laser emits radiation that is absorbed by the
vibrational mode of the reactant species.  
   
U. S. Patent No. 5,215, 634 issued to Wan, et al. , (1993)
discloses a process of selectively converting methane to a
desired oxygenate. In particular, methane is irradiated in the
presence of a catalyst with pulsed microwave radiation to
convert reactants to desirable products. The physical catalyst
disclosed comprises nickel and the microwave radiation is
applied in the range of about 1.5 to 3.0 GHz.  
   
U. S. Patent No. 5,015, 349 issued to Suib, et al. al. , (1991)
discloses a method for cracking a hydrocarbon to create cracked
reaction products. It is disclosed that a stream of hydrocarbon
is exposed to a microwave energy which creates a low power
density microwave discharge plasma, wherein the microwave energy
is adjusted to achieve desired results. A particular frequency
desired of microwave energy is disclosed as being 2.45 GHz.  
   
The art contains numerous well known crystallization and
structure formations or modifications techniques (e. g. , single
crystal, polycrystalline, amorphous, etc. ) as well as numerous
well known post-processing techniques (e. g. , annealing,
chemical etching, laser etching, temperature conditioning,
pressure conditioning, atmospheric conditioning, etc.) which
also affect structure. The prior art techniques largely contain
empirical results from many trial and error approaches that, in
most cases, are not well understood at a basic level.  
   
Physical catalysts are also well known in the art but the role
that physical catalysts play in various reactions is also not
well understood at a basic level. Specifically, a physical
catalyst is typically regarded as a substance which alters the
reaction rate of a chemical reaction without appearing in the
end product. It is known that some reactions can be speeded up
or controlled by the presence of substances which themselves
appear to remain unchanged after the reaction has ended. By
increasing the velocity of a desired reaction relative to
unwanted reactions, the formation of a desired product can be
maximized compared with unwanted by-products. Often only a trace
of physical catalyst is necessary to accelerate the reaction.
Also, it has been observed that some substances, which if added
in trace amounts, can slow down the rate of a reaction. This
looks like the reverse of catalysis, and, in fact, substances
which slow down a reaction rate have been called negative
catalysts or poisons.  
   
Known physical catalysts go through a cycle in which they are
used and regenerated so that they can be used again and again. A
physical catalyst operates by providing another path for the
reaction which can have a higher reaction rate or slower rate
than available in the absence  
   
of the physical catalyst. At the end of the reaction, because
the physical catalyst can be recovered, it appears the physical
catalyst is not involved in the reaction. But, the physical
catalyst must somehow take part in the reaction, or else the
rate of the reaction would not change. The catalytic act has
historically been represented by five essential steps originally
postulated by Ostwald around the late 1800's:  
1. Diffusion to the catalytic site (reactant);  
2. Bond formation at the catalytic site (reactant);  
3. Reaction of the catalyst-reactant complex;  
4. Bond rupture at the catalytic site (product); and  
5. Diffusion away from the catalytic site (product).  
   
The exact mechanisms of catalytic actions are unknown in the art
but it is known that physical catalysts can speed up a reaction
that otherwise would take place too slowly to be practical.  
   
A well known category of catalysts are the autocatalysts. In
autocatalysis, the product of a reaction functions as a
catalyst, speeding the rate of formation of more product. In
autocatalytic reactions, it is clear that the catalyst does take
part in the reaction. Nevertheless, the exact mechanisms of
autocatalytic actions are also largely unknown in the art.  
   
Accordingly, what is needed is a better understanding of the
crystal growth, crystallization, structural and/or phase change
processes and mechanisms so that biological, organic, and/or
inorganic processes and materials, etc. , can be engineered by
more precisely controlling the multitude of reaction processes
that exist, as well as developing completely new reaction
pathways and/or new and/or desirable reaction products (e. g. ,
crystalline phases or species).  
   
 **DEFINITIONS**  
For the purposes of this invention, the terms and expressions
below, appearing in the Specification and Claims, are intended
to have the following meanings: "Activated complex", as used
herein, means the assembly of atom (s) (charged or neutral)
which corresponds to the maximum in the reaction profile
describing the transformation of reactant (s) into reaction
product (s). Either the reactant or reaction product in this
definition could be an intermediate in an overall transformation
involving more than one step.  
   
   
"Applied spectral energy conditioning pattern", as used herein,
means the totality of: (a) all spectral energy conditioning
patterns that are externally applied to a conditionable
participant; and/or (b) spectral conditioning environmental
reaction conditions that are used to condition one or more
conditionable participants to form a conditioned participant in
a conditioning reaction system.  
   
"Applied spectral energy pattern", as used herein, means the
totality of: (a) all spectral energy patterns that are
externally applied; and/or (b) spectral environmental reaction
conditions input into a crystallization reaction system.  
   
"Bravais lattice", as used herein, means the permissible
combination of lattice types with unit cells.  
   
"Catalytic spectral conditioning pattern", as used herein, means
at least a portion of a spectral conditioning pattern of a
physical catalyst which when applied to a conditionable
participant can condition the conditionable participant to
catalyze and/or assist in catalyzing the crystallization
reaction system by the following: completely replacing a
physical chemical catalyst; acting in unison with a physical
chemical catalyst to increase the rate of reaction; reducing the
rate of reaction by acting as a negative catalyst; or altering
the reaction pathway for formation of a specific reaction
product.  
   
"Catalytic spectral energy conditioning pattern", as used
herein, means at least a portion of a spectral energy
conditioning pattern which when applied to a conditionable
participant in the form of a beam or field can condition the
conditionable participant to form a conditioned participant
having a spectral energy pattern corresponding to at least a
portion of a spectral pattern of a physical catalyst which
catalyzes and/or assists in catalyzing the crystallization
reaction system when the conditioned participant is placed into,
or becomes involved with, the crystallization reaction system.  
   
"Catalytic spectral energy pattern", as used herein, means at
least a portion of a spectral energy pattern of a physical
catalyst which when applied to a crystallization reaction system
in the form of a beam or field can catalyze a particular
reaction in the crystallization reaction system.  
   
"Catalytic spectral pattern", as used herein, means at least a
portion of a spectral pattern of a physical catalyst which when
applied to a crystallization reaction system can catalyze a
particular reaction by the following:  
   
   
a) completely replacing a physical chemical catalyst; b) acting
in unison with a physical chemical catalyst to increase the rate
of reaction; c) reducing the rate of reaction by acting as a
negative catalyst; or d) altering the reaction pathway for
formation of a specific reaction product.  
   
"Columnar liquid crystals", as used herein, means a mesophase
liquid-crystal wherein disc-like molecules stack into columns
which themselves form a two-dimensional, long-range ordered
hexagonal packing (e. g. , columnar mesophase of cylinders in
block co- polymers).  
   
"Condition"or"conditioning", as used herein, means the
application or exposure of a conditioning energy or combination
of conditioning energies to at least one conditionable
participant prior to the conditionable participant becoming
involved (e. g. , being placed into a crystallization reaction
system and/or prior to being activated) in the crystallization
reaction system.  
   
"Conditionable participant", as used herein, means reactant,
physical catalyst, solvent, physical catalyst support material,
reaction vessel, conditioning reaction vessel, promoter and/or
poison comprised of molecules, macromolecules, ions and/or atoms
(or components thereof) in any form of matter (e. g. , solid,
liquid, gas, plasma) that can be conditioned by an applied
spectral energy conditioning pattern.  
   
"Conditioned participant", as used herein, means reactant,
physical catalyst, solvent, physical catalyst support material,
reaction vessel, conditioning reaction vessel, physical promoter
and/or poison comprised of molecules, ions and/or atoms (or
components thereof) in any form of matter (e. g. , solid,
liquid, gas, plasma) that has been conditioned by an applied
spectral energy conditioning pattern.  
   
"Conditioning energy", as used herein means at least one of the
following spectral energy conditioning providers: spectral
energy conditioning catalyst; spectral conditioning catalyst;
spectral energy conditioning pattern; spectral conditioning
pattern; catalytic spectral energy conditioning pattern;
catalytic spectral conditioning pattern; applied spectral energy
conditioning pattern and spectral conditioning environmental
reaction conditions.  
   
"Conditioning environmental reaction condition", as used herein,
means and includes traditional reaction variables such as
temperature, pressure, surface area of catalysts, physical
catalyst size and shape, concentrations, electromagnetic
radiation, electric fields, magnetic fields, mechanical forces,
acoustic fields, reaction vessel size, shape and  
   
composition and combinations thereof, etc. , which may be
present and are capable of influencing, positively or
negatively, the conditioning of at least one conditionable
participant.  
   
"Conditioning reaction system", as used herein, means the
combination of reactants, physical catalysts, poisons,
promoters, solvents, physical catalyst support materials,
conditioning reaction vessel, reaction vessel, spectral
conditioning catalysts, spectral energy conditioning catalysts,
conditioned participants, environmental conditioning reaction
conditions, spectral environmental conditioning reaction
conditions, applied spectral energy conditioning pattern, etc. ,
that are involved in any reaction pathway to form a conditioned
participant.  
   
"Conditioning reaction vessel", as used herein, means the
physical vessel (s) or containment system (s) which contains or
houses all components of the conditioning reaction system,
including any physical structure or media which are contained
within the vessel or system.  
   
"Conditioning targeting", as used herein, means the application
of conditioning energy to a conditionable participant to
condition the conditionable participant prior to the
conditionable participant being involved, and/or activated, in a
holoreaction system, said conditioning energy being provided by
at least one of the following spectral energy conditioning
providers: spectral energy conditioning catalyst; spectral
conditioning catalyst; spectral energy conditioning pattern;
spectral conditioning pattern; catalytic spectral energy
conditioning pattern; catalytic spectral conditioning pattern;
applied spectral energy conditioning pattern; and spectral
environmental conditioning reaction conditions, to achieve (1)
direct resonance; and/or (2) harmonic resonance; and/or (3)
non-harmonic heterodyne- resonance with at least a portion of at
least one of the following conditionable participants:
reactants; physical catalysts; promoters; poisons; solvents;
physical catalyst support materials; reaction vessels;
conditioning reaction vessels; conditioning reaction vessels
and/or mixtures or components thereof (in any form of matter),
said spectral energy conditioning provider providing
conditioning energy to condition at least one conditionable
participant by interacting with at least one frequency thereof,
to form at least one conditioned participant which assists in
producing at least one desired reaction product and/or at least
one desired reaction product at a desired reaction rate, when
the conditioned participant becomes involved with, and/or
activated in, a crystallization reaction system.  
   
"Coordination number", as used herein, means the number of atoms
or ions in a crystalline structure that are nearest neighbors
to, typically, a different atom or ion in such a crystalline
structure (e. g., Figures 76a and 76b shows six fold
coordination for each of Na+ and Cl-).  
   
"Crystal growth"or"crystallization", as used herein, means the
arrangement of atoms, ions, molecules and/or macromolecules into
an ordered structure (macromolecules, micromolecules, etc. )
which contains at least one repeatable unit cell.  
   
"Crystallization reaction system", as used herein, means the
combination of reactants, intermediates, transients, activated
complexes, physical catalysts, poisons, promoters, solvents,
physical catalyst support materials, spectral catalysts,
spectral energy catalysts, reaction products, seeds or seed
crystals, crystal substrates, epitaxial growth substrates,
environmental reaction conditions, spectral environmental
reaction conditions, applied spectral energy pattern, reaction
vessels, etc. , that are involved in any reaction pathway and
which typically results in at least some order (e. g. ,
crystallization or structure) in a system. However, controlling
a system so as to prevent order also falls within the meaning of
this definition.  
   
"Derivative structure", as used herein, means a somewhat more
complex structure which is related to a basic or simple
structure but has been somehow perturbed to result in a more
complex arrangement or structure. Mechanisms for achieving these
somewhat more complex structures include: (1) an ordered
substitution of one or more species for another; (2) an ordered
omission of one or more species; (3) the addition of one or more
species to an unoccupied site; and/or (4) the distortion of any
array of one or more species.  
   
"Direct resonance conditioning targeting", as used herein, means
the application of conditioning energy to a conditionable
participant to condition the conditionable participant prior to
the conditionable participant being involved, and/or activated,
in a holoreaction system, said conditioning energy being
provided by at least one of the following spectral energy
conditioning providers: spectral energy conditioning catalyst;
spectral conditioning catalyst; spectral energy conditioning
pattern; spectral conditioning pattern; catalytic spectral
energy conditioning pattern; catalytic spectral conditioning
pattern; applied spectral energy conditioning pattern and
spectral conditioning environmental reaction conditions, to
achieve direct resonance with at least a portion of at least one
conditionable participant (e. g.. ; reactants; physical
catalysts; promoters; poisons; solvents; physical catalyst
support  
   
materials; reaction vessels; conditioning reaction vessels
and/or mixtures or components thereof in any form of matter),
said spectral energy conditioning providers providing
conditioning energy to condition at least one conditionable
participant (s) by interacting with at least one frequency
thereof to form at least one conditioned participant, which
assists in producing at least one desired reaction product
and/or at least one desired reaction product at a desired
reaction rate, when the conditioned participant becomes involved
with, and/or activated in, a crystallization reaction system.  
   
"Direct resonance targeting", as used herein, means the
application of energy to a crystallization reaction system by at
least one of the following spectral energy providers: spectral
energy catalyst; spectral catalyst; spectral energy pattern;
spectral pattern; catalytic spectral energy pattern; catalytic
spectral pattern; applied spectral energy pattern and spectral
environmental reaction conditions, to achieve direct resonance
with at least one of the following forms of matter: reactants;
transients; intermediates; activated complexes; physical
catalysts; reaction products; promoters; poisons; solvents;
physical catalyst support materials; reaction vessels; and/or
mixtures or components thereof, said spectral energy providers
providing energy to at least one of said forms of matter by
interacting with at least one frequency thereof, in said
reactants, to produce at least one desired reaction product
and/or at least one desired reaction product at a desired
reaction rate.  
   
"Electrochemical cell", as used herein, means a device that
converts chemical energy into electrical energy. It includes two
electrodes which are separated by an electrolyte. The electrodes
may comprise any electrically conducting material (e. g. , solid
or liquid metals, semiconductors, etc. ) which can communicate
with each other through an electrolyte. These cells experience
separate oxidation and reduction reactions at each electrode.  
   
"Electrocrystallization", as used herein, means an
electrochemical technique that results in a crystalline material
(e. g. , the deposition of metal on the cathode in an
electrolytic cell).  
   
"Electrolytic cell", as used herein, means an electrochemical
cell that converts electrical energy into chemical energy. The
chemical reactions typically do not occur spontaneously at the
electrodes when the electrodes are connected through an external
circuit.  
   
The chemical reaction is typically forced by applying an
external electric current to the electrodes. This cell is used
to store electrical energy in chemical form such as in, for
example, a secondary or rechargeable battery. The process of
water being decomposed into  
   
hydrogen gas and oxygen is termed electrolysis and such
electrolysis is performed in an electrolytic cell.  
   
"Electrometallurgy", as used herein, means a branch of
metallurgy which utilizes electrochemical processes known as
electrowinning.  
   
"Electromigration", as used herein, means the movement of ions
under the influence of electrical potential difference.  
   
"Electrophoresis", as used herein, means the movement of
small-suspended particles or large molecules in a liquid, such
movement being driven by an electrical potential difference.  
   
"Electroplating", as used herein, means a process that produces
a thin, metallic coating on the surface of another material (e.
g. , a metal or another electrically conducting material such as
graphite). The substrate to be coated is situated to be the
cathode in an electrolytic cell, where the cations of the
electrolyte becomes the positive ions of the metal to be coated
on the surface of the cathode. When a current is applied, the
electrode reaction occurring on the cathode is a reduction
reaction causing the metal ions to become metal on the surface
of the cathode.  
   
"Electrowinning", as used herein, means an electrochemical
process that produces metals from their ores. In particular,
metal oxides typically occur in nature and electrochemical
reduction is one of the most economic methods for producing
metals from these ores. In particular, the ore is dissolved in
an acidic aqueous solution or molten salt and the resulting
electrolyte solution is electrolyzed. The metal is electroplated
on the cathode (e. g. , either in a solid or liquid form) while
oxygen is involved in the reaction at the anode. Copper, zinc,
aluminum, magnesium and sodium are manufactured by this
technique.  
   
"Enantiotropic polymorph", as used herein, means a polymorph
which exhibits reversible transitions between at least two
different crystalline structures.  
   
"Environmental reaction condition", as used herein, means and
includes traditional reaction variables such as temperature,
pressure, surface area of catalysts, physical catalyst size and
shape, concentrations, electromagnetic radiation, electric
fields, magnetic fields, mechanical forces, acoustic fields,
reaction vessel size, shape and composition and combinations
thereof, etc. , which may be present and are capable of
influencing, positively or negatively, reaction pathways in a
crystallization reaction system.  
"Epitaxial growth", as used herein, means the growth of at least
one layer of atoms, ions, molecules and/or macromolecules onto
at least one substrate material.  
   
"Frequency", as used herein, means the number of times which a
physical event (e. g., wave, field and/or motion) varies from
the equilibrium value through a complete cycle in a unit of time
(e. g. , one second; and one cycle/sec = 1 Hz). The variation
from equilibrium can be positive and/or negative, and can be,
for example, symmetrical, asymmetrical and/or proportional with
regard to the equilibrium value.  
   
"Galvanizing", as used herein, means a process for coating iron
or steel with a thin layer of zinc for corrosion protection.
Galvanizing is performed electrochemically by an electroplating
process or by a hot-dip galvanizing process which consists of
immersing the metal into a molten zinc.  
   
"Harmonic conditioning targeting", as used herein, means the
application of conditioning energy to a conditionable
participant to condition the conditionable participant, prior to
the conditionable participant becoming involved, and/or
activated, in a holoreaction system, said conditioning energy
being provided by at least one of the following spectral energy
conditioning providers: spectral energy conditioning catalyst;
spectral conditioning catalyst; spectral energy conditioning
pattern; spectral conditioning pattern; catalytic spectral
energy conditioning pattern; catalytic spectral conditioning
pattern; applied spectral energy conditioning pattern and
spectral conditioning environmental reaction conditions, to
achieve harmonic resonance with at least a portion of at least
one conditionable participant (e. g.; reactants; physical
catalysts; promoters, poisons; solvents; physical catalyst
support materials; reaction vessels; conditioning reaction
vessels; and/or mixtures or components thereof in any form of
matter), said spectral energy conditioning provider providing
conditioning energy to condition at least one conditionable
participant (s) by interacting with at least one frequency
thereof, to form at least one conditioned participant which
assists in producing at least one desired reaction product
and/or at least one desired reaction product at a desired
reaction rate when the conditioned participant becomes involved
with, and/or activated in, a crystallization reaction system.  
   
"Harmonic targeting", as used herein, means the application of
energy to a crystallization reaction system by at least one of
the following spectral energy providers: spectral energy
catalyst; spectral catalyst; spectral energy pattern; spectral
pattern; catalytic spectral energy pattern; catalytic spectral
pattern; applied spectral energy pattern and spectral  
environmental reaction conditions, to achieve harmonic resonance
with at least one of the following forms of matter: reactants;
transients; intermediates; activated complexes; physical
catalysts; reaction products; promoters, poisons; solvents;
physical catalyst support materials; reaction vessels; and/or
mixtures or components thereof, said spectral energy providers
providing energy to at least one of said forms of matter by
interacting with at least one frequency thereof, in said
reactants, to produce at least one desired reaction product
and/or at least one desired reaction product at a desired
reaction rate.  
   
"Holoreaction system", as used herein, means all components of
the crystallization reaction system and the conditioning
reaction system.  
   
"Hydrolysis", as used herein, means a chemical reaction in which
water reacts with another substance and causes decomposition of
other products, often including the reaction of water with a
salt to create an acid or a base.  
   
"Intermediate", as used herein, means a molecule, ion and/or
atom which is present between a reactant and a reaction product
in a reaction pathway or reaction profile. It corresponds to a
minimum in the reaction profile of the reaction between reactant
and reaction product. A reaction which involves an intermediate
is typically a stepwise reaction.  
   
"Liquid crystal", as used herein, means one or more crystalline
species that have characteristics of both the liquid state (e.
g. , short-range translational order due to excluded volume) and
the crystalline state (e. g. , long-range orientational order).
In addition to long- range orientational order, smectic and
cholesteric liquid crystals exhibit one-dimensional long-range
translational order; and columnar liquid crystals exhibit
two-dimensional long- range translational order. Some higher
order smectic liquid crystals exhibit two-dimensional positional
order within the layers.  
   
"Mass transport", as used herein means the movement or
transportation of mass (e. g. , chemical compounds, ions, etc. )
from one part of a system to another. This phenomena is
typically associated with diffusion, convection and electron
migration, but can also occur or be promoted through spectral
mechanisms.  
   
"Monotropic polymorph", as used herein, means a polymorph which
exhibits an irreversible transition between at least two
different crystalline structures.  
   
"Nematic liquid crystals", as used herein, means molecules with
short-range translational order (e. g. , a densely packed
liquid) and long-range uniaxial orientational order.  
"Non-harmonic heterodyne conditioning targeting", as used
herein, means the application of conditioning energy to a
conditionable participant to condition the conditionable
participant prior to the conditionable participant being
involved, and/or activated, in a holoreaction system, said
conditioning energy being provided by at least one of the
following spectral energy conditioning providers: spectral
energy conditioning catalyst; spectral conditioning catalyst;
spectral energy conditioning pattern; spectral conditioning
pattern; catalytic spectral energy conditioning pattern;
catalytic spectral conditioning pattern; applied spectral energy
conditioning pattern and spectral conditioning environmental
reaction conditions, to achieve non-harmonic heterodyne
resonance with at least a portion of at least one conditionable
participant (e. g.; reactants; physical catalysts; promoters;
poisons; solvents; physical catalyst support materials; reaction
vessels; conditioning reaction vessels and/or mixtures or
components thereof in any form of matter), said spectral energy
conditioning provider providing conditioning energy to condition
at least one conditionable participant by interacting with at
least one frequency thereof, to form at least one conditioned
participant which assists in producing at least one desired
reaction product and/or at least one desired reaction product at
a desired reaction rate when the conditioned participant becomes
involved with, and/or activated in, a crystallization reaction
system.  
   
"Non-harmonic heterodyne targeting", as used herein, means the
application of energy to a crystallization reaction system by at
least one of the following spectral energy providers: spectral
energy catalyst; spectral catalyst; spectral energy pattern;
spectral pattern; catalytic spectral energy pattern; catalytic
spectral pattern; applied spectral energy pattern and spectral
environmental reaction condition to achieve non-harmonic
heterodyne resonance with at least one of the following forms of
matter: reactants; transients; intermediates; activated
complexes; physical catalysts; reaction products; promoters;
poisons; solvents; physical catalyst support materials; reaction
vessels; and/or mixtures or components thereof, said spectral
energy provider providing energy to at least one of said forms
of matter by interacting with at least one frequency thereof, to
produce at least one desired reaction product and/or at least
one desired reaction product at a desired reaction rate.  
   
"Participant", as used herein, means reactant, transient,
intermediate, activated complex, physical catalyst, promoter,
poison and/or reaction product comprised of molecules,
macromolecules, ions and/or atoms (or components thereof).  
"Phase-diagram", as used herein, means a graphical
representation of, typically, an equilibrium situation for a
given set of system parameters.  
   
"Plasma", as used herein means, an approximately electrically
neutral (quasineutral) collection of electrically activated
atoms or molecules, or ions (positive and/or negative) and
electrons which may or may not contain a background neutral gas,
and at least a portion of which is capable of responding to at
least electric and/or magnetic fields.  
   
"Plastic crystals", as used herein, means crystals which possess
a three-dimensional translational order but are orientationally
disordered. These types of crystals typically have opposite
characteristics from nematic liquid crystals.  
   
"Polymorphs"or"polymorphism", as used herein, means a chemical
composition or arrangement of atoms, ions, molecules and/or
macromolecules, which are capable of existing in at least two
different crystalline structures or arrangements.  
   
"Primary nucleation", as used herein, is a first step in a
crystallization process, typically, the growth of a new crystal.  
   
"Quasicrystals", as used herein, means a state of matter between
a periodic long- range translational order of the crystalline
state and the limited short-range translational order of a
non-crystalline state. These types of crystals are often found
in metal systems.  
   
"Reactant", as used herein, means a starting material or
starting component in a crystallization reaction system. A
reactant can be any inorganic, organic and/or biologic atom,
molecule, macromolecule, ion, compound, substance, and/or the
like.  
   
"Reaction coordinate", as used herein, means an intra-or
inter-molecular/atom configurational variable whose change
corresponds to the conversion of reactant into reaction product.  
   
"Reaction pathway", as used herein, means those steps which lead
to the formation of reaction product (s). A reaction pathway may
include intermediates and/or transients and/or activated
complexes. A reaction pathway may include some or all of a
reaction profile.  
   
"Reaction product", as used herein, means any product of a
reaction involving a reactant. A reaction product may have a
different chemical composition from a reactant or a
substantially similar (or exactly the same) chemical composition
but exhibit a different physical or crystalline structure and/or
phase and/or properties.  
   
"Reaction profile", as used herein means a plot of energy (e. g.
, molecular potential energy, molar enthalpy, or free energy)
against reaction coordinate for the conversion of reactant (s)
into reaction product (s).  
   
"Reaction vessel", as used herein, means the physical vessel (s)
or containment system (s) which contains or houses all
components of the crystallization reaction system, including any
physical structures or media which are contained within the
vessel or system.  
   
"Resultant energy conditioning pattern", as used herein, means
the totality of energy interactions between the applied spectral
energy conditioning pattern with at least one conditionable
participant before said conditionable participant becomes
involved, and/or activated, in a crystallization reaction system
as a conditioned participant.  
   
"Resultant energy pattern", as used herein, means the totality
of energy interactions between the applied spectral energy
pattern with all participants and/or components in the
crystallization reaction system.  
   
"Secondary nucleation", as used herein, is crystallization which
achieves crystal growth by feeding a nucleated crystal (or the
like) with atoms, ions, molecules and/or macromolecules that are
located nearby a seed crystal (or the like).  
   
"Smectic liquid crystal", as used herein, means a liquid crystal
that exhibits long- range one-dimensional translational order in
addition to long-range orientational order. Thus, in addition to
orientational order, the molecules of this liquid crystal stack
in layers.  
   
"Spectral catalyst", as used herein, means electromagnetic
energy which acts as a catalyst in a crystallization reaction
system, for example, electromagnetic energy having a spectral
pattern which affects, controls, or directs a reaction pathway.  
   
Spectral conditioning catalyst", as used herein, means
electromagnetic energy which, when applied to a conditionable
participant to form a conditioned participant, assists the
conditioned participant to act as a catalyst in a
crystallization reaction system, for example, electromagnetic
energy having a spectral conditioning pattern which causes the
conditioned participant to affect, control, or direct a reaction
pathway in a crystallization reaction system when the
conditioned participant becomes involved with, and/or activated
in, the crystallization reaction system.  
   
"Spectral conditioning environmental reaction condition", as
used herein, means at least one frequency and/or field which
simulates at least a portion of at least one conditioning
environmental reaction condition.  
   
"Spectral conditioning pattern", as used herein, means a pattern
formed in a conditioning reaction system by one or more
electromagnetic frequencies emitted or absorbed after excitation
of an atom or molecule. A spectral conditioning pattern may be
formed by any known spectroscopic technique.  
   
"Spectral energy catalyst", as used herein, means energy which
acts as a catalyst in a crystallization reaction system having a
spectral energy pattern which affects, controls, and/or directs
a reaction pathway.  
   
"Spectral energy conditioning catalyst", as used herein, means
conditioning energy which, when applied to a conditionable
participant, assists a conditionable participant, once
conditioned, to act as a catalyst in a crystallization reaction
system, the conditioned participant having a spectral energy
conditioning pattern which affects, controls and/or directs a
reaction pathway when the conditioned participant becomes
involved with, and/or activated in, the crystallization reaction
system.  
   
"Spectral energy conditioning pattern", as used herein, means a
pattern formed in a conditioning reaction system by one or more
conditioning energies and/or components emitted or absorbed by a
molecule, ion, atom and/or component (s) thereof and/or which is
present by and/or within a molecule, ion, atom and/or component
(s) thereof.  
   
"Spectral energy pattern", as used herein, means a pattern
formed by one or more energies and/or components emitted or
absorbed by a molecule, ion, atom and/or component (s) thereof
and/or which is present by and/or within a molecule, ion, atom
and/or component (s) thereof. For example, the spectral energy
pattern could be a series of electromagnetic frequencies
designed to heterodyne with reaction intermediates, or the
spectral energy pattern could be the portion of the actual
spectrum emitted by a reaction intermediate.  
   
"Spectral environmental reaction condition", as used herein,
means at least one frequency and/or field which simulates at
least a portion of at least one environmental reaction condition
in a crystallization reaction system.  
   
"Spectral pattern", as used herein, means a pattern formed by
one or more electromagnetic frequencies emitted or absorbed
after excitation of an atom or molecule. A spectral pattern may
be formed by any known spectroscopic technique.  
   
"Targeting", as used herein, means the application of energy to
a crystallization reaction system by at least one of the
following spectral energy providers: spectral energy  
   
catalyst; spectral catalyst; spectral energy pattern; spectral
pattern; catalytic spectral energy pattern; catalytic spectral
pattern; applied spectral energy pattern; and spectral
environmental reaction conditions, to achieve direct resonance
and/or harmonic resonance and/or non- harmonic
heterodyne-resonance with at least one of the following forms of
matter: reactants; transients; intermediates; activated
complexes; physical catalysts; reaction products; promoters;
poisons; solvents; physical catalyst support materials ;
reaction vessels; and/or mixtures or components thereof, said
spectral energy provider providing energy to at least one of
said forms of matter by interacting with at least one frequency
thereof, to produce at least one desired reaction product and/or
at least one desired reaction product at a desired reaction
rate.  
   
"Transient", as used herein, means any chemical and/or physical
state that exists between reactant (s) and reaction product (s)
in a reaction pathway or reaction profile.  
   
"Unit cell", as used herein, means a fundamental and repeatable
assembly of atoms, ions, molecules and/or macromolecules in a
crystal (e. g. , in a reaction product).  
   
 **SUMMARY OF
THE INVENTION**  
   
The present invention, discloses a variety of novel spectral
energy techniques, referred to sometimes herein as spectral
crystallization, that can be utilized in a number of
crystallization reactions in organic, biologic and/or inorganic
systems, including very basic reactions, which may be desirable
to achieve or to permit to occur (or to prevent) in the various
crystallization reaction systems. These spectral energy
techniques can be used in, for example, all known crystal growth
or crystallization techniques including, but not limited to,
evaporation, vapor diffusion, liquid diffusion, thermal
gradients, gel diffusion, high vacuum techniques of molecular
beam epitaxy, atomic layer epitaxy, epitaxial growth from
solutions, growth from a liquid metal, growth from a solution
(e. g. , aqueous, molten salt or other solvent), growth from
super saturated solutions, growth from a melt, precipitation
growth, hydrothermal growth, chemical vapor transport reaction
growth, electrocrystallization, growth from a solid phase,
acoustocrystallization, co-crystals and clath rates, etc. In
addition, the techniques of the present invention can be used to
obtain virtually all types of crystallization by all known
crystallization or crystal growth techniques including the use
of defects, if desirable, or eliminating defects, if desirable.
Further, the techniques of the present invention can be utilized
to obtain desirable phase or structure changes in certain
crystals (single or polycrystalline) that have already been
formed and/or to cause certain  
   
grown crystals to behave as though certain phase changes have
occurred. Examples include such post-treatment processes as
annealing processes, etching processes (e. g. , thermal or
chemical), chemical treatments (e. g. , solid, liquid, gas
and/or plasma), etc. Further, the techniques of the present
invention can be utilized to obtain desired structures in
certain materials.  
   
Further, the invention discloses a variety of novel spectral
energy conditioning techniques, referred to sometimes herein as
spectral conditioning, or conditioning energies that can be
utilized to condition a conditionable participant. Once a
conditionable participant has been conditioned, the conditioned
participant can be used in a crystallization reaction system.
These spectral energy conditioning techniques can be used to
condition at least one conditionable participant which can
thereafter be used in, for example, any type of organic or
inorganic crystallization system, biological crystallization
reaction system (e. g. , plant and animal), industrial
crystallization reaction system, etc. Further, the conditioned
participant may itself comprise both a reactant and a reaction
product, whereby, for example, the chemical composition of the
conditioned participant does not substantially change (if at
all) but one or more energy dynamics, physical properties or
structures and/or phases is changed once the conditioned
participant is involved with, and/or activated by, the
crystallization reaction system.  
   
The techniques of the present invention have utility for growing
crystals (or preventing growth of crystals in certain
crystallization reaction systems) that exhibit only a single
crystalline species, and mixed crystals, as well as for growing
crystals that exhibit at least two crystalline species, as well
as for those systems that are polymorphic (i. e. , where more
than one crystalline phase exists for a single chemical
formula). For example, the techniques of the present invention
can be utilized to assist in the primary nucleation of crystals,
the secondary nucleation of crystals, controlling particular
compositions formed during crystallization, controlling
particular phases formed during crystallization, causing
crystals and/or phases to result (or preventing certain phases
from forming) that do not normally result under a given set of
environmental conditions, causing a formed crystal phase to
change which may result in the crystal behaving as though the
phase had changed, causing primary or secondary nucleation of a
first material or crystalline species and subsequent primary
nucleation and/or secondary nucleation of a second composition
and/or crystalline species; epitaxial growth of similar or
dissimilar materials on a substrate, preferential or  
   
selective crystallization of a particular species from a mixed
species source, etc. The techniques of the present invention can
be used for all known crystal growth or crystallization
techniques whereby the techniques of the invention augment
existing techniques (e. g. , use of a seed crystal is augmented
by at least one spectral energy provider and/or at least one
spectral energy conditioning provider) or substantially
completely replace certain aspects of growth (e. g. , a seed
crystal can be replaced completely by a spectral energy provider
and/or a spectral energy conditioning provider). Moreover, the
techniques of the present invention can prevent the formation of
certain crystals or structures or cause, for example, one or
more amorphous phases or structures to result when one or more
crystallized species or structures would normally result or vice
versa.  
   
These novel spectral energy techniques (now referred to as
spectral crystallization) and novel spectral energy conditioning
techniques (now referred to as spectral conditioning
crystallization) are possible to achieve due to the fundamental
discoveries contained herein that disclose various means for
achieving the transfer of energy (or preventing the transfer of
energy) and/or controlling the energy dynamics and/or
controlling the resonant exchange of energy between, for
example, two entities. The invention teaches that the key for
transferring energy between two entities (e. g. , one entity
sharing energy with another entity) is that when frequencies
match, energy transfers. For example: (1) matching of
frequencies of spectral energy patterns of two different forms
of matter or matching of frequencies of a spectral energy
pattern of matter with energy in the form of a spectral energy
catalyst; and/or (2) matching of frequencies of spectral
conditioning energy patterns of two different forms of matter or
matching of frequencies of a spectral energy pattern of matter
with energy in the form of a spectral conditioning catalyst. In
the case of achieving the transfer of energy between, for
example, a spectral energy conditioning pattern and a
conditionable participant, once conditioning energy has been
transferred, the conditioned participant can thereafter
favorably utilize its conditioned energy pattern in a
crystallization reaction system. The aforementioned entities may
both be comprised of matter (solids, liquids, gases and/or
plasmas and/or mixtures and/or components thereof), both
comprised of various form (s) of energy, or one comprised of
various form (s) of energy and the other comprised of matter
(solids, liquids, gases and/or plasmas and/or mixtures and/or
components thereof).  
   
More specifically, all matter can be represented by spectral
energy patterns, which can be quite simple to very complex in
appearance, depending on, for example, the complexity of  
the matter. One example of a spectral energy pattern is a
spectral pattern (or a spectral conditioning pattern) which
likewise can be quite simple to quite complex in appearance,
depending on, for example, the complexity of the matter. In the
case of matter represented by spectral patterns (or spectral
conditioning patterns), matter can exchange energy with other
matter if, for example, the spectral patterns of the two forms
of matter match, at least partially, or can be made to match or
overlap, at least partially (e. g. , spectral curves or spectral
patterns (or spectral conditioning patterns) comprising one or
more electromagnetic frequencies may overlap with each other).
In general, but not in all cases, the greater the overlap in
spectral patterns (and thus, the greater the overlap of
frequencies comprising the spectral patterns or spectral
conditioning patterns), the greater the amount of energy
transferred. Likewise, for example, if the spectral pattern (or
spectral conditioning pattern) of at least one form of energy
can be caused to match or overlap, at least partially, with the
spectral pattern of matter, (e. g. , a participant or a
conditionable participant) energy will also transfer to the
matter. Thus, energy can be transferred to matter by causing
frequencies to match.  
   
As discussed elsewhere herein, energy (E), frequency (v) and
wavelength (,) and the speed of light (c) in a vacuum are
interrelated through, for example, the following equation:  
E = lav = lacl, When a frequency or set of frequencies
corresponding to at least a first form of matter can be caused
to match with a frequency or set of frequencies corresponding to
at least a second form of matter, energy can transfer between
the different forms of matter and permit at least some
interaction and/or reaction to occur involving at least one of
the two different forms of matter. For example, solid, liquid,
gas and/or plasma (and/or mixtures and/or portions thereof)
forms of matter can interact and/or react and form a desirable
reaction product or result. Any combination (s) of the above
forms of matter (e. g., solid/solid, solid/liquid, solid/gas,
solid/plasma, solid/gas/plasma, solid/liquid/gas, etc. , and/or
mixtures and/or portions thereof) are possible to achieve for
desirable interactions and/or reactions to occur in various
crystallization reaction systems in biologic, organic and/or
inorganic systems.  
   
In particular, for example, the present invention has
applicability in the following exemplary systems: (1)
graphite/diamond; (2) the phases associated with Si02 ; (3) the
phases associated with BaTiO3, (4) the phases of water/ice; (5)
the solubility of materials in solvents (e. g. , solutes in
water); (6) the phases in the binary system MgO/SiO2 ; (7) the
phases in the  
FeO/Fe203 system; (8) the phases in a hydrate system; (9) the
phases in polymers; (10) the phases in lipids; and (11) the
phases in proteins. Specific experimental examples of various
exemplary crystallization reaction systems are contained in
the"Examples"section later herein, while the following exemplary
systems give a general understanding of the applicability of the
techniques of the present invention.  
   
Figures 80a, 80b and 80c relate to the various phases for
carbon, including graphite and diamond. A phase-diagram for
carbon phases is shown in Figure 80a. This phase- diagram shows
that graphite is the predominate phase present at lower
pressures and lower temperatures but that a transition to
diamond occurs at higher temperatures and/or higher pressures.
The clinographic projection of the hexagonal structure of
diamond is shown in Figure 80b; whereas the clinographic
projection of the unit cell of the cubic structure of diamond is
shown in Figure 80c. The techniques of the present invention can
be utilized to assist in phase transformations in this system
and systems like this system.  
   
Figures 8 la and 81b show two phase-diagrams for the Si02
system. In particular, Figure 81a shows the equilibrium diagram
for Si02 whereas Figure 81b shows metastable phases that also
occur in the Si02 system. Figure 81c shows a clinographic
projection of the unit cell of an idealized cubic p-crystobalite
structure. Figure 81 d shows a plan view of a rhombohedral
structure of a-quartz projected on a plane perpendicular to the
principal axis.  
   
Figure 81 e shows a plan view of the hexagonal structure of
(3-quartz projected on a plan view taken perpendicular to the
z-axis. The techniques of the present invention can assist in
controlling the presence of one or more phases in the Si02
system and systems like this system.  
   
Figure 82a shows the phase diagram for the system Ba2TiO4/TiO2.
Of particular interest in this phase diagram is the formation of
barium titanate (BaTi03). Figure 82b shows a clinographic
projection of the unit cell of an idealized cubic structure of
BaTiO3. In addition, Figure 82c shows cation displacements
relative to an oxide sub-lattice in tetragonal BaTiO3. Moreover,
Table C shows the relationship between transition temperature
and crystal structure for the phase behavior of BaTiO3.  
   
 **TABLE C
Phase Behavior of BaTi03**  
EMI34.1  
   
Transition  
Temperature-80    C5 C120 C  
Crystal  
Structure    Rhombohedral   
Orthorhombic    Tetragonal   
Cubic  
   
   a    =   
3.    995    A   
a    =    4.   
002A  
   c    =   
4.    034    A  
   
The techniques of the present invention can be utilized to
control various phases in the barium titanate crystallographic
system and systems like this system.  
   
The various phase diagrams (e. g. , showing temperature and
pressure relationships) for water are shown in Figures 83a, 83b
and 83c, with Figure 83c being the more common phase diagram for
water. In addition, Figure 83d shows a clinographic projection
of the hexagonal structure of ice. In general, there are three
recognized forms of water under the temperature/pressure
conditions shown in the aforementioned Figure between which a
somewhat continuous transition with temperature occurs.
Specifically, a first structure of water is ice-like and is
stable below about 4 C ; a second phase is a quartz-like
structure of water which is stable between about 4 C and about
150 C under the shown pressure conditions; and a third phase of
water is a close-packed array which is stable above about 150 C
under the shown pressure conditions. However, water may be
regarded as one of the most complex structures known to man. In
particular, numerous sub-phases exist within the three general
phases discussed above. The sub-phases may coincide with various
micro-and macro-molecular clusters. Further, there are at least
13 recognized phases of water as a function of modest
temperatures and pressures. The techniques of the present
invention can be utilized to affect the behavior of water (e. g.
, solute/solvent relationships can be affected by the techniques
of the present invention).  
   
A binary phase diagram for the system MgO-SiO2 is shown in
Figure 84a. A corresponding plan view of an idealized
orthorhombic structure of forsterite (i. e., Mg2SiO4) is shown
in Figure 84b on a plane which is perpendicular to the x-axis.
The techniques of the present invention can be utilized to
control various phases in the MgO-SiO2 system.  
   
The system FeO/Fe203 is shown in phase-diagram form in Figure
85a. A clinographic projection of four unit cells of a cubic
body-centered structure of a-iron is  
shown in Figure 85b. The techniques of the present invention can
be utilized to obtain desirable phases in the system FeO-Fe203
and systems like this system (as discussed in more  
Still further, as shown in Figure 79, a solubility curve for a
theoretical hydrate is given. The techniques of the present
invention can be utilized to modify the expected phases in the
solubility curve in this system and in systems like this system
(as discussed in greater detail later herein.  
   
Further, Figure 97a shows several solubility curves for
different solvents in water.  
   
Most of these materials show increased solubility as a function
of temperature. Sodium chloride is one of those solutes that
shows a gradually increasing solubility in water as a function
of increasing temperature. Specifically, for example, the
solubility plot for NaCl shows that a saturated solution of NaCl
at 20 C, will comprise about 36 grams of NaCl dissolved in 100
grams of water. Thus, for example, if 40 grams of NaCl was added
to the 100 grams of water, about 4 grams of undissolved NaCl
would remain as solid in the bottom of a container. Moreover, if
36 grams of NaCl was added to 100 grams of water at 20 C, as
above, and the temperature of the solution was raised, then the
solution would be slightly unsaturated (e. g. , the solution
would be capable of dissolving more NaCl at this temperature).  
   
Still further, if 36 grams of NaCl was added to 100 grams of
water at 20 C, as above, and the temperature of the solution was
lowered, then the solution would be"supersaturated" (e. g. , at
least temporarily) until the extra (i. e. , 4 grams) of solute
would come out of the solution (i. e., at which point the
solution would again be saturated). Thus, these aforementioned
selective examples are exemplary ways to utilize solubility
curves to form saturated, unsaturated and supersaturated
solutions. In this regard, a saturated solution is typically
regarded as one where an equilibrium is established between
undissolved solute and dissolved solutes.  
   
However, the techniques of the present invention can
advantageously affect or change the solubility (or at least the
rate that solutes can be dissolved by solvents) of known
materials at known temperatures in known solutions (as discussed
in grater detail later herein).  
   
Furthermore, the techniques of the present invention are equally
applicable in polymer or organic systems as well as in biologic
systems. In this regard, crystalline or structural growth of,
for example, proteins, fatty acids, lipids, DNA, etc. , as well
as crystalline or structural growth of, for examples, polymers
(including monomers and oligimers) are well known. Different
crystalline or structural species (e. g. , phases) are also
obtainable in these crystallization reaction systems. Further,
the techniques of the present invention can be  
   
utilized to control quasicrystal systems, liquid crystal
systems, as well as encouraging certain crystallization reaction
systems to remain essentially non-crystalline (e. g. ,
predominantly non-crystalline or only localized order) or to
encourage at least only a limited order within certain
crystallization reaction systems.  
   
Figure 87a shows a molecular model of the 5-a transformation
observed in oleic acid, erucic acid, asclepic acid and
palmitoleic acid. Specifically, oleic acid is one of the
principal unsaturated fatty acids. Most of the unsaturated fatty
acids exhibit a polymorphic behavior.  
   
Unsaturated fatty acids play an important role in lipid
molecules that correspondingly play critical roles in the
functional activities of biological organisms and also in fatty
products.  
   
Unsaturated fatty acids occupy about one-half of all acyl chains
in bio-membrane phospholipids, promoting fluidity and
permeability of the membrane through conformational flexibility
of the acyl chains. Major factors which are thought to influence
the physical and chemical properties of unsaturated fats and
lipids are the number, position and configuration of double
bonds. Thus, it is very important to have a molecular-level
understanding of the structure-function relationships of
unsaturated fatty acids. The techniques of the present invention
can assist in controlling certain reaction products and/or
reaction pathways in various organic or biologic crystallization
reaction systems.  
   
Figure 87b shows a single crystal morphology of the a-form and
6-form of gondoic acid.  
   
Figure 87c shows a Raman scattering C-C stretching band of the
a-form and 6-form of gondoic acid.  
   
Figure 87d shows a phase-diagram for mixtures of gondoic acid
with asclepic acid; and Figure 87e shows a phase-diagram for
mixtures of gondoic acid with oleic acid.  
   
In particular, Figures 87b-87e show important phase and
structure relationships between these various biologic acids.
The control of particular phases or structures within these
fatty acids can be of great significance and importance in
biological reactions.  
   
Accordingly, the techniques of the present invention can be
utilized to assist and/or control various reaction pathways
within these crystallization reaction systems (as discussed in
greater detail later herein).  
   
However, crystallization in biological crystallization reaction
systems, in general, follow the basic steps of nucleation and
growth. In this regard, crystallization of, for example, a fat
compound typically requires supersaturation or supercooling. For
fat systems,  
   
crystallization is often complex because natural fats are a
mixture of various triacylglycerols.  
   
Consequently, the concentration of these triacylglycerols is
typically low and, for example, increased supercooling may be
required to achieve desirable nucleation of the low
concentration species. Furthermore, triacylglycerols are
characterized by a complex melting behavior. The
triacylglycerols typically exhibit three different crystal
structures of a, (3'and . These polymorphic crystal structures
depend on, for example, the particular driving forces for
crystallization. Accordingly, the understanding and techniques
for controlling of these various processes to achieve desirable
polymorphic phases is important in these crystallization
reaction systems.  
   
Crystallization of other organic compounds, for example,
proteins, is typically accomplished using a variety of catalytic
components such as salts, buffers, precipitants, reagents,
additives, and temperature. Accordingly, the techniques of the
present invention can be utilized to assist and/or control
various reaction pathways within these crystallization reaction
systems (as discussed in greater detail later herein).  
   
In order to practice the techniques of the present invention, it
has been discovered that matter (e. g. , solids, liquids, gases
and/or plasmas and/or mixtures and/or portions thereof) can be
caused, or influenced, to interact and/or react (or be prevented
from reacting and/or interacting) with other matter and/or
portions thereof in, for example, a crystallization reaction
system along a desired reaction pathway by applying energy, in
the form of, for example, a spectral energy provider such as a
catalytic spectral energy pattern, a catalytic spectral pattern,
a spectral energy pattern, a spectral energy catalyst, a
spectral pattern, a spectral catalyst, a spectral environmental
reaction condition and/or combinations thereof, which can
collectively result in an applied spectral energy pattern being
applied or provided in at least a portion of the crystallization
reaction system.  
   
Likewise, matter (e. g. , solids, liquids, gases and/or plasmas
and/or mixtures and/or portions thereof) can be caused, or
influenced, to interact and/or react with other matter and/or
portions thereof in, for example, a crystallization reaction
system along a desired reaction pathway by applying conditioning
energy to a conditionable participant, in the form of, for
example, a catalytic spectral energy conditioning pattern, a
catalytic spectral conditioning pattern, a spectral energy
conditioning pattern, a spectral energy conditioning catalyst, a
spectral conditioning pattern, a spectral conditioning catalyst,
a spectral conditioning environmental reaction condition and/or
combinations thereof, which can  
   
collectively result in an applied spectral energy conditioning
pattern being applied to a conditionable participant.
Specifically, the applied conditioning energy results in a
conditioned participant which, when exposed to, and/or activated
by, a crystallization reaction system, can cause the
crystallization reaction system to behave in a desirable manner
(e. g. , the conditioned energy pattern of the conditioned
participant favorably interacts with at least one participant in
a crystallization reaction system).  
   
One aspect of the present invention is the discovery that a
spectral energy pattern delivered to a crystallization reaction
system can function as a form of scaffolding which effects and
controls crystallization and/or structure of the reaction
product. For example, a seed crystal in a crystallization
reaction system can be modeled as an autocatalyst. In this
model, a seed crystal emits a unique spectral energy pattern
which extends a short distance into the surrounding medium. This
extending energy pattern functions as a type of scaffolding
which guides and catalyzes growth of the crystal. In this
regard, a seed crystal can be considered to be an autocatalyst,
and crystallization and autocatalytic process. A spectral energy
pattern can be delivered to a crystallization reaction system
which enhances the inherent energy scaffolding of a seed
crystal, or which replaces it altogether. Examples if this
phenomena, discussed in greater detail in the"Examples"section
later herein, utilizes a sodium vapor lamp as a spectral energy
pattern which results in enhanced formation of sodium halide
crystals from various aqueous solutions.  
   
Since, a seed crystal appears to behave as a catalyst in an
autocatalytic process which results in the formation of one or
more ordered or structured forms of matter in a crystallization
reaction system, the seed crystal (or seed-crystal spectral
energy pattern) is an important component to consider in a
crystallization reaction system. For example, a seed crystal
catalyzes at least one reaction in a crystallization reaction
system leading to the formation of one or more species (e. g. ,
crystal growth, crystallization, phase changes, etc.).  
   
In the case of a seed crystal, the spectral frequencies, which
are constantly being emitted and absorbed by all matter, can act
as a spectral catalyst for the formation of more crystal in the
crystallization reaction system. However, these frequencies
emitted are, typically, somewhat limited in intensity (i. e. ,
are relatively weak) due to the relatively small size of most
seed crystals that are utilized. Accordingly, the emanated or
emitted spectral pattern may not reach very far into a
crystallization reaction system. This disclosure teaches and
shows that crystallization can be enhanced if the spectral
signal of the seed crystal is effectively  
   
amplified. In many respects, the electric and/or magnetic fields
emitted by the seed crystal may act as, for example,
electromagnetic scaffolding for the rapid and orderly formation
of more crystalline layers. However, if the signal is small (e.
g. , the"scaffolding"does not extend very far into the reactants
or participants in the crystallization reaction system) then
crystal growth may be relatively slow. However, if the size of
the"scaffolding"could be effectively increased (e. g. , by
applying a spectral energy provider of sufficient strength so as
to increase the effective size of the spectral pattern emitted
by the seed crystal) then, for example, the rate of
crystallization or the rate of crystal growth can be effectively
increased.  
   
Moreover, directional patterning of the electromagnetic
scaffolding can also influence, for example, shape, morphology,
phase, etc. , of crystalline growth or formation in the
crystallization reaction system.  
   
In particular, an existing seed crystal produces an
electromagnetic"scaffolding"effect comprising a combination of
standing waves and nodes which are produced by, for example, the
interaction of spectral patterns of the crystallized species.
These electromagnetic waves include electronic, vibrational,
rotational, librational, translational, gyrational and torsional
frequencies, as well as fine splitting frequencies, hyperfine
splitting frequencies, Stark frequencies and Zeeman frequencies.
These particular electromagnetic nodes and waves extend,
typically, only a short distance from the surface of the seed
crystal (or epitaxial substrate or nucleation site). When, for
example, adatoms approach the seed crystal, the adatoms can
resonate sympathetically with the standing wave pattern emitted
by the seed crystal (e. g. , the presence of the scaffolding)
and may be attracted, through, for example, the process of
beading, to form additional layers on the seed crystal (i. e. ,
a growth of one or more crystalline species now occurs).  
   
Accordingly, by augmenting or supplementing a naturally
occurring standing wave pattern of electromagnetic energy
existing in, for example, a seed crystal, layer-by-layer growth
can be accelerated, as well as growth being capable of being
controlled with greater specificity. Particular control of
growth includes controlling the lattice vibrations for atomic or
mixed crystals; controlling librational, vibrational or
translational frequencies in the case of molecular crystals such
as water; controlling torsional or hydrogen bonding frequencies
in the case of, for example, organic macromolecules; and/or
controlling electronic or other frequencies.  
   
   
In addition to supplementing the electromagnetic patterns of a
seed crystal, a complete substitution of electromagnetic
patterns (e. g. , use of a spectral provider) can also be
utilized.  
   
In these cases, interactions and/or reactions may also be caused
to occur when the applied spectral energy pattern (or the
applied spectral energy conditioning pattern) results in, for
example, some type of modification to the spectral energy
pattern of one or more of the forms of matter in the
crystallization reaction system. The various forms of matter
include reactants; transients; intermediates; activated
complexes; physical catalysts; reaction products; promoters;
poisons; solvents; physical catalyst support materials; reaction
vessels; and/or mixtures of components thereof. For example, the
applied spectral energy provider (i. e. , at least one of
spectral energy catalyst; spectral catalyst; spectral energy
pattern; spectral pattern; catalytic spectral energy pattern;
catalytic spectral pattern; applied spectral energy pattern and
spectral environmental reaction conditions) when targeted
appropriately to, for example, a participant and/or component in
the crystallization reaction system, can result in the
generation of, and/or desirable interaction (e. g. , primary
nucleation and/or secondary nucleation) with one or more
participants for enhanced nucleation (or if desired, primary
and/or secondary nucleation can be prevented or substantially
completely eliminated).  
   
Specifically, the applied spectral energy provider can be
targeted to achieve very specific desirable results and/or
reaction product and/or reaction product at a desired rate
and/or along a desired reaction pathway (e. g. , along a desired
crystallization reaction pathway).  
   
The targeting in many cases can occur by a direct resonance
approach, (i. e. , direct resonance targeting), a harmonic
resonance approach (i. e. , harmonic targeting) and/or a non-
harmonic heterodyne resonance approach (i. e. , non-harmonic
heterodyne targeting). The spectral energy provider can be
targeted to, for example, interact with at least one frequency
of an atom or molecule, including, but not limited to,
electronic frequencies, vibrational frequencies, rotational
frequencies, rotational-vibrational frequencies, librational
frequencies, translational frequencies, gyrational frequencies,
fine splitting frequencies, hyperfine splitting frequencies,
magnetic field induced frequencies, electric field induced
frequencies, natural oscillating frequencies, and all components
and/or portions thereof (discussed in greater detail later
herein). These approaches may result in, for example, the
mimicking of at least one mechanism of action of a physical
catalyst, environmental factor and/or a seed crystal, etc. , in
a crystallization reaction system.  
   
Similar concepts also apply to utilizing an applied spectral
energy conditioning pattern in a conditioning reaction system to
form a conditioned participant. In the case where one applied
spectral energy conditioning pattern is utilized, interactions
and/or reactions may be caused to occur in the conditioning
reaction system when the applied spectral energy conditioning
pattern results in, for example, some type of modification to
the spectral energy pattern of one or more conditionable
participants prior to such participant (s) being involved in,
and/or activated by, the crystallization reaction system. The
various forms of matter that can be used as a conditionable
participant include reactants; physical catalysts; reaction
products; promoters; poisons; solvents; physical catalyst
support materials; reaction vessels; conditioning reaction
vessels; and/or mixtures of components thereof. For example, the
applied spectral energy conditioning provider (e. g. , at least
one of a: spectral energy conditioning catalyst; spectral
conditioning catalyst; spectral energy conditioning pattern;
spectral conditioning pattern; catalytic spectral energy
conditioning pattern; catalytic spectral conditioning pattern ;
applied spectral energy conditioning pattern and spectral
conditioning environmental reaction conditions) when targeted
appropriately to, for example, a conditionable participant
and/or component thereof prior to the conditionable participant
and/or component thereof becoming involved in, and/or activated
by, the crystallization reaction system, can result in the
generation of a desirable reaction product, and/or desirable
interaction with one or more participants in the crystallization
reaction system. Specifically, the applied spectral energy
conditioning provider can be targeted to a conditionable
participant to achieve very specific desirable results (e. g. ,
a very specific conditioned energy pattern). The desirable
conditioned energy pattern can thereafter result in a desirable
reaction pathway, a desirable reaction product and/or at a
desired rate in a crystallization reaction system, when the
conditioned participant becomes involved in the crystallization
reaction system. Further, the conditioned participant may itself
comprise both a reactant and a reaction product, whereby, for
example, the chemical composition of the conditioned participant
does not substantially change (if at all) but one or more
physical properties or structures or phases or relationships in
one or more of the energy structure (s) is changed once the
conditioned participant is involved with, and/or activated by,
the crystallization reaction system.  
   
The conditioning targeting can occur by a direct resonance
conditioning approach, (i. e. , direct resonance conditioning
targeting), a harmonic resonance conditioning approach  
   
(i. e. , harmonic conditioning targeting), non-harmonic
heterodyne conditioning resonance approach (i. e., non-harmonic
heterodyne conditioning targeting). The spectral energy
conditioning provider can be targeted to, for example, interact
with the conditionable participant by interacting with at least
one frequency of an atom or molecule, including, but not limited
to, electronic frequencies, vibrational frequencies, rotational
frequencies, rotational-vibrational frequencies, fine splitting
frequencies, hyperfine splitting frequencies, magnetic field
induced frequencies, electric field induced frequencies, natural
oscillating frequencies, and all components and/or portions
thereof (discussed in greater detail later herein). Some
examples of known sources of spectral energy conditioning
providers include, but are not limited to, ELF sources, VLF
sources, radio sources, microwave sources, infrared sources,
visible light sources, ultraviolet sources, x-ray sources and
gamma ray sources.  
   
\* The following Table D lists examples of various possible
sources of spectral energy patterns and of spectral energy
conditioning patterns.  
   
TABLE D  
ELF, VLF, and Radio Sources  
Electron tubes (e. g. oscillators such as regenerative,
Meissner, Harley, Colpitts, Ultraudion,  
Tuned-Grid Tuned Plate, Crystal, Dynatron, Transitron,
Beat-requency,  
R-C Transitron, Phase-Shift, Multivibrator, Inverse-Feedback,
Sweep-Circuit,  
Thyratron Sweep)  
Glow tube  
Thyratron 'Electron-ray tube 'Cathode-ray tube Phototube  
Ballast tube  
Hot body  
Magnetron 'Klystron 'Crystals (e. g. microprocessor,
piezoelectric, quartz, quartz strip, SAW resonator,
semiconductor) 'Oscillators (e. g. crystal, digitally
compensated crystal, hybrid, IC, microcomputer compensated
crystal, oven controlled crystal OCXO, positive emitter-coupled
logic, pulse, RC, RF, RFXO, SAW, sinusoidal, square wave,
temperature compensated TCXO, trigger coherent, VHF/UHF, voltage
controlled crystal  
VCXO, voltage controlled VCO, dielectric resonator DRO)  
   
Microwave Sources  
Hot body  
Spark discharge 'Electronic tubes (e. g. triode)  
Klystrons ^ Klystron plus multipliers 'Magnetrons  
Magnetron harmonics 'Traveling-wave and backward wave tubes  
Spark oscillator Mass oscillator  
Vacuum tube "Multipliers 'Microwave tube  
Microwave solid-state device (e. g. transistors, bipolar
transistors, field-effect transistors, transferred electron
(Gunn) devices, avalanche diodes, tunnel diodes) # Maser  
Oscillators.  
   
(e. g. crystal, digitally compensated crystal, hybrid, IC,
microcomputer compensated crystal, oven controlled crystal OCXO,
positive emitter- coupled logic, pulse, RC, RF, RFXO, SAW,
sinusoidal, square wave, temperature compensated TCXO, trigger
coherent, VHF/UHF, voltage controlled crystal VCXO, voltage
controlled VCO, dielectric resonator DRO)  
Infrared Sources Filaments (e. g. Nernst, refractory, Globar)
'Gas mantle 'Lamp (e. g. mercury, neon)  
Hot body 'Infrared light emitting diode ILED, arrays  
Visible Light Sources # Flame "Electric arc  
Spark electrode 'Gaseous discharge (e. g. sodium, mercury) #
Planar Gas discharge Plasma # Hot body  
Filament, Incandescence Laser, laser diodes (e. g. multiple
quantum well types, double heterostructured) "Lamps  
(e. g. arc, cold cathode, fluorescent, electroluminescent,
fluorescent, high intensity discharge, hot cathode,
incandescent, mercury, neon, tungsten-halogen, deuterium,
tritium, hollow cathode, xenon, high pressure, photoionization,
zinc) # Light-emitting diode LED, LED arrays 'Organic
Light-emitting diode OLED (e. g. small molecule, polymer)
'Luminescence (e. g. electro-, chemi-)  
Charge coupled devices CCD Cathode ray tube CRT  
Cold cathode # Field emission  
Liquid crystal LCD # Liquid crystal on silicon LcoS 'Low
Temperature polycrystalline silicon LTPS  
Metal-Insulated-Metal (MIM) Active Matrix # Active Matrix Liquid
Crystal # Chip on Glass COG  
Twist Nematic TN # Super Twist Nematic STN # Thin film
transistor TNT 'Fluorescence (e. g. vacuum, chemi-)  
Ultraviolet Sources  
Spark discharge # Arc discharge 'Hot body 'Lamps (e. g. gaseous
discharge, mercury vapor, neon, fluorescence, mercury- xenon)  
Light emiting diode LED, LED arrays  
Laser X-ray Sources 'Atomic inner shell # Positron-electron
annihilation  
Electron impact on a solid  
Spark discharge  
Hot body  
Tubes (e. g. gas, high vacuum)  
Y-ray Sources 'Radioactive nuclei  
Hot body  
The techniques of the present invention can be utilized to
achieve preferred characteristics, such as growth and/or
orientation and/or morphology, etc. , which is/are not  
normally attainable by known systems. For example, if a seed
crystal is utilized, electromagnetic energy may be
preferentially directed to one or more faces of the seed crystal
to result in a larger"scaffolding"extending from one or more
selected sides of the seed crystal to result in preferential
growth from those side (s). Moreover, rather than simply
applying a spectral energy provider which simulates
the"scaffolding"or energy pattern of a seed crystal, a spectral
energy provider such as spectral environmental reaction
condition could be applied. In this regard, environmental
factors such as temperature, pressure, concentration, etc. , can
also favorably influence crystal growth or crystallization.  
   
Accordingly, for example, spectral patterns corresponding to,
for example, temperature and/or pressure could be applied
instead of, or in addition to, those spectral energy patterns
corresponding to the"scaffolding"of the seed crystal.  
   
Further, for example, a spectral energy conditioning pattern may
be applied to a conditionable participant which may by itself,
or when used with a spectral energy pattern, favorably influence
the formation of desirable reaction product (s) at one or more
specific locations in a crystallization reaction system when the
conditioned participant becomes involved in the crystallization
reaction system. For example, the conditioned participant may
itself function as a seed crystal, or may complement the energy
pattern of one or more participants in the crystallization
reaction system. Depending on a particular crystallization
reaction system, a spectral energy pattern and a spectral energy
conditioning pattern may be substantially similar to each other,
or very different from each other. Examples of this phenomenon,
discussed in greater detail in the"Examples"section later
herein, utilize a sodium vapor light as a spectral energy
conditioning pattern for conditioning water prior to solute
being dissolved therein.  
   
As stated above, a spectral energy provider can be used to
augment a system, or to replace, for example, a seed crystal. In
this regard, when a critical size for nucleation is provided by
the use of, for example, seed crystals, crystallization occurs
on the provided nucleation sites. There are a number of critical
factors associated with these nucleation sites.  
   
However, rather than using such seed crystals, a spectral energy
provider could be input into a crystallization reaction system
to function effectively as a seed crystal.  
   
The techniques of the present invention can also be utilized to
grow crystals (e. g., epitaxial growth) onto other materials (e.
g. , epitaxial substrates), which differ in crystalline form
from those materials which are desired to be grown. In
particular, by providing  
   
appropriate spectral energy providers to, for example, a
substrate, an appropriate "scaffolding" can emanate from a
surface of a substrate resulting in the attraction of desirable
ions, atoms, molecules and/or macromolecules, etc. , onto at
least one surface of a substrate.  
   
Further, by substantially matching, for example, a spectral
energy pattern of a substrate with a spectral energy provider,
atoms, ions, molecules and/or macromolecules can be encouraged
to bond or attach themselves to the substrate in a desirable
manner. If, for example, the desired substrate creates a
spectral energy pattern (e. g. , an electromagnetic energy
pattern), which does not match sufficiently to, for example, the
spectral energy patterns of atoms, ions, molecules and/or
macromolecules which are to be bonded onto the substrate, then
the substrate can be caused to emit a spectral energy pattern
which differs from the normal (i. e. , inherent) spectral energy
pattern emitted therefrom. In this regard, for example,
particular frequencies could be heterodyned (e. g. , externally
or internally) with the substrate to cause the substrate to
behave in a different manner spectrally (i. e. , a different and
more favorable spectral energy pattern can be created). These
techniques of causing the substrate to behave in a different
manner spectrally could be advantageously utilized to, for
example: (1) attract ions, atoms, molecules and/or
macromolecules (or portions thereof) that would not normally be
attracted; (2) attract ions, atoms, molecules and/or
macromolecules (or portions thereof) that subsequently remain
fixed to the substrate; (3) attract ions, atoms, molecules
and/or macromolecules (or portions thereof) which subsequently
detach themselves from the substrate and form a free-standing
body; and/or (4) repel ions, atoms, molecules and/or
macromolecules (or portions thereof) that would not normally be
repelled that, for example, may correspond to certain impurities
or defects in a particular structure or material. These
particular techniques can enhance the production of many
difficult, and/or economically undesirable products, to be
formed in an efficient, economical and desirable manner.
Moreover, these techniques could be used to form patterns or
designs of similar or dissimilar atoms, ions, molecules and/or
macromolecules on at least a portion of a substrate.  
   
Specifically, designs of particular utility could be placed
permanently or temporarily on various substrate materials (e. g.
, forming a circuit pattern on a chip, etc. ) to achieve a
variety of functional effects.  
   
Still further, the techniques of the present invention can be
used to form composite crystals (e. g. , the formation of
super-lattices). In this regard, if a first spectral energy
provider was utilized in a crystallization reaction system a
first crystalline growth could be  
achieved. Thereafter, a different spectral energy provider
(and/or conditioned participant) could be introduced into the
same crystallization reaction system, thereby resulting in a
different crystalline species growing on, for example, the first
produced crystalline species.  
   
Accordingly, alternating layers of different crystal materials
could be achieved. An example of alternating layers that would
be useful in the inorganic crystallization art would be layers
of CdTe followed by layers of ZnTe. Moreover, one or more
alternating layers of an amorphous species could be included
with one more crystalline species. Accordingly, many additional
unmentioned permutations should occur to those of ordinary skill
in the art once armed with the teachings contained herein.
Examples of this phenomenon, discussed in greater detail in
the"Examples"section later herein, utilize various spectral
energy patterns which result in enhanced formation of particular
crystalline species in composite crystals.  
   
Further, composite crystals could be achieved where different
growth patterns are achieved in different directions. In this
regard, for example, a first crystalline species could be
achieved in an XY direction, and an alternative crystalline
species could be achieved in, for example, a Z direction.  
   
The techniques of the present invention could also enhance the
evaporation crystallization process. In this regard, when
materials typically flow from the vapor phase, a crystallization
growth rate is approximately equal to the difference of the flux
of atoms from the vapor compared to the evaporation rate. The
incoming flux is proportional to the vapor pressure (and thus to
the vapor density). The present invention can effectively reduce
the evaporation rate by applying, for example, a spectral energy
provider (and/or a spectral energy conditioning provider) which
corresponds to, for example, electronic frequencies or
frequencies of individual components in the crystal lattice to
assist in stabilizing each atom which is, for example,
evaporated onto a surface or, generally, is within a
crystallization reaction system. This effective stabilization
could limit, for example, reabsorption of atoms into the gas
and/or accelerate the deposition of adatoms.  
   
The techniques of the present invention can also be utilized to
eliminate certain derivative structures, if desired, or to
achieve certain derivative structures. In this regard, various
defects exist in crystals. These defects include: point defects
(e. g. , lattice vacancies, interstitials, impurities, etc. ) ;
line defects (e. g. , dislocations); surface defects (e. g. ,
grain boundaries, stacking faults, etc. ) ; and
three-dimensional defects (e. g. , striations, cellular growth,
voids, inclusions, etc. ). In many cases a perfect crystal would
be desirable to achieve  
   
because, for example, such crystals would be very strong
mechanically. Such crystals could be very useful for abrasion or
wear applications. However, when crystalline defects such as
lattice vacancies, interstitials, dislocations, grain
boundaries, stacking faults, etc. , occur, all such defects
degrade mechanical performance. In order to minimize defects, an
appropriate spectral energy provider could be utilized and
create, for example, a"gettering","getting"or
"scavenging"standing wave pattern or"scaffolding"for any
impurities in the system at a location which is apart from the
area where crystallization is occurring. The provision of such
a"gettering"spectral pattern could minimize the inclusion of
undesirable defects.  
   
Alternatively, if certain defects are desirable to be included,
then a particular spectral energy provider could be utilized to
mimic such defects and the mechanism of action of, for example,
the impurity could be copied by utilizing an appropriate
spectral energy provider.' Still further, certain derivative
structures or defects may also be minimized or eliminated by
utilizing an appropriate spectral energy provider which creates
an effective repulsion or repulsive wave pattern at or near a
location where crystallization is occurring. The provision of
such a"repulsing"spectral pattern could minimize the inclusion
of undesirable impurities or defects. One example of such
a"repulsing"wave pattern would be the rotational frequency of a
crystalline species causing increased rotational motion of the
species in the crystallization reaction system thereby slowing
or preventing, for example, its bonding to a growing crystal.  
   
Still further, for most materials, El (i. e. , the energy
required to form an interstitial), is greater than Ev, (i. e. ,
the energy require to form a vacancy). Vacancies tend to be a
dominant entity in defect structures. Typically, near the
melting point, a crystal may have a vacancy concentration of up
to 0. 1%. The presence of vacancies and interstitial atoms in a
crystal provides a mechanism by which mass transport (i. e. ,
diffusion) can occur in the crystalline lattice. The vacancy
provides a missing site into which a neighboring atom can jump.
When the atom jumps, the vacancy has moved, now occupying the
original site of the neighbor.  
   
Interstitals may move in a similar manner. Both of these motions
result in an energization of the lattice as the atoms move.
Moreover, the jump rate for a defect (as well as the rate of
atomic diffusion) in a crystal is proportional to temperature.
Accordingly, the techniques of the present invention can be
applied to control the number of interstitials and/or vacancies
in a crystal by including and/or excluding the spectral pattern
of the vacancies and/or interstitials, in a controlled manner,
by controlling the energy provided by the spectral energy  
provider. Further, diffusion of foreign substances can be
controlled either positively or negatively, by, for example,:
(1) controlling the number or lack thereof of
vacancies/interstitials ; (2) using spectral energy providers
which mimic the mechanisms of action of lattice patterns to
increase the jump rates of the point defects, and hence
diffusion rates, of the foreign substance; and/or (3) energizing
the foreign substances directly by controlling their energy
structure, etc. For example, foreign substances such as heavy
metals (tungsten, mercury, etc. ) are often infiltrated as
interstitials into protein crystals to assist in the x-ray
analysis of those crystals. The techniques of the present
invention can be used to enhance interstitial formation, for
example, by applying a mercury lamp emitting the mercury
electronic frequencies, to a protein crystal bathed in a
solution of mercury salts, thereby enhancing mercury
infiltration into the protein crystal.  
   
In non-metals, vacancies and interstitials may also be activated
in crystallization reaction systems by applying an appropriate
spectral energy provider, thus producing electrical
conductivity. The presence of vacancies and/or interstitials in
semiconductors can alter the electronic properties of the
material in that they serve to trap and scatter free electrons
and holes. The techniques of the present invention can be used
to reduce the random chaos of current crystallization
techniques, with their subsequent random placement of point
defects, to produce a semiconductor with a more evenly spaced
group of point defects, thus refining the electrical conduction
properties of the material.  
   
Electronic transitions of the trapped charges may also give rise
to optical absorption and luminescence bands in semiconductors
and insulators. Thus, by controlling, for example, the placement
and number of point defects, (i. e. , by utilizing an
appropriate spectral energy provider) these properties can also
be tailored.  
   
The somewhat chaotic manner in which atoms fall into place
during growth (e. g., adatoms) makes the formation of lattice
dislocations likely. Once such lattice dislocations are formed
on a small scale, the dislocations can propagate as the crystal
grows. Thus, applied shear stress allows one atom plane to slip
past another as the dislocations move which may, in some cases,
significantly alter one or more properties of a material in a
negative manner.  
   
Further, work hardening, resulting in pinned dislocations, is
currently used to minimize dislocation problems and strengthen
materials. By applying the spectral energy techniques of the
present invention, the chaos of current crystallization
techniques can be minimized, resulting in, for example, the
minimizing of dislocations in a crystal structure and a  
   
corresponding increase in various physical properties including,
for example, the strength of materials formed by such
techniques. Further, as shown in the"Examples"Section later
herein, modified crystal growth can be achieved from solutions
that have not yet reached their saturation point (e. g. , sodium
chloride aqueous solutions which result in the production of
NaCl crystals from solutions that are not completely saturated).  
   
Surface defects also can be a problem in crystal growth. As with
the other defects, the chaos of random crystallization methods
allow grain boundary and stacking faults to occur.  
   
Reducing the chaos of the crystallization process will diminish,
if desired, these defects as well.  
   
Cellular structure can occur in alloys and is thought to be due
to impurities. The impurities diffuse rather slowly in the
liquid melt, and even more slowly in the solid.  
   
Consequently, the impurities which remain trapped in the pockets
cannot escape and the pockets become infinitely deep, leading to
the formation of cellular structures. Thus cellular formations
occur with rapid growth velocities. The techniques of the
present invention can cause a spectral energy provider to be
applied to speed the rate of diffusion of impurities (e. g. ,
via heterodyning between the impurity and lattice frequencies)
applying the rotational frequency of impurity, or encouraging
crystallization immediately around the impurity thus avoiding
the usually undesirable formation of deep poclcets and cellular
structures.  
   
The current techniques for controlling defects include, for
example, using temperature gradients applied during directional
solidification to remove constitutional supercooling and prevent
cellular growth by morphological instability. Also, they control
dislocation density by use of a bottlenecked seed at which
dislocations may emerge on the crystal surfaces.  
   
These techniques or mechanisms of action could be at least
partially duplicated by the application of at least one spectral
energy provider. For example, a vibrational frequency may be
applied to duplicate certain of the effects of a higher
temperature atomic and/or molecular motion, without actually
raising the temperature.  
   
The techniques of the present invention are also useful for
controlling step bunching as well as annealing. For example,
step bunching may result in macrostops. This macrostop process
can occur during growth of crystals from a liquid phase or from
a vapor phase.  
   
Defects occur in formed crystals due to, for example, the
inclusion of physical impurities.  
   
Further, in annealing processes, crystals are heated to, for
example, reduce surface  
   
roughening. The techniques of the present invention could be
utilized to enhance both of these general processes.  
   
The techniques of the present invention can also be utilized to
affect the myriad of electrochemical crystallization systems.
For example, the techniques of the present invention are
applicable to affecting the structure of materials formed in any
of the following processes or techniques:
electrocrystallization; electrometallurgy; electromigration;
electrophoresis; electroplating; electrowinning; galvanizing;
and mass transport reactions.  
   
In some cases, desirable results in the aforementioned
crystallization reaction systems may be achieved by utilizing a
single applied spectral energy pattern targeted to a single
participant or component or to multiple participants or
components; while in other cases, more than one applied spectral
energy pattern may be targeted to a single participant or
component or to multiple participants or components, by, for
example, multiple approaches in a single crystallization
reaction system. Specifically, combinations of direct resonance
targeting, harmonic targeting and non-harmonic heterodyne
targeting, which can be made to interact with one or more
frequencies occurring in atoms and/or molecules, could be used
sequentially or substantially continuously. Further, in certain
cases, the spectral energy provider targeting may result in
various interactions at predominantly the upper energy levels of
one or more of the various forms of matter present in a
crystallization reaction system.  
   
Further, in another preferred embodiment of the invention, the
aforementioned approaches for creating a conditioned participant
may result in, for example, the conditioned participant
mimicking of at least one mechanism of action of a physical or
environmental reaction condition once the conditioned
participant is exposed to (e. g. , activated in) a
crystallization reaction system and/or the conditioned
participant may enhance certain reaction pathways and/or
reaction rates (e. g. , kinetics of a reaction may be increased
or decreased; or reaction products may be altered, increased or
decreased). For example, in some cases, desirable results may be
achieved by utilizing a single applied spectral energy
conditioning pattern targeted to a single conditionable
participant; while in other cases, more than one applied
spectral energy conditioning pattern may be targeted to a single
participant or to multiple conditionable participants, by, for
example, multiple approaches. Specifically, combinations of
direct resonance conditioning targeting, harmonic conditioning
targeting and non-harmonic heterodyne conditioning targeting,
which can be made to interact with one or more frequencies
occurring in atoms and/or molecules of a conditionable
participant, could  
   
be used sequentially or substantially continuously to create
desirable conditioned participants.  
   
Further, in certain cases, the spectral energy conditioning
provider targeting may result in various interactions at
predominantly the upper energy levels of one or more of the
various forms of matter present as a conditionable participant.  
   
Still further, numerous combinations of the aforementioned
applied spectral energy patterns and applied spectral energy
conditioning patterns could be used in a crystallization
reaction system to target participants and/or conditionable
participants. For example, applied spectral energy patterns
could be directed to one or more participants; and/or applied
spectral energy conditioning patterns could be directed to one
or more conditionable participants. In some crystallization
reaction systems, a spectral energy pattern and a spectral
energy conditioning pattern may be substantially similar to each
other (e. g. , exactly the same or at least comprising similar
portions of the electromagnetic spectrum) or very different from
each other (e. g. , comprising similar or very different
portions of the electromagnetic spectrum). The combination of
one or more spectral energy patterns with one or more spectral
energy conditioning patterns could have significant implications
for control or growth of specific structures or phases and/or
rates of reaction (s).  
   
The invention further recognizes and explains that various
environmental reaction conditions are capable of influencing
reaction pathways in a crystallization reaction system when
using a spectral energy catalyst such as a spectral catalyst.
The invention teaches specific methods for controlling various
environmental reaction conditions in order to achieve desirable
results in a reaction (e. g. , desirable reaction product (s) in
one or more desirable reaction pathway (s) ) and/or
interactions. The invention further discloses an applied
spectral energy approach which permits the simulation, at least
partially, of desirable environmental reaction conditions by the
application of at least one, for example, spectral environmental
reaction conditions. Thus, environmental reaction conditions can
be controlled and used in combination with at least one spectral
energy pattern to achieve a desired reaction pathway (e. g. , a
desired phase or phases or a desired crystalline form or
species). Alternatively, traditionally utilized environmental
reaction conditions can be modified in a desirable manner (e. g.
, application of a reduced temperature and/or reduced pressure)
by supplementing and/or replacing the traditional environmental
reaction condition (s) with at least one spectral environmental
reaction condition. One example of such a spectral environmental
reaction pattern, is the delivery of vibrational overtones to  
   
water, thereby causing water to behave, in its solvent capacity,
as though it were at higher temperatures, as discussed in
greater detail in the"Examples"section later herein.  
   
Similarly, the invention further recognizes and explains that
various conditioning environmental reaction conditions are
capable of influencing the resultant energy pattern of a
conditionable participant, which, when such conditioned
participant becomes involved with, and/or activated in, a
crystallization reaction system, can influence reaction pathways
in a crystallization reaction system. The invention teaches
specific methods for controlling various conditioning
environmental reaction conditions in order to achieve desirable
conditioning of at least one conditionable participant which in
turn can achieve desirable results (e. g. , desirable reaction
product (s) and/or one or more desirable reaction pathway (s)
and/or desirable interactions and/or desirable reaction rates)
in a crystallization reaction system. The invention further
discloses an applied spectral energy conditioning approach which
permits the simulation, at least partially, of desirable
environmental reaction conditions by the application of at least
one, for example, spectral conditioning environmental reaction
condition. Thus, conditioning environmental reaction conditions
can be controlled and used in combination with at least one
spectral energy conditioning pattern to achieve a desired
conditioned energy pattern in a conditioned participant.
Alternatively, traditionally utilized environmental reaction
conditions can be modified in a desirable manner (e. g. ,
application of a reduced temperature and/or reduced pressure) by
supplementing and/or replacing the traditional environmental
reaction condition (s) with at least one spectral conditioning
environmental reaction condition.  
   
The invention also provides a method for determining desirable
physical catalysts (i. e. , comprising previously known
materials or materials not previously known to function as a
physical catalyst such as a new or different seed crystal) which
can be utilized in a crystallization reaction system to achieve
a desired reaction pathway and/or desired reaction rate. In this
regard, the invention may be able to provide a recipe for a
physical and/or spectral catalyst for a particular reaction in a
crystallization reaction system where no physical catalyst
previously existed. In this embodiment of the invention,
spectral energy patterns are determined or calculated by the
techniques of the invention and corresponding physical catalysts
(e. g. , seed crystal) can be supplied or manufactured and
thereafter included in the crystallization reaction system to
generate the calculated required spectral energy patterns. In
certain cases, one or more existing physical species could be
used or combined in  
   
a suitable manner, if a single physical species was deemed to be
insufficient, to obtain the appropriate calculated spectral
energy pattern to achieve a desired reaction pathway and/or
desired reaction rate. Such catalysts can be used alone, in
combination with other physical catalysts, spectral energy
catalysts, controlled environmental reaction conditions and/or
spectral environmental reaction conditions to achieve a desired
resultant energy pattern and consequent reaction pathway and/or
desired reaction rate.  
   
Similarly, the invention also provides a method for determining
desirable physical catalysts (e. g. , comprising previously
known materials or materials not previously known to function as
a physical catalyst or seed crystal) which can be utilized in a
crystallization reaction system by appropriately conditioning at
least one conditionable participant to achieve a desired
reaction pathway and/or desired reaction rate and/or desired
reaction product when the conditioned participant becomes
involved with (e. g. , is added to or activated in) the
crystallization reaction system. In this regard, the invention
may be able to provide a recipe for a physical and/or spectral
catalyst for a particular crystallization reaction system where
no physical catalyst previously existed. In this embodiment of
the invention, spectral energy conditioning patterns are
determined or calculated by the techniques of the invention and
corresponding conditionable participants can be supplied or
manufactured and thereafter included in the crystallization
reaction system to generate the calculated required spectral
energy patterns. In certain cases, one or more existing physical
species of a conditionable participant could be used or combined
in a suitable manner, if a single physical species was deemed to
be insufficient, to obtain the appropriate calculated spectral
energy conditioning pattern to achieve a desired reaction
pathway and/or desired reaction rate. Such conditionable
participants, once conditioned, can be used alone, in
combination with other physical catalysts, spectral energy
catalysts, spectral energy catalysts, controlled environmental
reaction conditions, spectral environmental reaction conditions
and/or spectral environmental reaction conditions to achieve a
desired reaction pathway and/or desired reaction rate. Thus,
once a desired conditioned energy pattern is achieved in a
conditionable participant, the conditioned participant becomes
involved with, and/or activated in, the crystallization reaction
system.  
   
The invention discloses many different permutations of one
important theme of the invention, namely, that when frequencies
of components in a crystallization reaction system match, or can
be made to match, energy transfers between the components,
participants or  
   
conditioned participants in the crystallization reaction system.
Depending on how the energy dynamics of the component (s) are
controlled or directed, the crystallization reaction system will
be likewise controlled or directed. It should be understood that
the many different permutations can be used alone to achieve
desirable results (e. g. , desired reaction pathways and/or a
desired reaction rates and/or desired reaction products) or can
be used in a limitless combination of permutations, to achieve
desired results (e. g. , desired reaction pathways, desired
reaction products and/or desired reaction rates). However, in a
first preferred embodiment of the invention, so long as a
participant, or conditioned participant has one or more of its
frequencies that match with at least one frequency of at least
one other component in a crystallization reaction system (e. g.
, spectral patterns overlap), energy can be transferred.  
   
If energy is transferred, desirable interactions and/or
reactions can result in the crystallization reaction system.
Further, the conditioned participant may itself comprise both a
reactant and a reaction product, whereby, for example, the
chemical composition of the conditioned participant does not
substantially change (if at all) but one or more energy
dynamics, physical properties, structures, or phases is changed
once the conditioned participant is involved with, and/or
activated by, the reaction system.  
   
Further, the same targeted frequency or energy can be used with
different power amplitudes, in the same crystallization reaction
system, to achieve dramatically different results. For example,
the vibrational frequency of a liquid solvent may be input at
low power amplitudes to improve the solvent properties of the
liquid without causing any substantial change in the chemical
composition of the liquid. At higher power levels, the same
vibrational frequency can be used to dissociate the liquid
solvent, thereby changing its chemical composition. Thus, there
is a continuum of effects that can be obtained with a single
targeted frequency, ranging from changes in the energy dynamics
of a participant, to changes in the actual chemical or physical
structure of a participant.  
   
A targeted frequency or energy can also be used with different
power amplitudes on a formed material in post-formation
treatment processes that also could achieve dramatically
different structural results with the formed material. For
example, post-treatment processes such as annealing, thermal
etching, chemical etching (e. g. , using liquids, solids, gases
and/or plasmas), etc. , can all be used to selectively alter one
or more properties in a formed material.  
   
A targeted frequency or energy could also result in desirable
structural, physical and/or chemical changes (e. g. , permit
certain reactions to occur, locally or globally) within at least
a  
   
portion of (or on at least a portion of a surface of) a formed
material (e. g. , solid, liquid, gas or plasma). These
techniques could be useful for interactions including metal
formation, semiconductor manufacturing, sintering, biological
processes, plastics formation, hydrocarbon manufacturing, etc.  
   
Moreover, the concept of frequencies matching can also be used
in the reverse.  
   
Specifically, if a reaction in a crystallization reaction system
is occurring because frequencies match, the reaction can be
slowed or stopped by causing the frequencies to no longer match
or at least to match to a lesser degree. In this regard, one or
more crystallization reaction system components (e. g. ,
environmental reaction condition, spectral environmental
reaction condition and/or an applied spectral energy pattern)
can be modified and/or applied so as to minimize, reduce or
eliminate frequencies from matching. This also permits reactions
to be started and stopped with ease providing for novel control
in a myriad of reactions in a crystallization reaction system
including preventing the formation of certain crystalline
species, controlling the amount of crystallization in a
crystallization reaction system, etc.  
   
Further, if a source of, for example, electromagnetic radiation
includes a somewhat larger spectrum of wavelengths or
frequencies (i. e. , energies) than those which are needed to
optimize (or prevent) a particular reaction in a crystallization
reaction system, then some of the unnecessary (or undesirable)
wavelengths can be prevented from coming into contact with the
crystallization reaction system (e. g. , can be blocked,
reflected, absorbed, etc. ) by an appropriate filtering,
absorbing and/or reflecting technique as discussed in greater
detail later herein.  
   
Moreover, the concept of frequencies matching can also be used
in the reverse for conditionable participants. Specifically, if
a reaction is occurring because frequencies match, the reaction
can be slowed or stopped by causing the frequencies to no longer
match or at least match to. a lesser degree. In this regard, one
or more crystallization reaction system components (e. g. ,
environmental reaction condition, spectral environmental
reaction condition and/or an applied spectral energy pattern)
can be modified by introducing a conditionable participant, once
conditioned, so as to minimize, reduce or eliminate frequencies
from matching in the crystallization reaction system. This also
permits reactions to be started and stopped with ease providing
for novel control in a myriad of reactions in a crystallization
reaction system including preventing the formation of certain
crystalline species, controlling the amount of product formed in
a crystallization reaction system, etc.  
   
Further, if a source of, for example, electromagnetic radiation
includes a somewhat larger spectrum of wavelengths or
frequencies (i. e. , energies) than those which are needed to
optimize (or prevent) a particular reaction in a crystallization
reaction system, then some of the unnecessary (or undesirable)
wavelengths can be prevented from coming into contact with the
crystallization reaction system (e. g. , can be blocked,
reflected, absorbed, etc. ) by an appropriate filtering,
absorbing and/or reflecting technique as discussed in greater
detail later herein.  
   
It should also be apparent that various conditionable
participants, once conditioned, can be used in combination with
various participants and/or spectral energy providers in a
crystallization reaction system to control numerous reaction
pathways. Also, the conditioning of reaction vessels, or
portions thereof, can also result in desirable control of
numerous reaction pathways.  
   
Further, a conditionable participant may be conditioned by
removing at least a portion of its spectral pattern prior to the
conditionable participant being introduced into a
crystallization reaction system. Also, removing (or blocking) at
least a portion of a spectral pattern of a reaction vessel, or
portion (s) thereof, can also result in desirable control of
various reaction pathways.  
   
To simplify the disclosure and understanding of the invention,
specific categories or sections have been created in the"Summary
of the Invention"and in the"Detailed Description of the
Preferred Embodiments". However, it should be understood that
these categories are not mutually exclusive and that some
overlap exists. Accordingly, these artificially created sections
should not be used in an effort to limit the scope of the
invention defined in the appended claims.  
   
Further, in the following Sections, attempts have been made to
simplify discussions and reduce the overall length of this
disclosure. For example, in many instances, "participants"in a
crystallization reaction system or holoreaction system are
exclusively referred to. However, it should be understood
that"conditionable participants"could also be separately
addressed in the disclosure, even though not always expressly
referred to herein.  
   
Thus, when the various general mechanisms of the invention are
referred to herein, even if reference is made directly or
indirectly to"participants"only, it should be understood that
the discussion also applies to"conditionable participants"with
similar relevancy. Efforts have  
   
been made throughout the disclosure to refer expressly to all of
the novel phenomenon associated with conditionable participants
only when required for clarification purposes.  
   
 **I. WAVE
ENERGIES**  
   
In general, thermal energy has traditionally been used to drive
chemical reactions by applying heat and increasing the
temperature of a reaction system. The addition of heat increases
the kinetic (motion) energy of the chemical reactants. It has
been believed that a reactant with more kinetic energy moves
faster and farther, and is more likely to take part in a
chemical reaction. Mechanical energy likewise, by stirring and
moving the chemicals, increases their kinetic energy and thus
their reactivity. The addition of mechanical energy often
increases temperature, by increasing kinetic energy.  
   
Acoustic energy is applied to chemical reactions as orderly
mechanical waves.  
   
Because of its mechanical nature, acoustic energy can increase
the kinetic energy of chemical reactants, and can also elevate
their temperature (s). Electromagnetic (EM) energy consists of
waves of electric and magnetic fields. EM energy may also
increase the kinetic energy and heat in reaction systems. It
also may energize electronic orbitals or vibrational motion in
some reactions.  
   
Both acoustic and electromagnetic energy consist of waves.
Energy waves and frequency have some interesting properties, and
may be combined in some interesting ways.  
   
The manner in which wave energy transfers and combines, depends
largely on the frequency.  
   
For example, when two waves of energy, each having the same
amplitude, but one at a frequency of 400 Hz and the other at 100
Hz are caused to interact, the waves will combine and their
frequencies will add, to produce a new frequency of 500 Hz (i.
e. , the"sum" frequency). The frequency of the waves will also
subtract when they combine to produce a frequency of 300 Hz (i.
e. , the"difference"frequency). All wave energies typically add
and subtract in this manner, and such adding and subtracting is
referred to as heterodyning.  
   
Common results of heterodyning are familiar to most as harmonics
in music. The importance of heterodyning will be discussed in
greater detail later herein.  
   
Another concept important to the invention is wave interactions
or interference. In particular, wave energies are known to
interact constructively and destructively. This phenomena is
important in determining the applied spectral energy pattern.
Figures la-lc show two different incident sine waves 1 (Figure
la) and 2 (Figure lb) which correspond t  
   
two different spectral energy patterns having two different
wavelengths B1 and 4 (and thus different frequencies) which
could be applied to a reaction system. Assume arguendo that the
energy pattern of Figure la corresponds to an electromagnetic
spectral pattern (or an electromagnetic spectral conditioning
pattern) and that Figure lb corresponds to one spectral
environmental reaction condition (or a spectral conditioning
environmental reaction condition). Each of the sine waves 1 and
2 has a different differential equation which describes its
individual motion. However, when the sine waves are combined
into the resultant additive wave 1 + 2 (Figure Ic), the
resulting complex differential equation, which describes the
totality of the combined energies (i. e. , the applied spectral
energy pattern; or the applied spectral energy conditioning
pattern) actually results in certain of the input energies being
high (i. e. , constructive interference shown by a higher
amplitude) at certain points in time, as well as being low (i.
e. , destructive interference shown by a lower amplitude) at
certain points in time.  
   
Specifically, the portions"X"represent areas where the
electromagnetic spectral pattern of wave 1 has constructively
interfered with the spectral environmental reaction condition
wave 2, whereas the portions"Y"represent areas where the two
waves 1 and 2 have destructively interfered. Depending upon
whether the portions"X"corresponds to desirable or undesirable
wavelengths, frequencies or energies (e. g. , causing the
applied spectral energy pattern (or the applied spectral energy
conditioning pattern) to have positive or negative interactions
with, for example, one or more participants and/or components in
the crystallization reaction system), then the portions"X"could
enhance a positive effect in the reaction system or could
enhance a negative effect in the crystallization reaction
system.  
   
Similarly, depending on whether the portions"Y"correspond to
desirable or undesirable wavelengths, frequencies, or energies,
then the portions"Y"may correspond to the effective loss of
either a positive or negative effect.  
   
Further, if a source of, for example, electromagnetic radiation
includes a somewhat larger spectrum of wavelengths or
frequencies (i. e. , energies) than those which are needed to
optimize a particular reaction, then some of the unnecessary (or
undesirable) wavelengths can be prevented from coming into
contact with the crystallization reaction system (e. g.,
blocked, reflected, absorbed, etc. ). Accordingly in the
simplified example discussed immediately above, by permitting
only desirable wavelengths Bl to interact in a crystallization
reaction system (e. g. , filtering out certain wavelengths or
frequencies of a broader spectrum  
   
electromagnetic emitter) the possibilities of negative effects
resulting from the combination of waves 1 (Figure la) and 2
(Figure lb) would be minimized or eliminated. In this regard, it
is noted that in practice many desirable incident wavelengths
can be made to be incident on at least a portion of a
crystallization reaction system. Moreover, it should also be
clear that positive or desirable effects include, but are not
limited to, those effects resulting from an interaction (e. g. ,
heterodyne, resonance, additive wave, subtractive wave,
constructive or destructive interference) between a wavelength
or frequency of incident light and a wavelength (e. g. , atomic
and/or molecular, etc. ), frequency or property (e. g. , Stark
effects, Zeeman effects, etc. ) inherent to the crystallization
reaction system itself. Thus, by maximizing the desirable
wavelengths (or minimizing undesirable wavelengths),
crystallization reaction system efficiencies never before known
(e. g. , crystal growth rates, crystal morphologies, crystal
phases, crystal purities, etc. ) can be achieved. Alternatively
stated, certain destructive interference effects resulting from
the combinations of different energies, frequencies and/or
wavelengths can reduce certain desirable results in a
crystallization reaction system. The present invention attempts
to mask or screen (e. g. , filter) as many of such undesirable
energies (or wavelengths) as possible (e. g. , when a somewhat
larger spectrum of wavelengths is available to be incident on a
crystallization reaction system) from becoming incident on a
crystallization reaction system and thus strive for, for
example, the synergistic results that can occur due to, for
example, desirable constructive interference effects between the
incident wavelengths of, for example, electromagnetic energy.  
   
It should be clear from this particular analysis that
constructive interferences (i. e. , the points"X") could, for
example, maximize both positive and negative effects in a
crystallization reaction system. Accordingly, this simplified
example shows that by combining, for example, certain
frequencies from a spectral pattern (or a spectral conditioning
pattern) with one or more other frequencies from, for example,
at least one spectral environmental reaction condition (or at
least one spectral environmental conditioning reaction
condition), that the applied spectral energy pattern (or applied
spectral energy conditioning pattern) that is actually applied
to the crystallization reaction system can be a combination of
constructive and destructive interference (s). The degree of
interference can also depend on the relative phases of the
waves. Accordingly, these factors should also be taken into
account when choosing appropriate spectral energy patterns (or
applied spectral  
   
energy conditioning patterns) that are to be applied to a
crystallization reaction system. In this regard, it is noted
that in practice many desirable incident wavelengths can be
applied to a crystallization reaction system or undesirable
incident wavelengths removed from a source which is incident
upon at least a portion of a crystallization reaction).
Moreover, it should also be clear that wave interaction effects
include, but are not limited to, heterodyning, direct resonance,
indirect resonance, additive waves, subtractive waves,
constructive or destructive interference, etc. Further, as
discussed in detail later herein, additional effects such as
electric effects and/or magnetic field effects can also
influence spectral energy patterns or spectral energy
conditioning patterns (e. g. , spectral patterns or spectral
conditioning patterns, respectively).  
   
 **II.
SPECTRAL CATALYSTS, SPECTRAL CONDITIONING CATALYSTS AND**  
 **SPECTROSCOPY**  
   
A wide variety of reactions can be advantageously affected and
directed with the assistance of a spectral energy catalyst (or
spectral energy conditioning catalyst) having a specific
spectral energy pattern (e. g. , spectral pattern, spectral
conditioning pattern or electromagnetic pattern) which transfers
targeted energy to initiate, control and/or promote desirable
reaction pathways (e. g. , desirable crystallization pathways in
a single or multiple component crystallization system) and/or
desirable reaction rates within a crystallization reaction
system. This section discusses spectral catalysts (and spectral
conditioning catalysts) in more detail and explains various
techniques for using spectral catalysts (and/or spectral
conditioning catalysts) in various crystallization reaction
systems (and holoreaction systems).  
   
For example, a spectral catalyst can be used in a
crystallization reaction system to replace and provide the
additional energy normally supplied by a physical catalyst (e.
g. , a seed crystal, a substrate used for epitaxial growth, a
crystallization agent, promoter or inhibitor, etc. ). The
spectral catalyst can actually mimic or copy the mechanisms of
action of a physical catalyst.  
   
The spectral catalyst can act as both a positive catalyst to
increase the rate of a reaction or as a negative catalyst or
poison to decrease the rate of reaction. Furthermore, the
spectral catalyst can augment a physical catalyst by utilizing
both a physical catalyst and a spectral catalyst to achieve, for
example a desired crystallization pathway in a crystallization
reaction system. The spectral catalyst can improve the activity
of a physical catalyst. Also, the spectral catalyst can
partially replace a specific quantity or amount of the physical
catalyst,  
   
thereby reducing and/or eliminating many of the difficulties
associated with, for example, primary and/or secondary
nucleation, selectivity, and/or morphology.  
   
Moreover, a conditionable participant can be conditioned by a
spectral conditioning catalyst to form a conditioned participant
which can thereafter be used in a crystallization reaction
system, alone or in combination with a spectral catalyst. The
spectral conditioning catalyst can energize a conditionable
participant to result in a conditioned participant which can
likewise, for example, replace, augment or otherwise provide
additional energy normally provided by a physical catalyst in a
crystallization reaction system, as discussed immediately above
with regard to a spectral catalyst.  
   
Further, in the present invention, the spectral energy catalyst
provides targeted energy (e. g. , electromagnetic radiation
comprising a specific frequency or combination of frequencies),
in a sufficient amount for a sufficient duration to initiate
and/or promote and/or direct a reaction (e. g. , follow a
particular reaction pathway). The total combination of targeted
energy applied at any point in time to the crystallization
reaction system is referred to as the applied spectral energy
pattern. The applied spectral energy pattern may be comprised of
a single spectral catalyst, multiple spectral catalysts and/or
other spectral energy catalysts as well. With the absorption of
targeted energy into a crystallization reaction system (e. g. ,
electromagnetic energy from a spectral catalyst), a reactant may
be caused to proceed through one or several reaction pathways
including: energy transfer which can, for example, excite
electrons to higher energy states for initiation of a reaction,
by causing frequencies to match; ionize or dissociate reactants
which may participate in a reaction; stabilize reaction
products; energize and/or stabilize intermediates and/or
transients and/or activated complexes that participate in a
reaction pathway; cause one or more components in a
crystallization reaction to have spectral patterns which at
least partially overlap; alter the energy dynamics of one or
more components causing them to have altered properties; and/or
alter the resonant exchange of energy within the holoreaction
system.  
   
Moreover, in the present invention, the spectral energy
conditioning catalyst provides targeted conditioning energy (e.
g. , electromagnetic radiation comprising a specific frequency
or combination of frequencies), in a sufficient amount for a
sufficient duration to condition a conditionable participant to
form a conditioned participant and to permit the conditioned
participant to initiate and/or promote and/or direct a reaction
(e. g. , follow a particular reaction pathway) once the
conditioned participant is initiated or activated in the
crystallization  
   
reaction system. The total combination of targeted conditioning
energy applied at any point in time to the conditioning reaction
system is referred to as the applied spectral energy
conditioning pattern. The applied spectral energy conditioning
pattern may be comprised of a single spectral conditioning
catalyst, multiple spectral conditioning catalysts and/or other
spectral energy conditioning catalysts. With the absorption of
targeted conditioning energy into a conditioning reaction system
(e. g. , electromagnetic energy from a spectral conditioning
catalyst), a conditioned participant may cause one or more
reactants to proceed through one or several reaction pathways
including: energy transfer which can for example, excite
electrons to higher energy states for initiation of chemical
reaction, by causing frequencies to match; ionize or dissociate
reactants which may participate in a chemical reaction;
stabilize reaction products; energize and/or stabilize
intermediates and/or transients and/or activated complexes that
participate in a reaction pathway; cause one or more components
in a crystallization reaction system to have spectral patterns
which at least partially overlap; and/or alter the energy
dynamics of one or more components causing them to have altered
properties; and/or alter the resonant exchange of energy within
the holoreaction system.  
   
For example, in a simple crystallization reaction system, if a
chemical reaction provides for at least one reactant"A"to be
converted into at least one reaction product"B", a physical
catalyst"C" (or a conditioned participant"C") may be utilized.
In contrast, a portion of the catalytic spectral energy pattern
(e. g. , in this section the catalytic spectral pattern) of the
physical catalyst"C"may be applied in the form of, for example,
an electromagnetic beam (as discussed elsewhere herein) to
catalyze the crystallization reaction.  
   
C A oB Substances A and B = unknown frequencies, and C = 30 Hz;  
Therefore, Substance A + 30 HZ--\* Substance B.  
   
In the present invention, for example, the spectral pattern (e.
g. , electromagnetic spectral pattern) of the physical
catalyst"C"can be determined by known methods of spectroscopy.
Utilizing spectroscopic instrumentation, the spectral pattern of
the physical catalyst is preferably determined under conditions
approximating those occurring in the crystallization reaction
system using the physical catalyst (e. g. , spectral energy
patterns as well as spectral patterns can be influenced by
environmental reaction conditions, as discussed  
   
later herein). In the case of crystallization, which can be an
autocatalytic process, B and C can be identical such that:  
C = B ; and thus  
B A < B or  
B IB--+ 2B  
Spectroscopy is a process in which the energy differences
between allowed states of any system are measured by determining
the frequencies of the corresponding electromagnetic energy
which is either being absorbed or emitted. Electromagnetic
spectroscopy in general deals with the interaction of
electromagnetic radiation with matter.  
   
When photons interact with, for example, atoms or molecules,
changes in the properties of atoms and molecules are observed.  
   
Atoms and molecules are associated with several different types
of motion. The entire molecule rotates, the bonds vibrate, and
even the electrons move, albeit so rapidly that electron density
distributions have historically been the primary focus of the
prior art. Each of these kinds of motion is quantified. That is,
the atom, molecule or ion can exist only in distinct states that
correspond to discrete energy amounts. The energy difference
between the different quantum states depends on the type of
motion involved. Thus, the frequency of energy required to bring
about a transition is different for the different types of
motion. That is, each type of motion corresponds to the
absorption of energy in different regions of the electromagnetic
spectrum and different spectroscopic instrumentation may be
required for each spectral region. The total motion energy of an
atom or molecule may be considered to be at least the sum of its
electronic, vibrational and rotational energies.  
   
In both emission and absorption spectra, the relation between
the energy change in the atom or molecule and the frequency of
the electromagnetic energy emitted or absorbed is given by the
so-called Bohr frequency condition: dE =hv where h is Planck's
constant; v is the frequency; and dE, is the difference of
energies in the final and initial states.  
   
Electronic spectra are the result of electrons moving from one
electronic energy level to another in an atom, molecule or ion.
A molecular physical catalyst's spectral pattern includes not
only electronic energy transitions but also may involve
transitions between rotational and vibrational energy levels. As
a result, the spectra of molecules are much more complicated
than those of atoms. The main changes observed in the atoms or
molecules after interaction with photons include excitation,
ionization and/or rupture of chemical bonds, all of which may be
measured and quantified by spectroscopic methods including
emission or absorption spectroscopy which give the same
information about energy level separation.  
   
In emission spectroscopy, when an atom or molecule is subjected
to a flame or an electric discharge, such atoms or molecules may
absorb energy and become"excited."On their return to
their"normal"state they may emit radiation. Such an emission is
the result of a transition of the atom or molecule from a high
energy or"excited"state to one of lower state. The energy lost
in the transition is emitted in the form of electromagnetic
energy.  
   
"Excited"atoms usually produce line spectra
while"excited"molecules tend to produce band spectra.  
   
In absorption spectroscopy, the absorption of nearly
monochromatic incident radiation is monitored as it is swept
over a range of frequencies. During the absorption process the
atoms or molecules pass from a state of low energy to one of
high energy. Energy changes produced by electromagnetic energy
absorption occur only in integral multiples of a unit amount of
energy called a quantum, which is characteristic of each
absorbing species.  
   
Absorption spectra may be classified into four types:
rotational; rotation-vibration; vibrational; and electronic.  
   
The rotational spectrum of a molecule is associated with changes
which occur in the rotational states of the molecule. The
energies of the rotational states differ only by a relatively
small amount, and hence, the frequency which is necessary to
effect a change in the rotational levels is very low and the
wavelength of electromagnetic energy is very large. The energy
spacing of molecular rotational states depends on bond distances
and angles. Pure rotational spectra are observed in the far
infrared and microwave and radio regions (See Table 1).  
   
Rotation-vibrational spectra are associated with transitions in
which the vibrational states of the molecule are altered and may
be accompanied by changes in rotational states.  
   
Absorption occurs at higher frequencies or shorter wavelength
and usually occurs in the middle of the infrared region (See
Table 1).  
   
Vibrational spectra from different vibrational energy levels
occur because of motion of bonds. A stretching vibration
involves a change in the interatomic distance along the axis of
the bond between two atoms. Bending vibrations are characterized
by a change in the angle between two bonds. The vibrational
spectra of a molecule are typically in the near- infrared range.
It should be understood that the term vibrational spectra means
all manner of bond motion spectra including, but not limited to,
stretching, bending, librational, translational, torsional, etc.  
   
Electronic spectra are from transitions between electronic
states for atoms and molecules and are accompanied by
simultaneous changes in the rotational and vibrational states in
molecules. Relatively large energy differences are involved, and
hence absorption occurs at rather large frequencies or
relatively short wavelengths. Different electronic states of
atoms or molecules correspond to energies in the infrared,
ultraviolet-visible or x-ray region of the electromagnetic
spectrum (see Table 1).  
   
 **TABLE 1
Approximate Boundaries**  
 **EMI67.1**  
   
Region Name Energy, J Wavelength Frequency, Hz  
X-ray 2x10-1-2x10-10-2-10 3x101-3x101s  
17 nm  
Vacuum Ultraviolet 2x10-"-9. 9x10- 10-200nm 3x10-1. 5x10  
Near ultraviolet 9. 9 x 10-19-5 x 10-19 200-400 nm 1. 5 x
1015-7. 5 x 10 14  
Visible 5 x 10-19-2. 5 x 10-19 400-800 nm 7. 5 x 10'4-3. 8 x 10
lA Near Infrared 2. 5 x 10-19-6. 6 x 10-20 0. 8-2. 5 um 3.
8x10-1x10 Fundamental 6. 6 x10-20-4x 10-21 2. 5-50 Mm 1x10-6x10
Infrared Far infrared 4 x10-21-6. 6 x 10-22 50-300 um 6 x 10 -1
x 10 Microwave 6. 6 x 10-22-4 x 10-25 0. 3 mm-0. 5 m 1 x 1012-6
x 10 8 Radiowave 4 x 10 zs-6. 6 x 10-34 0. 5-300 x 106m 6 x 10
8-1  
Electromagnetic radiation as a form of energy can be absorbed or
emitted, and therefore many different types of spectroscopy may
be used in the present invention to determine a desired spectral
pattern of a spectral catalyst (e. g. , a spectral pattern of a
physical catalyst) including, but not limited to, x-ray,
ultraviolet, infrared, microwave, atomic absorption, flame
emissions, atomic emissions, inductively coupled plasma, DC
argon plasma, arc-source emission, spark-source emission,
high-resolution laser, radio, Raman and the like.  
   
In order to study the electronic transitions, the material to be
studied may need to be heated to a high temperature, such as in
a flame, where the molecules are atomized and excited. Another
very effective way of atomizing gases is the use of gaseous
discharges.  
   
When a gas is placed between charged electrodes, causing an
electrical field, electrons are liberated from the electrodes
and from the gas atoms themselves and may form a plasma or
plasma-like conditions. These electrons will collide with the
gas atoms which will be atomized, excited or ionized. By using
high frequency fields, it is possible to induce gaseous
discharges without using electrodes. By varying the field
strength, the excitation energy can be varied. In the case of a
solid material, excitation by electrical spark or arc can be
used. In the spark or arc, the material to be analyzed is
evaporated and the atoms are excited.  
   
The basic scheme of an emission spectrophotometer includes a
purified silica cell containing the sample which is to be
excited. The radiation of the sample passes through a slit and
is separated into a spectrum by means of a dispersion element.
The spectral pattern can be detected on a screen, photographic
film or by a detector.  
   
An atom will most strongly absorb electromagnetic energy at the
same frequencies it emits. Measurements of absorption are often
made so that electromagnetic radiation that is emitted from a
source passes through a wavelength-limiting device, and impinges
upon the physical catalyst sample that is held in a cell. When a
beam of white light passes through a material, selected
frequencies from the beam are absorbed. The electromagnetic
radiation that is not absorbed by the physical catalyst passes
through the cell and strikes a detector.  
   
When the remaining beam is spread out in a spectrum, the
frequencies that were absorbed show up as dark lines in the
otherwise continuous spectrum. The position of these dark lines
correspond exactly to the positions of lines in an emission
spectrum of the same molecule or atom. Both emission and
absorption spectrophotometers are available through regular
commercial channels.  
   
In 1885, Balmer discovered that hydrogen vibrates and produces
energy at frequencies in the visible light region of the
electromagnetic spectrum which can be expressed by a simple
formula: 1/k = R (1/22-1/m2) when X is the wavelength of the
light, R is Rydberg's constant and m is an integer greater than
or equal to 3 (e. g. , 3,4, or 5, etc. ). Subsequently, Rydberg
discovered that this equation  
   
could be adapted to result in all the wavelengths in the
hydrogen spectrum by changing the 1/22 to 1/n2, as in, 1/S = R
(1/n2-1/m2) where n is an integer 2 1, and m is an integer >
n+1. Thus, for every different number n, the result is a series
of numbers for wavelength, and the names of various scientists
were assigned to each such series which resulted. For instance,
when n=2 and m > 3, the energy is in the visible light
spectrum and the series is referred to as the Balmer series. The
Lyman series is in the ultraviolet spectrum with n = 1, and the
Paschen series is in the infrared spectrum with n = 3.  
   
In the prior art, energy level diagrams were the primary means
used to describe energy levels in the hydrogen atom (see Figures
7a and 7b).  
   
After determining the electromagnetic spectral pattern of a
desired catalyst (e. g. , a physical catalyst such as a seed
crystal), the catalytic spectral pattern may be duplicated, at
least partially, and applied to the crystallization reaction
system. Any generator of one or more frequencies within an
acceptable approximate range of, for example, frequencies of
electromagnetic radiation may be used in the present invention.
When duplicating one or more frequencies of, for example, a
spectral pattern (or a spectral conditioning pattern), it is not
necessary to duplicate the frequency exactly. For instance, the
effect achieved by a frequency of 1,000 THz, can also be
achieved by a frequency very close to it, such as 1,001 or 999
THz. Thus, there will be a range above and below each exact
frequency which will also catalyze a reaction. Specifically,
Figure 12 shows a typical bell-curve"B"distribution of
frequencies around the desired frequency fo, wherein desirable
frequencies can be applied which do not correspond exactly to
fo, but are close enough to the frequency fo to achieve a
desired effect, such as those frequencies between and including
the frequencies within the range of fl and f2. Note that fi and
f2 correspond to about one half the maximum amplitude, apax, of
the curve"B". Thus, whenever the term"exact"or specific
reference to"frequency" or the like is used, it should be
understood to have this meaning. In addition, harmonics of
spectral catalyst (or spectral conditioning catalyst)
frequencies, both above and below the exact spectral catalyst
frequency (or spectral conditioning catalyst frequency), will
cause sympathetic resonance with the exact frequency and will
catalyze the reaction. Finally, it is possible to catalyze
reactions by duplicating one or more of the mechanisms of action
of the exact frequency, rather than using the exact frequency
itself. For example, platinu  
   
catalyzes the formation of water from hydrogen and oxygen, in
part, by energizing the hydroxyl radical at its frequency of
roughly 1,060 THz. The desired reaction can also be catalyzed by
energizing the hydroxy radical with its microwave frequency,
thereby duplicating platinum's mechanism of action.  
   
An electromagnetic radiation-emitting source should have the
following characteristics: high intensity of the desired
wavelengths; long life; stability; and the ability to emit the
electromagnetic energy in a pulsed and/or continuous mode.
Moreover, in certain crystallization reaction systems, it may be
desirable for the electromagnetic energy emitted to be capable
of being directed to an appropriate point (or area) within at
least a portion of the crystallization reaction system. Suitable
techniques include optical waveguides, optical fibers, etc.  
   
Irradiating sources can include, but are not limited to, arc
lamps, such as xenon-arc, hydrogen and deuterium, krypton-arc,
high-pressure mercury, platinum, silver; plasma arcs, discharge
lamps, such as As, Bi, Cd, Cs, Ge, Hg, K, Na, P, Pb, Rb, Sb, Se,
Sn, Ti, Tl and Zn; hollow-cathode lamps, either single or
multiple elements such as Cu, Pt, and Ag; and sunlight and
coherent electromagnetic energy emissions, such as masers and
lasers. A more complete list of irradiating sources are located
in Table D.  
   
Masers are devices which amplify or generate electromagnetic
energy waves with great stability and accuracy. Masers operate
on the same principal as lasers, but produce electro-magnetic
energy in the radio and microwave, rather than visible range of
the spectrum. In masers, the electromagnetic energy is produced
by the transition of molecules between rotational energy levels.  
   
Lasers are powerful coherent photon sources that produce a beam
of photons having the same frequency, phase and direction, that
is, a beam of photons that travel exactly alike.  
   
Accordingly, for example, the predetermined spectral pattern of
a desired catalyst can be generated by a series or grouping of
lasers producing one or more required frequencies.  
   
Any laser capable of emitting the necessary electromagnetic
radiation with a frequency or frequencies of the spectral energy
provider may be used in the present invention. Lasers are
available for use throughout much of the spectral range. They
can be operated in either a continuous or a pulsed mode. Lasers
that emit lines and lasers that emit a continuum may be used in
the present invention. Line sources may include argon ion laser,
ruby laser, the nitrogen laser, the Nd : YAG laser, the carbon
dioxide laser, the carbon  
   
monoxide laser and the nitrous oxide-carbon dioxide laser. In
addition to the spectral lines that are emitted by lasers,
several other lines are available, by addition or subtraction in
a crystal of the frequency emitted by one laser to or from that
emitted by another laser.  
   
Devices that combine frequencies and may be used in the present
invention include difference frequency generators and sum
frequency mixers. Other lasers that may be used in this
invention include, but are not limited to: crystal, such as
A1203 doped with Cr3+, Y3Al5012 doped with Nd3+ ; gas, such as
He-Ne, Kr-ion; glass, chemical, such as vibrationally excited
HCL and HF ; dye, such as Rhodamine 6G in methanol; and
semiconductor lasers, such as Gal-xAlxAs. Many models can be
tuned to various frequency ranges, thereby providing several
different frequencies from one instrument and applying them to
the crystallization reaction system (See Examples in Table 2).  
   
 **TABLE 2**  
 **EMI72.1**  
   
SEVERAL POPULAR LASERS  
Medium Type Emitted wavelength, nm  
334, 351. 1, 363. 8, 454. 5, 457. 9, 465. 8,  
Ar Gas 472. 7, 476. 5, 488. 0, 496. 5, 501. 7, 514. 5,  
528. 7 'Gas 350. 7, 356. 4, 406. 7, 413. 1, 415. 4, 468. 0,  
476. 2, 482. 5, 520. 8, 530. 9, 568. 2, 647. 1,  
676. 4, 752. 5, 799. 3  
He-Ne Gas 632. 8  
He-Cd Gas 325. 0, 441. 6  
N2 Gas 337. 1  
XeF Gas 351  
KrF Gas 248  
ArF Gas 193  
Ruby Solid 693. 4  
Nd : YAG Solid 266, 355, 532  
Pbi-xCdS Solid2. 9 x 103-2. 6 x 104  
Pbl x Sex Solid 2. 9 x 103-2. 6 x 104 Pb i. x Sn x Se Solid 2. 9
x 103-2. 6 x 104  
Dyes Liquid 217-1000  
The coherent light from a single laser or a series of lasers is
simply brought to focus or introduced to the region of the
crystallization reaction system where a desired reaction is to
take place. The light source should be close enough to avoid
a"dead space"in which the light does not reach the desired area
in the crystallization reaction system, but far enough  
   
apart to assure complete incident-light absorption. Since
ultraviolet sources generate heat, such sources may need to be
cooled to maintain efficient operation. Irradiation time,
causing excitation of one or more components in the
crystallization reaction system, may be individually tailored
for each reaction: some short-term for a continuous reaction
with large surface exposure to the light source; or long
light-contact time for other systems. In addition, exposure
times and energy amplitudes or intensities may be controlled
depending on the desired effect (e. g. , altered energy
dynamics, ionizations, bond rupture, species selection,
directional growth etc.).  
   
An object of this invention is to provide a spectral energy
pattern (e. g. , a spectral pattern of electromagnetic energy)
to one or more reactants in a crystallization reaction system by
applying at least a portion of (or substantially all of) a
required spectral energy catalyst (e. g. , a spectral catalyst)
determined and calculated by, for example, waveform analysis of
the spectral patterns of, for example, the reactant (s) and the
reaction product (s).  
   
Accordingly, in the case of a spectral catalyst, a calculated
electromagnetic pattern will be a spectral pattern or will act
as a spectral catalyst to generate a preferred reaction pathway
and/or preferred reaction rate. In basic terms, spectroscopic
data for identified substances can be used to perform a simple
waveform calculation to arrive at, for example, the correct
electromagnetic energy frequency, or combination of frequencies,
needed to catalyze a reaction. In simple terms,  
Au B Substance A = 50 Hz, and Substance B = 80 Hz  
80 Hz-50 Hz = 30 Hz :  
Therefore, Substance A + 30 Hz--- > Substance B.  
   
The spectral energy pattern (e. g. , spectral patterns) of both
the reactant (s) and reaction product (s) can be determined. In
the case of a spectral catalyst, this can be accomplished by the
spectroscopic means mentioned earlier. Once the spectral
patterns are determined (e. g., having a specific frequency or
combination of frequencies) within an appropriate set of
environmental reaction conditions, the spectral energy pattern
(s) (e. g. , electromagnetic spectral pattern (s) ) of the
spectral energy catalyst (e. g. , spectral catalyst) can be
determined.  
   
Using the spectral energy pattern (s) (e. g. , spectral
patterns) of the reactant (s) and reaction product (s), a
waveform analysis calculation can determine the energy
difference between the reactant (s) and reaction product (s) and
at least a portion of the calculated spectral energy  
   
pattern (e. g. , electromagnetic spectral pattern) in the form
of a spectral energy pattern (e. g. , a spectral pattern) of a
spectral energy catalyst (e. g. , a spectral catalyst) can be
applied to the desired reaction in a crystallization reaction
system to cause the desired reaction to follow along the desired
crystallization reaction pathway. The specific frequency or
frequencies of the calculated spectral energy pattern (e. g. ,
spectral pattern) corresponding to the spectral energy catalyst
(e. g. , spectral catalyst) will provide the necessary energy
input into the desired reaction in the crystallization reaction
system to affect and initiate a desired crystallization reaction
pathway.  
   
Performing the waveform analysis calculation to arrive at, for
example, the correct electromagnetic energy frequency or
frequencies can be accomplished by using complex algebra,
Fourier transformation or Wavelet Transforms, which is available
through commercial channels under the trademark Mathematica (D
and supplied by Wolfram, Co. It should be noted that only a
portion of a calculated spectral energy catalyst (e. g. ,
spectral catalyst) may be sufficient to catalyze a reaction or a
substantially complete spectral energy catalyst (e. g. ,
spectral catalyst) may be applied depending on the particular
circumstances.  
   
In addition, at least a portion of the spectral energy pattern
(e. g. , electromagnetic pattern of the required spectral
catalyst) may be generated and applied to the crystallization
reaction system by, for example, the electromagnetic radiation
emitting sources defined and explained earlier.  
   
Another object of this invention is to provide a spectral energy
conditioning pattern (e. g. , a spectral conditioning pattern of
electromagnetic energy) to one or more conditionable
participants in a conditioning crystallization reaction system
by applying at least a portion of (or substantially all of) a
required spectral energy conditioning catalyst (e. g. , a
spectral conditioning catalyst) determined and calculated by,
for example, waveform analysis of the spectral patterns of, for
example, the conditionable participant (s), and the conditioned
participant. Accordingly, in the case of a spectral conditioning
catalyst, a calculated electromagnetic conditioning pattern will
be a spectral conditioning pattern which, when applied to a
conditionable participant, will permit the conditioned
participant to act as a spectral catalyst to generate a
preferred reaction pathway and/or preferred reaction rate in a
crystallization reaction system. In basic terms, spectroscopic
data for identified substances can be used to perform a simple
waveform calculation to arrive at, for example, the correct  
   
electromagnetic energy frequency, or combination of frequencies,
needed to catalyze a reaction. In simple terms,  
AB Conditionable substance A = 50Hz, and conditioned Substance B
= 80 Hz  
80 Hz-50 Hz = 30 Hz:  
Therefore, Substance A + 30 Hz- Substance B.  
   
The spectral energy conditioning pattern (e. g. , spectral
conditioning pattern) of both the conditionable participant and
the conditioned participant can be determined. In the case of a
spectral conditioning catalyst, this can be accomplished by the
spectroscopic means mentioned earlier. Once the spectral
patterns are determined (e. g. , having a specific frequency or
combination of frequencies) within an appropriate set of
conditioning environmental reaction conditions, the spectral
energy conditioning pattern (s) (e. g., electromagnetic spectral
conditioning pattern (s) ) of the spectral energy conditioning
catalyst (e. g. , spectral conditioning catalyst) can be
determined. Using the spectral energy conditioning pattern (s)
(e. g. , spectral conditioning patterns) of the conditionable
participant and the conditioned participant, a waveform analysis
calculation can determine the energy difference between the
conditioned participant and reactant (s) or product (s) and at
least a portion of the calculated spectral energy conditioning
pattern (e. g. , electromagnetic spectral conditioning pattern)
in the form of a spectral energy conditioning (e. g. , a
spectral conditioning pattern) of a spectral energy conditioning
catalyst (e. g. , a spectral conditioning catalyst) can be
applied to the desired conditionable participant in a
conditioning reaction system to subsequently result in the
desired reaction in the crystallization reaction system once the
conditioned participant is introduced to the crystallization
reaction system. The specific frequency or frequencies of the
calculated spectral energy conditioning pattern (e. g., a
spectral conditioning pattern) corresponding to the spectral
energy conditioning catalyst (e. g. , spectral conditioning
catalyst) required to form a conditioned participant will
provide the necessary energy input into the desired reaction in
the crystallization reaction system to affect and initiate a
desired reaction pathway.  
   
Performing the waveform analysis calculation to arrive at, for
example, the correct electromagnetic energy frequency or
frequencies can be accomplished by using complex algebra,
Fourier transformation or Wavelet Transforms, which is available
through commercial channels under the trademark Mathematica@ and
supplied by Wolfram, Co. It  
   
   
should be noted that only a portion of a calculated spectral
energy conditioning catalyst (e. g., spectral conditioning
catalyst) may be sufficient to catalyze a reaction or a
substantially complete spectral energy conditioning catalyst (e.
g. , spectral conditioning catalyst) may be applied depending on
the particular circumstances.  
   
In addition, at least a portion of the spectral energy
conditioning pattern (e. g., electromagnetic pattern of the
required spectral catalyst) may be generated and applied to the
holoreaction system by, for example, the electromagnetic
radiation emitting sources defined and explained earlier.  
   
The specific physical catalysts (e. g. , seed crystals,
epitaxial substrates, crystallization agent, promoter or
inhibitor, etc. ) that may be replaced or augmented in the
present invention may include any solid, liquid, gas or plasma
catalyst, having either homogeneous or heterogeneous catalytic
activity.  
   
 **III.
TARGETIN**G  
   
The frequency and wave nature of energy has been discussed
herein. Additionally, Section I entitled"Wave Energies"disclosed
the concepts of various potential interactions between different
waves. The general concepts of"targeting", "direct resonance
targeting", "harmonic targeting"and"non-harmonic heterodyne
targeting" (all defined terms herein) build on these and other
understandings.  
   
Targeting has been defined generally as the application of a
spectral energy provider (e. g. , spectral energy catalyst,
spectral catalyst, spectral energy pattern, spectral pattern,
catalytic spectral energy pattern, catalytic spectral pattern,
spectral environmental reaction conditions and applied spectral
energy pattern) to a desired reaction in a crystallization
reaction system. The application of these types of energies to a
desired reaction can result in interaction (s) between the
applied spectral energy provider (s) and matter (including all
components thereof) in the crystallization reaction system. This
targeting can result in at least one of direct resonance,
harmonic resonance, and/or non-harmonic heterodyne resonance
with at least a portion, for example, of at least one form of
matter in a crystallization reaction system. In this invention,
targeting should be generally understood as meaning applying a
particular spectral energy provider (e. g. , a spectral energy
pattern) to another entity comprising matter (or any component
thereof) to achieve a particular desired result (e. g. , desired
reaction product and/or desired reaction product at a desired
reaction rate).  
   
Further, the invention provides techniques for achieving such
desirable results without the production of, for example,
undesirable transients, intermediates, activated complexes
and/or reaction products (e. g. , derivative structures,
impurities, defects, etc. ). In this regard, some limited prior
art techniques exist which have applied certain forms of
energies (as previously discussed) to various
non-crystallization reactions. These certain forms of energies
have been limited to direct resonance and harmonic resonance
with some electronic frequencies and/or vibrational frequencies
of some reactants. These limited forms of energies used by the
prior art were due to the fact that the prior art lacked an
adequate understanding of the spectral energy mechanisms and
techniques disclosed herein. Further, crystallization prior art
has typically applied general processing conditions such as
temperature, pressure, etc. , to achieve desired goals.
Moreover, it has often been the case in the prior art that at
least some undesirable intermediate, transient, activated
complex and/or reaction product was formed, and/or a less than
optimum reaction rate for a desired crystallization reaction
pathway occurred. The present invention overcomes the
limitations of the prior art by specifically targeting, for
example, various forms of matter (e. g. , seed crystals) in a
crystallization reaction system (and/or components thereof),
with, for example, an applied spectral energy pattern.
Heretofore, such selective targeting of the invention was never
disclosed or suggested. Specifically, at best, the prior art has
been reduced to using random, trial and error environmental
factors.  
   
Accordingly, whenever use of the word"targeting"is made herein,
it should be understood that targeting does not correspond to
undisciplined energy bands being applied to a crystallization
reaction system; but rather to a targeted, applied spectral
energy pattern.  
   
 **IV.
CONDITIONING TARGETING**  
   
Conditioning targeting has been defined generally as the
application of a spectral energy conditioning provider (e. g. ,
spectral energy conditioning catalyst, spectral conditioning
catalyst, spectral energy conditioning pattern, spectral
conditioning pattern, catalytic spectral energy conditioning
pattern, catalytic spectral conditioning pattern, spectral
conditioning environmental reaction conditions and applied
spectral energy conditioning pattern) to a conditionable
participant to form at least one conditioned participant prior
to the conditioned participant becoming involved in (e. g. ,
introduced into and/or activated in) a crystallization reaction
system. The application of these types of conditioning energies
to conditionable participants to form conditioned participants,
prior to the conditioned  
   
participants being introduced to a crystallization reaction
system, can result in interaction (s) between the conditioned
participant matter and other components in the crystallization
reaction system (including all components thereof) so that the
conditioned matter can then initiate and/or direct desirable
reaction pathways and/or desirable reaction rates within a
crystallization reaction system. This conditioning targeting can
result in at least one of direct conditioning resonance,
harmonic conditioning resonance, non-harmonic conditioning
heterodyne resonance and/or non-resonance influencing with at
least a portion of, for example, at least one form of
conditionable participant matter (of any form) to form
conditioned participant matter which is later introduced into,
or activated in, a crystallization reaction system. In this
invention, conditioning targeting should be generally understood
as meaning applying a particular spectral energy conditioning
provider (e. g. , a spectral energy conditioning pattern) to
another conditionable entity comprising conditionable matter (or
any component thereof) to achieve a particular desired result
(e. g. , ultimately achieve a desired reaction product and/or
desired reaction product at a desired reaction rate due to the
conditioned matter being introduced into the crystallization
reaction system. ). It should be noted that introduction into
the crystallization reaction system should not be construed as
meaning only a physical introduction of a conditioned
participant that has been conditioned in a conditioning reaction
vessel, but should also be understood as meaning that a
conditionable participant can be conditioned in situ in a
crystallization reaction vessel (or the reaction vessel per se
can be conditioned) and the crystallization reaction system
thereafter is initiated, activated, or turned on (e. g. ,
initiated by the application of, for example, temperature,
pressure, etc. ) once the conditioned participant is present in
the crystallization reaction vessel. Thus, the invention
provides techniques for achieving such desirable results without
the production of, for example, undesirable transients,
intermediates, activated complexes and/or reaction products (e.
g. , defects, impurities, etc. ). The present invention teaches
that by specifically targeting, for example, various forms of
conditionable matter (and/or components thereof) prior to the
conditioned matter being involved with reactions in a
crystallization reaction system desirable results can be
achieved.  
   
Accordingly, whenever use of the word"conditioning targeting"is
made herein, it should be understood that conditioning targeting
does not correspond to undisciplined energy bands being applied
to a conditionable participant to form a conditioned participant
which then becomes involved in a crystallization reaction
system; but rather to well defined,  
targeted, applied spectral energy conditioning patterns, each of
which has a particular desirable purpose to form a conditioned
participant so that the conditioned participant can, for
example, permit a desired reaction pathway to be followed,
and/or achieve a desired result and/or a desired result at a
desired reaction rate in a crystallization reaction system.
These results include conditioning targeting a single form of
conditionable participant matter to form conditioned matter
which, when such conditioned matter is activated or initiated in
a crystallization reaction system, causes the conditioned matter
to behave favorably, or conditioning targeting multiple forms of
conditionable participant matter to achieve desirable results.  
   
 **V.
ENVIRONMENTAL REACTION CONDITIONS**  
   
Environmental reaction conditions are important to understand
because they can influence, positively or negatively,
crystallization reaction pathways in a crystallization reaction
system. Traditional environmental reaction conditions include
temperature, pressure, surface area of catalysts, catalyst size
and shape, solvents, support materials, poisons, promoters,
concentrations, electromagnetic radiation, electric fields,
magnetic fields, mechanical forces, acoustic fields, reaction
vessel size, shape and composition and combinations thereof,
etc.  
   
The following reaction can be used to discuss the effects of
environmental reaction conditions which may need to be taken
into account in order to cause the reaction to proceed along the
simple reaction pathway shown below.  
   
C  
AB  
Specifically, in some instances, reactant A will not form into
reaction product B in the presence of any catalyst C unless the
environmental reaction conditions in the crystallization
reaction system include certain maximum or minimum conditions of
environmental reaction conditions such as pressure and/or
temperature. In this regard, many reactions will not occur in
the presence of a physical catalyst unless the environmental
reactions conditions include, for example, an elevated
temperature and/or an elevated pressure. In the present
invention, such environmental reaction conditions should be
taken into consideration when applying a particular spectral
energy catalyst (e. g. , a spectral catalyst). Many specifics of
the various environmental reaction conditions are discussed in
greater detail in the Section herein entitled "Description of
the Preferred Embodiments".  
   
 **VI.
CONDITIONING ENVIRONMENTAL REACTION CONDITIONS**  
   
Conditioning environmental reaction conditions are also
important to understand because they can also influence,
positively or negatively, the conditioning of a conditionable
participant and can ultimately lead to different reaction
pathways in a crystallization reaction system when a conditioned
participant is introduced into, or activated in, the
crystallization reaction system. The same traditional
environmental reaction conditions listed above also apply here,
namely temperature, pressure, surface area of catalysts,
catalyst size and shape, solvents, support materials, poisons,
promoters, concentrations, electromagnetic radiation, electric
fields, magnetic fields, mechanical forces, acoustic fields,
reaction vessel size, shape and composition and combinations
thereof, etc.  
   
In the present invention, such conditioning environmental
reaction conditions should be taken into consideration when
applying a particular spectral energy catalyst (e. g. , a
spectral conditioning catalyst) to a conditionable participant.
Similar environmental considerations need to be taken into
account when the conditioned participant is introduced into a
crystallization reaction system. Many specifics of the various
environmental and/or conditioning environmental reaction
conditions are discussed in greater detail in the Section herein
entitled"Description of the Preferred Embodiments".  
   
 **VII.
SPECTRAL ENVIRONMENTAL REACTION CONDITIONS**  
   
If it is known that certain reaction pathways will not occur
within a crystallization reaction system (or not occur at a
desirable rate) even when a catalyst is present unless, for
example, certain minimum or maximum environmental reaction
conditions are present (e. g., the temperature is lowered or
pressure is elevated), then an additional frequency or
combination of frequencies (i. e. , an applied spectral energy
pattern) can be applied to the crystallization reaction system.
In this regard, spectral environmental reaction condition (s)
can be applied instead of, or to supplement, those environmental
reaction conditions that are naturally present, or need to be
present, in order for a desired crystallization reaction pathway
and/or desired reaction rate to be followed. The environmental
reaction conditions that can be supplemented or replaced with
spectral environmental reaction conditions include, for example,
temperature, pressure, surface area of catalysts, catalyst size
and shape, solvents, support materials, poisons, promoters,
concentrations, electric fields, magnetic fields, etc.  
   
Still further, a particular frequency or combination of
frequencies and/or fields that can produce one or more spectral
environmental reaction conditions can be combined with  
   
one or more spectral energy catalysts and/or spectral catalysts
to generate an applied spectral energy pattern which can be
focussed on a particular area in a crystallization reaction
system.  
   
Accordingly, various considerations can be taken into account
for what particular frequency or combination of frequencies
and/or fields may be desirable to combine with (or replace)
various environmental reaction conditions, for example.  
   
As an example, in a simple reaction, assume that a first
reactant"A"has a frequency or simple spectral pattern of 3 THz
and a second reactant"B"has a frequency or simple spectral
pattern of 7 THz. At room temperature, no reaction occurs.
However, when reactants A and B are exposed to high
temperatures, their frequencies, or simple spectral patterns,
both shift to 5 THz. Since their frequencies match, they
transfer energy and a reaction occurs. By applying a frequency
of 2 THz, at room temperature, the applied 2 THz frequency will
heterodyne with the 3 THz pattern to result in, both 1 Thz and 5
THz heterodyned frequencies; while the applied frequency of 2
THz will heterodyne with the spectral pattern of 7 THz of
reactant"B"and result in heterodyned frequencies of 5 THz and 9
THz in reactant"B". Thus, the heterodyned frequencies of 5 THz
are generated at room temperature in each of the
reactants"A"and"B". Accordingly, frequencies in each of the
reactants match and thus energy can transfer between the
reactants"A"and"B". When the energy can transfer between such
reactants, all desirable reactions along a reaction pathway may
be capable of being achieved. However, in certain reactions,
only some desirable reactions along a reaction pathway are
capable of being achieved by the application of a singular
frequency. In these instances, additional frequencies and/or
fields may need to be applied to result in all desirable steps
along a reaction pathway being met, including but not limited
to, the formation of all required reaction intermediates and/or
transients.  
   
Thus, by applying a frequency, or combination of frequencies
and/or fields (i. e., creating an applied spectral energy
pattern) which corresponds to at least one spectral
environmental reaction condition, the spectral energy patterns
(e. g. , spectral patterns of, for example, reactant (s),
intermediates, transients, catalysts, etc. ) can be effectively
modified which may result in broader spectral energy patterns
(e. g. , broader spectral patterns), in some cases, or narrower
spectral energy patterns (e. g. , spectral patterns) in other
cases. Such broader or narrower spectral energy patterns (e. g.
, spectral patterns) may correspond to a broadening or narrowing
of line widths in a spectral energy pattern (e. g. , a spectral
pattern).  
   
As stated throughout herein, when frequencies match, energy
transfers. In this particula  
   
embodiment, frequencies can be caused to match by, for example,
broadening the spectral pattern of one or more participants in a
crystallization reaction system. For example, as discussed in
much greater detail later herein, the application of temperature
to a crystallization reaction system typically causes the
broadening of one or more spectral patterns (e. g. , line width
broadening) of, for example, one or more reactants in the
crystallization reaction system. It is this broadening of
spectral patterns that can cause spectral patterns of one or
more reactants to, for example, overlap. The overlapping of the
spectral patterns can cause frequencies to match, and thus
energy to transfer. When energy is transferred, reactions can
occur. The scope of reactions which occur, include all of those
reactions along any particular crystallization reaction pathway.
Thus, the broadening of spectral pattern (s) can result in, for
example, formation of reaction product, formation of and/or
stimulation and/or stabilization of reaction intermediates
and/or transients, catalyst frequencies, poisons, promoters,
etc. All of the environmental reaction conditions that are
discussed in detail in the section entitled"Detailed Description
of the Preferred Embodiments"can be at least partially
stimulated in a crystallization reaction system by the
application of a spectral environmental reaction condition.  
   
Similarly, spectral patterns can be caused to become
non-overlapping by changing, for example, at least one spectral
environmental reaction condition, and thus changing the applied
spectral energy pattern. In this instance, energy will not
transfer (or the rate at which energy transfers can be reduced)
and reactions will not occur (or the rates of reactions can be
slowed).  
   
Finally, by controlling spectral environmental reaction
conditions, the energy dynamics within a holoreaction system may
be controlled. For example, with a first spectral environmental
reaction condition, a first set of frequencies may match and
hence energy may transfer at a first set of energy levels and
types. When the spectral environmental reaction condition is
changed, a second set of frequencies may match, resulting in
transfer of energy at different levels or types.  
   
Spectral environmental reaction conditions can be utilized to
start and/or stop reactions in a reaction pathway. Thus, certain
reactions can be started, stopped, slowed and/or speeded up by,
for example, applying different spectral environmental reaction
conditions at different times during a reaction and/or at
different intensities. Thus, spectral  
   
environmental reaction conditions are capable of influencing,
positively or negatively, reaction pathways and/or reaction
rates in a crystallization reaction system.  
   
 **VIII.
SPECTRAL CONDITIONING ENVIRONMENTAL REACTION CONDITIONS**  
   
Similarly, spectral conditioning environmental reaction
conditions considerations apply in a parallel manner in this
section as well. Specifically, if it is known that certain
conditioning of a conditioned participant will not occur (or not
occur at a desirable rate), unless for example, certain minimum
or maximum conditioning environmental reaction conditions are
present (e. g. , the temperature and/or pressure is/are
elevated), then an additional frequency or combination of
frequencies (i. e. , an applied spectral energy conditioning
pattern) can be applied to the conditionable participant. In
this regard, spectral conditioning environmental reaction
condition (s) can be applied instead of, or to supplement, those
conditioning environmental reaction conditions that are
naturally present, or need to be present, in order for a desired
conditioning of a conditionable participant to occur (i. e. , to
form a desired conditioned participant). The conditioning
environmental reaction conditions that can be supplemented or
replaced with spectral conditioning environmental reaction
conditions include, for example, temperature, pressure, surface
area of catalysts, catalyst size and shape, solvents, support
materials, poisons, promoters, concentrations, electric fields,
magnetic fields, etc.  
   
Still further, a particular frequency or combination of
frequencies and/or fields that can produce one or more spectral
conditioning environmental reaction conditions can be combined
with one or more spectral energy conditioning catalysts and/or
spectral conditioning catalysts to generate an applied spectral
energy conditioning pattern.  
   
Accordingly, various considerations can be taken into account
for what particular frequency or combination of frequencies
and/or fields may be desirable to combine with (or replace)
various conditioning environmental reaction conditions, for
example.  
   
Thus, by applying a frequency, or combination of frequencies
and/or fields (i. e., creating an applied spectral energy
conditioning pattern) which corresponds to at least one spectral
environmental conditioning reaction condition, the spectral
energy conditioning patterns of a conditionable participant can
be effectively modified which may result in broader spectral
energy conditioning patterns (e. g. , broader spectral
conditioning patterns), in some cases, or narrower spectral
energy conditioning patterns (e. g. , spectral conditioning
patterns) in other cases. Such broader or narrower spectral
energy patterns (e. g. , spectral  
   
conditioning patterns) may correspond to a broadening or
narrowing of line widths in a spectral conditioning energy
pattern (e. g. , a spectral conditioning pattern). As stated
throughout herein, when frequencies match, energy transfers. In
this particular embodiment, frequencies can be caused to match
by, for example, broadening the spectral conditioning pattern of
one or more participants in a cell reaction system. For example,
as discussed in much greater detail later herein, the
application of temperature to a conditioning reaction system
typically causes the broadening of one or more spectral
conditioning patterns (e. g., line width broadening) of, for
example, one or more conditionable participants in a
conditioning reaction system. It is this broadening of spectral
conditioning patterns that can cause spectral conditioning
patterns of one or more constituents in a conditioning reaction
system to, for example, overlap. The overlapping of the spectral
conditioning patterns can cause frequencies to match, and thus
energy to transfer to result in a conditioned participant.  
   
The same conditionable participant may be conditioned with
different spectral energy patterns or amounts to result in
conditioned participants with different energy dynamics (e. g.,
energized electronic level versus energized rotation). The scope
of reactions which occur once a conditioned participant is
introduced into a crystallization reaction system, include all
of those reactions along any particular reaction pathway. Thus,
the broadening of spectral conditioned pattern (s) in a
conditioned participant can result in, for example, formation of
reaction product, formation of and/or stimulation and/or
stabilization of reaction intermediates and/or transients,
catalyst frequencies, poisons, promoters, etc. , in a
crystallization reaction system. All of the conditioning
environmental reaction conditions that are discussed in detail
in the section entitled"Detailed Description of the Preferred
Embodiments"can be at least partially simulated in a
conditioning reaction system by the application of a spectral
conditioning environmental reaction condition.  
   
Spectral conditioning environmental reaction conditions can be
utilized to start direct, contain and/or appropriately condition
a conditionable participant so that the conditioned participant
can stop reactions or reaction pathways in a crystallization
reaction system. Thus, certain reactions can be started,
stopped, slowed and/or speeded up in a crystallization reaction
system by, for example, applying different spectral conditioning
environmental reaction conditions to a conditionable participant
and introducing the conditioned participant into a
crystallization reaction system at different times during a
reaction and/or at different intensities. Thus, spectral
conditioning environmental reaction conditions are capable of  
   
influencing, positively or negatively, reaction pathways and/or
reaction rates in a crystallization reaction system by providing
different spectral energy patterns in one or more conditioned
participants.  
   
Moreover, by utilizing the above techniques to design (e. g. ,
calculate or determine) a desirable spectral energy pattern,
such as a desirable spectral pattern for a spectral energy
catalyst (e. g. , a spectral catalyst corresponding to, for
example, a seed crystal or an epitaxial substrate) rather than
applying the spectral energy catalyst (e. g. , spectral
catalyst) per se, for example, the designed spectral pattern can
be used to design and/or determine an optimum physical and/or
spectral catalyst that could be used in the crystallization
reaction system to obtain a particular crystallization result.
Further, the invention may be able to provide a recipe for a
physical and/or spectral catalyst for a particular
crystallization reaction where no catalyst previously existed
(e. g. , certain atoms, ions, molecules and/or macromolecules
can be influenced to crystallize in a manner which does not
normally occur). For example in a reaction where: AoI~B where A
= reactant, B = product and I = known intermediate, and there is
no known catalyst, either a physical or spectral catalyst could
be designed which, for example, resonates with the
intermediate"I", thereby catalyzing the formation of one or more
desirable crystallization reaction product (s).  
   
As a first step, the designed spectral pattern could be compared
to known spectral patterns for existing materials to determine
if similarities exist between the designed spectral pattern and
spectral patterns of known materials. If the designed spectral
pattern at least partially matches against a spectral pattern of
a known material, then it is possible to utilize the known
material as a physical catalyst to obtain a desired
crystallization reaction and/or desired crystallization reaction
pathway in a crystallization reaction system. In this regard, it
may be desirable to utilize the known material alone or in
combination with a spectral energy catalyst and/or a spectral
catalyst. Still further, it may be possible to utilize
environmental reaction conditions and/or spectral environmental
reaction conditions to cause the known material to behave in a
manner which is even closer to the designed energy pattern or
spectral pattern. Further, the application of different spectral
energy patterns may cause the designed catalyst to behave in
different manners, such as, for example, encouraging a first
crystallization reaction pathway with the application of a first
spectral energy pattern an  
   
encouraging a second crystallization reaction pathway with the
application of a second spectral energy pattern. Likewise, the
changing of one or more environmental reaction conditions could
have a similar effect.  
   
Further, this designed catalyst has applications in all types of
reactions including, but not limited to, chemical (organic and
inorganic), biological, physical, energy, etc.  
   
Still further, in certain cases, one or more physical species
could be used or combined in a suitable manner, for example,
physical mixing or by a chemical reaction, to obtain a physical
catalyst material exhibiting the appropriate designed spectral
energy pattern (e. g., spectral pattern) to achieve a desired
reaction pathway. Accordingly, a combination of designed
catalyst (s) (e. g. , a physical catalyst which is known or
manufactured expressly to function as a physical catalyst such
as a seed crystal), spectral energy catalyst (s) and/or spectral
catalyst (s) can result in a resultant energy pattern (e. g. ,
which in this case can be a combination of physical catalyst (s)
and/or spectral catalyst (s) ) which is conducive to forming
desired reaction product (s) and/or following a desired reaction
pathway at a desired reaction rate. In this regard, various line
width broadening and/or narrowing of spectral energy pattern (s)
and/or spectral pattern (s) may occur when the designed catalyst
is combined with various spectral energy patterns and/or
spectral patterns.  
   
It is important to consider the energy interactions between all
components involved in the desired reaction in a crystallization
reaction system when calculating or determining an appropriate
designed catalyst. There will be a particular combination of
specific energy pattern (s) (e. g. , electromagnetic energy)
that will interact with the designed catalyst to form an applied
spectral energy pattern. The particular frequencies, for
example, of electromagnetic radiation that should be caused to
be applied to a crystallization reaction system should be as
many of those frequencies as possible, when interacting with the
frequencies of the designed catalyst, that can result in
desirable effects to one or more participants in the
crystallization reaction system, while eliminating as many of
those frequencies as possible which result in undesirable
effects within the crystallization reaction system.  
   
 **X.
DESIGNING CONDITIONABLE PARTICIPANTS**  
   
Moreover, by utilizing the above techniques to design (e. g. ,
calculate or determine) a desirable spectral energy pattern,
such as a desirable spectral pattern for a spectral energy
catalyst rather than applying the spectral energy catalyst (e.
g. , spectral catalyst) per se, for  
   
example, the designed spectral pattern can be used to design
and/or determine an optimum physical and/or spectral catalyst
that could be used in the crystallization reaction system to
obtain a particular result. Further, the invention may be able
to provide a recipe for a physical and/or spectral catalyst for
a particular crystallization reaction where no catalyst
previously existed. For example in a reaction where: AoI~B where
A = reactant, B = product and I = known intermediate, and there
is no known catalyst, either a physical or spectral catalyst
could be designed which, for example, resonates with the
intermediate"I", thereby catalyzing the formation of one or more
desirable reaction product (s).  
   
As a first step, the designed spectral pattern could be compared
to known spectral patterns for existing materials to determine
if similarities exist between the designed spectral pattern and
spectral patterns of known materials. If the designed spectral
pattern at least partially matches against a spectral pattern of
a known material, then it is possible to utilize the known
material as a physical catalyst to obtain a desired reaction
and/or desired reaction pathway or rate in a crystallization
reaction system. In this regard, it may be desirable to utilize
the known material alone or in combination with a spectral
energy catalyst and/or a spectral catalyst. Still further, it
may be possible to utilize environmental reaction conditions
and/or spectral environmental reaction conditions to cause the
known material to behave in a manner which is even closer to the
designed energy pattern or spectral pattern. Further, the
application of different spectral energy patterns may cause the
designed catalyst to behave in different manners, such as, for
example, encouraging a first reaction pathway with the
application of a first spectral energy pattern and encouraging a
second reaction pathway with the application of a second
spectral energy pattern. Likewise, the changing of one or more
environmental reaction conditions could have a similar effect.  
   
Further, this designed catalyst has applications in all types of
reactions including, but not limited to, chemical (organic and
inorganic), biological, physical, energy, etc.  
   
Still further, in certain cases, one or more physical species
could be used or combined in a suitable manner, for example,
physical mixing or by a chemical reaction, to obtain a physical
catalyst material exhibiting the appropriate designed spectral
energy pattern (e. g., spectral pattern) to achieve a desired
reaction pathway. Accordingly, a combination of designed
catalyst (s) (e. g. , a physical catalyst which is known or
manufactured expressly to  
   
function as a physical catalyst), spectral energy catalyst (s)
and/or spectral catalyst (s) can result in a resultant energy
pattern (e. g. , which in this case can be a combination of
physical catalyst (s) and/or spectral catalyst (s) ) which is
conducive to forming desired reaction product (s) and/or
following a desired reaction pathway at a desired reaction rate.
In this regard, various line width broadening and/or narrowing
of spectral energy pattern (s) and/or spectral pattern (s) may
occur when the designed catalyst is combined with various
spectral energy patterns and/or spectral patterns.  
   
It is important to consider the energy interactions between all
components involved in the desired reaction in a crystallization
reaction system when calculating or determining an appropriate
designed catalyst. There will be a particular combination of
specific energy pattern (s) (e. g. , electromagnetic energy)
that will interact with the designed catalyst to form an applied
spectral energy pattern. The particular frequencies, for
example, of electromagnetic radiation that should be caused to
be applied to a crystallization reaction system should be as
many of those frequencies as possible, when interacting with the
frequencies of the designed catalyst, that can result in
desirable effects to one or more participants in the cell
reaction system, while eliminating as many of those frequencies
as possible which result in undesirable effects within the
crystallization reaction system.  
   
 **XI. OBJECTS
OF THE INVENTION**  
   
All of the above information disclosing the invention should
provide a comprehensive understanding of the main aspects of the
invention. However, in order to understand the invention
further, the invention shall now be discussed in terms of some
of the representative objects or goals to be achieved.  
   
1. One object of this invention is to control or direct a
crystallization reaction pathway in a crystallization reaction
system by applying a spectral energy pattern in the form of a
spectral catalyst having at least one electromagnetic energy
frequency which may initiate, activate, and/or affect at least
one of the participants involved in the crystallization reaction
system.  
   
2. Another object of the invention is to provide an efficient,
selective and economical process for replacing a known physical
catalyst (e. g. , a seed crystal, an epitaxial growth promoter,
etc. ) in a crystallization reaction system comprising the steps
of  
   
duplicating at least a portion of a spectral pattern of a
physical catalyst (e. g. , at least one frequency of a spectral
pattern of a physical catalyst) to form a catalytic spectral
pattern; and applying to at least a portion of the
crystallization reaction system (e. g. to a melt, to a solution,
and/or to an epitaxial plasma) at least a portion of the
catalytic spectral pattern.  
   
3. Another object of the invention is to provide a method to
augment a physical catalyst (e. g. , a seed crystal, an
epitaxial substrate, etc. ) in a crystallization reaction system
with its own catalytic spectral pattern comprising the steps of:
determining an electromagnetic spectral pattern of the physical
catalyst; and duplicating at least one frequency of the spectral
pattern of the physical catalyst with at least one
electromagnetic energy emitter source to form a catalytic
spectral pattern; and applying to at least a portion of the
crystallization reaction system at least one frequency of the
catalytic spectral pattern at a sufficient intensity and for a
sufficient duration to catalyze the formation of reaction
product (s) in a desired portion of the crystallization reaction
system. Said at least one frequency can be applied by at least
one of: (1) an electromagnetic wave guide: (2) an optical fiber
array; (3) at least one element added to the crystallization
reaction system which permits electromagnetic energy to be
radiated therefrom; (4) an electric field; (5) a magnetic field;
and/or (6) an acoustic field.  
   
4. Another object of the invention is to provide an efficient,
selective and economical process for replacing a known physical
catalyst in a crystallization reaction system comprising the
steps of: duplicating at least a portion of a spectral pattern
of a physical catalyst (e. g. , at least one frequency of a
spectral pattern of a physical catalyst such as a seed crystal
or an epitaxial substrate) to form a catalytic spectral pattern;
and applying to the crystallization reaction system at least a
portion of the catalytic spectral pattern; and, applying at
least one additional spectral energy pattern which forms an
applied spectral energy pattern when combined with said
catalytic spectral pattern.  
   
5. Another object of the invention is to provide a method to
replace a physical catalyst in a crystallization reaction system
comprising the steps of: determining an electromagnetic spectral
pattern of the physical catalyst;  
   
duplicating at least one frequency of the electromagnetic
spectral pattern of the physical catalyst with at least one
electromagnetic energy emitter source to form a catalytic
spectral pattern; applying to the crystallization reaction
system at least one frequency of the catalytic spectral pattern;
and applying at least one additional spectral energy pattern to
form an applied spectral energy pattern, said applied spectral
energy pattern being applied at a sufficient intensity and for a
sufficient duration to catalyze the formation of at least one
crystallization reaction product in the crystallization reaction
system.  
   
6. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and/or direct a particular crystallization reaction
pathway in a crystallization reaction system with a spectral
catalyst (e. g. , the spectral pattern of a seed crystal and/or
an epitaxial substrate) by augmenting a physical catalyst
comprising the steps of: duplicating at least a portion of a
spectral pattern of a physical catalyst (e. g. , at least one
frequency of a spectral pattern of the physical catalyst) with
at least one energy emitter source to form a catalytic spectral
pattern; applying to the crystallization reaction system, (e. g.
, irradiating) at least a portion of the catalytic spectral
pattern (e. g. , an electromagnetic spectral pattern having a
frequency range of from about radio frequency to about
ultraviolet frequency) at a sufficient intensity and for a
sufficient duration to catalyze one or more particular reactions
in the crystallization reaction system; and introducing the
physical catalyst (e. g. , seed crystal) into the
crystallization reaction system.  
   
The above method may be practiced by introducing the physical
catalyst into the crystallization reaction system before, and/or
during, and/or after applying said catalytic spectral pattern to
the crystallization reaction system.  
   
7. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and/or direct a particular reaction in a crystallization
reaction system with a spectral energy catalyst by augmenting a
physical catalyst (e. g. , a seed crystal and/or an epitaxial
substrate) comprising the steps of  
   
applying at least one spectral energy catalyst at a sufficient
intensity and for a sufficient duration to catalyze the
particular crystallization reaction in the crystallization
reaction system; introducing the physical catalyst into the
crystallization reaction system.  
   
The above method may be practiced by introducing the physical
catalyst into the crystallization reaction system before, and/or
during, and/or after applying the spectral energy catalyst to
the crystallization reaction system.  
   
8. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and/or direct a desired crystallization reaction pathway
in a crystallization reaction system with a spectral catalyst
and a spectral energy catalyst by augmenting a physical catalyst
(e. g. , a seed crystal and/or an epitaxial substrate)
comprising the steps of: applying at least one spectral catalyst
at a sufficient intensity and for a sufficient duration to at
least partially catalyze the desired crystallization reaction
system; applying at least one spectral energy catalyst at a
sufficient intensity and for a sufficient duration to at least
partially catalyze the desired crystallization reaction system;
and introducing the physical catalyst into the crystallization
reaction system.  
   
The above method may be practiced by introducing the physical
catalyst into the crystallization reaction system before, and/or
during, and/or after applying the spectral catalyst and/or the
spectral energy catalyst to the crystallization reaction system.
Moreover, the spectral catalyst and spectral energy catalyst may
be applied simultaneously to form an applied spectral energy
pattern or they may be applied sequentially either at the same
time or at different times from when the physical catalyst is
introduced into the crystallization reaction system.  
   
9. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and/or direct a desired reaction into a crystallization
reaction system with a spectral catalyst and a spectral energy
catalyst and a spectral environmental reaction condition, with
or without a physical catalyst (e. g. , a seed crystal and/or an
epitaxial substrate), comprising the steps of: applying at least
one spectral catalyst at a sufficient intensity and for a
sufficient duration to catalyze a crystallization reaction
pathway; applying at least one spectral energy catalyst at a
sufficient intensity and for a sufficient duration to catalyze a
crystallization reaction pathway;  
   
applying at last one spectral environmental reaction condition
at a sufficient intensity and for a sufficient duration to
catalyze a crystallization reaction pathway, whereby when any of
said at least one spectral catalyst, said at least one spectral
energy catalyst and/or at least one spectral environmental
reaction condition are applied at the same time, they form an
applied spectral energy pattern; and introducing the physical
catalyst into the crystallization reaction system.  
   
The above method may be practiced by introducing the physical
catalyst into the crystallization reaction system before, and/or
during, and/or after applying any one of, or any combination of,
the spectral catalyst and/or the spectral energy catalyst and/or
the spectral environmental reaction condition to the
crystallization reaction system. Likewise, the spectral catalyst
and/or the spectral energy catalyst and/or the spectral
environmental reaction condition can be provided sequentially or
continuously.  
   
10. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and direct a crystallization reaction system with an
applied spectral energy pattern and a spectral energy catalyst
comprising the steps of: applying at least one applied spectral
energy pattern at a sufficient intensity and for a sufficient
duration to catalyze a particular reaction in a crystallization
reaction system, whereby said at least one applied spectral
energy pattern comprises at least two members selected from the
group consisting of catalytic spectral energy pattern, catalytic
spectral pattern, spectral catalyst, spectral energy catalyst,
spectral energy pattern, spectral environmental reaction
condition and spectral pattern; and applying at least one
spectral energy catalyst to the crystallization reaction system.  
   
The above method may be practiced by introducing the applied
spectral energy pattern into the crystallization reaction system
before, and/or during, and/or after applying the spectral energy
catalyst to the crystallization reaction system. Moreover, the
spectral energy catalyst and the applied spectral energy pattern
can be provided sequentially or continuously.  
   
If applied continuously, a new applied spectral energy pattern
is formed.  
   
\* 11. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and/or direct a crystallization reaction system with a
spectral energy catalyst comprising the steps of: determining at
least a portion of a spectral energy pattern for starting
reactant (s) in a particular reaction in said crystallization
reaction system;  
   
   
determining at least a portion of a spectral energy pattern for
reaction product (s) in said particular reaction in said
crystallization reaction system; calculating an additive and/or
subtractive spectral energy pattern (e. g. , at least one
electromagnetic frequency) from said reactant (s) and reaction
product (s) spectral energy patterns to determine a required
spectral energy catalyst (e. g. , a spectral catalyst);
generating at least a portion of the required spectral energy
catalyst (e. g. , at least one electromagnetic frequency of the
required spectral catalyst); and applying to the particular
reaction in said crystallization reaction system (e. g.,
irradiating with electromagnetic energy) said at least a portion
of the required spectral energy catalyst (e. g. , spectral
catalyst) to form at least one desired crystallization reaction
product (s).  
   
12. Another object of the invention is to provide a method to
affect and/or direct a crystallization reaction system with a
spectral energy catalyst comprising the steps of: targeting at
least one participant in said crystallization reaction system
with at least one spectral energy catalyst to cause the
formation and/or stimulation and/or stabilization of at least
one transient and/or at least one intermediate to result in
desired reaction product (s).  
   
13. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
catalyzing a crystallization reaction system with a spectral
energy pattern to result in at least one reaction product
comprising: applying at least one spectral energy pattern for a
sufficient time and at a sufficient intensity to cause the
formation and/or stimulation and/or stabilization of at least
one transient and/or at least one intermediate to result in
desired reaction product (s) at a desired reaction rate.  
   
14. Another object of the invention is to provide a method to
affect and direct a crystallization reaction system with a
spectral energy catalyst and at least one of the spectral
environmental reaction conditions comprising the steps of:
applying at least one applied spectral energy catalyst to at
least one participant in said crystallization reaction system;
and applying at least one spectral environmental reaction
condition to said crystallization reaction system to cause the
formation and/or stimulation and/or stabilization of at least
one transient and/or at least one intermediate to permit desired
crystallization reaction product (s) to form.  
   
15. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
catalyzing a crystallization reaction system with a spectral
energy catalyst to result in at least one reaction product
comprising: applying at least one frequency (e. g. ,
electromagnetic) which heterodynes with at least one reactant
frequency to cause the formation of and/or stimulation and/or
stabilization of at least one transient and/or at least one
intermediate to result in desired crystallization reaction
product (s).  
   
16. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
catalyzing a crystallization reaction system with at least one
spectral energy pattern resulting in at least one reaction
product comprising: applying a sufficient number of frequencies
(e. g. , electromagnetic) and/or fields (e. g., electric,
magnetic and/or acoustic) to result in an applied spectral
energy pattern which stimulates all transients and/or
intermediates required in a crystallization reaction pathway to
result in desired crystallization reaction product (s).  
   
17. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
catalyzing a crystallization reaction system with a spectral
energy catalyst resulting in at least one reaction product
comprising: targeting at least one participant in said
crystallization reaction system with at least one frequency
and/or field to form, indirectly, at least one transient and/or
at least one intermediate, whereby formation of said at least
one transient and/or at least one intermediate results in the
formation of an additional at least one transient and/or at
least one additional intermediate.  
   
18. It is another object of the invention to provide a method
for catalyzing a crystallization reaction system with a spectral
energy catalyst resulting in at least one reaction product
comprising: targeting at least one spectral energy catalyst to
at least one participant in said crystallization reaction system
to form indirectly at least one transient and/or at least one
intermediate, whereby formation of said at least one transient
and/or at least one intermediate results in the formation of an
additional at least one transient and/or at least one additional
intermediate.  
   
19. It is a further object of the invention to provide a method
for directing a crystallization reaction system along a desired
reaction pathway comprising:  
   
   
applying at least one targeting approach selected from the group
of approaches consisting of direct resonance targeting, harmonic
targeting and non-harmonic heterodyne targeting.  
   
In this regard, these targeting approaches can cause the
formation and/or stimulation and/or stabilization of at least
one transient and/or at least one intermediate in at least a
portion of said crystallization reaction system to result in
desired reaction product (s).  
   
20. It is another object of the invention to provide a method
for catalyzing a crystallization reaction system comprising:
applying at least one frequency to at least one participant
and/or at least one component in said crystallization reaction
system to cause the formation and/or stimulation and/or
stabilization of at least one transient and/or at least one
intermediate to result in desired reaction product (s), whereby
said at least one frequency comprises at least one frequency
selected from the group consisting of direct resonance
frequencies, harmonic resonance frequencies, non-harmonic
heterodyne resonance frequencies, electronic frequencies,
vibrational frequencies, rotational frequencies,
rotational-vibrational frequencies, librational frequencies,
translational frequencies, gyrational frequencies, fine
splitting frequencies, hyperfine splitting frequencies, electric
field induced frequencies, magnetic field induced frequencies,
cyclotron resonance frequencies, orbital frequencies, acoustic
frequencies and/or nuclear frequencies.  
   
In this regard, the applied frequencies can include any
desirable frequency or combination of frequencies which
resonates directly, harmonically or by a non-harmonic heterodyne
technique, with at least one participant and/or at least one
component in said crystallization reaction system.  
   
21. It is another object of the invention to provide a method
for directing a crystallization reaction system along with a
desired crystallization reaction pathway with a spectral energy
pattern comprising: applying at least one frequency and/or field
to cause the spectral energy pattern (e. g., spectral pattern)
of at least one participant and/or at least one component in
said crystallization reaction system to at least partially
overlap with the spectral energy pattern (e. g. , spectral
pattern) of at least one other participant and/or at least one
other component in said crystallization reaction system to
permit the transfer of energy between said at least two
participants and/or components.  
   
   
22. It is another object of the invention to provide a method
for catalyzing a crystallization reaction system with a spectral
energy pattern resulting in at least one crystallization
reaction product comprising: applying at least one spectral
energy pattern to cause the spectral energy pattern of at least
one participant and/or component in said crystallization
reaction system to at least partially overlap with a spectral
energy pattern of at least one other participant and/or
component in said crystallization reaction system to permit the
resonant transfer of energy between the at least two
participants and/or components, thereby causing the formation of
said at least one reaction product.  
   
23. It is a further object of the invention to provide a method
for catalyzing a crystallization reaction system with a spectral
energy catalyst resulting in at least one crystallization
reaction product comprising: applying at least one frequency
and/or field to cause spectral energy pattern (e. g., spectral
pattern) broadening of at least one participant (e. g. , at
least one reactant) and/or component in said crystallization
reaction system to cause a transfer of energy to occur resulting
in transformation (e. g. , chemically, physically, phase,
property or otherwise) of at least one participant and/or at
least one component in said crystallization reaction system.  
   
In this regard, the transformation may result in a reaction
product which is of a different chemical composition and/or
different physical or crystalline composition and/or phases than
any of the chemical and/or physical or crystalline compositions
and/or phases of any starting reactant. Thus, only transients
may be involved in the conversion of a reactant into a reaction
product.  
   
24. It is a further object of the invention to provide a method
for catalyzing a crystallization reaction system with a spectral
energy catalyst resulting in at least one reaction product
comprising: applying an applied spectral energy pattern to cause
spectral energy pattern (e. g., spectral pattern) broadening of
at least one participant (e. g. , at least one reactant) and/or
component in said crystallization reaction system to cause a
resonant transfer of energy to occur resulting in transformation
(e. g. , chemically, physically, phase, property or otherwise)
of at least one participant and/or at least one component in
said crystallization reaction system.  
   
   
In this regard, the transformation may result in a reaction
product which is of a different chemical composition and/or
different physical or crystalline composition and/or phase
and/or exhibits different properties than the chemical and/or
physical or crystalline compositions and/or phases of any
starting reactant. Thus, only transients may be involved in the
conversion of a reactant into a reaction product.  
   
25. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
controlling a reaction and/or directing a reaction pathway in a
crystallization reaction system by utilizing at least one
spectral environmental reaction condition, comprising: forming a
crystallization reaction system; and applying at least one
spectral environmental reaction condition to direct said
crystallization reaction system along at least one desired
crystallization reaction pathway.  
   
In this regard, the applied spectral environmental reaction
condition can be used alone or in combination with other
environmental reaction conditions to achieve desired results.  
   
Further, additional spectral energy patterns may also be
applied, simultaneously and/or continuously with said spectral
environmental reaction condition.  
   
26. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
designing a catalyst (e. g. , a seed catalyst and/or an
epitaxial substrate) where no catalyst previously existed (e.
g., a physical catalyst and/or spectral energy catalyst), to be
used in a crystallization reaction system, comprising:
determining a required spectral pattern to obtain a desired
crystallization reaction and/or desired reaction pathway and/or
desired crystallization reaction rate; and designing a catalyst
(e. g. , material or combination of materials, and/or spectral
energy catalysts) that exhibit (s) a spectral pattern that
approximates the required spectral pattern.  
   
In this regard, the designed catalyst material (e. g. , a seed
crystal and/or an epitaxial substrate, etc. ) may comprise a
physical admixing of one or more materials and/or more materials
that have been combined by an appropriate reaction, such as a
chemical reaction.  
   
The designed material may be enhanced in function by one or more
spectral energy patterns that may also be applied to the
crystallization reaction system. Moreover, the application of
different spectral energy patterns may cause the designed
material to behave in different manners, such as, for example,
encouraging a first crystallization reaction pathway with the
application of a first spectral energy pattern and encouraging a
second crystallization reaction  
   
pathway with the application of a second spectral energy
pattern. Likewise, the changing of one or more environmental
reaction conditions could have a similar effect.  
   
Further, this designed material has applications in all types of
reactions including, but not limited to, chemical (organic and
inorganic), biological, physical, etc.  
   
27. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
controlling a reaction and/or directing a reaction pathway in a
crystallization reaction system by preventing at least a portion
of certain undesirable spectral energy from interacting with a
crystallization reaction system comprising: providing at least
one control means for absorbing, filtering, trapping,
reflecting, etc., spectral energy incident thereon; permitting
desirable spectral energy emitted from said control means and
contacting at least a portion of a crystallization reaction
system with said emitted spectral energy; and causing said
emitted spectral energy from said control means to desirably
interact with said crystallization reaction system thereby
directing said crystallization reaction system along at least
one desired crystallization reaction pathway.  
   
28. It should be understood that in each of the aforementioned
27 Objects of the Invention, that crystallization reaction
systems also include preventing certain crystallization
phenomena from occurring, when desirable.  
   
29. One object of this invention is to control or direct a
reaction pathway in a crystallization reaction system with a
conditioned participant, and forming the conditioned participant
by applying a spectral energy conditioning pattern (e. g. , a
spectral conditioning catalyst) to at least one conditionable
participant, said conditionable participant thereafter having at
least one conditioned energy frequency (e. g. , electromagnetic
energy frequency) which may initiate, activate, and/or affect at
least one of the participants involved in the crystallization
reaction system and/or may itself be affected by a subsequent
application of spectral energy in the crystallization reaction
system.  
   
30. Another object of the invention is to provide an efficient,
selective and economical process for replacing a known physical
catalyst in a crystallization reaction system comprising the
steps of: duplicating at least a portion of a spectral pattern
of a physical catalyst (e. g. , at least one frequency of a
spectral pattern of a physical catalyst) by modifying a
conditionable participant so that the conditionable participant
forms a catalytic spectral pattern; and  
   
   
applying or introducing to the crystallization reaction system
the conditioned participant.  
   
31. Another object of the invention is to provide a method to
augment a physical catalyst in a crystallization reaction system
with its own catalytic spectral pattern comprising the steps of:
determining an electromagnetic spectral pattern of the physical
catalyst; and duplicating at least one frequency of the spectral
pattern of the physical catalyst by conditioning a conditionable
participant with at least one electromagnetic energy emitter
source to form a catalytic spectral pattern in the conditioned
participant; and applying or introducing to the crystallization
reaction system the conditioned participant.  
   
32. Another object of the invention is to provide an efficient,
selective and economical process for replacing a known physical
catalyst in a crystallization reaction system comprising the
steps of: duplicating at least a portion of a spectral pattern
of a physical catalyst (e. g. , at least one frequency of a
spectral pattern of a physical catalyst) by conditioning a
conditionable participant to form a catalytic spectral pattern
in the conditioned participant; applying or introducing to the
crystallization reaction system the conditioned participant;
and, applying at least one additional spectral energy pattern
which forms an applied spectral energy pattern when combined
with said catalytic spectral pattern of the conditioned
participant.  
   
33. Another object of the invention is to provide a method to
replace a physical catalyst in a crystallization reaction system
comprising the steps of: determining an electromagnetic spectral
pattern of the physical catalyst; duplicating at least one
frequency of the electromagnetic spectral pattern of the
physical catalyst by conditioning a conditionable participant
with at least one electromagnetic energy emitter conditioning
source to form a catalytic spectral pattern in the conditioned
participant; applying or introducing to the crystallization
reaction system the conditioned participant; and  
   
   
applying at least one additional spectral energy pattern to form
an applied spectral energy pattern, said applied spectral energy
pattern being applied at a sufficient intensity and for a
sufficient duration to catalyze the formation of at least one
reaction product in the crystallization reaction system.  
   
34. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and/or direct a crystallization reaction system with a
spectral catalyst by augmenting a physical catalyst comprising
the steps of: duplicating at least a portion of a spectral
pattern of a physical catalyst (e. g. , at least one frequency
of a spectral pattern of the physical catalyst) by conditioning
a conditionable participant with at least one electromagnetic
energy emitter source to form a catalytic spectral pattern in
the conditioned participant; applying or introducing to the
crystallization reaction system, the conditioned participant;
and introducing the physical catalyst into the crystallization
reaction system.  
   
The above method may be practiced by introducing the physical
catalyst into the crystallization reaction system before, and/or
during, and/or after applying said conditioned participant to
the crystallization reaction system.  
   
35. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and/or direct a crystallization reaction system with a
conditioned participant by augmenting a physical catalyst
comprising the steps of: applying or introducing at least one
conditioned participant to the crystallization reaction system;
and introducing the physical catalyst into the crystallization
reaction system.  
   
The above method may be practiced by introducing the physical
catalyst into the crystallization reaction system before, and/or
during, and/or after applying the conditioned participant to the
crystallization reaction system.  
   
36. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and/or direct a crystallization reaction system with a
conditioned participant and a spectral energy catalyst by
augmenting a physical catalyst comprising the steps of: applying
or introducing at least one conditioned participant to the
crystallization reaction system;  
applying at least one spectral energy catalyst at a sufficient
intensity and for a sufficient duration to at least partially
catalyze the crystallization reaction system; and introducing
the physical catalyst into the crystallization reaction system.  
   
The above method may be practiced by introducing the physical
catalyst into the crystallization reaction system before, and/or
during, and/or after applying the conditioned participant and/or
the spectral energy catalyst to the crystallization reaction
system.  
   
Moreover, the conditioned participant and spectral energy
catalyst may be applied simultaneously to form an applied
spectral energy pattern or they may be applied sequentially
either at the same time or at different times from when the
physical catalyst is introduced into the crystallization
reaction system.  
   
37. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and/or direct a reaction system with a conditioned
participant and a spectral energy catalyst and a spectral
environmental reaction condition, with or without a physical
catalyst, comprising the steps of: applying or introducing at
least one conditioned participant to the crystallization
reaction system; applying at least one spectral energy catalyst
at a sufficient intensity and for a sufficient duration to
catalyze a reaction pathway; applying at last one spectral
environmental reaction condition at a sufficient intensity and
for a sufficient duration to catalyze a reaction pathway,
whereby when any of said at least one conditioned participant,
said at least one spectral energy catalyst and/or at least one
spectral environmental reaction condition are applied at the
same time, they form an applied spectral energy pattern; and
introducing the physical catalyst into the crystallization
reaction system.  
   
The above method may be practiced by introducing the physical
catalyst into the crystallization reaction system before, and/or
during, and/or after applying any one of, or any combination of,
the conditioned participant and/or the spectral energy catalyst
and/or the spectral environmental reaction condition to the
crystallization reaction system. Likewise, the conditioned
participant and/or the spectral energy catalyst and/or the
spectral environmental reaction condition can be provided
sequentially or continuously.  
   
38. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
condition a conditionable participant with an applied spectral
energy conditioning pattern and/or a spectral energy
conditioning catalyst comprising the steps of:  
   
applying at least one applied spectral energy conditioning
pattern at a sufficient intensity and for a sufficient duration
to condition the conditionable participant, whereby said at
least one applied spectral energy conditioning pattern comprises
at least one member selected from the group consisting of
catalytic spectral energy conditioning pattern, catalytic
spectral conditioning pattern, spectral conditioning catalyst,
spectral energy conditioning catalyst, spectral energy
conditioning pattern, spectral conditioning environmental
reaction condition and spectral conditioning pattern.  
   
The above method may be combined with introducing an applied
spectral energy pattern into a crystallization reaction system
before, and/or during, and/or after introducing a conditioned
participant into the crystallization reaction system. Moreover,
the conditioned participant and the applied spectral energy
pattern can be provided sequentially or continuously. If applied
continuously, a new applied spectral energy pattern is formed.  
   
The above method may also comprise conditioning the
conditionable participant in a conditioning reaction vessel
and/or in a reaction vessel. If the conditionable participant is
first conditioned in a reaction vessel, the conditioning occurs
prior to some or all other components comprising the cell
reaction system being introduced into the cell reaction system.  
   
Further, the reaction vessel and/or conditioning reaction vessel
per se may be treated with conditioning energy. In the case of
the reaction vessel being treated with conditioning energy, such
conditioning treatment occurs prior to some or all other
components comprising the cell reaction system being introduced
into the reaction vessel.  
   
39. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and direct a crystallization reaction system with a
conditioned participant comprising the steps of: determining at
least a portion of a spectral energy pattern for starting
reactant (s) in said crystallization reaction system;
determining at least a portion of a spectral energy pattern for
reaction product (s) in said crystallization reaction system;
calculating an additive spectral energy pattern (e. g. , at
least one electromagnetic frequency) from said reactant (s) and
reaction product (s) spectral energy patterns to determine a
required conditioned participant (e. g. , a spectral conditioned
catalyst); generating at least a portion of the required
spectral energy conditioning catalyst (e. g., at least one
electromagnetic frequency of the required spectral conditioning
catalyst); and  
   
applying to the conditionable participant (e. g. , irradiating
with electromagnetic energy) said at least a portion of the
required spectral energy conditioning catalyst (e. g., spectral
conditioning catalyst) to form desired conditioned participant;
and introducing the conditioned participant to the reaction
system to form a desired reaction product and/or desired
reaction product at a desired reaction rate.  
   
40. Another object of the invention is to provide a method to
affect and direct a crystallization reaction system with a
conditioned participant comprising the steps of: targeting at
least one conditionable participant in said conditioning
reaction system with at least one spectral energy conditioning
catalyst to cause the formation and/or stimulation and/or
stabilization of at least one conditioned participant; and
applying or introducing the conditioned participant to the
crystallization reaction system to result in at least one
desired reaction product and/or desired or controlled reaction
rate in said crystallization reaction system.  
   
41. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
catalyzing a crystallization reaction system with a conditioned
participant to result in at least one reaction product and/or at
least one desired reaction rate comprising: applying at least
one spectral energy conditioning pattern for a sufficient time
and at a sufficient intensity to cause the formation and/or
stimulation and/or stabilization of at least one conditioned
participant, so as to result in desired reaction product (s) at
a desired reaction rate when said conditioned participant
communicates with said crystallization reaction system.  
   
42. Another object of the invention is to provide a method to
affect and direct a crystallization reaction system with a
conditioned participant and at least one spectral environmental
reaction condition comprising the steps of: applying or
introducing at least one conditioned participant to the
crystallization reaction system; and applying at least one
spectral environmental reaction condition to said
crystallization reaction system to cause the formation and/or
stimulation and/or stabilization of at least one transient
and/or at least one intermediate to permit desired reaction
product (s) to form.  
   
43. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
forming a conditioned participant with a spectral energy
conditioning catalyst to result in at least one conditioned
participant comprising:  
   
applying at least one frequency (e. g. , electromagnetic) which
heterodynes with at least one conditionable participant
frequency to cause the formation of and/or stimulation and/or
stabilization of at least one conditioned participant.  
   
44. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
forming a conditioned participant with at least one spectral
energy conditioning pattern resulting in at least one
conditioned participant comprising: applying a sufficient number
of frequencies (e. g. , electromagnetic) and/or fields (e. g.,
electric and/or magnetic) to result in an applied spectral
energy conditioning pattern which results in the formation of at
least one conditioned participant.  
   
45. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
forming a conditioned participant with a spectral energy
conditioning catalyst resulting in at least one conditioned
participant comprising: conditioning targeting at least one
conditionable participant prior to being introduced to said
crystallization reaction system with at least one frequency
and/or field to form a conditioned participant, whereby
formation of said at least one conditioned participant results
in the formation of at least one transient and/or at least one
intermediate when said conditioned participant is introduced
into said crystallization reaction system.  
   
46. It is another object of the invention to provide a method
for catalyzing a crystallization reaction system with a
conditioned participant resulting in at least one reaction
product comprising: conditioning targeting at least one spectral
energy conditioning catalyst to form at least one conditioned
participant (e. g. , at least one spectral energy catalyst)
which is present in said crystallization reaction system when at
least one reaction in said crystallization reaction system is
initiated, such that at least one transient and/or at least one
intermediate, and/or at least one reaction product is formed in
the crystallization reaction system.  
   
47. It is a further object of the invention to provide a method
for directing a crystallization reaction system along a desired
reaction pathway comprising: applying at least one conditioning
targeting approach to at least one conditionable participant,
said at least one conditioning targeting approach being selected
from the group of approaches consisting of direct resonance
conditioning targeting, harmonic conditioning targeting and
non-harmonic heterodyne conditioning targeting  
   
In this regard, these conditioning targeting approaches can
result in the formation of a conditioned participant which can
cause the formation and/or stimulation and/or stabilization of
at least one transient and/or at least one intermediate to
result in desired reaction product (s) at a desired reaction
rate.  
   
48. It is another object of the invention to provide a method
for conditioning at least one conditionable participant
comprising: applying at least one conditioning frequency to at
least one conditionable participant to cause the formation
and/or stimulation and/or stabilization of at least one
conditioned participant, whereby said at least one frequency
comprises at least one frequency selected from the group
consisting of direct resonance conditioning frequencies,
harmonic resonance conditioning frequencies, non-harmonic
heterodyne conditioning resonance frequencies, electronic
conditioning frequencies, vibrational conditioning frequencies,
rotational conditioning frequencies, rotational-vibrational
conditioning frequencies, fine splitting conditioning
frequencies, hyperfine splitting conditioning frequencies,
electric field splitting conditioning frequencies, magnetic
field splitting conditioning frequencies, cyclotron resonance
conditioning frequencies, orbital conditioning frequencies and
nuclear conditioning frequencies.  
   
In this regard, the applied conditioning frequencies can include
any desirable conditioning frequency or combination of
conditioning frequencies which resonates directly, harmonically
or by a non-harmonic heterodyne technique, with at least one
conditionable participant and/or at least one component of said
conditionable participant.  
   
49. It is another object of the invention to provide a method
for directing a crystallization reaction system along with a
desired reaction pathway with a conditioned participant
comprising: applying at least one conditioning frequency and/or
conditioning field to cause the conditioned spectral energy
pattern (e. g. , spectral conditioning pattern) of at least one
conditioned participant to at least partially overlap with the
spectral energy pattern (e. g., spectral pattern) of at least
one participant and/or at least one other component in said
crystallization reaction system to permit the transfer of energy
between said conditioned participant and said participant and/or
other components.  
   
50. It is another object of the invention to provide a method
for catalyzing a  
   
crystallization reaction system with a conditioned participant
resulting in at least one reaction product comprising: applying
at least one spectral energy conditioning pattern to at least
one conditionable participant to cause the conditioned spectral
energy pattern of at least one conditioned participant in said
crystallization reaction system to at least partially overlap
with a spectral energy pattern of at least one other participant
and/or component in said crystallization reaction system to
permit the transfer of energy between the said conditioned
participant and said participant and/or components, thereby
causing the formation of said at least one reaction product.  
   
51. It is a further object of the invention to provide a method
for catalyzing a crystallization reaction system with a
conditioned participant resulting in at least one reaction
product comprising: applying at least one frequency and/or field
to cause a conditioned spectral energy pattern (e. g. ,
conditioned spectral pattern) broadening of said conditioned
participant to cause a transfer of energy to occur between the
conditioned participant and at least one participant in the
crystallization reaction system, resulting in transformation (e.
g. , chemically, physically, phase or otherwise) of at least one
participant and/or at least one component in said
crystallization reaction system.  
   
In this regard, the transformation may result in a reaction
product which is of a different chemical composition and/or
different physical or crystalline composition and/or phases than
any of the chemical and/or physical or crystalline compositions
and/or phases of any starting reactant and/or conditioned
participant. Thus, only transients may be involved in the
conversion of a reactant into a reaction product.  
   
52. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
controlling a reaction and/or directing a reaction pathway by
utilizing at least one conditioned participant and at least one
spectral environmental reaction condition, comprising: forming a
crystallization reaction system comprising said conditioned
participant; and applying at least one spectral environmental
reaction condition to direct said crystallization reaction
system along a desired reaction pathway.  
   
In this regard, the applied spectral environmental reaction
condition can be used alone or in combination with other
environmental reaction conditions to achieve desired results.  
   
Further, additional spectral energy patterns may also be
applied, simultaneously and/or continuously with said spectral
environmental reaction condition.  
   
53. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
designing a conditionable participant to be used as a catalyst,
once conditioned, in a crystallization reaction system where no
catalyst previously existed (e. g. , a physical catalyst and/or
spectral energy catalyst), to be used in a crystallization
reaction system, comprising: determining a required spectral
pattern to obtain a desired reaction and/or desired reaction
pathway and/or desired reaction rate ; and designing a
conditionable participant (e. g., material or combination of
materials), that exhibit (s) a conditioned spectral pattern that
approximates the required spectral pattern, when exposed to a
suitable spectral energy conditioning pattern.  
   
In this regard, the designed conditionable participant may
comprise a physical admixing of one or more materials and/or
more materials that have been combined by an appropriate
reaction, such as a chemical reaction. The designed
conditionable participant material may be enhanced in function
by one or more spectral energy conditioning patterns that may
also be applied to the conditioning reaction system. Moreover,
the application of different spectral energy conditioning
patterns may cause the designed conditionable material, once
conditioned, to behave in different manners in a crystallization
reaction system, such as, for example, encouraging a first
reaction pathway in a crystallization reaction system with the
application of a first spectral energy conditioning pattern, and
encouraging a second reaction pathway with the application of a
second spectral energy conditioning pattern. Likewise, the
changing of one or more environmental reaction conditions could
have a similar effect.  
   
Further, this designed conditionable participant or material has
applications in all types of reactions including, but not
limited to, chemical (organic and inorganic), biological,
physical, etc.  
   
54. It should be understood that in each of 29-53 Objects of the
Invention, that crystallization reaction systems also include
preventing certain crystallization phenomena from occurring,
when desirable.  
   
55. Another object of the invention is to use at least one
conditioned participant with each of the techniques set forth in
Objects 1-28 above; and to use at least one additional spectral
energy pattern with each of the techniques set forth in Objects
29-54 above.  
   
While not wishing to be bound by any particular theory or
explanation of operation, it is believed that when frequencies
match, energy transfers. The transfer of energy can be a sharing
of energy between two entities and, for example, a transfer of
energy from one entity into another entity. The entities may
both be, for example, matter, or one entity may be matter and
the other energy (e. g. energy may be a spectral energy pattern
such as electromagnetic frequencies, and/or an electric field
and/or a magnetic field).  
   
 **BRIEF
DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES**  
   
 **Figures la
and lb show a graphic representation of an acoustic or
electromagnetic wave.**  
   
 **Figure lc
shows the combination wave which results from the combining of
the waves in Figure la and Figure lb.**  
   
 **Figures 2a
and 2b show waves of different amplitudes but the same
frequency. Figure 2a shows a low amplitude wave and Figure 2b
shows a high amplitude wave.**  
   
 **Figures 3a
and 3b show frequency diagrams. Figure 3a shows a time vs.
amplitude plot and Figure 3b shows a frequency vs. amplitude
plot.**  
   
 **Figure 4
shows a specific example of a heterodyne progression.**  
   
 **Figure 5
shows a graphical example of the heterodyned series from
Figure 4.**  
   
 **Figure 6
shows fractal diagrams.**  
   
 **Figures 7a
and 7b show hydrogen energy level diagrams.**  
   
 **Figures
8a-8c show three different simple reaction profiles.**  
   
 **Figures 9a
and 9b show fine frequency diagram curves for hydrogen.**  
   
 **Figure 10
shows various frequencies and intensities for hydrogen.**  
   
 **Figures 11
a and 11b show two light amplification diagrams with
stimulated emission/population inversions.**  
   
 **Figure 12
shows a resonance curve where the resonance frequency is fo,
an upper frequency = f2 and a lower frequency = fl, wherein fi
and f2 are at about 50% of the amplitude of fo.**  
   
 **Figures 13a
and 13b show two different resonance curves having different
quality factors. Figure 13a shows a narrow resonance curve
with a high Q and Figure 13b shows a broad resonance curve
with a low Q.**  
   
 **Figure 14
shows two different energy transfer curves at fundamental
resonance frequencies (curve A) and a harmonic frequency
(curve B).**  
   
 **Figures
15a-c show how a spectral pattern varies at three different
temperatures.**  
   
 **Figure 15a
is at a low temperature, Figure 15b is at a moderate
temperature and Figure 15c is at a high temperature.**  
   
 **Figure 16
is spectral curve showing a line width which corresponds to
12-fi.**  
   
 **Figures 17a
and 17b show two amplitude vs. frequency curves. Figure 17a
shows distinct spectral curves at low temperature; and Figure
17b shows overlapping of spectral curves at a higher
temperature.**  
   
 **Figure 18a
shows the influence of temperature on the resolution of
infrared absorption spectra; Figure 18b shows blackbody
radiation; and Figure 18c shows curves A and C at low
temperature, and broadened curves A and C\* at higher
temperature, with C\* also shifted.**  
   
 **Figure 19
shows spectral patterns which exhibit the effect of pressure
broadening on the compound NH3.**  
   
 **Figure 20
shows the theoretical shape of pressure-broadened lines at
three different pressures for a single compound.**  
   
 **Figures 21a
and 21b are two graphs which show experimental confirmation of
changes in spectral patterns at increased pressures. Figure 21
a corresponds to a spectral pattern representing the
absorption of water vapor in air and Figure 21b is a spectral
pattern which corresponds to the absorption of NH3 at one
atmosphere pressure.**  
   
 **Figure 22a
shows a representation of radiation from a single atom and
Figure 22b shows a representation of radiation from a group of
atoms.**  
   
 **Figures
23a-d show four different spectral curves, three of which
exhibit self- absorption patterns. Figure 23a is a standard
spectral curve not showing any self-absorption; Figure 23b
shows the shifting of resonant frequency due to self
absorption; Figure 23c shows a self-reversal spectral pattern
due to self-absorption; and Figure 23d shows an attenuation
example of a self-reversal spectral pattern.**  
   
 **Figures 24a
shows an absorption spectra of alcohol and phthalic acid in
hexane; Figure 24b shows an absorption spectra for the
absorption of iodine in alcohol and carbon tetrachloride; and
Figure 24c shows the effect of mixtures of alcohol and benzene
on the solute phenylazophenol.**  
   
 **Figure 25a
shows a tetrahedral unit representation of aluminum oxide and
Figure 25b shows a representation of a tetrahedral unit for
silicon dioxide.**  
   
   
 **Figure 26a
shows a truncated octahedron crystal structure for aluminum or
silicon combined with oxygen and Figure 26b shows a plurality
of truncated octahedrons joined together to represent zeolite.
Figure 26c shows truncated octahedrons for zeolites"X"and
"Y"which are joined together by oxygen bridges.**  
   
 **Figure 27
is a graph which shows the influence of copper and bismuth on
zinc/cadmium line ratios.**  
   
 **Figure 28
is a graph which shows the influence of magnesium on
copper/aluminum intensity ratio.**  
   
 **Figure 29
shows the concentration effects on the atomic spectra
frequencies of N- methyl urethane in carbon tetrachloride
solutions at the following concentrations: a) 0. 01M ; b)
0.03M ; c) 0.06M ; d) 0. 10M ; 3) 0.15M.**  
   
 **Figure 30
shows plots corresponding to the emission spectrum of
hydrogen.**  
   
 **Specifically,
Figure 30a corresponds to Balmer Series 2 for hydrogen; and
Figure 30b corresponds to emission spectrum for the 456 THz
frequency of hydrogen.**  
   
 **Figure 31
corresponds to a high resolution laser saturation spectrum for
the 456 THz frequency of hydrogen.**  
   
 **Figure 32
shows fine splitting frequencies which exist under a typical
spectral curve.**  
   
 **Figure 33
corresponds to a diagram of atomic electron levels (n) in fine
structure frequencies (a).**  
   
 **Figure 34
shows fine structures of the n=1 and n=2 levels of a hydrogen
atom.**  
   
 **Figure 35
shows multiplet splittings for the lowest energy levels of
carbon, oxygen and fluorine: 43.5 cm = 1.3 THz; 16. 4cm~1 =
490 GHz; 226.5 cm~1 = 6.77 THz; 158.5 cm~ = 4.74 THz; 404 cm~1
= 12.1 THz.**  
   
 **Figure 36
shows a vibration band of SF6 at a wavelength of lOp, m'.**  
   
 **Figure 37a
shows a spectral pattern similar to that shown in Figure 36,
with a particular frequency magnified. Figure 37b shows fine
structure frequencies in greater detail for the compound SF6.**  
   
 **Figure 38
shows an energy level diagram which corresponds to different
energy levels for a molecule where rotational corresponds
to"J", vibrational corresponds to"v"and electronic levels
correspond to"n".**  
   
   
 **Figures 39a
and 39b correspond to pure rotational absorption spectrum of
gaseous hydrogen chloride as recorded with an interferometer;
Figure39b shows the same spectrum of Figure 39a at a lower
resolution (i. e. , not showing any fine frequencies).**  
   
 **Figure 40
corresponds to the rotational spectrum for hydrogen
cyanide."J" corresponds to the rotational level.**  
   
 **Figure 41
shows a spectrum corresponding to the additive heterodyne of
vl and vu in the spectral band showing the frequency band at A
(vl-v 5), B = v 1-2v5.**  
   
 **Figure 42
shows a graphical representation of fine structure spectrum
showing the first four rotational frequencies for CO in the
ground state. The difference (heterodyne) between the
molecular fine structure rotational frequencies is 2X the
rotational constant B (i. e., 2-fol = 2B). In this case, B=
57.6 GHz (57,635. 970 MHz).**  
   
 **Figure 43a
shows rotational and vibrational frequencies (MHz) for LiF.
Figure 43b shows differences between rotational and
vibrational frequencies for LiF.**  
   
 **Figure 44
shows the rotational transition J = 1- 2 for the triatomic
molecule OCS.**  
   
 **The
vibrational state is given by vibrational quantum numbers in
brackets (VI, v2, V3), v2 have a superscript [l]. In this
case, l = 1. A subscript 1 is applied to the lower-frequency
component of the l-type doublet, and 2 to the higher-frequency
components. The two lines at (0110) and (0110) are an l-type
doublet, separated by ql.**  
   
 **Figure 45
shows the rotation-vibration band and fine structure
frequencies for SF6.**  
   
 **Figure 46
shows a fine structure spectrum for SF6 from zero to 300 being
magnified.**  
   
 **Figures 47a
and 47b show the magnification of two curves from fine
structure of SF6 showing hyperfine structure frequencies. Note
the regular spacing of the hyperfine structure curves. Figure
47a shows magnification of the curve marked with a single
asterisk (\*) in Figure 46 and Figure 47b shows the
magnification of the curved marked with a double asterisk (\*\*)
in Figure 46.**  
   
 **Figure 48
shows an energy level diagram corresponding to the hyperfine
splitting for the hyperfine structure in the n = 2 to n = 3
transition for hydrogen.**  
   
 **Figure 49
shows the hyperfine structure in the J = 1- 2 to rotational
transition of CH3I.**  
   
 **Figure 50
shows the hyperfine structure of the J = 1-j 2 transition for
C1CN in the ground vibrational state.**  
   
   
   
 **Figure 51
shows energy level diagrams and hyperfine frequencies for the
NO molecule.**  
   
 **Figure 52
shows a spectrum corresponding to the hyperfine frequencies
for NH3.**  
   
 **Figure 53
shows hyperfine structure and doubling of the NH3 spectrum for
rotational level J = 3. The upper curves in Figure 53 show
experimental data, while the lower curves are derived from
theoretical calculations. Frequency increases from left to
right in 60 KHz intervals.**  
   
 **Figure 54
shows a hyperfine structure and doubling of NH3 spectrum for
rotational level J=4. The upper curves in each of Figures 54
show experimental data, while the lower curves are derived
from theoretical calculations. Frequency increases from left
to right in 60 KHz intervals.**  
   
 **Figure 55
shows a Stark effect for potassium. In particular, the
schematic dependence of the 4s and 5p energy levels on the
electric field.**  
   
 **Figure 56
shows a graph plotting the deviation from zero-field positions
of the 5p2P1l2~ 4s2S lH2 3/2transition wavenumbers against the
square of the electric field.**  
   
 **Figure 57
shows the frequency components of the J = 0- 1 rotational
transition for CH3C1, as a function of field strength.
Frequency is given in megacycles (MHz) and electric field
strength (esu cm) is given as the square of the field E2, in
esu2/cm2.**  
   
 **Figure 58
shows the theoretical and experimental measurements of Stark
effect in the J = 1--+ 2 transition of the molecule OCS. The
unaltered absolute rotational frequency is plotted at zero,
and the frequency splitting and shifting is denoted as MHz
higher or lower than the original frequency.**  
   
 **Figure 59
shows patterns of Stark components for transitions in the
rotation of an asymmetric top molecule. Specifically, Figure
59a shows the J = 4- 5 transitions; and Figure 59b shows the J
= 4- 4 transitions. The electric field is large enough for
complete spectral resolution.**  
   
 **Figure 60
shows the Stark effect for the OCS molecule on the J = I--+ 2
transition with applied electric fields at various
frequencies. The"a"curve represents the Stark effect with a
static DC electric field; the"b"curve represents broadening
and blurring of the Stark frequencies with a 1 KHz electric
field; and the"c"curve represents normal Stark type effect
with electric field of 1,200 KHz.**  
   
 **Figure 61 a
shows a construction of a Stark waveguide and Figure 61b shows
a distribution of fields in the Starck waveguide.**  
   
 **Figure 62a
shows the Zeeman effect for sodium"D"lines; and Figure 62b
shows the energy level diagram for transitions in the Zeeman
effect for sodium"D"lines.**  
   
 **Figure 63
is a graph which shows the splitting of the ground term of the
oxygen atom as a function of magnetic field.**  
   
 **Figure 64
is a graphic which shows the dependence of the Zeeman effect
on magnetic field strength for the"3P"state of silicon.**  
   
 **Figure 65a
is a pictorial which shows a normal Zeeman effect and Figure
65b is a pictorial which shows an anomolous Zeeman effect.**  
   
 **Figure 66
shows anomalous Zeeman effect for zinc 3P-j 3S.**  
   
 **Figure 67a
shows a graphic representation of four Zeeman splitting
frequencies and Figure 67b shows a graphic representation of
four new heterodyned differences.**  
   
 **Figures 68a
and 68b show graphs of typical Zeeman splitting patterns for
two different transitions in a paramagnetic molecule.**  
   
 **Figure 69
shows the frequencies of hydrogen listed horizontally across
the Table; and the frequencies of platinum listed vertically
on the Table.**  
   
 **Figure 70
shows schematics of the seven (7) different unit cells in the
following order: a-cubic, b-tetragonal, c-orthorhombic,
d-monoclinic, e-triclinic, f-hexagonal, g-
trigonal/rhombohedral.**  
   
 **Figure 71
shows a one-dimensional lattice system comprising a line of
equally spaced points.**  
   
 **Figure 72
shows a schematic of a body-centered cubic lattice structure.**  
   
 **Figure 73
shows a schematic of a face-centered lattice structure.**  
   
 **Figure 74
shows a schematic of a face-centered cubic lattice structure.**  
   
 **Figure 75
shows a phase-diagram exhibiting an equilibrium relationship
between solid and liquid forms of sodium chloride.**  
   
 **Figures 76a
and 76b show clinographic projections of the cubic structure
of sodium chloride (NaC1).**  
   
 **Figure 77
shows a clinographic projection of the unit cell of the cubic
structure of sodium chloride as represented by circular ions
of sodium and chlorine.**  
   
 **Figure 78
shows a perspective view of a simple binary phase-diagram.**  
   
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 **Figure 79
shows a phase-diagram which is an example of solubility curve
for a solid that forms a hydrate.**  
   
 **Figure 79a
shows several solubility curves for different solutions in
water as a function of temperature.**  
   
 **Figure 80a
shows a phase-diagram for carbon; and, Figures 80b and 80c
shown clinographic projections of a hexagonal structure of
graphite and the cubic structure of diamond, respectively.**  
   
 **Figures 81a
and 81b show two phase-diagrams for silica (SiO2) ; Figure 81c
shows a clinographic projection of the unit cell of cubic
ss-crystobalite ; Figure 81d shows a plan view of the
rhombohedral structure of a-quartz ; and Figure 81 e shows a
plan view of the hexagonal structure of p-quartz.**  
   
 **Figure 82a
shows a phase diagram for the system Ba2TiO4/TiO2 ; Figure 82b
shows a clinographic projection of the unit cell of an
idealized cubic structure of barium titanate (i. e., the
Perovskite structure); and Figure 82c shows a plan view of
barium, titanium and oxygen ions in a lattice relationship,
showing that the central ion of Ti4+ has room to move within
its lattice positions.**  
   
 **Figures
83a, 83b and 83c show various phase-diagrams for water; and
Figure 83d shows a clinographic projection of the hexagonal
structure of ice.**  
   
 **Figure 84a
shows a binary system for MgO/SiO2 ; and Figure 84b shows a
plan view of an idealized orthorhombic structure of Mg2SiO4
(forsterite).**  
   
 **Figure 85a
shows phase relations for the FeO/Fe203 system; and Figure 85b
shows a clinographic projection of four unit cells of the
cubic body-centered structure of a-iron.**  
   
 **Figure 86a
shows a space diagram of a ternary eutectic composition;
Figure 86b shows a space diagram of a complete series of solid
solutions; and Figure 86c shows a crystallization path of the
element"A"shown in Figure 86a.**  
   
 **Figure 87a
shows a molecular model of the 8-a transformation observed in
oleic acid, erucic acid, asclepic acid and palmitoleic acid.**  
   
 **Figure 87b
shows a single crystal morphology of the a-form and 6-form of
gondoic acid.**  
   
 **Figure 87c
shows a Raman scattering C-C stretching band of the a-form and
8-form of gondoic acid.**  
   
   
 **Figure 87d
shows a phase-diagram for mixtures of gondoic acid with
asclepic acid; and Figure 87e shows a phase-diagram for
mixtures of gondoic acid with oleic acid.**  
   
 **Figure 88
shows a schematic of an apparatus that was utilized to grow
sodium chloride crystals in accordance with Example 1.**  
   
 **Figure 89a
is a photomicrograph taken at 4X of crystals formed on
side"A"of the apparatus shown in Figure 88; Figure 89b is a
photomicrograph taken at 4X of crystals formed under ambient
light condition; and Figure 89c shows a comparison of the
amount of crystallization occurring on side"A"versus side"B"of
the apparatus shown in Figure 88.**  
   
 **Figure 90
shows a schematic of an apparatus that was utilized to grow
sodium chloride crystals in accordance with Example 2.**  
   
 **Figure 91 a
shows a transmission optical micrograph of sodium chloride
crystals grown with illumination by a sodium light; and
Figures 91b and 91c show the growth of sodium chloride
crystals illuminated with tungsten light (filtered by 4250A)
and tungsten light (filtered by 6200A), respectively.**  
   
 **Figure 92
shows a schematic of the apparatus used to prepare classical
saturated solution.**  
   
 **Figure 93
shows a schematic of the apparatus used to prepare spectrally
conditioned solution.**  
   
 **Figure 94
shows a schematic of the experiments used to grow crystals
from an overhead cone delivery system**  
 **Figure 95
shows a schematic of the experiments used to grow crystals
from an underneath cone delivery system.**  
   
 **Figure 96
shows a schematic of the apparatus used to grow crystals from
an overhead cylinder delivery system**  
 **Figures 97
a-g show various schematic representations of different
apparatus used to grow crystals by causing spectral energy to
be incident from different locations (and combinations of
locations) according to various examples of the present
invention.**  
   
 **Figure 97h
is a schematic representation of an apparatus used for the
solubility experiments of Example 8b.**  
   
 **Figure 98a
shows a photomicrograph of sodium chloride crystal grown as a
control from a saturated solution of sodium chloride and water
after about 18 hours of growth.**  
   
 **Figure 98b
shows a photomicrograph of sodium chloride crystal grown by
spectral crystallization techniques from a saturated solution
of sodium chloride and water.**  
   
 **Figure 98c
shows a photomicrograph of sodium chloride crystallization
grown by spectral crystallization techniques from an
unsaturated solution of sodium chloride and water.**  
   
 **Figure 98d
shows a photomicrograph of sodium chloride crystallization
grown by spectral crystallization techniques from an
unsaturated solution of sodium chloride and water.**  
   
 **Figure 98e
shows a photomicrograph of sodium chloride crystallization
grown by spectral crystallization techniques from an
unsaturated solution of sodium chloride and water.**  
   
 **Figure 98f
shows a photomicrograph of sodium chloride crystal grown by
spectral crystallization techniques from a saturated solution
of sodium chloride and water.**  
   
 **Figure 98g
is a photomicrograph which shows the largest crystal from
Figure 98f.**  
   
 **Figure 98h
shows a photomicrograph comparison of amounts of sodium
chloride crystals formed as a function of solution properties
techniques.**  
   
 **Figures
98i-98v; and 98ad-ae are photomicrographs which correspond to
crystals grown according to Example 4.**  
   
 **Figures
98w-98ac are photomicrographs which correspond to crystals
grown in**  
 **Example 6.**  
   
 **Figure 99
shows a schematic of the experimental set-up which corresponds
to a**  
 **Bunsen
burner heating a solution of sodium chloride and water on a
hot plate, which is discussed in Example 7a.**  
   
 **Figure 100
shows a schematic of the experimental set-up which corresponds
to a Bunsen burner heating a solution of sodium chloride and
water on a hot plate, and a sodium lamp emitting an
electromagnetic spectral pattern into the side of a beaker,
which is discussed in Example 7b.**  
   
 **Figure 101
shows a schematic of the experimental set-up which corresponds
to a sodium lamp heating a solution of sodium chloride and
water from the bottom of a beaker, which is discussed in
Example 7c.**  
   
 **Figure 102
shows a schematic of the pH electrode 109 used with the
Accumet AR20 meter 107.**  
   
 **Figure 103a
is a graph of the experimental data which shows pH as a
function of time and corresponds to the experimental set-up of
Example 7a.**  
   
 **Figure 103b
is a graph of the experimental data which shows pH as a
function of time and corresponds to the experimental set-up of
Example 7b.**  
   
 **Figure 103c
is a graph of the experimental data which shows pH as a
function of time and corresponds to the experimental set-up of
Example 7c.**  
   
 **Figure 103d
is a graph which shows the averages of the three (3) different
experimental conditions of experiments 7a, 7b and 7c, all
superimposed on a single plot.**  
   
 **Figure 103e
is a graph of the experimental data which shows pH as a
function of time and corresponds to the experimental set-up of
Example 7d.**  
   
 **Figure 103f
is a graph of the experimental data which shows pH as a
function of time and corresponds to the experimental set-up of
Example 7e.**  
   
 **Figure 103g
is a graph which shows the averages of the three (3) different
experimental conditions of experiments 7a, 7b and 7e, all
superimposed on a single plot.**  
   
 **Figure 103h
shows the results of three (3) separate experiments (#'s 3,4
and 5) and represent decay curves generated by the
experimental apparatus shown in Figure 100.**  
   
 **Figure 103i
shows pH as a function of time for two experiments where
sodium chloride solute was dissolved in water.**  
   
 **Figures
104a andl04b are graphical representations of metal alloy
crystals grown according to Example 9a.**  
   
 **Figures
105a and 105b are graphical representations of metal alloy
crystals grown according to Example 9b.**  
   
 **Figure 105c
is a photograph of exemplary crystals grown according to
Example 9a.**  
   
 **Figure 105d
and 105e are photomicrographs of protein crystals grown
according to Example 10d.**  
   
 **Figure
105f-105i are photomicrographs of mixed crystals grown
according to Example 12.**  
   
 **Figure 106a
is a graph of the experimental data which shows conductivity
as a function of time for three separate sets of Bunsen
burner-only data.**  
   
 **Figure 106b
is a graph of the experimental data which shows conductivity
as a function of temperature (two separate data points only)
for Bunsen burner-only data.**  
   
   
 **Figure 106c
is a graph of the experimental data which shows conductivity
as a function of time for three separate sets of Bunsen
burner-only data, the plot beginning with the data point
generated two minutes after sodium chloride was added to the
water.**  
   
 **Figure 106d
is a graph of the experimental data which shows conductivity
as a function of time for three separate sets of data
corresponding to the water being conditioned by the sodium
lamp for about 40 minutes before the sodium chloride was
dissolved therein.**  
   
 **Figure 106e
is a graph of the experimental data which shows conductivity
as a function of temperature (two separate data points only),
corresponding to the water being conditioned by the sodium
lamp for about 40 minutes before the sodium chloride was
dissolved therein.**  
   
 **Figure 106f
is a graph of the experimental data which shows conductivity
as a function of time for three separate sets of data
corresponding to the water being conditioned by the sodium
lamp for about 40 minutes before the sodium chloride was
dissolved therein.**  
   
 **Figure 106g
is a graph of the experimental data which shows conductivity
as a function of time for three separate sets of data
corresponding to the solution of sodium chloride and water
being irradiated with a spectral energy pattern of a sodium
lamp beginning when the sodium chloride was added to the
water.**  
   
 **Figure 106h
is a graph of the experimental data which shows conductivity
as a function of temperature (two separate data points only)
corresponding to the solution of sodium chloride and water
being irradiated with a spectral energy pattern of a sodium
lamp beginning when the sodium chloride was added to the
water.**  
   
 **Figure 106i
is a graph of the experimental data which shows conductivity
as a function of time for three separate sets of data
corresponding to the solution of sodium chloride and water
being irradiated with a spectral energy pattern of a sodium
lamp beginning when the sodium chloride was added to the
water.**  
   
 **Figure 106j
is a graph of the experimental data which shows conductivity
as a function of time for three separate sets of data
corresponding to the water being conditioned by the sodium
lamp spectral conditioning pattern for about 40 minutes before
the sodium chloride was added to the water; and continually
irradiating the water with the sodium light spectral pattern
while sodium chloride is added thereto and remaining on while
all conductivity measurements were taken.**  
   
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 **Figure 106k
is a graph of the experimental data which shows conductivity
as a function of temperature (two separate data points only)
for three sets of data, corresponding to the water being
conditioned by the sodium lamp spectral conditioning pattern
for about 40 minutes before the sodium chloride was dissolved;
and continually irradiating the water with the sodium light
spectral pattern while sodium chloride is added thereto and
remaining on while all conductivity measurements were taken.**  
   
 **Figure 1061
is a graph of the experimental data which shows conductivity
as a function of time for three separate sets of data
corresponding to the water being conditioned by the sodium
lamp spectral conditioning pattern for about 40 minutes before
the sodium chloride was dissolved; and continually irradiating
the water with the sodium light spectral pattern while sodium
chloride is added thereto and remaining on while all
conductivity measurements were taken.**  
   
 **Figure 106m
is a graph of the experimental data which superimposes
averages from the data in Figures 106a, 106d, 106g and 106j.**  
   
 **Figure 106n
is a graph of the experimental data which superimposes
averages from the data in Figures 106b, 106e, 106h and 106k.**  
   
 **Figure 106o
is a graph of the experimental data which superimposes
averages from the data in Figures 106c, 106f, 106i and 106j.**  
   
 **Figure 107
shows a schematic of a flashlight battery assembly used in
Example 14.**  
   
 **Figure 108
shows a schematic of a sodium light used in Example 14.**  
   
 **Figure 109
shows a graph of the change in current as a function of time.**  
   
 **Figure 110
shows a graph of the change in current as a function of time.**  
   
 **Figure 111
shows the corrosion/non-corrosion on steel razor blades
according to Example 15.**  
   
 **DESCRIPTION
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS**  
   
In general, thermal energy is used to drive chemical reactions
by applying heat and increasing the temperature. The addition of
heat increases the kinetic (motion) energy of the chemical
reactants. A reactant with more kinetic energy moves faster and
farther, and is more likely to take part in a chemical reaction.
Mechanical energy likewise, by stirring and moving the
chemicals, increases their kinetic energy and thus their
reactivity. The addition of mechanical energy often increases
temperature, by increasing kinetic energy.  
   
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Acoustic energy is applied to chemical reactions as orderly
mechanical waves.  
   
Because of its mechanical nature, acoustic energy can increase
the kinetic energy of chemical reactants, and can also elevate
their temperature (s). Electromagnetic (EM) energy consists of
waves of electric and magnetic fields. Electromagnetic energy
may also increase the kinetic energy and heat in crystallization
reaction systems. It may energize electronic orbitals or
vibrational motion in some reactions.  
   
Both acoustic and electromagnetic energy may consist of waves.
The number of waves in a period of time can be counted. Waves
are often drawn, as in Figure la. Usually, time is placed on the
horizontal X-axis. The vertical Y-axis shows the strength or
intensity of the wave. This is also called the amplitude. A weak
wave will be of weak intensity and will have low amplitude (see
Figure 2a). A strong wave will have high amplitude (see Figure
2b).  
   
Traditionally, the number of waves per second is counted, to
obtain the frequency.  
   
Frequency = Number of waves/time = Waves/second = Hz.  
   
Another name for"waves per second", is"hertz" (abbreviated"Hz").
Frequency is drawn on wave diagrams by showing a different
number of waves in a period of time (see Figure 3a which shows
waves having a frequency of 2 Hz and 3 Hz). It is also drawn by
placing frequency itself, rather than time, on the X-axis (see
Figure 3b which shows the same 2 Hz and 3Hz waves plotted
differently).  
   
Energy waves and frequency have some interesting properties, and
may interact in some interesting ways. The manner in which wave
energies interact, depends largely on the frequency. For
example, when two waves of energy interact, each having the same
amplitude, but one at a frequency of 400 Hz and the other at 100
Hz, the waves will add their frequencies, to produce a new
frequency of 500 Hz (i. e. , the"sum"frequency). The frequency
of the waves will also subtract to produce a frequency of 300 HZ
(i. e. , the "difference"frequency). All wave energies typically
add and subtract in this manner, and such adding and subtracting
is referred to as heterodyning. Common results of heterodyning
are familiar to most as harmonics in music.  
   
There is a mathematical, as well as musical basis, to the
harmonics produced by heterodyning. Consider, for example, a
continuous progression of heterodyned frequencies.  
   
As discussed above, beginning with 400 Hz and 100 Hz, the sum
frequency is 500 Hz and the difference frequency is 300 Hz. If
these frequencies are further heterodyned (added and  
   
   
subtracted) then new frequencies of 800 (i. e. , 500 + 300) and
200 (i. e. , 500-300) are obtained.  
   
The further heterodyning of 800 and 200 results in 1,000 and 600
Hz as shown in Figure 4.  
   
A mathematical pattern begins to emerge. Both the sum and the
difference columns contain alternating series of numbers that
double with each set of heterodynes. In the sum column, 400 Hz,
800 Hz, and 1,600 Hz, alternates with 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000
Hz. The same sort of doubling phenomenon occurs in the
difference column.  
   
Heterodyning of frequencies is the natural process that occurs
whenever waveform energies interact. Heterodyning results in
patterns of increasing numbers that are mathematically derived.
The number patterns are integer multiples of the original
frequencies. These multiples are called harmonics. For example,
800 Hz and 1600 Hz are harmonics of 400 Hz. In musical terms,
800 Hz is one octave above 400 Hz, and 1600 Hz is two octaves
higher. It is important to understand the mathematical
heterodyne basis for harmonics, which occurs in all waveform
energies, and thus in all of nature.  
   
The mathematics of frequencies is very important. Frequency
heterodynes increase mathematically in visual patterns (see
Figure 5). Mathematics has a name for these visual patterns of
Figure 5. These patterns are called fractals. A fractal is
defined as a mathematical function which produces a series of
self-similar patterns or numbers. Fractal patterns have spurred
a great deal of interest historically because fractal patterns
are found everywhere in nature. Fractals can be found in the
patterning of large expanses of coastline, all the way down to
microorganisms. Fractals are found in the behavior of organized
insects and in the behavior of fluids. The visual patterns
produced by fractals are very distinct and recognizable. A
typical fractal pattern is shown in Figure 6.  
   
A heterodyne is a mathematical function, governed by
mathematical equations, just like a fractal. A heterodyne also
produces self-similar patterns of numbers, like a fractal. If
graphed, a heterodyne series produces the same familiar visual
shape and form which is so characteristic of fractals. It is
interesting to compare the heterodyne series in Figure 5, with
the fractal series in Figure 6.  
   
Heterodynes are fractals; the conclusion is inescapable.
Heterodynes and fractals are both mathematical functions which
produce a series of self-similar patterns or numbers.  
   
Wave energies interact in heterodyne patterns. Thus, all wave
energies interact as fractal patterns. Once it is understood
that the fundamental process of interacting energies is itself a
fractal process, it becomes easier to understand why so many
creatures and systems in nature  
   
also exhibit fractal patterns. The fractal processes and
patterns of nature are established at a fundamental or basic
level.  
   
\* Accordingly, since energy interacts by heterodyning, matter
should also be capable of interacting by a heterodyning process.
All matter whether in large or small forms, has what is called a
natural oscillatory frequency. The natural oscillatory frequency
("NOF") of an object, is the frequency at which the object
prefers to vibrate, once set in motion. The NOF of an object is
related to many factors including size, shape, dimension, and
composition.  
   
The smaller an object is, the smaller the distance it has to
cover when it oscillates back and forth. The smaller the
distance, the faster it can oscillate, and the higher its NOF.  
   
For example, consider a wire composed of metal atoms. The wire
has a natural oscillatory frequency. The individual metal atoms
also have unique natural oscillatory frequencies. The NOF of the
atoms and the NOF of the wire heterodyne by adding and
subtracting, just the way energy heterodynes.  
   
NOFatom + NOFwire = Sum Frequencyatom+wire and NOFatom-NOFwire =
Difference FrequencyatOm wire  
If the wire is stimulated with the Difference
Frequencyatom-wire, the difference frequency will heterodyne
(add) with the NOFWire to produce NOFatom, (natural oscillatory
frequency of the atom) and the atom will absorb with the energy,
thereby becoming stimulated to a higher energy level. Cirac and
Zoeller reported this phenomenon in 1995, and they used a laser
to generate the Difference Frequency.  
   
Difference Frequencyatom-wire + NOFwire = NOFatom  
Matter heterodynes with matter in a manner similar to the way in
which wave energies heterodyne with other wave energies. This
means that matter in its various states may also interact in
fractal processes. This interaction of matter by fractal
processes assists in explaining why so many creatures and
systems in nature exhibit fractal processes and patterns.
Matter, as well as energy, interacts by the mathematical
equations of heterodynes, to produce harmonics and fractal
patterns. That is why there are fractals everywhere around us.  
   
Thus, energy heterodynes with energy, and matter heterodynes
with matter.  
   
However, perhaps even more important is that matter can
heterodyne with energy (and visa versa). In the metal wire
discussion above, the Difference Frequencyatom-wire in the  
   
experiment by Cirac and Zoeller was provided by a laser which
used electromagnetic wave energy at a frequency equal to the
Difference Frequencyatom-wire. The matter in the wire, via its
natural oscillatory frequency, heterodyned with the
electromagnetic wave energy frequency of the laser to produce
the frequency of an individual atom of matter. This shows that
energy and matter do heterodyne with each other.  
   
In general, when energy encounters matter, one of three
possibilities occur. The energy either bounces off the matter
(i. e. , is reflected energy), passes through the matter (i. e.,
is transmitted energy), or interacts and/or combines with the
matter (e. g. , is absorbed or heterodynes with the matter). If
the energy heterodynes with the matter, new frequencies of
energy and/or matter will be produced by mathematical processes
of sums and differences. If the frequency thus produced matches
an NOF of the matter, the energy will be, at least partially,
absorbed, and the matter will be stimulated to, for example, a
higher energy level, (i. e. , it possesses more energy). A
crucial factor which determines which of these three
possibilities will happen is the frequency of the energy
compared to the frequency of the matter. If the frequencies do
not match, the energy will either be reflected, or will pass on
through as transmitted energy. If the frequencies of the energy
and the matter match either directly (e. g. , are close to each
other, as discussed in greater detail later herein), or match
indirectly (e. g. , heterodynes), then the energy is capable of
interacting and/or combining with the matter.  
   
Another term often used for describing the matching of
frequencies is resonance. In this invention, use of the term
resonance will typically mean that frequencies of matter and/or
energy match. For example, if the frequency of energy and the
frequency of matter match, the energy and matter are in
resonance and the energy is capable of combining with the
matter. Resonance, or frequency matching, is merely an aspect of
heterodyning that permits the coherent transfer and combination
of energy with matter.  
   
In the example above with the wire and atoms, resonance could
have been created with the atom, by stimulating the atom with a
laser frequency exactly matching the NOF of the atom. In this
case, the atom would be energized with its own resonant
frequency and the energy would be transferred to the atom
directly. Alternatively, as was performed in the actual
wire/laser experiment, resonance could also have been created
with the atom by using the heterodyning that naturally occurs
between differing frequencies. Thus, the resonant frequency of
the atom (NOFatom) can be produced indirectly, as an additive
(or subtractive)  
   
   
heterodyned frequency, between the resonant frequency of the
wire (NOFWire) and the applied frequency of the laser. Either
direct resonance, or indirect resonance through heterodyned
frequency matching, produces resonance and thus permits the
combining of matter and energy. When frequencies match, energy
transfers and amplitudes may increase.  
   
Heterodyning produces indirect resonance. Heterodyning also
produces harmonics, (i. e., frequencies that are integer
multiples of the resonant (NOF) frequency. For example, the
music note"A"is approximately 440 Hz. If that frequency is
doubled to about 880 Hz, the note"A"is heard an octave higher.
This first octave is called the first harmonic.  
   
Doubling the note or frequency again, from 880 Hz to 1,760 Hz
(i. e. , four times the frequency of the original note) results
in another"A", two octaves above the original note.  
   
This is called the third harmonic. Every time the frequency is
doubled another octave is achieved, so these are the even
integer multiples of the resonant frequency.  
   
In between the first and third harmonic is the second harmonic,
which is three times the original note. Musically, this is not
an octave like the first and third harmonics. It is an octave
and a fifth, equal to the second"E"above the original"A". All of
the odd integer multiples are fifths, rather than octaves.
Because harmonics are simply multiples of the fundamental
natural oscillatory frequency, harmonics stimulate the NOF or
resonant frequency indirectly. Thus by playing the high"A"at 880
Hz on a piano, the string for middle"A"at 440 Hz should also
begin to vibrate due to the phenomenon of harmonics.  
   
Matter and energy in chemical reactions respond to harmonics of
resonant frequencies much the way musical instruments do. Thus,
the resonant frequency of the atom (NOFatom) can be stimulated
indirectly, using one or more of its'harmonic frequencies. This
is because the harmonic frequency heterodynes with the resonant
frequency of the atom itself (NOFatom).  
   
For example, in the wire/atom example above, if the laser is
tuned to 800 THz and the atom resonates at 400 THz, heterodyning
the two frequencies results in:  
800 THz-400 THz = 400 THz  
The 800 THz (the atom's first harmonic), heterodynes with the
resonant frequency of the atom, to produce the atom's own
resonant frequency. Thus the first harmonic indirectly resonates
with the atom's NOF, and stimulates the atom's resonant
frequency as a first generation heterodyne.  
   
Of course, the two frequencies will also heterodyne in the other
direction, producing:  
   
   
   
800 THz + 400 THz = 1, 200 THz  
The 1,200 THz frequency is not the resonant frequency of the
atom. Thus, part of the energy of the laser will heterodyne to
produce the resonant frequency of the atom. The other part of
the energy of the laser heterodynes to a different frequency,
that does not itself stimulate the resonant frequency of the
atom. That is why the stimulation of an object by a harmonic
frequency of particular strength of amplitude, is typically less
than the stimulation by its'own resonant (NOF) frequency at the
same particular strength.  
   
Although it appears that half the energy of a harmonic is
wasted, that is not necessarily the case. Referring again to the
exemplary atom vibrating at 400 THz, exposing the atom to
electromagnetic energy vibrating at 800 THz will result in
frequencies subtracting and adding as follows:  
800 THz-400 THz = 400 THz and  
800 THz + 400 THz = 1, 200 THz  
The 1,200 THz heterodyne, for which about 50% of the energy
appears to be wasted, will heterodyne with other frequencies
also, such as 800 THz. Thus,  
1,200 THz-800 THz = 400 THz  
Also, the 1,200 THz will heterodyne with 400 THz:  
1,200 THz-400 THz = 800 THz, thus producing 800 THz, and the 800
THz will heterodyne with 400 THz:  
800 THz-400 THz = 400 THz, thus producing 400 THz frequency
again. When other generations of heterodynes of the seemingly
wasted energy are taken into consideration, the amount of energy
transferred by a first harmonic frequency is much greater than
the previously suggested 50% transfer of energy. There is not as
much energy transferred by this approach when compared to direct
resonance, but this energy transfer is sufficient to produce a
desired effect (see Figure 14).  
   
As stated previously, Ostwald's theories on catalysts and bond
formation were based on the kinetic theories of chemistry from
the turn of the century. However, it should now be understood
that chemical reactions are interactions of matter, and that
matter interacts with other matter through resonance and
heterodyning of frequencies; and energy can just as easily
interact with matter through a similar processes of resonance
and heterodyning. With the advent of spectroscopy (discussed in
more detail elsewhere herein), it is evident that matter  
   
produces, for example, electromagnetic energy at the same or
substantially the same frequencies at which it vibrates. Energy
and matter can move about and recombine with other energy or
matter, as long as their frequencies match, because when
frequencies match, energy transfers. In many respects, both
philosophically and mathematically, both matter and energy can
be fundamentally construed as corresponding to frequency.
Accordingly, since chemical reactions are recombinations of
matter driven by energy, chemical reactions are in effect,
driven just as much by frequency.  
   
Analysis of a typical chemical reaction should be helpful in
understanding the normal processes disclosed herein. A
representative reaction to examine is the formation of water
from hydrogen and oxygen gases, catalyzed by platinum. Platinum
has been known for some time to be a good hydrogen catalyst,
although the reason for this has not been well understood.  
   
Pt  
H2 + 1/202 H20  
This reaction is proposed to be a chain reaction, depending on
the generation and stabilization of the hydrogen and hydroxy
intermediates. The proposed reaction chain is: '/2 H2  
H t H+02+H2 1 t # H2O + OH- t OH-+ H2 < -H+ H20  
Generation of the hydrogen and hydroxy intermediates are thought
to be crucial to this reaction chain. Under normal
circumstances, hydrogen and oxygen gas can be mixed together for
an indefinite amount of time, and they will not form water.
Whenever the occasional hydrogen molecule splits apart, the
hydrogen atoms do not have adequate energy to bond with an
oxygen molecule to form water. The hydrogen atoms are very
short-lived as  
   
they simply re-bond again to form a hydrogen molecule. Exactly
how platinum catalyzes this reaction chain is a mystery to the
prior art.  
   
The present invention teaches that an important step to
catalyzing this reaction is the understanding now provided that
it is crucial not only to generate the intermediates, but also
to energize and/or stabilize (i. e. , maintain the intermediates
for a longer time), so that the intermediates have sufficient
energy to, for example, react with other components in the
reaction system. In the case of platinum, the intermediates
react with the reactants to form product and more intermediates
(i. e. , by generating, energizing and stabilizing the hydrogen
intermediate, it has sufficient energy to react with the
molecular oxygen reactant, forming water and the hydroxy
intermediate, instead of falling back into a hydrogen molecule).  
   
Moreover, by energizing and stabilizing the hydroxy
intermediates, the hydroxy intermediates can react with more
reactant hydrogen molecules, and again water and more
intermediates result from this chain reaction. Thus, generating
energizing and/or stabilizing the intermediates, influences this
reaction pathway. Paralleling nature in this regard would be
desirable (e. g. , nature can be paralleled by increasing the
energy levels of the intermediates).  
   
Specifically, desirable, intermediates can be energized and/or
stabilized by applying at least one appropriate electromagnetic
frequency resonant with the intermediate, thereby stimulating
the intermediate to a higher energy level. Interestingly, that
is what platinum does (e. g., various platinum frequencies
resonate with the intermediates on the reaction pathway for
water formation). Moreover, in the process of energizing and
stabilizing the reaction intermediates, platinum fosters the
generation of more intermediates, which allows the reaction
chain to continue, and thus catalyzes the reaction.  
   
As a catalyst, platinum takes advantage of many of the ways that
frequencies interact with each other. Specifically, frequencies
interact and resonate with each other: 1) directly, by matching
a frequency; or 2) indirectly, by matching a frequency through
harmonics or heterodynes. In other words, platinum vibrates at
frequencies which both directly match the natural oscillatory
frequencies of the intermediates, and which indirectly match
their frequencies, for example, by heterodyning harmonics with
the intermediates.  
   
Further, in addition to the specific intermediates of the
reaction discussed above herein, it should be understood that in
this reaction, like in all reactions, various transients or
transient states also exist. In some cases, transients or
transient states may only involve different bond angles between
similar chemical species or in other cases transients may  
   
   
involve completely different chemistries altogether. In any
event, it should be understood that numerous transient states
exist between any particular combination of reactant and
reaction product.  
   
It should now be understood that physical catalysts produce
effects by generating, energizing and/or stabilizing all manner
of transients, as well as intermediates. In this regard, Figure
8a shows a single reactant and a single product. The
point"A"corresponds to the reactant and the point"B"corresponds
to the reaction product. The point"C"corresponds to an activated
complex. Transients correspond to all those points on the curve
between reactant"A"and product"B", and can also include the
activated complex"C".  
   
In a more complex reaction which involves formation of at least
one intermediate, the reaction profile looks somewhat different.
In this regard, reference is made to Figure 8b, which shows
reactant"A", product"B", activated complex"C'and C", and
intermediate "D". In this particular example, the
intermediate"D"exists as a minimum in the energy reaction
profile of the reaction, while it is surrounded by the activated
complexes C'and C".  
   
However, again, in this particular reaction, transients
correspond to anything between the reactant"A"and the reaction
product"B", which in this particular example, includes the two
activated complexes"C"'and"C'',"as well as the intermediate"D".
In the particular example of hydrogen and oxygen combining to
form water, the reaction profile is closer to that shown in
Figure 8c. In this particular reaction profile,"D""and"D'""could
correspond generally to the intermediates of the hydrogen atom
and hydroxy molecule.  
   
Now, with specific reference to the reaction to form water, both
intermediates are good examples of how platinum produces
resonance in an intermediate by directly matching a frequency.
Hydroxy intermediates vibrate strongly at frequencies of 975 THz
and 1,060 THz. Platinum also vibrates at 975 THz and 1,060 THz.
By directly matching the frequencies of the hydroxy
intermediates, platinum can cause resonance in hydroxy
intermediates, enabling them to be energized, stimulated and/or
stabilized long enough to take part in chemical reactions.
Similarly, platinum also directly matches frequencies of the
hydrogen intermediates. Platinum resonates with about 10 out of
about 24 hydrogen frequencies in its electronic spectrum (see
Figure 69). Specifically, Figure 69 shows the frequencies of
hydrogen listed horizontally across the Table and the
frequencies of platinum listed vertically on the Table. Thus, by
directly resonating with the intermediates in the  
   
   
above-described reaction, platinum facilitates the generation,
energizing, stimulating, and/or stabilizing of the
intermediates, thereby catalyzing the desired reaction.  
   
Platinum's interactions with hydrogen are also a good example of
matching frequencies through heterodyning. It is disclosed
herein, and shown clearly in Figure 69, that many of the
platinum frequencies resonate indirectly as harmonics with the
hydrogen atom intermediate (e. g. , harmonic heterodynes).
Specifically, fifty-six (56) frequencies of platinum (i. e. , 33
% of all its frequencies) are harmonics of nineteen (19)
hydrogen frequencies (i. e. , 80% of its 24 frequencies).
Fourteen (14) platinum frequencies are first harmonics (2X) of
seven (7) hydrogen frequencies. And, twelve (12) platinum
frequencies are third harmonics (4X) of four (4) hydrogen
frequencies. Thus, the presence of platinum causes massive
indirect harmonic resonance in the hydrogen atom, as well as
significant direct resonance.  
   
Further focus on the individual hydrogen frequencies is even
more informative.  
   
Figures 9-10 show a different picture of what hydrogen looks
like when the same information used to make energy level
diagrams is plotted as actual frequencies and intensities
instead.  
   
Specifically, the X-axis shows the frequencies emitted and
absorbed by hydrogen, while the Y-axis shows the relative
intensity for each frequency. The frequencies are plotted in
terahertz (THz, 1012 Hz) and are rounded to the nearest THz. The
intensities are plotted on a relative scale of 1 to 1,000. The
highest intensity frequency that hydrogen atoms produce is 2,466
THz. This is the peak of curve I to the far right in Figure 9a.
This curve I shall be referred to as the first curve. Curve I
sweeps down and to the right, from 2,466 THz at a relative
intensity of 1,000 to 3,237 THz at a relative intensity of only
about 15.  
   
The second curve in Figure 9a, curve II, starts at 456 THz with
a relative intensity of about 300 and sweeps down and to the
right. It ends at a frequency of 781 THz with a relative
intensity of five (5). Every curve in hydrogen has this same
downward sweep to the right. Progressing from right to left in
Figure 9, the curves are numbered I through V; going from high
to low frequency and from high to low intensity.  
   
The hydrogen frequency chart shown in Figure 10 appears to be
much simpler than the energy level diagrams. It is thus easier
to visualize how the frequencies are organized into the
different curves shown in Figure 9. In fact, there is one curve
for each of the series described by Rydberg. Curve"I"contains
the frequencies in the Lyman series, originating  
   
   
from what quantum mechanics refers to as the first energy level.
The second curve from the right, curve"II", equates to the
second energy level, and so on.  
   
The curves in the hydrogen frequency chart of Figure 9 are
composed of sums and differences (i. e. , they are heterodyned).
For example, the smallest curve at the far left, labeled
curve"V", has two frequencies shown, namely 40 THz and 64 THz,
with relative intensities of six (6) and four (4), respectively
(see also Figure 10). The next curve, IV, begins at 74 THz,
proceeds to 114 THz and ends with 138 THz. The summed heterodyne
calculations are thus:  
40+74=114  
64+74+138.  
   
The frequencies in curve IV are the sum of the frequencies in
curve V plus the peak intensity frequency in curve IV.  
   
Alternatively, the frequencies in curve IV, minus the
frequencies in curve V, yield the peak of curve IV:  
114-40 = 74  
138-64 = 74.  
   
This is not just a coincidental set of sums or differences in
curves IV and V. Every curve in hydrogen is the result of adding
each frequency in any one curve, with the highest intensity
frequency in the next curve.  
   
These hydrogen frequencies are found in both the atom itself,
and in the electromagnetic energy it radiates. The frequencies
of the atom and its energy, add and subtract in regular fashion.
This is heterodyning. Thus, not only matter and energy
heterodyne interchangeably, but matter heterodynes its'own
energy within itself.  
   
Moreover, the highest intensity frequencies in each curve are
heterodynes of heterodynes. For example, the peak frequency in
Curve I of Figure 9 is 2,466 THz, which is the third harmonic of
616 THz;  
4 x 616 THz = 2, 466 THz.  
   
Thus, 2,466 THz is the third harmonic of 616 THz (Recall that
for heterodyned harmonics, the result is even multiples of the
starting frequency, i. e. , for the first harmonic 2X the
original frequency and the third harmonic is 4X the original
frequency. Multiplying a frequency by four (4) is a natural
result of the heterodyning process. ) Thus, 2,466 THz is a
fourth generation heterodyne, namely the third harmonic of 616
THz.  
   
The peak of curve II of Figure 9, a frequency corresponding to
456 THz, is the third harmonic of 114 THz in curve IV. The peak
of curve III, corresponding to a frequency of 160 THz, is the
third harmonic of 40 THz in curve V. The peaks of the curves
shown in Figure 9 are not only heterodynes between the curves
but are also harmonics of individual frequencies which are
themselves heterodynes. The whole hydrogen spectrum turns out to
be an incestuously heterodyned set of frequencies and harmonics.  
   
Theoretically, this heterodyne process could go on forever. For
example, if 40 is the peak of a curve, that means the peak is
four (4) times a lower number, and it also means that the peak
of the previous curve is 24 (64-40 = 24). It is possible to
mathematically extrapolate backwards and downwards this way to
derive lower and lower frequencies. Peaks of successive curves
to the left are 24.2382, 15.732, and 10.786 THz, all generated
from the heterodyne process. These frequencies are in complete
agreement with the Rydberg formula for energy levels 6,7 and 8,
respectively. Not much attention has historically been given by
the prior art to these lower frequencies and their heterodyning.  
   
This invention teaches that the heterodyned frequency curves
amplify the vibrations and energy of hydrogen. A low intensity
frequency on curve IV or V has a very high intensity by the time
it is heterodyned out to curve I. In many respects, the hydrogen
atom is just one big energy amplification system. Moving from
low frequencies to high frequencies, (i. e. , from curve V to
curve I in Figure 9), the intensities increase dramatically. By
stimulating hydrogen with 2,466 THz at an intensity of 1,000,
the result will be 2,466 THz at 1,000 intensity. However, if
hydrogen is stimulated with 40 THz at an intensity of 1,000, by
the time it is amplified back out to curve I of Figure 9, the
result will be 2,466 THz at an intensity of 167,000. This
heterodyning turns out to have a direct bearing on platinum, and
on how platinum interacts with hydrogen. It all has to do with
hydrogen being an energy amplification system. That is why the
lower frequency curves are perceived as being higher energy
levels. By understanding this process, the low frequencies of
low intensity suddenly become potentially very significant.  
   
Platinum resonates with most, if not all, of the hydrogen
frequencies with one notable exception, the highest intensity
curve at the far right in the frequency chart of Figure 9 (i.
e., curve I) representing energy level 1, and beginning with
2,466 THz. Platinum does not appear to resonate significantly
with the ground state transition of the hydrogen atom.  
   
However, it does resonate with multiple upper energy levels of
lower frequencies.  
   
   
With this information, one ongoing mystery can be solved. Ever
since lasers were developed, the prior art chemists believed
that there had to be some way to catalyze a reaction using
lasers. Standard approaches involved using the single highest
intensity frequency of an atom (such as 2,466 THz of hydrogen)
because it was apparently believed that the highest intensity
frequency would result in the highest reactivity. This approach
was taken due to considering only the energy level diagrams.
Accordingly, prior art lasers are typically tuned to a ground
state transition frequency. This use of lasers in the prior art
has been minimally successful for catalyzing chemical reactions.
It is now understood why this approach was not successful.
Platinum, the quintessential hydrogen catalyst, does not
resonate with the ground state transition of hydrogen. It
resonates with the upper energy level frequencies, in fact, many
of the upper level frequencies. Without wishing to be bound by
any particular theory or explanation, this is probably why
platinum is such a good hydrogen catalyst.  
   
Platinum resonates with multiple frequencies from the upper
energy levels (i. e. , the lower frequencies). There is a name
given to the process of stimulating many upper energy levels, it
is called a laser.  
   
Einstein essentially worked out the statistics on lasers at the
turn of the century when atoms at the ground energy level (El)
are resonated to an excited energy level (E2). Refer to the
number of atoms in the ground state as"Ni"and the number of
excited atoms as"N2", with the total"Ntotal". Since there are
only two possible states that atoms can occupy: Ntotal= N1 + N2.  
   
After all the mathematics are performed, the relationship which
evolves is:  
N2 N2 1 ----- = ----- < ----- Ntotal N1 + N2 2  
In a two level system, it is predicted that there will never by
more than 50% of the atoms in the higher energy level, E2, at
the same time.  
   
If, however, the same group of atoms is energized at three (3)
or more energy levels (i. e. , a multi-level system), it is
possible to obtain more than 50% of the atoms energized above
the first level. By referring to the ground and energized levels
as El, E2, and E3, respectively, and the numbers of atoms as
Ntotal, Nl, N2, and N3, under certain circumstances  
   
the number of atoms at an elevated energy level (N3) can be more
than the number at a lower energy level (N2). When this happens,
it is referred to as a"population inversion".  
   
Population inversion means that more of the atoms are at higher
energy levels that at the lower energy levels.  
   
Population inversion in lasers is important. Population
inversion causes amplification of light energy. For example, in
a two-level system, one photon in results in one photon out.  
   
In a system with three (3) or more energy levels and population
inversion, one photon in may result in 5,10, or 15 photons out
(see Figure 11). The amount of photons out depends on the number
of levels and just how energized each level becomes. All lasers
are based on this simple concept of producing a population
inversion in a group of atoms, by creating a multi- level
energized system among the atoms. Lasers are simply devices to
amplify electromagnetic wave energy (i. e. , light). Laser is
actually an abbreviation for Light Amplification System for
Emitting Radiation.  
   
By referring back to the interactions discussed herein between
platinum and hydrogen, platinum energizes 19 upper level
frequencies in hydrogen (i. e. , 80% of the total hydrogen
frequencies). But only three frequencies are needed for a
population inversion.  
   
Hydrogen is stimulated at 19. This is a clearly multi-level
system. Moreover, consider that seventy platinum frequencies do
the stimulating. On average, every hydrogen frequency involved
is stimulated by three or four (i. e. , 70/19) different
platinum frequencies; both directly resonant frequencies and/or
indirectly resonant harmonic frequencies. Platinum provides
ample stimulus, atom per atom, to produce a population inversion
in hydrogen.  
   
Finally, consider the fact that every time a stimulated hydrogen
atom emits some electromagnetic energy, that energy is of a
frequency that matches and stimulates platinum in return.  
   
Platinum and hydrogen both resonate with each other in their
respective multi-level systems. Together, platinum and hydrogen
form an atomic scale laser (i. e. , an energy amplification
system on the atomic level). In so doing, platinum and hydrogen
amplify the energies that are needed to stabilize both the
hydrogen and hydroxy intermediates, thus catalyzing the reaction
pathway for the formation of water. Platinum is such a good
hydrogen catalyst because it forms a lasing system with hydrogen
on the atomic level, thereby amplifying their respective
energies.  
   
   
Further, this reaction hints that in order to catalyze a
crystallization reaction system and/or control the reaction
pathway in a crystallization reaction system it is possible for
only a single transient and/or intermediate to be formed and/or
energized by an applied frequency (e. g., a spectral catalyst)
and that by forming and/or stimulating at least one transient
and/or at least one intermediate that is required to follow for
a desired reaction pathway (e. g. , either a complex reaction or
a simple reaction), then a frequency, or combination of
frequencies, which result in such formation or stimulation of
only one of such required transients and/or intermediates may be
all that is required. Accordingly, the present invention
recognizes that in some crystallization reaction systems, by
determining at least one required transient and/or intermediate,
and by applying at least one frequency which generates,
energizes and/or stabilizes said at least one transient and/or
intermediate, then all other transients and/or intermediates
required for a reaction to proceed down a desired reaction
pathway may be selfgenerated. However, in some cases, the
reaction could be increased in rate by applying the appropriate
frequency or spectral energy pattern, which directly stimulates
all transients and/or intermediates that are required in order
for a reaction to proceed down a desired reaction pathway.
Accordingly, depending upon the particulars of any
crystallization reaction system, it may be desirable for a
variety of reasons, including equipment, environmental reaction
conditions, etc. , to provide or apply a frequency or spectral
energy pattern which results in the formation and/or stimulation
and/or stabilization of any required transients and/or
intermediates. Thus, in order to determine an appropriate
frequency or spectral energy pattern, it is first desirable to
determine which transients and/or intermediates are present in
any reaction pathway. Similarly, a conditioned participant could
be formulated to accomplish a similar task.  
   
Specifically, once all known required transients and/or
intermediates are determined, then, one can determine
experimentally or empirically which transients and/or
intermediates are essential to a reaction pathway and then
determine, which transients and or intermediates can be
self-generated by the stimulation and/or formation of a
different transient or intermediate. Once such determinations
are made, appropriate spectral energies (e. g., electromagnetic
frequencies) can then be applied to the crystallization reaction
system to obtain the desirable reaction product and/or desirable
reaction pathway.  
   
It is known that an atom of platinum interacts with an atom of
hydrogen and/or a hydroxy intermediate. And, that is exactly
what modern chemistry has taught for the last one  
   
   
hundred years, based on Ostwald's theory of catalysis. However,
the prior art teaches that catalysts must participate in the
reaction by binding to the reactants, in other words, the prior
art teaches a matter: matter bonding interaction is required for
physical catalysts. As previously stated, these reactions follow
these steps:  
1. Reactant diffusion to the catalyst site;  
2. Bonding of reactant to the catalyst site;  
3. Reaction of the catalyst-reactant complex;  
4. Bond rupture at the catalytic site (product); and  
5. Diffusion of the product away from the catalyst site.  
   
However, according to the present invention, for example,
energy: energy frequencies can interact as well as energy:
matter frequencies. Moreover, matter radiates energy, with the
energy frequencies being substantially the same as the matter
frequencies. So platinum vibrates at the frequency of 1,060 THz,
and it also radiates electromagnetic energy at 1,060 THz. Thus,
according to the present invention, the distinction between
energy frequencies and matter frequencies starts to look less
important.  
   
Resonance can be produced in, for example, the reaction
intermediates by permitting them to come into contact with
additional matter vibrating at substantially the same
frequencies, such as those frequencies of a platinum atom (e. g.
, platinum stimulating the reaction between hydrogen and oxygen
to form water). Alternatively, according to the present
invention, resonance can be produced in the intermediates by
introducing electromagnetic energy corresponding to one or more
platinum energies, which also vibrate at the same frequencies,
thus at least partially mimicking (an additional mechanism of
platinum is resonance with the H2 molecule, a pathway reactant)
the mechanism of action of a platinum catalyst. Matter, or
energy, it makes no difference as far as the frequencies are
concerned, because when the frequencies match, energy transfers.
Thus, physical catalysts are not required. Rather, the
application of at least a portion of the spectral pattern of a
physical catalyst may be sufficient (i. e. at least a portion of
the catalytic spectral pattern).  
   
However, in another preferred embodiment, substantially all of a
spectral pattern can be applied.  
   
Still further, by understanding the catalyst mechanism of
action, particular frequencies can be applied to, for example,
one or more reactants in a reaction system and, for example,
cause the applied frequencies to heterodyne with existing
frequencies in the matter itself to  
   
result in frequencies which correspond to one or more platinum
catalyst or other relevant spectral frequencies. For example,
both the hydrogen atom and the hydrogen molecule have unique
frequencies. By heterodyning the frequencies a subtractive
frequency can be determined:  
NOF H atom-NOF H molecule = Difference H atom-molecule  
The Difference H atom-molecule frequency applied to the H2
molecule reactant will heterodyne with the molecule and energize
the individual hydrogen atoms as intermediates.  
   
Similarly, any reaction participant can serve as the
heterodyning backboard for stimulation of another participant.
For example,  
Difference H atom-Oxygen molecule + NOF oxygen molecule = NOF H
atom or  
Difference OH-water + NOF water = NOFoH  
This approach enables greater flexibility for choice of
appropriate equipment to apply appropriate frequencies. However,
the key to this approach is understanding catalyst mechanisms of
action and the reaction pathway so that appropriate choices for
application of frequencies can be made.  
   
Specifically, whenever reference is made to, for example, a
spectral catalyst duplicating at least a portion of a physical
catalyst's spectral pattern, this reference is to all the
different frequencies produced by a physical catalyst;
including, but not necessarily limited to, electronic,
vibrational, rotational, and NOF frequencies. To catalyze,
control, and/or direct a chemical reaction then, all that is
needed is to duplicate one or more frequencies from a physical
catalyst, with, for example, an appropriate electromagnetic
energy. The actual physical presence of the catalyst is not
necessary. A spectral catalyst can substantially completely
replace a physical catalyst, if desired.  
   
A spectral catalyst can also augment or promote the activity of
a physical catalyst.  
   
The exchange of energy at particular frequencies, between
hydrogen, hydroxy, and platinum is primarily what drives the
conversion to water. These participants interact and create a
miniature atomic scale lasing system that amplify their
respective energies. The addition of these same energies to a
crystallization reaction system, using a spectral catalyst, does
the same thing. The spectral catalyst amplifies the participant
energies by resonating with them and when frequencies match,
energy transfers and the chemicals (matter) can absorb the
energy. Thus, a spectral catalyst can augment a physical
catalyst, as well as replace it. In so  
   
   
doing, the spectral catalyst may increase the reaction rate,
enhance specificity, and/or allow for the use of less physical
catalyst.  
   
Figure 12 shows a basic bell-shaped curve produced by comparing
how much energy an object absorbs, as compared to the frequency
of the energy. This curve is called a resonance curve. As
elsewhere herein stated, the energy transfer between, for
example, atoms or molecules, reaches a maximum at the resonant
frequency (fo). The farther away an applied frequency is from
the resonant frequency, fo, the lower the energy transfer (e.
g., matter to matter, energy to matter, etc. ). At some point
the energy transfer will fall to a value representing only about
50% of that at the resonant frequency fo. The frequency higher
than the resonant frequency, at which energy transfer is only
about 50% is called"f2."The frequency lower than the resonant
frequency, at which about 50% energy transfer occurs, is
labeled"fl."  
The resonant characteristics of different objects can be
compared using the information from the simple exemplary
resonance curve shown in Figure 12. One such useful
characteristic is called the"resonance quality"or"Q"factor. To
determine the resonance quality for an object the following
equation is utilized: fi  
Q= (f2-fi) Accordingly, as shown from the equation, if the
bell-shaped resonance curve is tall and narrow, then (f2-fl)
will be a very small number and Q, the resonance quality, will
be high (see Figure 13a). An example of a material with a
high"Q"is a high quality quartz crystal resonator. If the
resonance curve is low and broad, then the spread or difference
between f2 and fl will be relatively large. An example of a
material with a low"Q"is a marshmallow.  
   
The dividing of the resonant frequency by this large number will
produce a much lower Q value (see Figure 13b).  
   
Atoms and molecules, for example, have resonance curves which
exhibit properties similar to larger objects such as quartz
crystals and marshmallows. If the goal is to stimulate atoms in
a reaction (e. g. , hydrogen in the reaction to produce water as
mentioned previously) a precise resonant frequency produced by a
crystallization reaction system component or environmental
reaction condition (e. g. , hydrogen) can be used. It is not
necessary to use the  
   
   
precise frequency, however. Use of a frequency that is near a
resonant frequency of, for example, one or more crystallization
reaction system components or environmental reaction conditions
is adequate. There will not be quite as much of an effect as
using the exact resonant frequency, because less energy will be
transferred, but there will still be an effect.  
   
The closer the applied frequency is to the resonant frequency,
the more the effect. The farther away the applied frequency is
from the resonant frequency, the less effect that is present (i.
e. , the less energy transfer that occurs).  
   
Harmonics present a similar situation. As previously stated,
harmonics are created by the heterodyning (i. e. , adding and
subtracting) of frequencies, allowing the transfer of
significant amounts of energy. Accordingly, for example,
desirable results can be achieved in chemical reactions if
applied frequencies (e. g. , at least a portion of a spectral
catalyst) are harmonics (i. e. , matching heterodynes) with one
or more resonant frequency (ies) of one or more crystallization
reaction system components or environmental reaction conditions.  
   
Further, similar to applied frequencies being close to resonant
frequencies, applied frequencies which are close to the harmonic
frequency can also produce desirable results.  
   
The amplitude of the energy transfer will be less relative to a
harmonic frequency, but an effect will still occur. For example,
if the harmonic produces 70% of the amplitude of the fundamental
resonant frequency and by using a frequency which is merely
close to the harmonic, for example, about 90% on the harmonic's
resonance curve, then the total effect will be 90% of 70%, or
about 63% total energy transfer in comparison to a direct
resonant frequency. Accordingly, according to the present
invention, when at least a portion of the frequencies of one or
more crystallization reaction system components or environmental
reaction conditions at least partially match, then at least some
energy will transfer and at least some reaction will occur (i.
e. , when frequencies match, energy transfers).  
   
 **DUPLICATING
THE CATALYST MECHANISM OF ACTION**  
   
As stated previously, to catalyze, control, and/or direct a
chemical reaction, a spectral catalyst can be applied. The
spectral catalyst may correspond to at least a portion of a
spectral pattern of a physical catalyst or the spectral catalyst
may correspond to frequencies which form or stimulate required
participants (e. g. , heterodyned frequencies) or the spectral
catalyst may substantially duplicate environmental reaction
conditions such as temperature or pressure. Thus, as now taught
by the present invention, the actual physical presence of a
catalyst is not required to achieve the desirable chemical
reactions, phase transformations, or  
   
structural control. The obsoleting of a physical catalyst is
accomplished by understanding the underlying mechanism inherent
in catalysis, namely that desirable energy can be exchanged (i.
e. , transferred) between, for example, (1) at least one
participant (e. g. , reactant, transient, intermediate,
activated complex, reaction product, promoter and/or poison)
and/or at least one component in a crystallization reaction
system and (2) an applied spectral energy (e. g., spectral
catalyst) when such energy is present at one or more specific
frequencies. In other words, the targeted mechanism that nature
has built into the catalytic process can be copied according to
the teachings of the present invention. Nature can be further
mimicked because the catalyst process reveals several
opportunities for duplicating catalyst mechanisms of action, and
hence improving the use of spectral catalysts, as well as the
control of countless chemical reactions and transformations.  
   
For example, the previously discussed reaction of hydrogen and
oxygen to produce water, which used platinum as a catalyst, is a
good starting point for understanding catalyst mechanisms of
action. For example, this invention discloses that platinum
catalyzes the reaction in several ways not contemplated by the
prior art:  
Platinum directly resonates with and energizes reaction
intermediates and/or transients (e. g. , atomic hydrogen and
hydroxy radicals);  
Platinum harmonically resonates with and energizes at least one
reaction intermediate and or transient (e. g. , atomic
hydrogen); and  
Platinum energizes multiple upper energy levels of at least one
reaction intermediate and or transient (e. g. , atomic
hydrogen).  
   
This knowledge can be utilized to improve the functioning of the
spectral catalyst and/or spectral energy catalyst, to design
spectral catalysts and spectral energy catalysts which differ
from actual catalytic spectral patterns, to design physical
catalysts (or conditionable participants that can be conditioned
to function as physical catalysts), and to optimize
environmental reaction conditions in crystallization
holoreaction systems. For example, the electronic frequencies of
potassium are in the visible light regions of the
electromagnetic spectrum. The electronic spectra of virtually
all atoms are in the ultraviolet, visible light, and infrared
regions. However, these very high electromagnetic frequencies
can be a problem for large-scale and industrial applications
because wave energies having high frequencies typically do not
penetrate matter very well (i. e. , do not penetrate far into
matter).  
   
The tendency of wave energy to be absorbed rather than
transmitted, can be referred to as  
   
attenuation. High frequency wave energies have a high
attenuation, and thus do not penetrate far into a typical
industrial scale reaction vessel containing typical reactants
for a chemical reaction. Thus, the duplication and application
of at least a portion of the spectral pattern of platinum into a
commercial scale reaction vessel will typically be a slow
process because a large portion of the applied spectral pattern
of the spectral catalysts may be rapidly absorbed near the edges
of the reaction vessel.  
   
Thus, in order to input energy into a large industrial-sized
commercial reaction vessel, a lower frequency energy could be
used that would penetrate farther into the reactants housed
within the reaction vessel. The present invention teaches that
this can be accomplished in a unique manner by copying nature.
As discussed herein, the spectra of atoms and molecules are
broadly classified into three (3) different groups: electronic,
vibrational, and rotational.  
   
The electronic spectra of atoms and small molecules are said to
result from transitions of electrons from one energy level to
another, and have the corresponding highest frequencies,
typically occurring in the ultraviolet (UV), visible, and
infrared (IR) regions of the EM spectrum. The vibrational
spectra are said to result primarily from this movement of bonds
between individual atoms within molecules, and typically occur
in the infrared and microwave regions. Rotational spectra occur
primarily in the microwave and radiowave regions of the EM
spectrum due, primarily, to the rotation of the molecules.  
   
Microwave or radiowave radiation could be an acceptable
frequency to be used to spectrally control a chemical reaction
or transformation because it would penetrate well into a large
reaction vessel. Unfortunately, potassium atoms do not produce
frequencies in the microwave or radiowave portions of the
electromagnetic spectrum because they do not have vibrational or
rotational spectra. However, by understanding the mechanism of
action of electronic potassium frequencies in phase
transformations, selected potassium frequencies can be used as a
model for a spectral catalyst in the microwave portion of the
spectrum.  
   
Specifically, as previously discussed by an analogy of platinum,
one mechanism of action of potassium in the mixed KC1 halide
crystallization reaction system to produce only KCl solid
crystals involves energizing the potassium atoms to produce
resonant attraction and solid growth of the potassium atoms.
Atomic potassium has a high frequency electronic spectrum
without vibrational or rotational spectra. The NaCl and KC1
crystals, on the other hand, are molecules and have vibrational
and rotational spectra as well as electronic spectra. Thus, the  
   
NaCl and KC1 molecules absorb and heterodyne frequencies in the
microwave portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.  
   
Thus, to copy the mechanism of action of potassium in the
reaction to form solid KC1, namely resonating with at least one
reaction participant, the potassium atom can be specifically
targeted via resonance. However, instead of resonating with the
potassium in its electronic spectrum, as the KC1 seed crystal
does, at least one NaCl frequency in the microwave portion of
the electromagnetic spectrum can be used to resonate with the
NaCl nuclei. NaCl molecules resonate at a microwave frequency of
about 13.0737 GHz.  
   
Energizing a mixed crystallization Na, K, and Cl with a spectral
catalyst at about 13.0737 GHz will catalyze the formation of
KC1. In this instance, the mechanism of action of the physical
catalyst potassium has been partially copied and reversed and
the mechanism has been shifted to a different region of the
electromagnetic spectrum. In other words, by engineering the
NaCl vibrational frequency, small NaCl molecules are energized
and prevented from bonding to the KC1 solid. Thus, by
understanding the resonant mechanisms involved in phase
transformations, the mechanisms can be copied in desired regions
of the electromagnetic spectrum.  
   
According to the present invention, by again copying the
mechanism of action, physical catalysts (e. g. , seed crystals)
frequencies can be adapted or selected to be convenient and/or
efficient for the equipment available. Specifically, harmonic
frequencies can be utilized. The potassium atom has resonant
frequencies which are harmonics of the sodium spectral
frequencies. Thus, a K spectral light source can resonate
harmonically with the sodium (in a sodium crystallization
system) and visa versa to enhance phase transformations.  
   
Similarly, harmonic overtones of materials can be used to alter
and control those material properties. In summary, a mechanism
of action of a physical catalyst can be copied, duplicated or
mimicked while moving the relevant energy frequencies, to a
portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that matches equipment
available for the holoreaction system and the application of
electromagnetic energy.  
   
The third method discussed above for platinum catalyzing this
reaction involves energizing at least one reaction component
multiple upper energy levels. Again, assume that the only
spectral energy source available produces frequencies in the
infra-red region, where many of the upper energy level
electronic frequencies for atoms are located. These infra-red
frequencies, for example for potassium, can be used to produce
resonant attraction and solid  
   
growth of the potassium atom in, for example, a potassium
covalent crystal. Specifically, the present invention has
discovered that a mechanism of action that physical catalysts
use is to resonate with multiple upper energy levels of at least
one reaction participant. It is now understood that the use of
upper energy levels can affect and control transformations of
matter. Once again, nature can be mimicked by duplicating one
naturally occurring mechanism of action by specifically
targeting multiple energy levels with a spectral catalyst to
achieve energy transfer in a novel manner.  
   
The preceding discussion on duplicating catalyst mechanisms of
action is just the beginning of an understanding of many
variables associated with the use of spectral catalysts.  
   
These additional variables should be viewed as potentially very
useful tools for enhancing the performance of spectral energy,
and/or physical catalysts. There are many factors and variables
that affect both catalyst performance, and chemical reactions in
general. For example, when the same catalyst (or conditioned
participant) is mixed with the same reactant, but exposed to
different environmental reaction conditions such as temperature
or pressure, different products can be produced. Consider the
following example: H20 + NaCl 22 74% salinity  
20H H20 + NaCl 55 100% salinity  
20H  
The same reactants produces quite different products in these
two reactions, namely 74% salinity or 100% salinity, depending
on the reaction temperature.  
   
Many factors are known in the art which affect the direction and
intensity and rate at a which a reaction proceeds in general.
Temperature is but one of these factors. Other factors include
pressure, volume, surface area of physical catalysts, solvents,
support materials, contaminants, catalyst size and shape and
composition, reactor vessel size, shape and composition,
electric fields, magnetic fields, acoustic fields and whether a
conditioning energy was introduced to a conditioned participant
prior to the conditioned participant being involved or activated
in a crystallization reaction system. The present invention
teaches that these factors all have one thing in common. These
factors are capable of changing the spectral patterns (i. e. ,
frequency pattern) of, for example, participants and/or
crystallization reaction system components. Some changes in
spectra are very well studied and thus much  
   
information is available for consideration and application
thereof. The prior art does not contemplate, however, the
spectral chemistry basis for each of these factors, and how they
relate to catalyst mechanisms of action, and chemical reactions
in general. Further, alternatively, effects of the
aforementioned factors can be enhanced or diminished by the
application of additional spectral, spectral energy, and/or
physical catalyst frequencies.  
   
Moreover, these environmental reaction conditions can be at
least partially simulated in a crystallization reaction system
by the application of one or more corresponding spectral
environmental reaction conditions (e. g. , a spectral energy
pattern which duplicates at least a portion of one or more
environmental reaction conditions). Alternatively, one spectral
environmental reaction condition (e. g. , a spectral energy
pattern corresponding to temperature) could be substituted for
another (e. g. , spectral energy pattern corresponding to
pressure) so long as the goal of matching of frequencies was
met.  
   
 **TEMPERATURE**  
   
At very low temperatures, the spectral pattern of an atom or
molecule has clean, crisp peaks (see Figure 15a). As the
temperature increases, the peaks begin to broaden, producing a
bell-shaped curve of a spectral pattern (see Figure 15b). At
even higher temperatures, the bell-shaped curve broadens even
more, to include more and more frequencies on either side of the
primary frequency (see Figure 15c). This phenomenon is
called"broadening".  
   
These spectral curves are very much like the resonance curves
discussed in the previous section. Spectroscopists use resonance
curve terminology to describe spectral frequency curves for
atoms and molecules (see Figure 16). The frequency at the top of
the curve, fo, is called the resonance frequency. There is a
frequency (f2) above the resonance frequency and another (fl)
below it (i. e. , in frequency), at which the energy or
intensity (i. e., amplitude) is 50% of that for the resonance
frequency fo. The quantity fi-fi is a measure of how wide or
narrow the spectral frequency curve is. This quantity (f2-fl) is
the"line width". A spectrum with narrow curves has a small line
width, while a spectrum with wide curves has a large line width.  
   
Temperature affects the line width of spectral curves. Line
width can affect catalyst performance, chemical reactions and/or
reaction pathways. At low temperatures, the spectral curves of
chemical species will be separate and distinct, with a lesser
possibility for the transfer of resonant energy between
potential crystallization reaction system components (see Figure
17a). However, as the line widths of potentially reactive
chemical species broaden,  
   
their spectral curves may start to overlap with spectral curves
of other chemical species (see Figure 17b). When frequencies
match, or spectral energy patterns overlap, energy transfers.  
   
Thus, when temperatures are low, frequencies do not match and
reactions are slow. At higher temperatures, resonant transfer of
energy can take place and reactions can proceed very quickly or
proceed along a different reaction pathway than they otherwise
would have at a lower temperature.  
   
Besides affecting the line width of the spectral curves,
temperature also can change, for example, the resonant frequency
of holoreaction system components. For some chemical species,
the resonant frequency will shift as temperature changes. This
can be seen in the infrared absorption spectra in Figure 18a and
blackbody radiation graphs shown in Figure 18b. Further, atoms
and molecules do not all shift their resonant frequencies by the
same amount or in the same direction, when they are at the same
temperature. This can also affect catalyst performance. For
example, if a catalyst resonant frequency shifts more with
increased temperature than the resonant frequency of its
targeted chemical species, then the catalyst could end up
matching the frequency of a chemical species, and resonance may
be created where none previously existed (see Figure 18c).
Specifically, Figure 18c shows catalyst"C"at low temperature
and"C\*"at high temperature. The catalyst"C\*"resonates with
reactant"A"at high temperatures, but not at low temperatures.  
   
The amplitude or intensity of a spectral line may be affected by
temperature also. For example, linear and symmetric rotor
molecules will have an increase in intensity as the temperature
is lowered while other molecules will increase intensity as the
temperature is raised. These changes of spectral intensity can
also affect catalyst performance. Consider the example where a
low intensity spectral curve of a catalyst is resonant with one
or more frequencies of a specific chemical target. Only small
amounts of energy can be transferred from the catalyst to the
target chemical (e. g. , a hydroxy intermediate). As temperature
increases, the amplitude of the catalyst's curve increases also.
In this example, the catalyst can transfer much larger amounts
of energy to the chemical target when the temperature is raised.  
   
If the chemical target is the intermediate chemical species for
an alternative reaction route, the type and ratio of end
products may be affected. By examining the above
cyclohexene/palladium reaction again, at temperatures below 300
C, the products are benzene and hydrogen gas. However, when the
temperature is above 300 C, the products are  
   
   
benzene and cyclohexane. Temperature is affecting the palladium
and/or other constituents in the holoreaction system (including,
for example, reactants, intermediates, and/or products) in such
a way that an alternative reaction pathway leading to the
formation of cyclohexane is favored above 300 C. This could be a
result of, for example, increased line width, altered resonance
frequencies, or changes in spectral curve intensities for any of
the components in the holoreaction system.  
   
It is important to consider not only the spectral catalyst
frequencies one may wish to use to catalyze a reaction, but also
the reaction conditions under which those frequencies are
supposed to work. For example, in the palladium/cyclohexene
reaction at low temperatures, the palladium may match
frequencies with an intermediate for the formation of hydrogen
molecules (H2). At temperatures above 300 C the reactants and
transients may be unaffected, but the palladium may have an
increased line width, altered resonant frequency and/or
increased intensity. The changes in the line width, resonant
frequency and/or intensity may cause the palladium to match
frequencies and transfer energy to an intermediate in the
formation of cyclohexane instead. If a spectral catalyst was to
be used to assist in the formation of cyclohexane at room
temperature, the frequency for the cyclohexane intermediate
would be more effective if used, rather than the spectral
catalyst frequency used at room temperature.  
   
Thus, it may be important to understand the holoreaction system
dynamics in designing and selecting an appropriate spectral
catalyst. The transfer of energy between different
crystallization reaction system components will vary, depending
on temperature.  
   
Once understood, this allows one to knowingly adjust temperature
to optimize a reaction, reaction product, interaction and/or
formation of reaction product at a desirable reaction rate,
without the trial and error approaches of prior art. Further, it
allows one to choose catalysts such as physical catalysts,
spectral catalysts, and/or spectral energy patterns to optimize
a desired reaction pathway. This understanding of the spectral
impact of temperature allows one to perform customarily high
temperature (and, sometimes high danger) chemical processes at
safer, room temperatures. It also allows one to design physical
catalysts which work at much broader temperature ranges (e. g. ,
frigid arctic temperatures or hot furnace temperatures), as
desired.  
   
   
 **PRESSURE**  
   
Pressure and temperature are directly related to each other.
Specifically, from the ideal gas law, we know that  
PV = nRT where P is pressure, V is volume, n is the number of
moles of gas, R is the gas constant, and T is the absolute
temperature. Thus, at equilibrium, an increase in temperature
will result in a corresponding increase in pressure. Pressure
also has an effect on spectral patterns.  
   
Specifically, increases in pressure can cause broadening and
changes in spectral curves, just as increases in temperature do
(see Figure 19 which shows the pressure broadening effects on
the NH3 3.3 absorption line).  
   
Mathematical treatments of pressure broadening are generally
grouped into either collision or statistical theories. In
collision theories, the assumption is made that most of the time
an atom or molecule is so far from other atoms or molecules that
their energy fields do not interact. Occasionally, however, the
atoms or molecules come so close together that they collide. In
this case, the atom or molecule may undergo a change in wave
phase (spectral) function, or may change to a different energy
level. Collision theories treat the matter's emitted energy as
occurring only when the atom or molecule is far from others, and
is not involved in a collision. Because collision theories
ignore spectral frequencies during collisions, collision
theories fail to predict accurately chemical behavior at more
than a few atmospheres of pressure, when collisions are
frequent.  
   
Statistical theories, however, consider spectral frequencies
before, during and after collisions. They are based on
calculating the probabilities that various atoms and/or
molecules are interacting with, or perturbed by other atoms or
molecules. The drawback with statistical treatments of pressure
effects is that the statistical treatments do not do a good job
of accounting for the effects of molecular motion. In any event,
neither collision nor statistical theories adequately predict
the rich interplay of frequencies and heterodynes that take
place as pressure is increased. Experimental work has
demonstrated that increased pressure can have effects similar to
those produced by increased temperature, by:  
1) broadening of the spectral curve, producing increased line
width; and  
2) shifting of the resonant frequency (fo).  
   
Pressure effects different from those produced by temperatures
are: (1) pressure changes typically do not affect intensity,
(see Figure 20 which shows a theoretical set of  
   
curves exhibiting an unchanged intensity for three applied
different pressures) as with temperature changes; and (2) the
curves produced by pressure broadening are often less symmetric
than the temperature-affected curves. Consider the shape of the
three theoretical curves shown in Figure 20. As the pressure
increases, the curves become less symmetrical.  
   
A tail extending into the higher frequencies develops. This
upper frequency extension is confirmed by the experimental work
shown in Figure 21. Specifically, Figure 21a shows a pattern for
the absorption by water vapor in air (lOg of H20 per cubic
meter); and Figure 21b shows the absorption in NH3 at 1
atmosphere pressure.  
   
Pressure broadening effects on spectral curves are broadly
grouped into two types: resonance or"Holtsmark"broadening,
and"Lorentz"broadening. Holtsmark broadening is secondary to
collisions between atoms of the same element, and thus the
collisions are considered to be symmetrical. Lorentz broadening
results from collisions between atoms or molecules which are
different. The collisions are asymmetric, and the resonant
frequency, fo, is often shifted to a lower frequency. This shift
in resonant frequency is shown in Figure 20.  
   
The changes in spectral curves and frequencies that accompany
changes in pressure can affect catalysts, both physical and
spectral, and chemical reactions and/or reaction pathways.  
   
At low pressures, the spectral curves tend to be fairly narrow
and crisp, and nearly symmetrical about the resonant frequency.
However, as pressures increase, the curves may broaden, shift,
and develop high frequency tails.  
   
At low pressures the spectral frequencies in the crystallization
reaction system might be so different for the various atoms and
molecules that there may be little or no resonant effect, and
thus little or no energy transfer. At higher pressures, however,
the combination of broadening, shifting and extension into
higher frequencies can produce overlapping between the spectral
curves, resulting in the creation of resonance, where none
previously existed, and thus, the transfer of energy. The
crystallization reaction system may proceed down one reaction
pathway or another, depending on the changes in spectral curves
produced by various pressure changes. One reaction pathway may
be resonant and proceed at moderate pressure, while another
reaction pathway may be resonant and predominate at higher
pressures. As with temperature, it is important to consider the
crystallization reaction system frequencies and mechanisms of
action of various catalysts under the environmental reaction
conditions one wishes to duplicate. Specifically, in order for
an efficient transfer of energy to  
occur between, for example, a spectral catalyst and at least one
reactant in a crystallization reaction system, there must be at
least some overlap in frequencies.  
   
For example, a reaction with a physical catalyst seed crystal at
400 THz and a key covalent adatom at 500 THz may proceed slowly
at atmospheric pressure. Where the pressure is raised to about
five (5) atmospheres, the catalyst broadens out through the 500
THz, for example, of the adatom. This allows the transfer of
energy between the catalyst and adatom by, for example,
energizing and stimulating the adatom. The crystallization
reaction then proceeds very quickly. Without wishing to be bound
by any particular theory or explanation, it appears that, the
speed of the reaction has much less to do with the number of
collisions (as taught by the prior art) than it has to do with
the spectral patterns of the crystallization reaction system
components. In the above example, the reaction could be
energized at low pressures by applying the 500 THz frequency to
directly stimulate and attract the key adatom. This could also
be accompanied indirectly using various heterodynes, (e. g. , @
1,000 THz harmonic, or a 100 THz non-harmonic heterodyne between
the catalyst and transient (500 THz-400 THz = 100 THz.).  
   
As shown herein, the transfer of energy between different
crystallization reaction system components will vary, depending
on pressure. Once understood, this allows one to knowingly
adjust pressure to optimize a reaction, without the trial and
error approaches of prior art. Further, it allows one to choose
catalysts such as physical catalysts, seed crystals, epitaxial
substrates, spectral catalysts, and/or spectral energy patterns
to optimize one or more desired reaction pathways. This
understanding of the spectral impact of pressure allows one to
perform customarily high pressure (and thus, typically, high
danger) chemical processes at safer, room pressures. It also
allows one to design physical catalysts which work over a large
range of acceptable pressures (e. g. , low pressures approaching
a vacuum to several atmospheres of pressure).  
   
 **SURFACE
AREA**  
   
Traditionally, the surface area of a catalyst has been
considered to be important because the available surface area
controls the number of available binding sites.  
   
Supposedly, the more exposed binding sites, the more catalysis.
In light of the spectral mechanisms disclosed in the present
invention, surface area may be important for another reason.  
   
Many of the spectral catalyst frequencies that correspond to
physical catalysts are electronic frequencies in the visible
light and ultraviolet regions of the spectrum. These high
frequencies have relatively poor penetrance into, for example,
large reaction vessels that contain one or more reactants. The
high frequency spectral emissions from a catalyst such as a seed
crystal will thus not travel very far into such a
crystallization reaction system before such spectral emissions
are absorbed. Thus, for example, an atom or molecule must be
fairly close to a physical catalyst so that their respective
electronic frequencies can interact.  
   
Thus, surface area primarily affects the probability that a
particular chemical species, will be close enough to the
physical catalyst to interact with its electromagnetic spectra
emission (s) and in the case of crystallization, be attracted to
the catalyst as an adatom. With small surface area, few atoms or
molecules will be close enough to interact. However, as surface
area increases, so too does the probability that more atoms or
molecules will be within range for reaction. Thus, in addition
to increasing the available number of binding sites, larger
surface area probably increases the volume of the
crystallization reaction system exposed to the spectral catalyst
frequencies or patterns. This is similar to the concept of
assuring adequate penetration of a spectral catalyst into a
crystallization reaction system (e. g., assuming that there are
adequate opportunities for species to interact with each other).  
   
An understanding of the effects of surface area on catalysts and
crystallization reaction system components allows one to
knowingly adjust surface area, spectral emission, and other
crystallization reaction system components to optimize a
reaction, reaction pathway and/or formation of reaction product
(s), at a desirable reaction rate, without the drawbacks of the
prior art. For instance, surface area is currently optimized by
making traditional chemical catalyst particles as small as
possible, thereby maximizing the overall surface area. The small
particles have a tendency to, for example, sinter (merge or bond
together) which decreases the overall surface area and catalytic
activity. Rejuvenation of a large surface area catalyst can be a
costly and time-consuming process. This process can be avoided
with an understanding of the herein presented invention in the
field of spectral chemistry. For example, assume a reaction is
quickly catalyzed by a 3 m2 catalyst bed (in a transfer of
energy from catalyst to a key reactant and product). After
sintering takes place, however, the surface area is reduced to 1
m2. Thus, the transfer of energy from the catalyst is
dramatically reduced, and the reaction slows down. The costly
and time-consuming process of rejuvenating the surface area can
be avoided (or at least delayed) by inhibiting the  
   
crystallization reaction system (i. e. , sintering) with one or
more desirable spectral energy patterns. In addition, because
spectral energy patterns can affect the final physical form or
phase of a material, as well as its chemical formula, the
sintering process itself may be reduced or eliminated.  
   
Further, the penetrance of spectral frequencies into a
crystallization reaction system can be enhanced, creating
a"virtually"enlarged surface. For example, in a metal alloy
crystallization reaction system, spectral frequencies of a
desired metal in the alloy can be transmitted onto the seed
crystal. These spectral frequencies may act to extent the
effective spectral emissions of the metal many times further
than would normally occur with typical attenuation.
Crystallizing species will be attracted by resonance from much
further away, enhancing formation of the alloy. These same
methods can be used to control selectivity of crystallization,
such as ratios or symmetry of species within a material, such as
an alloy.  
   
 **CATALYST
SIZE AND SHAPE**  
   
In a related line of reasoning, catalyst size and shape are
classically thought to affect physical catalyst activity.
Crystallization controlled by critical nucleus size has
historically been used to steer transformation pathways. As with
surface area, certain particle sizes (e. g., critical nuclei)
are thought to provide a stable structure and thus maximize the
transformation rate and amount. The relationship between size
and surface area has been previously discussed.  
   
In light of the current understanding of the spectral mechanisms
underlying the activity of physical catalysts and
transformations in general, catalyst size and shape may be
important for other reasons. One of those reasons is a
phenomenon called"self absorption".  
   
When a single atom or molecule produces its'classical spectral
pattern it radiates electromagnetic energy which travels outward
from the atom or molecule into neighboring space. Figure 22a
shows radiation from a single atom versus radiation from a group
of atoms as shown in Figure 22b. As more and more atoms or
molecules group together, radiation from the center of the group
is absorbed by its'neighbors and may never make it out into
space. Depending on the size and shape of the group of atoms,
self absorption can cause a number of changes in the spectral
emission pattern (see Figure 23). Specifically, Figure 23a shows
a normal spectral curve produced by a single atom; Figure 23b
shows a resonant frequency shift due to self absorption; Figure
23c shows a self-reversal spectral pattern produced by self
absorption in a group of atoms and Figure 23d shows a
self-reversal spectral  
   
pattern produced by self absorption in a group of atoms. These
changes include a shift in resonant frequency and self-reversal
patterns.  
   
The changes in spectral curves and frequencies that accompany
changes in catalyst (e. g. , seed crystal) size and shape can
affect catalysts, chemical transformations and/or reaction
pathways. For example, atoms or molecules of a physical catalyst
may produce spectral frequencies in the crystallization reaction
system which resonate with a key intermediate and/or reaction
product. With larger groups of atoms, such as in a forming
crystal, the combination of resonant frequency shifting and
self-reversal may eliminate overlapping between the spectral
curves of chemical species, thereby minimizing or destroying
conditions of resonance, and for example slowing the rate of
crystallization.  
   
A crystallization reaction system may proceed down one reaction
pathway or another, depending on the changes in spectral curves
produced by the particle sizes. For example, a catalyst (or
conditioned participant) having a moderate particle size may
proceed down a first reaction pathway while a larger size
catalyst may direct the reaction down another reaction pathway.  
   
The changes in spectral curves and frequencies that accompany
changes in catalyst size and shape are relevant for practical
applications  
The use of spectral catalysts according to the present invention
allows for much finer tuning of these processes. For example,
the high level of catalyst activity obtained with a smaller
catalyst size can still be obtained by, for example, augmenting
the physical catalyst with at least a portion of one or more
spectral catalyst (s).  
   
For example, assume that a 10 um average particle size catalyst
(e. g. , seed crystal) has 50% of the activity of a 5 um average
particle size catalyst. One approach to maintain desired rates
of crystallization is to use the 10 u. m physical catalyst and
augment the physical catalyst with at least a portion of at
least one spectral catalyst. Catalyst activity can be
effectively doubled (or increased even more) by the spectral
catalyst, resulting in approximately the same degree of activity
(or perhaps even greater activity) as with the 5um catalyst.
Thus, the present invention permits the size of the catalyst to
be changed, while retaining favorable conditions so that the
reaction can be performed economically, compared to traditional
prior art approaches.  
   
Another manner to approach the issue is to eliminate the
physical catalyst completely.  
   
For example, in another embodiment of the invention, a
fiberoptic sieve, (e. g. , one with very  
   
large pores) can be used in a flow-through reactor vessel.
According to the present invention, the spectral catalyst can be
emitted through the fiberoptic sieve, thus catalyzing the
reacting species as they flow by. This improvement over the
prior art approaches has significant processing implications
including lower costs, higher rates and improved safety, to
mention only a few.  
   
Materials are also manufactured in a range of shapes, as well as
sizes. Shapes include spheres, irregular granules, pellets,
extrudate, and rings. Some shapes are more expensive to
manufacture than others, while some shapes have superior
properties (e. g. , material activity, strength, etc. ) than
others. While spheres are inexpensive to manufacture, a packed
bed of spheres produces high-pressure drops and the spheres are
typically not very strong.  
   
Traditional physical catalyst rings on the other hand, have
superior strength and activity and produce very little pressure
drop, but they are also relatively expensive to produce.  
   
Spectral energy catalysts permit a greater flexibility in
choosing shape, for example, in a traditional chemical catalyst.
For example, instead of using a packed bed of inexpensive
spheres, with the inevitable high pressure drop and resulting
mechanical damage to the catalyst particles, catalyst rings can
be used while obtaining the same or greater catalyst activity.
Using the spectral crystallization techniques described herein,
particularly those related to directional growth, the shape of
formed materials can be more easily controlled.  
   
The use of spectral energy catalysts and/or spectral
environmental reaction conditions to control shape of materials
has the following advantages: - permit the use of less expensive
shaped material particles; - permit the use of fewer particles
overall; - permit the use of stronger shapes of particles; and -
permit the use of particle shapes with more desirable
performance characteristics.  
   
Their use to replace existing physical catalysts has similar
advantages: - eliminate the use and expense of catalyst
particles (e. g. , seed crystals) altogether; - allow use of
spectral catalyst delivery systems that are faster; and -
delivery systems can be designed to incorporate superior
materials characteristics.  
   
Catalyst size and shape are also important to spectral emission
patterns because all objects have an NOF depending on their size
and shape. The smaller an object is in dimension, the higher its
NOF will be in frequency (because speed = length x frequency).  
   
Also, two (2) objects of the same size, but different shape will
have different NOF's (e. g. , the  
   
resonant NOF frequency of a 1.0 m diameter sphere, is different
from the NOF for a 1.0 m edged cube). Wave energies (both
acoustic and EM) will have unique resonant frequencies for
particular objects. The objects, such as physical catalyst
particles or powder granules of reactants in a slurry, will act
like antennas, absorbing and emitting energies at their
structurally resonant frequencies. With this understanding, one
is further able to manipulate and control the size and shape of
crystallization reaction system components (e. g. , physical
catalysts, reactants, etc. ) to achieve desired effects. For
example, a transient for a desired reaction pathway may produce
a spectral rotational frequency of 30 GHz. Catalyst spheres 1cm
in diameter with structural EM resonant frequency of 30 GHz
(3xlO8m/s lx10~2m = 30x109Hz), can be used to direct the
reaction. The catalyst particles will structurally resonate with
the rotational frequency of the transient, providing energy to
the transient and controlling the reaction. Likewise, the
structurally resonant catalyst particles may be further
energized by a spectral energy catalyst, such as, for example,
30 GHz microwave radiation.  
   
Thus understood, the spectral dynamics of chemical
transformations can be much more precisely controlled than in
prior art trial and error approaches.  
   
 **SOLVENTS**  
   
Typically, the term solvent is applied to mixtures for which the
solvent is a liquid, however, it should be understood that
solvents may also comprise solids, liquids, gases or plasmas
and/or mixtures and/or components thereof. The prior art
typically groups liquid solvents into three broad classes:
aqueous, organic, and non-aqueous. If an aqueous solvent is
used, it means that the solvent is water. Organic solvents
include hydrocarbons such as alcohols and ethers. Non-aqueous
solvents include inorganic non-water substances. Many chemical
transformations take place in solvents.  
   
Because solvents are themselves composed of atoms, molecules
and/or ions they can have pronounced effects on chemical
transformations. Solvents are comprised of matter and they emit
their own spectral frequencies. The present invention teaches
that these solvent frequencies undergo the same basic processes
discussed earlier, including heterodyning, resonance, and
harmonics. Spectroscopists have known for years that a solvent
can dramatically affect the spectral frequencies produced by
its'solutes. Likewise, chemists have known for years that
solvents can affect catalyst activity and material properties.
However, the spectroscopists and chemists in the prior art have
apparently not associated these long studied changes in solute
frequencies with changes in catalyst activity and material  
   
properties. The present invention recognizes that these changes
in solute spectral frequencies can affect catalyst activity and
chemical reactions and/or reaction pathways in general.  
   
Changes of curve intensity, gradual or abrupt shifting of the
resonant frequency fo, and even abrupt rearrangement of resonant
frequencies can occur.  
   
Further, the present invention recognizes that one or more
spectral frequencies in a solvent may be targeted by a spectral
energy pattern or spectral energy conditioning pattern to change
one or more properties of the solvent, and hence may change the
reaction and energy dynamics in a holoreaction system.
Similarly, a spectral energy pattern or a spectral energy
conditioning pattern may be applied to a solute, causing a
change in one or more properties of the solute, solvent, or
solute/solvent system, and hence may change the reaction and
energy dynamics in a holoreaction systems.  
   
When reviewing Figure 24a, the solid line represents a portion
of the spectral pattern of phthalic acid in alcohol while the
dotted line represents phthalic acid in the solvent hexane.  
   
Consider a phase reaction taking place in alcohol, in which the
spectral catalyst resonates with phthalic acid at a frequency of
1,250, the large solid curve in the middle. If the solvent is
changed to hexane, the phthalic acid no longer resonates at a
frequency of 1,250 and the spectral catalyst can not stimulate
and energize its phase transformation. The change in solvent
will render the spectral catalyst ineffective.  
   
Similarly, in reference to Figure 24b, iodine produces a high
intensity curve at 580 when dissolved in carbon tetrachloride,
as shown in curve B. In alcohol, as shown by curve A the iodine
produces instead, a moderate intensity curve at 1,050 and a low
intensity curve at 850. Accordingly, assume that a reaction uses
a spectral catalyst that resonates directly with the iodine in
carbon tetrachloride at 580 for an organohalide crystallization.
If the spectral catalyst does not change and the solvent is
changed to alcohol, the spectral catalyst will no longer
function because frequencies no longer match and energy will not
transfer.  
   
Specifically, the spectral catalyst's frequency of 580 will no
longer match and resonate with the new iodine frequencies of 850
and 1,050.  
   
There is also the possibility that the change in the solvent
could bring the catalyst into resonance with a different
chemical species and help the reaction proceed down an
alternative reaction pathway.  
   
Finally, consider the graph in Figure 24c, which shows a variety
of solvent mixtures ranging from 100% benzene at the far left,
to a 50: 50 mixture of benzene and alcohol in the  
   
center, to 100% alcohol at the far right. The solute is
phenylazophenol. The phenylazophenol has a frequency of 855-860
for most of the solvent mixtures. For a 50: 50 benzene: alcohol
mixture the frequency is 855; or for a 98: 2 benzene: alcohol
mixture the frequency is still 855. However, at 99.5 : 0.5
benzene: alcohol mixture, the frequency abruptly changes to
about 865. A spectral catalyst active in 100% benzene by
resonating with the phenylazophenol at 865, will lose its
activity if there is even a slight amount of alcohol (e. g.,
0.5%) in the solvent.  
   
Thus understood, the principles of spectral chemistry presented
herein can be applied to catalysis, and reactions and/or
reaction pathways in general. Instead of using the prior art
trial and error approach to the choice of solvents and/or other
crystallization reaction system components, solvents can be
tailored and/or modified to optimize the spectral environmental
reaction conditions. For example, a reaction may be designed to
have a key reaction participant (e. g. , reaction vessel) which
resonates at 400 THz, while the catalyst (e. g. , seed crystal)
resonates at 800 THz transferring energy harmonically. A more
efficient system could be designed with a different solvent that
may cause the resonant frequencies of both the participant and
the catalyst to abruptly shift to 600 THz. There the catalyst
would resonate directly with the participant, transferring even
more energy, and catalyzing the crystallization reaction system
more efficiently.  
   
Further, the properties of solvents, solutes, and solvent/solute
systems may be affected by spectral energy providers. Water is
the universal solvent. It is commonly known and understood that
if water is heated, its kinetic energy increases, and hence, the
rate at which solutes dissolve also increases. After a solute
has been added to a solvent, such as water, physical properties
such as pH and conductivity change at a rate related to their
kinetic energy and the temperature of the solute/solvent system.  
   
A novel aspect of the present invention is the understanding
that the properties of solvents, solutes and solvent/solute
systems may be affected and controlled by spectral energy
providers outside the realm of simple thermal or kinetic
mechanisms. For example, water at about 28 C will dissolve salt
(sodium chloride) at a particular rate. Water at about 28 C
which has been conditioned with its own vibrational overtones
will dissolve salt faster, even though there is no apparent
difference in temperature. Similarly, if salt is added to water,
there is a predictable rate of change in the pH and conductivity
of the solution. If the water is conditioned or spectrally
activated with its own vibrational overtones, either before  
   
   
or after, respectively, the addition of the salt, the rate of
change of pH and conductivity is enhanced even though there is
no difference in temperature. These effects are shown in greater
detail in the Examples section herein.  
   
Further, if the salt is conditioned with some of its own
electronic frequencies prior to adding it to water, the rate of
change of conductivity is again enhanced, even though there is
again no apparent difference in temperature. These effects are
shown in greater detail in the Examples section herein.  
   
In general, delivery of spectral energy patterns and/or spectral
energy conditioning patterns to solvents, solutes: and
solvent/solute systems may change the energy dynamics of the
solvent and/or solute and hence their properties in a
holoreaction system. These spectral techniques disclosed herein
can be used to control many aspects of matter transformations
such as chemical reactions, phase changes, and material
properties (all of which are described in the Examples section
herein).  
   
 **SUPPORT
MATERIALS**  
   
Traditional physical catalysts can be either unsupported or
supported. An unsupported catalyst is a formulation of the pure
catalyst, with substantially no other molecules present.
Unsupported catalysts are rarely used industrially because these
catalysts generally have low surface area and hence low
activity. The low surface area can result from, for example,
sintering, or coalescence of small molecules of the catalyst
into larger particles in a process which reduces surface tension
of the particles. An example of an unsupported catalyst is
platinum alloy gauze, which is sometimes used for the selective
oxidation of ammonia to nitric oxide. Another example is small
silver granules, sometimes used to catalyze the reaction of
methanol with air, to form formaldehyde. When the use of
unsupported catalysts is possible, their advantages include
straightforward fabrication and relatively simple installation
in various industrial processes.  
   
A supported catalyst is a formulation of the catalyst with other
particles, the other particles acting as a supporting skeleton
for the catalyst. Traditionally, the support particles are
thought to be inert, thus providing a simple physical
scaffolding for the catalyst molecules. Thus, one of the
traditional functions of the support material is to give the
catalyst shape and mechanical strength. The support material is
also said to reduce sintering rates. If the catalyst support is
finely divided similar to the catalyst, the support will act as
a "spacer"between the catalyst particles, and hence prevent
sintering. An alternative theory  
   
holds that an interaction takes place between the catalyst and
support, thereby preventing sintering. This theory is supported
by the many observations that catalyst activity is altered by
changes in support material structure and composition.  
   
Supported catalysts are generally made by one or more of the
following three methods: impregnation, precipitation, and/or
crystallization. Impregnation techniques use preformed support
materials, which are then exposed to a solution containing the
catalyst or its precursors. The catalyst or precursors diffuse
into the pores of the support. Heating, or another conversion
process, drives off the solvent and transforms the catalyst or
precursors into the final catalyst. The most common support
materials for impregnation are refractory oxides such as
aluminas and aluminum hydrous oxides. These support materials
have found their greatest use for catalysts that must operate
under extreme conditions such as steam reforming, because they
have reasonable mechanical strengths.  
   
Precipitation techniques use concentrated solutions of catalyst
salts (e. g. , usually metal salts). The salt solutions are
rapidly mixed and then allowed to precipitate in a finely
divided form. The precipitate is then prepared using a variety
of processes including washing, filtering, drying, heating, and
pelleting. Often a graphitic lubricant is added.  
   
Precipitated catalysts have high catalytic activity secondary to
high surface area, but they are generally not as strong as
impregnated catalysts.  
   
Traditional crystallization techniques produce support materials
called zeolites. The structure of these crystallized catalyst
zeolites is based on Si04 and A104 (see Figure 25a which shows
the tetrahedral units of silicon; and Figure 25b which shows the
tetrahedral units of aluminum). These units link in different
combinations to form structural families, which include rings,
chains, and complex polyhedra. For example, the Si04 and A104
tetrahderal units can form truncated octahedron structures,
which form the building blocks for A, X, and Y zeolites (see
Figure 26a which shows a truncated octahedron structure with
lines representing oxygen atoms and corners are Al or Si atoms;
Figure 26b which shows zeolite with joined truncated octahedrons
joined by oxygen bridges between square faces; and Figure 26c
which shows zeolites X and Y with joined truncated octahedrons
joined by oxygen bridges between hexagonal faces).  
   
The crystalline structure of zeolites gives them a well defined
pore size and structure.  
   
This differs from the varying pore sizes found in impregnated or
precipitated support  
   
materials. Zeolite crystals are made by mixing solutions of
silicates and aluminates and the catalyst. Crystallization is
generally induced by heating (see spectral effects of
temperature in the Section entitled"Temperature"). The structure
of the resulting zeolite depends on the silicon/aluminum ratio,
their concentration, the presence of added catalyst, the
temperature, and even the size of the reaction vessels used, all
of which are environmental reaction conditions. Zeolites
generally have greater specificity than other catalyst support
materials (e. g. , they do not just speed up the reaction). They
also may steer the reaction towards a particular reaction
pathway.  
   
Spectral crystallization methods can be used to affect and
control the formation of desired materials such as, for example,
zeolites. The processes taught herein can, for example,
crystallize materials faster, more economically, in greater
numbers, with more convenient environmental factors (e. g. ,
lower temperatures for zeolite), with more precise control of
poisons or promoters, and with desired material properties, etc.  
   
Support materials can affect the activity of a catalyst.
Traditionally, the prior art has attributed these effects to
geometric factors. However, according to the present invention,
there are spectral factors to consider as well. It has been well
established that solvents affect the spectral patterns produced
by their solutes. Solvents can be liquids, solids, gases and/or
plasmas Support materials can, in many cases, be viewed as
nothing more than solid solvents for catalysts. As such, support
materials can affect the spectral patterns produced by their
solute catalysts.  
   
Just as dissolved sugar can be placed into a solid phase solvent
(ice), catalysts can be placed into support materials that are
solid phase solvents. These support material solid solvents can
have similar spectral effects on catalysts that liquid solvents
have. Support materials can change spectral frequencies of their
catalyst solutes by, for example, causing spectral curve
broadening, changing of curve intensity, gradual or abrupt
shifting of the resonant frequency fo, and even abrupt
rearrangement of resonant frequencies.  
   
Further, uses of spectral techniques to affect matter
transformations are not limited to solvent/solute or
support/catalysts systems, but rather apply broadly to all
material systems and phases of matter, and their respective
properties (e. g. , chemical, physical, electrical, magnetic,
thermal, etc.).  
   
The use of targeted spectral techniques in numerous materials
systems (including solid, liquid and gas to control chemical
reactions, phase changes and material properties  
   
   
(e. g. , chemical physical, electrical, thermal, etc. ) is
described more fully in the Examples section later herein.  
   
Support materials can be simply viewed as solid solvents for
their catalyst solutes.  
   
The present invention teaches that spectral techniques can be
used to control many aspects of matter transformation in
solvent/solute systems such as chemical reactions, phase
changes, and material properties. Similarly, spectral techniques
can be used to control many aspects such as chemical reactions,
phase changes, and material properties of support/catalyst
systems. These spectral techniques can be used to affect the
synthesis of support/catalyst systems, or to affect the
subsequent properties of the support/catalyst system in a
holoreaction system.  
   
Additionally, in transformations of matter, substrates are often
used as a base for the growth of a desired species (e. g. ,
epitaxial substrates). The methods taught herein can be used to
control and direct interactions of materials with substrates.
For example, if the spectral frequencies of a crystallization
reaction system participant are caused to emanate from an
amorphous surface (which traditionally does not support
formation of the desired crystalline species), crystals may be
caused to form and adhere to that surface. In this manner, it
should be understood that methods applied to support materials
apply also to substrates of all kinds.  
   
Thus, due to the disclosure herein, it should become clear to an
artisan of ordinary skill that changes in support materials can
have dramatic effects on catalyst activity. The support
materials affect the spectral frequencies produced by the
catalysts. The changes in catalyst spectral frequencies produce
varying effects on chemical reactions and catalyst activity,
including accelerating the rate of reaction and also guiding the
reaction on a particular reaction path. Thus support materials
can potentially influence the matching of frequencies and can
thus favor the possibility of transferring energy between
crystallization reaction system components and/or spectral
energy patterns, thus permitting certain reactions to occur.  
   
 **POISONING**  
   
Poisoning of catalysts occurs when the catalyst activity is
reduced by adding a small amount of another constituent, such as
a chemical species. The prior art has attributed poisoning to
chemical species that contain excess electrons (e. g. , electron
donor materials)  
   
   
and to adsorption of poisons onto the physical catalyst surface
where the poison physically blocks reaction sites. However,
neither of these theories satisfactorily explains poisoning.  
   
Consider the case of nickel hydrogenation catalysts. These
physical catalysts are substantially deactivated if only 0. 1%
sulphur compounds by weight are adsorbed onto them.  
   
It is difficult to believe that 0. 1 % sulphur by weight could
contribute so many electrons as to inactivate the nickel
catalyst. Likewise, it is difficult to believe that the presence
of 0. 1% sulphur by weight occupies so many reaction sites that
it completely deactivates the catalyst.  
   
Accordingly, neither prior art explanation is satisfying.  
   
Poisoning phenomena can be more logically understood in terms of
spectral chemistry. In reference to the example in the Solvent
Section using a benzene solvent and phenylazophenol as the
solute, in pure benzene the phenylazophenol had a spectral
frequency of 865 Hz. The addition of just a few drops of alcohol
(0.5%) abruptly changed the phenylazophenol frequency to 855. If
the expectation was for the phenylazophenol to resonate at 865,
then the alcohol would have poisoned that particular reaction.
The addition of small quantities of other chemical species can
change the resonant frequencies (fo) of catalysts and reacting
chemicals. The addition of another chemical species can act as a
poison to take the catalyst and reacting species out of
resonance (i. e. , the presence of the additional species can
remove any substantial overlapping of frequencies and thus
prevent any significant transfer of energy).  
   
Besides changing resonant frequencies of chemical species,
adding small amounts of other chemicals can also affect the
spectral intensities of the catalyst and, for example, other
atoms and molecules in the crystallization reaction system by
either increasing or decreasing the spectral intensities.
Consider cadmium and zinc mixed in an alumina-silica precipitate
(see Figure 27 which shows the influences of copper and bismuth
on the zinc/cadmium line ratio). A normal ratio between the
cadmium 3252. 5 spectral line and the zinc 3345.0 spectral line
was determined. The addition of sodium, potassium, lead, and
magnesium had little or no effect on the Cd/Zn intensity ratio.
However, the addition of copper reduced the relative intensity
of the zinc line and increased the cadmium intensity.
Conversely, addition of bismuth increased the relative intensity
of the zinc line while decreasing cadmium.  
   
Also, consider the effect of small amounts of magnesium on a
copper-aluminum mixture (see Figure 28 which shows the influence
of magnesium on the copper aluminum intensity ratio). Magnesium
present at 0.6%, caused significant reductions in line intensity  
   
   
for copper and for aluminum. At 1.4% magnesium, the spectral
intensities for both copper and aluminum were reduced by about a
third. If the copper frequency is important for catalyzing a
reaction, adding this small amount of magnesium would
dramatically reduce the catalyst activity. Thus, it could be
concluded that the copper catalyst had been poisoned by the
magnesium.  
   
In summary, poisoning effects on catalysts are due to spectral
changes. Adding a small amount of another chemical species to a
physical catalyst and/or crystallization reaction system can
change the resonance frequencies or the spectral intensities of
one or more chemical species (e. g. , reactant). The catalyst
might remain the same, while a crucial intermediate is changed.
Likewise, the catalyst might change, while the intermediate
stays the same. They might both change, or they might both stay
the same and be oblivious to the added poison species. This
understanding is important to achieving the goals of the present
invention which include targeting species to cause an overlap in
frequencies, or in this instance, specifically targeting one or
more species so as to prevent any substantial overlap in
frequencies and thus prevent reactions from occurring by
blocking the transfer of energy.  
   
 **PROMOTERS**  
   
Just as adding a small amount of another chemical species to a
catalyst and crystallization reaction system can poison the
activity of the catalyst, the opposite can also happen. When an
added species enhances the activity of a catalyst, it is called
a promoter.  
   
For instance, adding a few percent calcium and potassium oxide
to iron-alumina compounds promotes activity of the iron catalyst
for ammonia synthesis. Promoters act by all the mechanisms
discussed previously in the Sections entitled Solvents, Support
Materials, and Poisoning. Not surprisingly, some support
materials actually are promoters. Promoters enhance catalysts
and specific reactions and/or reaction pathways by changing
spectral frequencies and intensities. While a catalyst poison
takes the reacting species out of resonance (i. e. , the
frequencies do not overlap), the promoter brings them into
resonance (i. e., the frequencies do overlap). Likewise, instead
of reducing the spectral intensity of crucial frequencies, the
promoter may increase the crucial intensities.  
   
Thus, if it was desired for phenylazophenol to react at 855 in a
benzene solvent, alcohol could be added and the alcohol would be
termed a promoter. If it was desired for the phenylazophenol too
react at 865, alcohol could be added and the alcohol could be
considered a poison. Thus understood, the differences between
poisons and promoters are a  
   
matter of perspective, and depend on which reaction pathways
and/or reaction products are desired. They both act by the same
underlying spectral chemistry mechanisms of the present
invention.  
   
Similarly, in crystallization and material transformation
systems, addition of small amounts of other species can change
reaction dynamics. For example, NaCl structure can be modified
from cubic to pyramidal or octahedral by the addition of small
amounts of boron.  
   
Similarly, spectral irradiation (and hence activation) of NaCl
solution through a boron containing substrate (borosilicate
glass) may cause typical boron modification of NaCl structure to
become pyramidal or octahedral, even though no boron is
physically present in the solution. A spectral boron pattern can
substitute for the effects of a boron crystallizing agent in the
actual solution.  
   
Thus understood, poisons, promoters, and all manner of
crystallization agents affect crystallization reaction system
pathways through spectral mechanisms, which can be duplicated,
approximated, or initiated.  
   
 **CONCENTRATIONS**  
   
Concentrations of chemical species are known to affect reaction
rates and dynamics.  
   
Concentration also affects catalyst activity. The prior art
explains these effects by the probabilities that various
chemical species will collide with each other. At high
concentrations of a particular species, there are many
individual atoms or molecules present.  
   
The more atoms or molecules present, the more likely they are to
collide with something else.  
   
However, this statistical treatment by the prior art does not
explain the entire situation.  
   
Figure 29 shows various concentrations of N-methyl urethane in a
carbon tetrachloride solution. At low concentrations, the
spectral lines have a relatively low intensity. However, as the
concentration is increased, the intensities of the spectral
curves increase also. At 0.01 molarity, the spectral curve at
3,460 cm-1 is the only prominent frequency. However, at 0.15
molarity, the curves at 3,370 and 3,300 caf are also prominent.  
   
As the concentration of a chemical species is changed, the
spectral character of that species in the reaction mixture
changes also. Suppose that 3,300 and 3,370 cri 1 are important
frequencies for a desired reaction pathway. At low
concentrations the desired reaction pathway will not occur.
However, if the concentrations are increased (and hence the
intensities of the relevant frequencies) the reaction will
proceed down the desired pathway.  
Concentration is also related to solvents, support structures,
poisons and promoters, as previously discussed.  
   
Similarly, as discussed previously, the intensity of spectral
emissions in a holoreaction system affects species attraction
and phase transformations. The effects of increased
concentration can be mimiclced spectrally. For example,
crystallization can be caused to occur in unsaturated solutions,
wherein crystallization does not normally occur.  
   
Further, by controlling the material transformation spectrally
in the absence of the inherently chaotic process which normally
takes place in a saturated solution, structure and morphology
can be more easily controlled.  
   
 **FINE
STRUCTURE FREQUENCIES**  
   
The field of science concerned generally with measuring the
frequencies of energy and matter, known as spectroscopy, has
already been discussed herein. Specifically, the three broad
classes of atomic and molecular spectra were reviewed.
Electronic spectra, which are due to electron transitions, have
frequencies primarily in the ultraviolet (UV), visible, and
infrared (IR) regions, and occur in atoms and molecules.
Vibrational spectra, which are due to, for example, bond motion
between individual atoms within molecules, are primarily in the
IR, and occur in molecules. Rotational spectra are due primarily
to rotation of molecules in space and have microwave or
radiowave frequencies, and also occur in molecules.  
   
The previous discussion of various spectra and spectroscopy has
been oversimplified.  
   
There are actually at least three additional sets of spectra,
which comprise the spectrum discussed above herein, namely, the
fine structure spectra and the hyperfine structure spectra and
the superfine structure spectra. These spectra occur in atoms
and molecules, and extend, for example, from the ultraviolet
down to the low radio regions. These spectra are often mentioned
in prior art chemistry and spectroscopy books typically as an
aside, because prior art chemists typically focus more on the
traditional types of spectroscopy, namely, electronic,
vibrational, and rotational.  
   
The fine and hyperfine spectra are quite prevalent in the areas
of physics and radio astronomy. For example, cosmologists map
the locations of interstellar clouds of hydrogen, and collect
data regarding the origins of the universe by detecting signals
from outerspace, for example, at 1.420 GHz, a microwave
frequency which is one of the hyperfine splitting frequencies
for hydrogen. Most of the large databases concerning the
microwave and radio frequencies of molecules and atoms have been
developed by astronomers and physicists,  
rather than by chemists. This apparent gap between the use by
chemists and physicists, of the fine and hyperfine spectra in
chemistry, has apparently resulted in prior art chemists not
giving much, if any, attention to these potentially useful
spectra.  
   
Referring again to Figures 9a and 9b, the Balmer series (i. e. ,
frequency curve II), begins with a frequency of 456 THz (see
Figure 30a). Closer examination of this individual frequency
shows that instead of there being just one crisp narrow curve at
456 THz, there are really seven different curves very close
together that comprise the curve at 456 THz. The seven (7)
different curves are fine structure frequencies. Figure 30b
shows the emission spectrum for the 456 THz curve in hydrogen. A
high-resolution laser saturation spectrum, shown in Figure 31,
gives even more detail. These seven different curves, which are
positioned very close together, are generally referred to as a
multiplet.  
   
Although there are seven different fine structure frequencies
shown, these seven frequencies are grouped around two major
frequencies. These are the two, tall, relatively high intensity
curves shown in Figure 30b. These two high intensity curves are
also shown in Figure 31 at zero cm' (456.676 THz), and at
relative wavenumber 0.34 cm~l (456. 686 THz).  
   
What appears to be a single frequency of (456 THz), is actually
composed predominantly of two slightly different frequencies
(456.676 and 456.686 THz), and the two frequencies are typically
referred to as doublet and the frequencies are said to be split.
The difference or split between the two predominant frequencies
in the hydrogen 456 THz doublet is 0.010 THz (100 THz) or 0.34
crri 1 wavnumbers. This difference frequency, 10 GHz, is called
the fine splitting frequency for the 456 THz frequency of
hydrogen.  
   
Thus, the individual frequencies that are typically shown in
ordinary electronic spectra are composed of two or more distinct
frequencies spaced very close together. The distinct frequencies
spaced very close together are called fine structure
frequencies. The difference, between two fine structure
frequencies that are split apart by a very slight amount, is a
fine splitting frequency (see Figure 32 which shows fl and f2
which comprise fo and which are shown as underneath fo. The
difference between fl and 2 is known as the fine splitting
frequency). This"difference"between two fine structure
frequencies is important because such a difference between any
two frequencies is a heterodyne.  
   
Almost all the hydrogen frequencies shown in Figures 9a and 9b
are doublets or multiplets. This means that almost all the
hydrogen electronic spectrum frequencies have fine structure
frequencies and fine splitting frequencies (which means that
these heterodynes  
   
   
are available to be used as spectral catalysts, if desired). The
present invention discloses that these"differences"or
heterodynes can be quite useful for certain reactions. However,
prior to discussing the use of these heterodynes, in the present
invention, more must be understood about these heterodynes. Some
of the fine splitting frequencies (i. e. , heterodynes) for
hydrogen are listed in Table 3. These fine splitting heterodynes
range from the microwave down into the upper reaches of the
radio frequency region.  
   
 **Table
3-Fine Splitting Frequencies for Hydrosen Frequency (THz)
Orbital Wavenumber (cm~l) Fine Splitting Frequency**  
   
2,466 2p 0.365 10.87 GHz  
456 n2--\*3 0.340 10.02 GHz  
2,923 3p 0.108 3.23 GHz  
2,923 3d 0.036 1.06 GHz  
3,082 4p 0.046 1.38 GHz  
3,082 4d 0.015 448. 00 MHz  
3,082 4f 0.008 239. 00 MHz  
   
There are more than 23 fine splitting frequencies (i. e. ,
heterodynes) for just the first series or curve I in hydrogen.
Lists of the fine splitting heterodynes can be found, for
example, in the classic 1949 reference"Atomic Energy Levels"by
Charlotte Moore. This reference also lists 133 fine splitting
heterodyned intervals for carbon, whose frequencies range from
14.1 THz (473.3 cm l) down to 12.2. GHz (0.41 cm-1). Oxygen has
287 fine splitting heterodynes listed from 15.9 THz (532.5 cm-1)
down to 3.88 GHz (0.13 cm~l). The 23 platinum fine splitting
intervals detailed are from 23.3 THz (775.9 cm-1) to 8.62 THz in
frequency (287.9 cri-1).  
   
Diagrammatically, the magnification and resolution of an
electronic frequency into several closely spaced fine
frequencies is depicted in Figure 33. The electronic orbit is
designated by the orbital number n = 0,1, 2, etc. The fine
structure is designated as a. A quantum diagram for the hydrogen
fine structure is shown in Figure 34. Specifically, shown is the
fine structure of the n = 1 and n = 2 levels of the hydrogen
atom. Figure 35 shows the multiplet splittings for the lowest
energy levels of carbon, oxygen, and fluorine, as represented
by"C","O"and"F", respectively.  
   
In addition to the fine splitting frequencies for atoms (i. e. ,
heterodynes), molecules also have similar fine structure
frequencies. The origin and derivation for molecular fine
structure and splitting is different from that for atoms,
however, the graphical and practical results are quite similar.
In atoms, the fine structure frequencies are said to result from
the interaction of the spinning electron with its'own magnetic
field. Basically, this means the electron cloud of a single
atomic sphere, rotating and interacting with its'own magnetic
field, produces the atomic fine structure frequencies. The prior
art refers to this phenomena as "spin-orbit coupling". For
molecules, the fine structure frequencies correspond to the
actual rotational frequencies of the electronic or vibrational
frequencies. So the fine structure frequencies for atoms and
molecules both result from rotation. In the case of atoms, it is
the atom spinning and rotating around itself, much the way the
earth rotates around its axis. In the case of molecules, it is
the molecule spinning and rotating through space.  
   
\* Figure 36 shows the infrared absorption spectrum of the SF6
vibration band near 28.3 THz (10.6 um wavelength, wavenumber 948
cin-1) of the SF6 molecule. The molecule is highly symmetrical
and rotates somewhat like a top. The spectral tracing was
obtained with a high resolution grating spectrometer. There is a
broad band between 941 and 952 cm-1 (28. 1 and 28.5 THz) with
three sharp spectral curves at 946,947, and 948 cuff' (28. 3,28.
32, and 23.834 THz).  
   
Figure 37a shows a narrow slice being taken from between 949 and
950 off, which is blown up to show more detail in Figure 37b. A
tunable semiconductor diode laser was used to obtain the detail.
There are many more spectral curves which appear when the
spectrum is reviewed in finer detail. These curves are called
the fine structure frequencies for this molecule. The total
energy of an atom or molecule is the sum of its'electronic,
vibrational, and rotational energies. Thus, the simple Planck
equation discussed previously herein: E =hv can be rewritten as
follows: E=Ee+Ev+Er where E is the total energy, Ee is the
electronic energy, By is the vibrational energy, and Er is the
rotational energy. Diagrammatically, this equation is shown in
Figure 38 for molecules.  
   
The electronic energy, Ee, involves a change in the orbit of one
of the electrons in the molecule. It is designated by the
orbital number n = 0,1, 2,3, etc. The vibrational energy,  
Ev, is produced by a change in the vibration rate between two
atoms within the molecule, and is designated by a vibrational
number v = 1,2, 3, etc. Lastly, the rotational energy, Er, is
the energy of rotation caused by the molecule rotating around
its'center of mass. The rotational energy is designated by the
quantum number J = 1,2, and 3, etc. , as determined from angular
momentum equations.  
   
Thus, by examining the vibrational frequencies of SF6 in more
detail, the fine structure molecular frequencies become
apparent. These fine structure frequencies are actually produced
by the molecular rotations, "J", as a subset of each vibrational
frequency.  
   
Just as the rotational levels"J"are substantially evenly
separated in Figure 38, they are also substantially evenly
separated when plotted as frequencies.  
   
This concept may be easier to understand by viewing some
additional frequency diagrams. For example, Figure 39a shows the
pure rotational absorption spectrum for gaseous
hydrogen-chloride and Figure 39b shows the same spectrum at low
resolution. In Figure 39a, the separate waves, that look
something like teeth on a"comb", correspond to the individual
rotational frequencies. The complete wave (i. e. , that wave
comprising the whole comb) that extends in frequency from 20 to
500 cm' corresponds to the entire vibrational frequency. At low
resolution or magnification, this set of rotational frequencies
appear to be a single frequency peaking at about 20 crri (598
GHz) (see Figure 39b). This is very similar to the way atomic
frequencies such as the 456 THz hydrogen frequency appear (i. e.
, just one frequency at low resolution, that turn out to be
several different frequencies at higher magnification).  
   
In Figure 40, the rotational spectrum (i. e. , fine structure)
of hydrogen cyanide is shown, where"J"is the rotational level.
Note again, the regular spacing of the rotational levels. (Note
that this spectrum is oriented opposite of what is typical).
This spectrum uses transmission rather than emission on the
horizontal Y-axis, thus, intensity increases downward on the
Y-axis, rather than upwards.  
   
Additionally, Figure 41 shows the vl-V5 vibrational bands for
FCCF (where vl is vibrational level 1 and vs vibrational level
5) which includes a plurality of rotational frequencies. All of
the fine sawtooth spikes are the fine structure frequencies
which correspond to the rotational frequencies. Note the
substantially regular spacing of the rotational frequencies.
Also note, the undulating pattern of the rotational frequency
intensity, as well as the alternating pattern of the rotational
frequency intensities.  
   
Consider the actual rotational frequencies (i. e. , fine
structure frequencies) for the ground state of carbon monoxide
listed in Table 4.  
   
 **Table 4.
Rotational Frequencies and Derived Rotational Constant for CO
in the Ground State**  
   
J Transition Frequency (MHz) Frequency (GHz) 0--+l 115,271. 204
115 1 < 2 230,537. 974 230 2-3 345,795. 989 346 3--+4
461,040. 811 461 4- > 5 576,267. 934 576 5--+6 691,472. 978
691 6--\* 7 806,651. 719 807  
Where; Bo = 57,635. 970 MHz  
Each of the rotational frequencies is regularly spaced at
approximately 115 GHz apart. Prior art quantum theorists would
explain this regular spacing as being due to the fact that the
rotational frequencies are related to Planck's constant and the
moment of inertia (i. e., center of mass for the molecule) by
the equation:  
B= h 87r2I where B is the rotational constant, h is Planck's
constant, and I is the moment of inertia for the molecule. From
there the prior art established a frequency equation for the
rotational levels that corresponds to: f=2B (J+l) where f is the
frequency, B is the rotational constant, and J is the rotational
level. Thus, the rotational spectrum (i. e. , fine structure
spectrum) for a molecule turns out to be a harmonic series of
lines with the frequencies all spaced or split (i. e. ,
heterodyned) by the same amount.  
   
This amount has been referred to in the prior art as"2B",
and"B"has been referred to as the "rotational constant". In
existing charts and databases of molecular frequencies,"B"is
usually listed as a frequency such as MHz. This is graphically
represented for the first four rotational frequencies for CO in
Figure 42.  
   
This fact is interesting for several reasons. The rotational
constant"B", listed in many databases, is equal to one half of
the difference between rotational frequencies for a molecule.  
   
That means that B is the first subharmonic frequency, to the
fundamental frequency"2B", which is the heterodyned difference
between all the rotational frequencies. The rotational constant
B listed for carbon monoxide is 57.6 GHz (57,635. 970 MHz). This
is basically half of the 115 GHz difference between the
rotational frequencies. Thus, according to the present
invention, if it is desired to stimulate a molecule's rotational
levels, the amount"2B"can be used, because it is the fundamental
first generation heterodyne. Alternatively, the same"B" can be
used because"B"corresponds to the first subharmonic of that
heterodyne.  
   
Further, the prior art teaches that if it is desired to use
microwaves for stimulation, the microwave frequencies used will
be restricted to stimulating levels at or near the ground state
of the molecule (i. e. , n = 0 in Figure 38). The prior art
teaches that as you progress upward in Figure 38 to the higher
electronic and vibrational levels, the required frequencies will
correspond to the infrared, visible, and ultraviolet regions.
However, the prior art is wrong about this point.  
   
By referring to Figure 38 again, it is clear that the rotational
frequencies are evenly spaced out no matter what electronic or
vibrational level is under scrutiny. The even spacing shown in
Figure 38 is due to the rotational frequencies being evenly
spaced as progression is made upwards through all the higher
vibrational and electronic levels. Table 5 lists the rotational
frequencies for lithium fluoride (LiF) at several different
rotational and vibrational levels.  
   
 **Table 5.
Rotational Frequencies for Lithium Fluoride (LiF)**  
 **Vibrational
Level Rotational Transition (MHz)**  
0 0 # 1 89,740. 46  
0 1 # 2 179,470. 35  
0 2--+3 269,179. 18  
0 3--+4 358,856. 19  
0 4-5 448,491. 07  
0 5 # 6 538,072. 65 1 0 1 88,319. 18  
1 1 # 2 176,627. 91  
1 2-+3 264,915. 79 1 3 4 353,172. 23 1 4 5 441,386. 83  
2 0 # 1 921.20  
2 1 # 2 173,832. 04  
2 2~ 3 260,722. 24  
2 3--+4 347,581. 39  
3 1 # 2 171,082. 27  
3 2 # 3 256,597. 84  
3 3-4 342,082. 66  
   
It is clear from Table 5 that the differences between rotational
frequencies, no matter what the vibrational level, is about
86,000 to about 89,000 MHz (i. e. , 86-89 GHz). Thus, according
to the present invention, by using a microwave frequency between
about 86,000 MHz and 89,000 MHz, the molecule can be stimulated
from the ground state level all the way up to its'highest energy
levels. This effect has not been even remotely suggested by the
prior art. Specifically, the rotational frequencies of molecules
can be manipulated in a unique manner. The first rotational
level has a natural oscillatory frequency (NOF) of 89,740 MHz.  
   
   
The second rotational level has an NOF of 179,470 MHz. Thus,
NOFrotational 1 < 2-NOFrotational 0- > 1 = Subtracted
Frequency rotational 2. 1 ; or  
179,470 MHz-89,740 MHz = 89,730 MHz.  
   
Thus, the present invention has discovered that the NOF's of the
rotational frequencies heterodyne by adding and subtracting in a
manner similar to the manner that all frequencies heterodyne.
Specifically, the two rotational frequencies heterodyne to
produce a subtracted frequency. This subtracted frequency
happens to be exactly twice as big as the derived rotational
constant"B"listed in nuclear physics and spectroscopy manuals.
Thus, when the first rotational frequency in the molecule is
stimulated with the Subtracted Frequency rotational 2-1, the
first rotational frequency will heterodyne (i. e. , in this case
add) with the NOFrotationai ool (i. e., first rotational
frequency) to produce NOFrotational 1, 2, which is the natural
oscillatory frequency of the molecule's second rotational level.
In other words:  
Subtracted Frequency rotational2-1 + NOFrotational 0-1 =
NOFrotational I) 2 ; or  
89,730 MHz + 89,740 MHz = 179, 470 MHz  
   
Since the present invention has disclosed that the rotational
frequencies are actually evenly spaced harmonics, the subtracted
frequency will also add with the second level NOF to produce the
third level NOF. The subtracted frequency will add with the
third level NOF to produce the fourth level NOF. This procedure
can be repeated over and over. Thus, according to the present
invention, by using one single microwave frequency, it is
possible to stimulate all the rotational levels in a vibratory
band.  
   
Moreover, if all the rotational levels for a vibrational
frequency are excited, then the vibrational frequency will also
be correspondingly excited. Further, if all the vibrational
levels for an electronic level are excited, then the electronic
level will be excited as well.  
   
Thus, according to the teachings of the present invention, it is
possible to excite the highest levels of the electronic and
vibrational structure of a molecule by using a single microwave
frequency. This is contrary to the prior art teachings that the
use of microwaves is restricted to the ground state of the
molecule. Specifically, if the goal is to resonate directly with
an upper vibrational or electronic level, the prior art teaches
that microwave frequencies can not be used. If, however,
according to the present invention, a catalytic mechanism of
action is initiated by, for example, resonating with target
species indirectly through heterodynes, then  
   
one or more microwave frequencies can be used to energize at
least one upper level vibrational or electronic state.
Accordingly, by using the teachings of the present invention in
conjunction with the simple processes of heterodyning it becomes
readily apparent that microwave frequencies are not limited to
the ground state levels of molecules.  
   
The present invention has determined that catalysts can actually
stimulate target species indirectly by utilizing at least one
heterodyne frequency (e. g. , harmonic). However, catalysts can
also stimulate the target species by direct resonance with at
least one fundamental frequency of interest. However, the
rotational frequencies can result in use of both mechanisms. For
example, Figure 42 shows a graphical representation of fine
structure spectrum showing the first four rotational frequencies
for CO in the ground state. The first rotational frequency for
CO is 115 GHz. The heterodyned difference between rotational
frequencies is also 115 GHz. The first rotational frequency and
the heterodyned difference between frequencies are identical.
All of the upper level rotational frequencies are harmonics of
the first frequency. This relationship is not as apparent when
one deals only with the rotational constant"B"of the prior art.
However, frequency-based spectral chemistry analyses, like those
of the present invention, makes such concepts easier to
understand.  
   
Examination of the first level rotational frequencies for LiF
shows that it is nearly identical to the heterodyned difference
between it and the second level rotational frequency.  
   
The rotational frequencies are sequential harmonics of the first
rotational frequency.  
   
Accordingly, if a molecule is stimulated with a frequency equal
to 2B (i. e. , a heterodyned harmonic difference between
rotational frequencies) the present invention teaches that
energy will resonate with all the upper rotational frequencies
indirectly through heterodynes, and resonate directly with the
first rotational frequency. This is an important discovery.  
   
The prior art discloses a number of constants used in
spectroscopy that relate in some way or another to the
frequencies of atoms and molecule, just as the rotational
constant"B" relates to the harmonic spacing of rotational fine
structure molecular frequencies. The alpha (a)
rotation-vibration constant is a good example of this. The alpha
rotation-vibration frequency constant is related to slight
changes in the frequencies for the same rotational level, when
the vibrational level changes. For example, Figure 43a shows the
frequencies for the same rotational levels, but different
vibrational levels for LiF. The frequencies are almost the same,
but vary by a few percent between the different vibrational
levels.  
   
Referring to Figure 43b, the differences between all the
frequencies for the various rotational transitions at different
vibrational levels of Figure 43a are shown. The rotational
transition 0--+ I in the top line of Figure 43b has a frequency
of 89,740. 46 MHz at vibrational level 0. At vibrational level
1, the 0--+ 1 transition is 88,319. 18 MHz. The difference
between these two rotational frequencies is 1,421. 28 MHz. At
vibrational level 2, the 0--+ 1 transition is 86,921. 20 MHz.
The difference between it and the vibrational level 1 frequency
(88,319. 18 MHz) is 1,397. 98 MHz. These slight differences for
the same J rotational level between different vibrational levels
are nearly identical. For the J = 0 rotational level they center
around a frequency of 1,400 MHz.  
   
For the J = 1--+ 2 transition, the differences center around
2,800 Hz, and for the J = 2- 3 transition, the differences
center around 4,200 Hz. These different frequencies of 1,400,
2,800 and 4,200, Hz etc. , are all harmonics of each other.
Further, they are all harmonics of the alpha rotation-vibration
constant. Just as the actual molecular rotational frequencies
are harmonics of the rotational constant B, the differences
between the rotational frequencies are harmonics of the alpha
rotation-vibration constant. Accordingly, if a molecule is
stimulated with a frequency equal to the alpha
vibration-rotation frequencies, the present invention teaches
that energy will resonate with all the rotational frequencies
indirectly through heterodynes. This is an important discovery.  
   
Consider the rotational and vibrational states for the triatomic
molecule OCS shown in Figure 44. Figure 44 shows the same
rotational level (J = 1-)-2) for different vibrational states in
the OCS molecule. For the ground vibrational (000) level, J =
1--+ 2 transition; and the excited vibrational state (100) J =
1- 2 transition, the difference between the two frequencies is
equal to 4 X alpha (4al). In another excited state, the
frequency difference between the ground vibrational (000) level,
J = 1 < 2 transition, and the center of the two I- type
doublets is 4 X alpha2 (4a2). In a higher excited vibrational
state, the frequency difference between (000) and (02 0) is 8 X
alpha2 (8a2). Thus, it can be seen that the rotation-vibration
constants"a"are actually harmonics of molecular frequencies.
Thus, according to the present invention, stimulating a molecule
with an"a"frequency, or a harmonic of"a", will either directly
resonate with or indirectly heterodyne harmonically with various
rotational-vibrational frequencies of the molecule.  
   
Another interesting constant is the l-type doubling constant.
This constant is also shown in Figure 44. Specifically, Figure
44 shows the rotational transition J = 1- 2 for the  
   
triatomic molecule OCS. Just as the atomic frequencies are
sometimes split into doublets or multiplets, the rotational
frequencies are also sometimes split into doublets. The
difference between them is called the l-type doubling constant.
These constants are usually smaller (i. e., of a lower
frequency) than the a constants. For the OCS molecule, the a
constants are 20.56 and 10.56 MHz while the l-type doubling
constant is 6.3 MHz. These frequencies are all in the radiowave
portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.  
   
As discussed previously herein, energy is transferred by two
fundamental frequency mechanisms. If frequencies are
substantially the same or match, then energy transfers by direct
resonance. Energy can also transfer indirectly by heterodyning,
(i. e. , the frequencies substantially match after having been
added or subtracted with another frequency). Further, as
previously stated, the direct or indirect resonant frequencies
do not have to match exactly.  
   
If they are merely close, significant amounts of energy will
still transfer. Any of these constants or frequencies that are
related to molecules or other matter via heterodynes, can be
used to transfer, for example, energy to the matter and hence
can directly interact with the matter.  
   
In the reaction in which hydrogen and oxygen are combined to
form water, the present invention teaches that the energizing of
the reaction intermediates of atomic hydrogen and the hydroxy
radical are crucial to sustaining the reaction. In this regard,
the physical catalyst platinum energizes both reaction
intermediates by directly and indirectly resonating with them.
Platinum also energizes the intermediates at multiple energy
levels, creating the conditions for energy amplification. The
present invention also teaches how to copy platinum's mechanism
of action by making use of atomic fine structure frequencies.  
   
The invention has previously discussed resonating with the fine
structure frequencies with only slight variations between the
frequencies (e. g. , 456.676 and 456.686 THz).  
   
However, indirectly resonating with the fine structure
frequencies, is a significant difference.  
   
Specifically, by using the fine splitting frequencies, which are
simply the differences or heterodynes between the fine structure
frequencies, the present invention teaches that indirect
resonance can be achieved. By examining the hydrogen 456 THz
fine structure and fine splitting frequencies (see, for example,
Figures 30 and 31 and Table 3 many heterodynes are shown). In
other words, the difference between the fine structure
frequencies can be calculated as follows:  
456.686 THz-456.676 THz = 0.0102 THz = 10.2 GHz  
   
   
Thus, if hydrogen atoms are subjected to 10.2 GHz
electromagnetic energy (i. e. , energy corresponding to
microwaves), then the 456 THz electronic spectrum frequency is
energized by resonating with it indirectly. In other words, the
10.2 GHz will add to 456.676 THz to produce the resonant
frequency of 456.686 THz. The 10.2 GHz will also subtract from
the 456.686 THz to produce the resonant frequency of 456.676
THz. Thus, by introducing 10.2 GHz to a hydrogen atom, the
hydrogen atom is excited at the 456 THz frequency. A microwave
frequency can be used to stimulate an electronic level.  
   
According to the present invention, it is also possible to use a
combination of mimicked catalyst mechanisms. For example, it is
possible to: 1) resonate with the hydrogen atom frequencies
indirectly through heterodynes (i. e. , fine splitting
frequencies); and/or 2) resonate with the hydrogen atom at
multiple frequencies. Such multiple resonating could occur using
a combination of microwave frequencies either simultaneously, in
sequence, and/or in chirps or bursts. For example, the
individual microwave fine splitting frequencies for hydrogen of
10.87 GHz, 10.2 GHz, 3.23 GHz, 1.38 GHz, and 1.06 GHz could be
used in a sequence. Further, there are many fine splitting
frequencies for hydrogen that have not been expressly included
herein, thus, depending on the frequency range of equipment
available, the present invention provides a means for tailoring
the chosen frequencies to the capabilities of the available
equipment. Thus, the flexibility according to the teachings of
the present invention is enormous.  
   
Another method to deliver multiple electromagnetic energy
frequencies according to the present invention, is to use a
lower frequency as a carrier wave for a higher frequency.  
   
This can be done, for example, by producing 10.2 GHz EM energy
in short bursts, with the bursts coming at a rate of about 239
MHz. Both of these frequencies are fine splitting frequencies
for hydrogen. This can also be achieved by continuously
delivering EM energy and by varying the amplitude at a rate of
about 239 MHz. These techniques can be used alone or in
combination with the various other techniques disclosed herein.  
   
Thus, by mimicking one or more mechanisms of action of catalysts
and by making use of the atomic fine structure and splitting
frequencies, it is possible to energize upper levels of atoms
using microwave and radiowave frequencies. Accordingly, by
selectively energizing or targeting particular atoms, it is
possible to catalyze and guide desirable reactions to desired
end products. Depending on the circumstances, the option to use
lower frequencies may have many advantages. Lower frequencies
typically have much better  
   
penetration into large reaction spaces and volumes, and may be
better suited to large-scale industrial applications. Lower
frequencies may be easier to deliver with portable, compact
equipment, as opposed to large, bulky equipment which delivers
higher frequencies (e. g., lasers). The choice of frequencies of
a spectral catalyst may be for as simple a reason as to avoid
interference from other sources of EM energy. Thus, according to
the present invention, an understanding of the basic processes
of heterodyning and fine structure splitting frequencies confers
greater flexibility in designing and applying spectral energy
catalysts in a targeted manner. Specifically, rather than simply
reproducing the spectral pattern of a physical catalyst, the
present invention teaches that is possible to make full use of
the entire range of frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum,
so long as the teachings of the present invention are followed.
Thus, certain desirable frequencies can be applied while other
not so desirable frequencies could be left out of an applied
spectral energy catalyst targeted to a particular participant
and/or component in the crystallization reaction system.  
   
As a further example, reference is again made to the hydrogen
and oxygen reaction for the formation of water. If it is desired
to catalyze the water reaction by duplicating the catalyst's
mechanism of action in the microwave region, the present
invention teaches that several options are available. Another
such option is use of the knowledge that platinum energizes the
reaction intermediates of the hydroxy radical. In addition to
the hydrogen atom, the B frequency for the hydroxy radical is
565. 8 GHz. That means that the actual heterodyned difference
between the rotational frequencies is 2B, or 1,131. 6 GHz.  
   
Accordingly, such a frequency could be utilized to achieve
excitement of the hydroxy radical intermediate.  
   
Further, the a constant for the hydroxy radical is 21.4 GHz.
Accordingly, this frequency could also be applied to energizing
the hydroxy radical. Thus, by introducing hydrogen and oxygen
gases into a chamber and irradiating the gases with 21.4 GHz,
water will be formed. This particular gigahertz energy is a
harmonic heterodyne of the rotational frequencies for the same
rotational level but different vibrational levels. The
heterodyned frequency energizes all the rotational frequencies,
which energize the vibrational levels, which energize the
electronic frequencies, which catalyze the reaction.
Accordingly, the aforementioned reaction could be catalyzed or
targeted with a spectral catalyst applied at several applicable
frequencies, all of which match with one or more frequencies in
one or more participants and thus permit energy to transfer.  
   
   
Still further, delivery of frequencies of 565.8 GHz, or even
1,131. 6 GHz, would result in substantially all of the
rotational levels in the molecule becoming energized, from the
ground state all the way up. This approach copies a catalyst
mechanism of action in two ways. The first way is by energizing
the hydroxy radical and sustaining a crucial reaction
intermediate to catalyze the formation of water. The second
mechanism copied from the catalyst is to energize multiple
levels in the molecule. Because the rotational constant"B"
relates to the rotational frequencies, heterodynes occur at all
levels in the molecule. Thus, using the frequency"B"energizes
all levels in the molecule. This potentiates the establishment
of an energy amplification system such as that which occurs with
the physical catalyst platinum.  
   
Still further, if a molecule was energized with a frequency
corresponding to an l-type doubling constant, such frequency
could be used in a substantially similar manner in which a fine
splitting frequency from an atomic spectrum is used. The
difference between the two frequencies in a doublet is a
heterodyne, and energizing the doublet with its'heterodyne
frequency (i. e. , the splitting frequency) would energize the
basic frequency and catalyze the reaction.  
   
A still further example utilizes a combination of frequencies
for atomic fine structure.  
   
For instance, by utilizing a constant central frequency of
1,131. 6 GHz (i. e. , the heterodyned difference between
rotational frequencies for a hydroxy radical) with a vibrato
varying around the central frequency by 21.4 GHz (i. e. , the a
constant harmonic for variations between rotational
frequencies), use could be made of 1. 131. 6 GHz EM energy in
short bursts, with the bursts coming at a rate of 21.4 GHz.  
   
Since there is slight variation between rotational frequencies
for the same level, that frequency range can be used to
construct bursts. For example, if the largest"B"is 565.8 GHz,
then a rotational frequency heterodyne corresponds to 1,131. 6
GHz. If the smallest"B" is 551.2 GHz, this corresponds to a
rotational frequency heterodyne of 1,102 GHz. Thus, "chirps"or
bursts of energy starting at 1,100 GHz and increasing in
frequency to 1,140 GHz, could be used. In fact, the transmitter
could be set to"chirp"or burst at a rate of 21.4 GHz.  
   
As previously discussed, fine and fine splitting frequencies can
also be used in crystallization reaction systems to achieve
desired results.  
   
In any event, there are many ways to make use of the atomic and
molecular fine structure frequencies, with their attendant
heterodynes and harmonics. An understanding of  
   
catalyst mechanisms of action enables one of ordinary skill
armed with the teachings of the present invention to utilize a
spectral catalyst from the high frequency ultraviolet and
visible light regions, down into the sometimes more manageable
microwave and radiowave regions.  
   
Moreover, the invention enables an artisan of ordinary skill to
calculate and/or determine the effects of microwave and
radiowave energies on chemical reactions and/or reaction
pathways.  
   
 **HYPERFINE
FREQUENCIES**  
   
Hyperfine structure frequencies are similar to the fine
structure frequencies. Fine structure frequencies can be seen by
magnifying a portion of a standard frequency spectrum.  
   
Hyperfine frequencies can be seen by magnifying a portion of a
fine structure spectrum. Fine structure splitting frequencies
occur at lower frequencies than the electronic spectra,
primarily in the infrared and microwave regions of the
electromagnetic spectrum. Hyperfine splitting frequencies occur
at even lower frequencies than the fine structure spectra,
primarily in the microwave and radio wave regions of the
electromagnetic spectrum. Fine structure frequencies are
generally caused by at least the electron interacting with
its'own magnetic field. Hyperfine frequencies are generally
caused by at least the electron interacting with the magnetic
field of the nucleus.  
   
Figure 36 shows the rotation-vibration band frequency spectra
for an SF6 molecule.  
   
The rotation-vibration band and fine structure are shown again
in Figure 45. However, the fine structure frequencies are seen
by magnifying a small section of the standard vibrational band
spectrum (i. e. , the lower portion of Figure 45 shows some of
the fine structure frequencies). In many respects, looking at
fine structure frequencies is like using a magnifying glass to
look at a standard spectrum. Magnification of what looks like a
flat and uninteresting portion of a standard vibrational
frequency band shows many more curves with lower frequency
splitting. These many other curves are the fine structure
curves. Similarly, by magnifying a small and seemingly
uninteresting portion of the fine structure spectrum of the
result is yet another spectrum of many more curves known as the
hyperfine spectrum.  
   
A small portion (i. e. , from zero to 300) of the SF6 fine
structure spectrum is magnified in Figure 46. The hyperfine
spectrum includes many curves split part by even lower
frequencies. This time the fine structure spectrum was magnified
instead of the regular vibrational spectrum. What is found is
even more curves, even closer together. Figures 47a  
   
   
and 47b show a further magnification of the two curves marked
with asterisks (i. e.,"\*"and "\*\*") in Figure 46.  
   
What appears to be a single crisp curve in Figure 46, turns out
to be a series of several curves spaced very close together.
These are the hyperfine frequency curves. Accordingly, the fine
structure spectra is comprised of several more curves spaced
very close together.  
   
These other curves spaced even closer together correspond to the
hyperfine frequencies.  
   
Figures 47a and 47b show that the spacing of the hyperfine
frequency curves are very close together and at somewhat regular
intervals. The small amount that the hyperfine curves are split
apart is called the hyperfine splitting frequency. The hyperfine
splitting frequency is also a heterodyne. This concept is
substantially similar to the concept of the fine splitting
frequency. The difference between two curves that are split
apart is called a splitting frequency. As before, the difference
between two curves is referred to as a heterodyne frequency. So,
hyperfine splitting frequencies are all heterodynes of hyperfine
frequencies.  
   
Because the hyperfine frequency curves result from a
magnification of the fine structure curves, the hyperfine
splitting frequencies occur at only a fraction of the fine
structure splitting frequencies. The fine structure splitting
frequencies are really just several curves, spaced very close
together around the regular spectrum frequency. Magnification of
fine structure splitting frequencies results in hyperfine
splitting frequencies. The hyperfine splitting frequencies are
really just several more curves, spaced very close together. The
closer together the curves are, the smaller the distance or
frequency separating them. Now the distance separating any two
curves is a heterodyne frequency. So, the closer together any
two curves are, the smaller (lower) is the heterodyne frequency
between them. The distance between hyperfine splitting
frequencies (i. e. , the amount that hyperfine frequencies are
split apart) is the hyperfine splitting frequency. It can also
be called a constant or interval.  
   
The electronic spectrum frequency of hydrogen is 2,466 THz. The
2,466 THz frequency is made up of fine structure curves spaced
10.87 GHz (0.01087 THz) apart. Thus, the fine splitting
frequency is 10.87 GHz. Now the fine structure curves are made
up of hyperfine curves. These hyperfine curves are spaced just
23.68 and 59.21 MHz apart. Thus, 23 and 59 MHz are both
hyperfine splitting frequencies for hydrogen. Other hyperfine
splitting frequencies for hydrogen include 2.71, 4.21, 7.02,
17.55, 52.63, 177.64, and 1,420. 0 MHz. The hyperfine splitting
frequencies are spaced even closer together than the fine  
   
structure splitting frequencies, so the hyperfine splitting
frequencies are smaller and lower than the fine splitting
frequencies.  
   
Thus, the hyperfine splitting frequencies are lower than the
fine splitting frequencies.  
   
This means that rather than being in the infrared and microwave
regions, as the fine splitting frequencies can be, the hyperfine
splitting frequencies are in the microwave and radiowave
regions. These lower frequencies are in the MHz (106 hertz) and
Khz (103 hertz) regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Several
of the hyperfine splitting frequencies for hydrogen are shown in
Figure 48. (Figure 48 shows hyperfine structure in the n = 2 to
n = 3 transition of hydrogen).  
   
Figure 49 shows the hyperfine frequencies for CH3I. These
frequencies are a magnification of the fine structure
frequencies for that molecule. Since fine structure frequencies
for molecules are actually rotational frequencies, what is shown
is actually the hyperfine splitting of rotational frequencies.
Figure 49 shows the hyperfine splitting of just the J = 1- 2
rotational transition. The splitting between the two tallest
curves is less than 100 MHz.  
   
Figure 50 shows another example of the molecule C1CN. This set
of hyperfine frequencies is from the J = 1 < 2 transition of
the ground vibrational state for C1CN. Notice that the hyperfine
frequencies are separated by just a few megahertz, (MHz) and in
a few places by less than even one megahertz.  
   
The energy-level diagram and spectrum of the J = l/2 < 3/2
rotational transition for NO is shown if Figure 51.  
   
In Figure 52, the hyperfine splitting frequencies for NH3 are
shown. Notice that the frequencies are spaced so close together
that the scale at the bottom is in kilohertz (Kc/sec).  
   
The hyperfine features of the lines were obtained using a beam
spectrometer.  
   
Just as with fine splitting frequencies, the hyperfine splitting
frequencies are heterodynes of atomic and molecular frequencies.
Accordingly, if an atom or molecule is stimulated with a
frequency equal to a hyperfine splitting frequency (a
heterodyned difference between hyperfine frequencies), the
present invention teaches that the energy will equal to a
hyperfine splitting frequency will resonate with the hyperfine
frequencies indirectly through heterodynes. The related
rotational, vibrational, and/or electronic energy levels will,
in turn, be stimulated. This is an important discovery. It
allows one to use more radio and microwave frequencies to
selectively stimulate and target specific crystallization  
   
reaction system components (e. g. , atomic hydrogen
intermediates can be stimulated with, for example, (2.55, 23.68
59.2 and/or 1,420 MHz).  
   
Hyperfine frequencies, like fine frequencies, also contain
features such as doublets.  
   
Specifically, in a region where one would expect to find only a
single hyperfine frequency curve, there are two curves instead,
typically, one on either side of the location where a single
hyperfine frequency was expected. Hyperfine doubling is shown in
Figures 53 and 54. This hyperfine spectrum is also from NH3.
Figure 53 corresponds to the J = 3 rotational level and Figure
54 corresponds to the J = 4 rotational level. The doubling can
be seen most easily in the J = 3 curves (i. e. , Figure 53).
There are two sets of short curves, a tall one, and then two
more short sets. Each of the short sets of curves is generally
located where one would expect to find just one curve. There are
two curves instead, one on either side of the main curve
location. Each set of curves is a hyperfine doublet.  
   
There are different notations to indicate the source of the
doubling such as l-type doubling, K doubling, and A doubling,
etc. , and they all have their own constants or intervals.  
   
Without going into the detailed theory behind the formation of
various types of doublets, the interval between any two
hyperfine multiplet curves is also a heterodyne, and thus all of
these doubling constants represent frequency heterodynes.
Accordingly, those frequency heterodynes (i. e. , hyperfine
constants) can also be used as spectral energy catalysts
according to the present invention.  
   
Specifically, a frequency in an atom or molecule can be
stimulated directly or indirectly. If the goal was to stimulate
the 2,466 THz frequency of hydrogen for some reason, then, for
example, an ultraviolet laser could irradiate the hydrogen with
2,466 THz electromagnetic radiation. This would stimulate the
atom directly. However, if such a laser was unavailable, then
hydrogen's fine structure splitting frequency of 10.87 GHz could
be achieved with microwave equipment. The gigahertz frequency
would heterodyne (i. e. , add or subtract) with the two closely
spaced fine structure curves at 2,466, and stimulate the 2,466
THz frequency band. This would stimulate the atom indirectly.  
   
Still further, the atom could be stimulated by using the
hyperfine splitting frequency for hydrogen at 23.68 MHz as
produced by radiowave equipment. The 23.68 MHz frequency would
heterodyne (i. e. , add or subtract) with the two closely spaced
hyperfine frequency curves at 2,466, and stimulate the fine
structure curves at the 2,466 THz. Stimulation of the  
   
fine structure curves would in turn lead to stimulation of the
2,466 THz electronic frequency for the hydrogen atom.  
   
Still further, additional hyperfine splitting frequencies for
hydrogen in the radiowave and microwave portions of the
electromagnetic spectrum could also be used to stimulate the
atom. For example, a radio wave pattern with 2.7 MHz, 4.2 MHz, 7
MHz, 18 MHz, 23 MHz, 52 MHz, and 59 MHz could be used. This
would stimulate several different hyperfine frequencies of
hydrogen, and it would stimulate them essentially all at the
same time. This would cause stimulation of the fine structure
frequencies, which in turn would stimulate the electronic
frequencies in the hydrogen atom.  
   
Still further, depending on available equipment and/or design,
and/or processing constraints, some delivery mode variations can
also be used. For example, one of the lower frequencies could be
a carrier frequency for the upper frequencies. A continuous
frequency of 52 MHz could be varied in amplitude at a rate of
2.7 MHz. Or, a 59 MHz frequency could be pulsed at a rate of 4.2
MHz. There are various ways in which these frequencies can be
combined and/or delivered, including different wave shapes
durations, intensity shapes, duty cycles, etc. Depending on
which of the hyperfine splitting frequencies are stimulated, the
evolution of, for example, various and specific transients may
be precisely tailored and controlled, allowing precise control
over holoreaction systems using the fine and/or hyperfine
splitting frequencies.  
   
Accordingly, a major point of the present invention is once it
is understood the energy transfers when frequencies match, then
determining which frequencies are available for matching is the
next step. This invention discloses precisely how to achieve
that goal.  
   
Interactions between equipment limitations, processing
constraints, etc. , can decide which frequencies are best suited
for a particular purpose. Thus, both direct resonance and
indirect resonance are suitable approaches for the use of
spectral energy catalysts.  
   
Similar to previous discussions, hyperfine and hyperfine
spitting frequencies can be used to achieve desired results in
crystallization reaction systems.  
   
 **ELECTRIC
FIELDS**  
   
Another means for modifying the spectral pattern of substances,
is to expose a substance to an electric field. Specifically, in
the presence of an electric field, spectral frequency lines of
atoms and molecules can be split, shifted, broadened, or changed
in intensity. The effect of an electric field on spectral lines
is known as the"Stark Effect", in  
   
   
honor of its'discoverer, J. Stark. In 1913, Stark discovered
that the Balmer series of hydrogen (i. e. , curve II of Figures
9a and 9b) was split into several different components, while
Stark was using a high electric field in the presence of a
hydrogen flame. In the intervening years, Stark's original
observation has evolved into a separate branch of spectroscopy,
namely the study of the structure of atoms and molecules by
measuring the changes in their respective spectral lines caused
by an electric field.  
   
The electric field effects have some similarities to fine and
hyperfine splitting frequencies. Specifically, as previously
discussed herein, fine structure and hyperfine structure
frequencies, along with their low frequency splitting or
coupling constants, were caused by interactions inside the atom
or molecule, between the electric field of the electron and the
magnetic field of the electron or nucleus. Electric field
effects are similar, except that instead of the electric field
coming from inside the atom, the electric field is applied from
outside the atom. The Stark effect is primarily the interaction
of an external electric field, from outside the atom or
molecule, with the electric and magnetic fields already
established within the atom or molecule.  
   
When examining electric field effects on atoms, molecules, ions
and/or components thereof, the nature of the electric field
should also be considered (e. g. , such as whether the electric
field is static or dynamic). A static electric field may be
produced by a direct current.  
   
A dynamic electric field is time varying, and may be produced by
an alternating current. If the electric field is from an
alternating current, then the frequency of the alternating
current compared to the frequencies of the, for instance atom or
molecule, should also be considered.  
   
In atoms, an external electric field disturbs the charge
distribution of the atom's electrons. This disturbance of the
electron's own electric field induces a dipole moment in it (i.
e. , slightly lopsided charge distribution). This lopsided
electron dipole moment then interacts with the external electric
field. In other words, the external electric field first induces
a dipole moment in the electron field, and then interacts with
the dipole. The end result is that the atomic frequencies become
split into several different frequencies. The amount the
frequencies are split apart depends on the strength of the
electric field. In other words, the stronger the electric field,
the farther apart the splitting.  
   
If the splitting varies directly with the electric field
strength, then it is called first order splitting (i. e., Av =
AF where Av is the splitting frequency, A is a constant and F is
the electric field strength. When the splitting varies with the
square of the field strength, it is  
   
called a second order or quadriatic effect (i. e., Av = Bof2).
One or both effects may be seen in various forms of matter. For
example, the hydrogen atom exhibits first order Stark effects at
low electric field strengths, and second order effects at high
field strengths. Other electric field effects which vary with
the cube or the fourth power, etc. , of the electric field
strength are less studied, but produce splitting frequencies
nonetheless. A second order electric field effect for potassium
is shown in Figures 55 and 56. Figure 55 shows the schematic
dependence of the 4s and 5p energy levels on the electric field.
Figure 56 shows a plot of the deviation from zero-field
positions of the 5p2 P1/2. 3/2 ~ 4S2 S1/2 transition wavenumbers
against the square of the electric field. Note that the
frequency splitting or separation of the frequencies (i. e. ,
deviation from zero-field wavenumber) varies with the square of
the electric field strength (v/cm) 2.  
   
The mechanism for the Stark effect in molecules is simpler than
the effect is in atoms.  
   
Most molecules already have an electric dipole moment (i. e. , a
slightly uneven charge distribution). The external electric
field simply interacts with the electric dipole moment already
inside the molecule. The type of interaction, a first or a
second order Stark effect, is different for differently shaped
molecules. For example, most symmetric top molecules have
first-order Stark effects. Asymmetric rotors typically have
second-order Stark effects. Thus, in molecules, as in atoms, the
splitting or separation of the frequencies due to the external
electric field, is proportional either to the electric field
strength itself, or to the square of the electric field
strength.  
   
An example of this is shown in Figure 57, which diagrams how
frequency components of the J = 0- 1 rotational transition for
the molecule CH3CI respond to an external electric field. When
the electric field is very small (e. g. , less than 10 E2
esu2/cm2), the primary effect is shifting of the three
rotational frequencies to higher frequencies. As the field
strength is increased (e. g. , between 10 and 20 E2 esu2/cm2),
the three rotational frequencies split into five different
frequencies. With continued increases in the electric field
strength, the now five frequencies continue to shift to even
higher frequencies. Some of the intervals or differences between
the five frequencies remain the same regardless of the electric
field strength, while other intervals become progressively
larger and higher. Thus, a heterodyned frequency might stimulate
splitting frequencies at one electric field strength, but not at
another.  
   
Another molecular example is shown in Figure 58. (This is a
diagram of the Stark Effect in the same OCS molecule shown in
Figure 44 for the J = 1- 2). The J= 1- 2 rotational transition
frequency is shown centered at zero on the horizontal frequency
axis in Figure 58. That frequency centered at zero is a single
frequency when there is no external electric field. When an
electric field is added, however, the single rotational
frequency splits into two. The stronger the electric field is,
the wider the splitting is between the two frequencies. One of
the new frequencies shifts up higher and higher, while the other
frequency shifts lower and lower. Because the difference between
the two frequencies changes when the electric field strength
changes, a heterodyned splitting frequency might stimulate the
rotational level at one electric field strength, but not at
another. An electric field can effect the spectral frequencies
of reaction participants, and thus impact the spectral chemistry
of a reaction.  
   
Broadening and shifting of spectral lines also occurs with the
intermolecular Stark effect. The intermolecular Stark effect is
produced when the electric field from surrounding atoms, ions,
or molecules, affects the spectral emissions of the species
under study. In other words, the external electric field comes
from other atoms and molecules rather than from a DC or AC
current. The other atoms and molecules are in constant motion,
and thus their electric fields are inhomogeneous in space and
time. Instead of a frequency being split into several easily
seen narrow frequencies, the original frequency simply becomes
much wider, encompassing most, if not all, of what would have
been the split frequencies, (i. e. , it is broadened). Solvents,
support materials, poisons, promoters, etc. , are composed of
atoms and molecules and components thereof. It is now understood
that many of their effects are the result of the intermolecular
Stark effect.  
   
The above examples demonstrate how an electric field splits,
shifts, and broadens spectral frequencies for matter. However,
intensities of the lines can also be affected. Some of these
variations in intensity are shown in Figures 59a and 59b. Figure
59a shows patterns of Stark components for transitions in the
rotation of an asymmetric top molecule for the J = 4-5
transition; whereas Figure 59b corresponds to J = 4 < 4. The
intensity variations depend on rotational transitions, molecular
structure, etc. , and the electric field strength.  
   
An interesting Stark effect is shown in a structure such as a
molecule, which has hyperfine (rotational) frequencies. The
general rule for the creation of hyperfine frequencies is that
the hyperfine frequencies result from an interaction between
electrons and the nucleus.  
   
   
This interaction can be affected by an external electric field.
If the applied external electric field is weak, then the Stark
energy is much less than the energy of the hyperfine energy (i.
e., rotational energy). The hyperfine lines are split into
various new lines, and the separation (i. e., splitting) between
the lines is very small (i. e. , at radio frequencies and extra
low frequencies).  
   
If the external electric field is very strong, then the Stark
energy is much larger than the hyperfine energy, and the
molecule is tossed, sometimes violently, back and forth by the
electric field. In this case, the hyperfine structure is
radically changed. It is almost as though there no longer is any
hyperfine structure. The Stark splitting is substantially the
same as that which would have been observed if there were no
hyperfine frequencies, and the hyperfine frequencies simply act
as a small perturbation to the Stark splitting frequencies.  
   
If the external electric field is intermediate in strength, then
the Stark and hyperfine energies are substantially equivalent.
In this case, the calculations become very complex.  
   
Generally, the Stark splitting is close to the same frequencies
as the hyperfine splitting, but the relative intensities of the
various components can vary rapidly with slight changes in the
strength of the external electric field. Thus, at one electric
field strength one splitting frequency may predominate, while at
an electric field strength just 1% higher, a totally different
Stark frequency could predominate in intensity.  
   
All of the preceding discussion on the Stark effect has
concentrated on the effects due to a static electric field, such
as one would find with a direct current. The Stark effects of a
dynamic, or time-varying electric field produced by an
alternating current, are quite interesting and can be quite
different. Just which of those affects appear, depends on the
frequency of the electric field (i. e. , alternating current)
compared to the frequency of the matter in question. If the
electric field is varying. very slowly, such as with 60 Hz wall
outlet electricity, then the normal or static type of electric
field effect occurs. As the electric field varies from zero to
maximum field strength, the matter frequencies vary from their
unsplit frequencies to their maximally split frequencies at the
rate of the changing electric field.  
   
Thus, the electric field frequency modulates the frequency of
the splitting phenomena.  
   
However, as the electrical frequency increases, the first
frequency measurement it will begin to overtake is the line
width (see Figure 16 for a diagram of line width). The line
width of a curve is its'distance across, and the measurement is
actually a very tiny heterodyne frequency measurement from one
side of the curve to the other side. Line width frequencies  
   
   
are typically around 100 KHz at room temperature. In practical
terms, line width represents a relaxation time for molecules,
where the relaxation time is the time required for any transient
phenomena to disappear. So, if the electrical frequency is
significantly smaller than the line width frequency, the
molecule has plenty of time to adjust to the slowly changing
electric field, and the normal or static-type Stark effects
occur.  
   
If the electrical frequency is slightly less than the line width
frequency, the molecule changes its'frequencies substantially in
rhythm with the frequency of the electric field (i. e. , it
entrains to the frequency of the electric field). This is shown
in Figure 60 which shows the Stark effect for OCS on the J = I--
> 2 transition with applied electric fields at various
frequencies. The letter"a"conesponds to the Stark effect with a
static DC electric field;"b" corresponds to a broadening and
blurring of the Stark frequencies with a 1 KHz electric field;
and"c"corresponds to a normal Stark effect with an electric
field of 1,200 KHz. As the electric field frequency approaches
the KHz line width range, the Stark curves vary their
frequencies with the electric field frequency and become
broadened and somewhat blurred.  
   
When the electric field frequency moves up and beyond the line
width range to about 1,200 KHz, the normal Stark type curves
again become crisp and distinguishable. In many respects, the
molecule cannot keep up with the rapid electrical field
variation and simply averages the Stark effect. In all three
cases, the cyclic splitting of the Stark frequencies is
modulated with the electrical field frequency, or its'first
harmonic (i. e. , 2X the electrical field frequency).  
   
The next frequency measurement that an ever-increasing
electrical frequency will overtake in a molecule is the
transitional frequency between two rotational levels (i. e.,
hyperfine frequencies). As the electric field frequency
approaches a transitional frequency between two levels, the
radiation of the transitional frequency in the molecule will
induce transitions back and forth between the levels. The
molecule oscillates back and forth between both levels, at the
frequency of the electric field. When the electric field and
transition level frequencies are substantially the same (i. e. ,
in resonance), the molecule will be oscillating back and forth
in both levels, and the spectral lines for both levels will
appear simultaneously and at approximately the same intensity.
Normally, only one frequency level is seen at a time, but a
resonant electric field causes the molecule to be at both levels
at essentially the same time, and so both transitional
frequencies appear in its'spectrum.  
   
Moreover, for sufficiently large electric fields (e. g. , those
used to generate plasmas) additional transition level
frequencies can occur at regular spacings substantially equal to
the electric field frequency. Also, splitting of the transition
level frequencies can occur, at frequencies of the electric
field frequency divided by odd numbers (e. g. , electric field
frequency"fE"divided by 3, or 5, or 7, i. e., fE/3 or fE/5, etc.
).  
   
All the varied effects of electric fields cause new frequencies,
new splitting frequencies and new energy level states.  
   
Further, when the electric field frequency equals a transition
level frequency of for instance, an atom or molecule, a second
component with an opposite frequency charge and equal intensity
can develop. This is negative Stark effect, with the two
components of equal and opposite frequency charges destructively
canceling each other. In spectral chemistry terms this amounts
to a negative catalyst or poison in the crystallization reaction
system, if the transition thus targeted was important to the
reaction pathway. Thus, electric fields cause the Stark effect,
which is the splitting, shifting, broadening, or changing
intensity and changing transitional states of spectral
frequencies for matter, (e. g. , atoms and molecules).  
   
As with many of the other mechanisms that have been discussed
herein, changes in the spectral frequencies of crystallization
reaction systems can affect the reaction rate and/or reaction
pathway. For example, consider a crystallization reaction system
like the following: C C A + B- Intermediates-D+F where A & B
are reactants, C is a physical catalyst, I stands for the
intermediates, and D & F are the products.  
   
Assume arguendo that the reaction normally progresses at only a
moderate rate, by virtue of the fact that the physical catalyst
produces several frequencies that are merely close to harmonics
of the intermediates. Further assume that when an electric field
is added, the catalyst frequencies are shifted so that several
of the catalyst frequencies are now exact or substantially exact
harmonics of the intermediates. This will result in, for
example, the reaction being catalyzed at a faster rate. Thus,
the Stark effect can be used to obtain a more efficient energy
transfer through the matching of frequencies (i. e. , when
frequencies match, energies transfer).  
   
If a reaction normally progresses at only a moderate rate,
many"solutions"have included subjecting the crystallization
reaction system to extremely high pressures. The high pressures
result in a broadening of the spectral patterns, which improves
the transfer of energy through a matching of resonant
frequencies. By understanding the underlying catalyst mechanisms
of action, high-pressure systems could be replaced with, for
example, a simple electric field which produces broadening. Not
only would this be less costly to an industrial manufacturer, it
could be much safer for manufacturing due to the removal of, for
example, high-pressure equipment.  
   
Some reactants when mixed together do not react very quickly at
all, but when an electric field is added they react rather
rapidly. The prior art may refer to such a reaction as being
catalyzed by an electric field and the equations would look like
this: E  
A+B > D+FandA+B-D+F where E is the electric field. In this
case, rather than applying a catalyst"C" (as discussed
previously) to obtain the products"D + F", an electric
field"E'can be applied. In this instance, the electric field
works by changing the spectral frequencies (or spectral pattern)
of one or more components in the crystallization reaction system
so that the frequencies come into resonance, and the reaction
can proceed along a desired reaction pathway (i. e. , when
frequencies match, energy is transferred). Understood in this
way, the electric field becomes just another tool to change
spectral frequencies of atoms and molecules, and thereby affect
reaction rates in spectral chemistry.  
   
Reaction pathways are also important. In the absence of an
electrical field, a reaction pathway will progress to one set of
products: C C A + B) Intermediates < D + F  
However, if an electrical field is added, at some particular
strength of the field, the spectral frequencies may change so
much, that a different intermediate is energized and the
reaction proceeds down a different reaction pathway  
   
c c  
A + B- Intermediates- G + H  
E E This is similar to the concept discussed earlier herein,
regarding the formation of different products depending on
temperature. The changes in temperature caused changes in
spectral frequencies, and hence different reaction pathways were
favored at different temperatures.  
   
Likewise, electric fields cause changes in spectral frequencies,
and hence different reactions pathways are favored by different
electric fields. By tailoring an electric field to a particular
crystallization reaction system, one can control not only the
rate of the reaction but also the reaction products produced.  
   
The ability to tailor reactions, with or without a physical
catalyst, by varying the strength of an electric field should be
useful in many manufacturing situations. For example, it might
be more cost effective to build only one physical set-up for a
crystallization reaction system and to use one or more electric
fields to change the reaction dynamics and products, depending
on which product is desired. This would save the expense of
having a separate physical set-up for production of each group
of products.  
   
Besides varying the strength of an electric field, the frequency
of an electric field can also be varied. Assuming that a
reaction will proceed at a much faster rate if a particular
strength static electric field (i. e. , direct current) is added
as in the following: C C A + B < Intermediates e D + F  
E E  
But further assume, that because of reactor design and location,
it is much easier to deliver a time-varying electric field with
alternating current. A very low frequency field, such as with a
60 Hz wall outlet, can produce the normal or static-type Stark
effect. Thus, the reactor could be adapted to the 60 Hz electric
field and enjoy the same increase in reaction rate that would
occur with the static electric field.  
   
If a certain physical catalyst produces spectral frequencies
that are close to intermediate frequencies, but are not exact,
it is possible that the activity of the physical catalyst in the
past may have been improved by using higher temperatures. As
disclosed earlier herein, the higher temperatures actually
broadened the physical catalyst's spectral pattern to cause the
frequency of the physical catalyst to be at least a partial
match for at leas  
   
one of the intermediates. What is significant here is that high
temperature boilers can be minimized, or eliminated altogether,
and in their stead a moderate frequency electric field which,
for example, broadened the spectral frequencies, could be used.
For example, a frequency of around 100 Khz, equivalent to the
typical line width frequencies at room temperature, could
broaden substantially all of the spectral curves and cause the
physical catalyst's spectral curves to match those of, for
example, required intermediates. Thus, the electric field could
cause the matter to behave as though the temperature had been
raised, even though it had not been. (Similarly, any spectral
manipulation, (e. g. , electric fields acoustics, heterodynes,
etc. , that cause changes in the spectral line width, may cause
a material to behave as though its temperature had been
changed).  
   
The cyclic splitting of the Stark frequencies can be modulated
with the electrical field frequency or its'first harmonic (i. e.
, first-order Stark effects are modulated with the electrical
field frequency, while second-order Stark effects are modulated
by two times the electrical field, frequency). Assume that a
metallic platinum catalyst is used in a hydrogen reaction and it
is desired to stimulate the 2.7 MHz hyperfine frequency of the
hydrogen atoms. Earlier herein it was disclosed that
electromagnetic radiation could be used to deliver the 2.7 MHz
frequency. However, use of an alternating electric field at 2.7
MHz could be used instead.  
   
Since platinum is a metal and conducts electricity well, the
platinum can be considered to be a part of the alternating
current circuit. The platinum will exhibit a Stark effect, with
all the frequencies splitting at a rate of 2.7 MHz. At
sufficiently strong electric fields, additional transition
frequencies or"sidebands"will occur at regular spacings equal to
the electric field frequency. There will be dozens of split
frequencies in the platinum atoms that are heterodynes of 2.7
MHz. This massive heterodyned output may stimulate the hydrogen
hyperfine frequency of 2.7 MHz and direct the reaction.  
   
Another way to achieve this reaction, of course, would be to
leave the platinum out of the reaction altogether. The 2.7 MHz
field will have a resonant Stark effect on the hydrogen,
separate and independent of the platinum catalyst. Copper is not
normally catalytic for hydrogen, but copper could be used to
construct a reaction vessel like a Stark waveguide to energize
the hydrogen. A Stark waveguide is used to perform Stark
spectroscopy. It is shown as Figures 61a and 61b. Specifically,
Figure 61a shows the construction of the Stark waveguide,
whereas Figure 61b shows the distribution of fields in the Stark
waveguide. The electrical field is delivered through the
conducting plate. A reaction vessel could be made fo  
   
the flow-through of gases and use an economical metal such as
copper for the conducting plate. When the 2.7 MHz alternating
current is delivered through the electrical connection to the
copper conductor plate, the copper spectral frequencies, none of
which are particularly resonant with hydrogen, will exhibit a
Stark effect with normal-type splitting. The Stark frequencies
will be split at a rate of 2.7 MHz. At a sufficiently strong
electric field strength, additional sidebands will appear in the
copper, with regular spacings (i. e. , heterodynes) of 2.7 MHz
even though none of the actual copper frequencies matches the
hydrogen frequencies, the Stark splitting or heterodynes will
match the hydrogen frequency. Dozens of the copper split
frequencies may resonate indirectly with the hydrogen hyperfine
frequency and direct the reaction (i. e. , when frequencies
match, energies transfer).  
   
With sophisticated equipment and a good understanding of a
particular system, Stark resonance can be used with a transition
level frequency. For example, assume that to achieve a
particular reaction pathway, a molecule needs to be stimulated
with a transition level frequency of 500 MHz. By delivering the
500 MHz electrical field to the molecule, this resonant
electrical field may cause the molecule to oscillate back and
forth between the two levels at the rate of 500 MHz. This
electrically creates the conditions for light amplification (i.
e. , laser via stimulation of multiple upper energy levels) and
any added electromagnetic radiation at this frequency will be
amplified by the molecule. In this manner, an electrical field
may substitute for the laser effects of physical catalysts.  
   
In summary, by understanding the underlying spectral mechanisms
of chemical reactions, electric fields can be used as yet
another tool to catalyze and modify those chemical reactions
and/or reaction pathways by modifying the spectral
characteristics, for example, at least one participant and/or
one or more components in the crystallization reaction system.
Thus, another tool for mimicking catalyst mechanisms of
reactions can be utilized.  
   
Similar to other spectral frequencies, as previously discussed,
control of resonant energy exchange via manipulation of electric
fields can be used in crystallization reaction systems to
achieve desired results.  
   
 **MAGNETIC
FIELDS**  
   
In spectral terms, magnetic fields behave similar to electric
fields in their effect.  
   
Specifically, the spectral frequency lines, for instance of
atoms and molecules, can be split and shifted by a magnetic
field. In this case, the external magnetic field from outside
the  
   
   
atom or molecule, interacts with the electric and magnetic
fields already inside the atom or molecule.  
   
This action of an external magnetic field on spectral lines is
called the"Zeeman Effect", in honor of its'discoverer, Dutch
physicist Pieter Zeeman. In 1896, Zeeman discovered that the
yellow flame spectroscopy"D"lines of sodium were broadened when
the flame was held between strong magnetic poles. It was later
discovered that the apparent broadening of the sodium spectral
lines was actually due to their splitting and shifting.  
   
Zeeman's original observation has evolved into a separate branch
of spectroscopy, relating to the study of atoms and molecules by
measuring the changes in their spectral lines caused by a
magnetic field. This in turn has evolved into the nuclear
magnetic resonance spectroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging
used in medicine, as well as the laser magnetic resonance and
electron spin resonance spectroscopy used in physics and
chemistry.  
   
The Zeeman effect for the famous"D"lines of sodium is shown in
Figures 62a and 62b. Figure 62a shows the Zeeman effect for
sodium"D"lines; whereas Figure 62b shows the energy level
diagram for the transitions in the Zeeman effect for the
sodium"D"lines.  
   
The"D"lines are traditionally said to result from transition
between the 3p2p and 3x2S electron orbitals. As is shown, each
of the single spectral frequencies is split into two or more
slightly different frequencies, which center around the original
unsplit frequency.  
   
In the Zeeman effect, the amount that the spectral frequencies
are split apart depends on the strength of the applied magnetic
field. Figure 63 shows Zeeman splitting effects for the oxygen
atom as a function of magnetic field. When there is no magnetic
field, there are two single frequencies at zero and 4.8. When
the magnetic field is at low strength (e. g. , 0.2 Tesla) there
is just slight splitting and shifting of the original two
frequencies. However, as the magnetic field is increased, the
frequencies are split and shifted farther and farther apart.  
   
The degree of splitting and shifting in the Zeeman effect,
depending on magnetic field strength, is shown in Figure 64 for
the 3P state of silicon.  
   
As with the Stark effect generated from an external electric
field, the Zeeman effect, generated from an external magnetic
field, is slightly different depending on whether an atom or
molecule is subjected to the magnetic field. The Zeeman effect
on atoms can be divided into three different magnetic field
strengths: weak; moderate; and strong. If the magnetic field
strength is weak, the amount that the spectral frequencies will
be shifted and split apart will be very small. The shifting away
from the original spectral frequency will still stimulate  
   
the shifted frequencies. This is because they will be so close
to the original spectral frequency that they will still be well
within its resonance curve. As for the splitting, it is so
small, that it is even less than the hyperfine splitting that
normally occurs. This means that in a weak magnetic field, there
will be only very slight splitting of spectral frequencies,
translating into very low splitting frequencies in the lower
regions of the radio spectrum and down into the very low
frequency region. For example, the Zeeman splitting frequency
for the hydrogen atom, which is caused by the earth's magnetic
field, is around 30 KHz. Larger atoms have even lower
frequencies in the lower kilohertz and even hertz regions of the
electromagnetic spectrum.  
   
Without a magnetic field, an atom can be stimulated by using
direct resonance with a spectral frequency or by using its fine
or hyperfine splitting frequencies in the infrared through
microwave, or microwave through radio regions, respectively. By
merely adding a very weak magnetic field, the atom can be
stimulated with an even lower radio or very low frequency
matching the Zeeman splitting frequency. Thus, by simply using a
weak magnetic field, a spectral catalyst range can be extended
even lower into the radio frequency range.  
   
The weak magnetic field from the Earth causes Zeeman splitting
in atoms in the hertz and kilohertz ranges. This means that all
atoms, including those in biological organisms, are sensitive to
hertz and kilohertz EM frequencies, by virtue of being subjected
to the Earth's magnetic field.  
   
At the other end of magnetic field strength, is the very strong
magnetic field. In this case, the splitting apart and shifting
of the spectral frequencies will be very wide. With this wide
shifting of frequencies, the difference between the split
frequencies will be much larger than the difference between the
hyperfine splitting frequencies. This translates to Zeeman
effect splitting frequencies at higher frequencies than the
hyperfine splitting frequencies. This splitting occurs somewhere
around the microwave region. Although the addition of a strong
magnetic field does not extend the reach in the electromagnetic
spectrum at one extreme or the other, as a weak magnetic field
does, it still does provide an option of several more potential
spectral catalyst frequencies that can be used in the microwave
region.  
   
The moderate magnetic field strength case is more complicated.
The shifting and splitting caused by the Zeeman effect from a
moderate magnetic field will be approximately equal to the
hyperfine splitting. Although not widely discussed in the prior
art, it is possible to apply a moderate magnetic field to an
atom, to produce Zeeman splitting which is  
   
   
substantially equivalent to its'hyperfine splitting. This
presents interesting possibilities.  
   
Methods for guiding atoms in chemical reactions were disclosed
earlier herein by stimulating atoms with hyperfine splitting
frequencies. The Zeeman effect provides a way to achieve similar
effects without introducing any spectral frequencies at all. For
example, by introducing a moderate magnetic field, resonance may
be set-up within the atom itself, that stimulates and/or
energizes and/or stabilizes the atom.  
   
The moderate magnetic field causes low frequency Zeeman
splitting that matches and hence energizes the low frequency
hyperfine splitting frequency in the atom. However, the low
hyperfine splitting frequencies actually correspond to the
heterodyned difference between two vibrational or fine structure
frequencies. When the hyperfine splitting frequency is
stimulated, the two electronic frequencies will eventually be
stimulated. This in turn causes the atom to be, for example,
stimulated. Thus, the Zeeman effect permits a spectral energy
catalyst stimulation of an atom by exposing that atom to a
precise strength of a magnetic field, and the use of spectral EM
frequencies is not required (i. e. , so long as frequencies
match, energies will transfer). The possibilities are quite
interesting because an inert crystallization reaction system may
suddenly spring to life upon the application of the proper
moderate strength magnetic field.  
   
There is also a difference between the"normal"Zeeman effect and
the"anomalous" Zeeman effect. With the"normal"Zeeman effect, a
spectral frequency is split by a magnetic field into three
frequencies, with expected even spacing between them (see Figure
65a which shows the"normal"Zeeman effects and Figure 65b which
shows the"anomalous"Zeeman effects). One of the new split
frequencies is above the original frequency, and the other new
split frequency is below the original frequency. Both new
frequencies are split the same distance away from the original
frequency. Thus, the difference between the upper and original
and the lower and original frequencies is about the same. This
means that in terms of heterodyne differences, there are at
most, two new heterodyned differences with the normal Zeeman
effect. The first heterodyne or splitting difference is the
difference between one of the new split frequencies and the
original frequency. The other splitting difference is between
the upper and lower new split frequencies. It is, of course,
twice the frequency difference between either of the upper or
lower frequencies and the original frequency.  
   
In many instances the Zeeman splitting produced by a magnetic
field results in more than three frequencies, or in splitting
that is spaced differently than expected. This is called  
   
   
the"anomalous"Zeeman effect (see Figures 65 and 66; wherein
Figure 66 shows an anomalous Zeeman effect for zinc 3p- 3s.  
   
If there are still just three frequencies, and the Zeeman effect
is anomalous because the spacing is different than expected, the
situation is similar to the normal effect. However, there are at
most, two new splitting frequencies that can be used. If,
however, the effect is anomalous because more than three
frequencies are produced, then there will be a much more richly
varied situation. Assume an easy case where there are four
Zeeman splitting frequencies (see Figures 67a and Figure 67b).
Figure 67a shows four Zeeman splitting frequencies and Figure
67b shows four new heterodyned differences.  
   
In this example of anomalous Zeeman splitting, there are a total
of four frequencies, where once existed only one frequency. For
simplicity's sake, the new Zeeman frequencies will be labeled 1,
2,3, and 4. Frequencies 3 and 4 are also split apart by the same
difference "w". Thus, "w"is a heterodyned splitting frequency.
Frequencies 2 and 3 are also split apart by a different
amount"x". So far there are two heterodyned splitting
frequencies, as in the normal Zeeman effect.  
   
However, frequencies 1 and 3 are split apart by a third
amount"y", where"y"is the sum of"w"and"x". And, frequencies 2
and 4 are also split apart by the same third amount "y".
Finally, frequencies 1 and 4 are split even farther apart by an
amount"z". Once again, "z"is a summation amount from adding"w +
x + w". Thus, the result is four heterodyned frequencies: w, x,
y, and z in the anomalous Zeeman effect.  
   
If there were six frequencies present from the anomalous Zeeman
effect, there would be even more heterodyned differences. Thus,
the anomalous Zeeman effect results in far greater flexibility
in the choice of frequencies when compared to the normal Zeeman
effect.  
   
In the normal Zeeman effect the original frequency is split into
three evenly spaced frequencies, with a total of just two
heterodyned frequencies. In the anomalous Zeeman effect the
original frequency is split into four or more unevenly spaced
frequencies, with at least four or more heterodyned frequencies.  
   
Similar Zeeman effects can occur in molecules. Molecules come in
three basic varieties: ferromagnetic; paramagnetic; and
diamagnetic. Ferromagnetic molecules are typical magnets. The
materials typically hold a strong magnetic field and are
composed of magnetic elements such as iron, cobalt, and nickel.  
   
   
Paramagnetic molecules hold only a weak magnetic field. If a
paramagnetic material is put into an external magnetic field,
the magnetic moment of the molecules of the material are lined
up in the same direction as the external magnetic field. Now,
the magnetic moment of the molecules is the direction in which
the molecules own magnetic field is weighted.  
   
Specifically, the magnetic moment of a molecule will tip to
whichever side of the molecule is more heavily weighted in terms
of its own magnetic field. Thus, paramagnetic molecules will
typically tip in the same direction as an externally applied
magnetic field. Because paramagnetic materials line up with an
external magnetic field, they are also weakly attracted to
sources of magnetic fields.  
   
Common paramagnetic elements include oxygen, aluminum, sodium,
magnesium, calcium and potassium. Stable molecules such as
oxygen ( 2) and nitric oxide (NO) are also paramagnetic.
Molecular oxygen makes up approximately 20% of our planet's
atmosphere.  
   
Both molecules play important roles in biologic organisms. In
addition, unstable molecules, more commonly known as free
radicals, chemical reaction intermediates or plasmas, are also
paramagnetic. Paramagnetic ions include hydrogen, manganese,
chromium, iron, cobalt, and nickel. Many paramagnetic substances
occur in biological organisms. For instance the blood flowing in
our veins is an ionic solution containing red blood cells. The
red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which in turn contains
ionized iron. The hemoglobin, and hence the red blood cells, are
paramagnetic. In addition, hydrogen ions can be found in a
multitude of organic compounds and reactions. For instance, the
hydrochloric acid in a stomach contains hydrogen ions. Adenosine
triphosphate (ATP), the energy system of nearly all biological
organisms, requires hydrogen and manganese ions to function
properly. Thus, the very existence of life itself depends on
paramagnetic materials.  
   
Diamagnetic molecules, on the other hand, are repelled by a
magnetic field, and line up what little magnetic moments they
have away from the direction of an external magnetic field.
Diamagnetic substances do not typically hold a magnetic field.
Examples of diamagnetic elements include hydrogen, helium, neon,
argon, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, chlorine, copper, zinc,
silver, gold, lead, and mercury. Diamagnetic molecules include
water, most gases, organic compounds, and salts such as sodium
chloride. Salts are really just crystals of diamagnetic ions.
Diamagnetic ions include lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium,
caesium, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, ammonium, and
sulphate. Ionic crystals usually dissolve easily in water, and
as such the ionic water solution is also  
   
diamagnetic. Biologic organisms are filled with diamagnetic
materials, because they are carbon-based life forms. In
addition, the blood flowing in our veins is an ionic solution
containing blood cells. The ionic solution (i. e. , blood
plasma) is made of water molecules, sodium ions, potassium ions,
chlorine ions, and organic protein compounds. Hence, our blood
is a diamagnetic solution carrying paramagnetic blood cells.  
   
With regard to the Zeeman effect, first consider the case of
paramagnetic molecules.  
   
As with atoms, the effects can be categorized on the basis of
magnetic field strength. If the external magnetic field applied
to a paramagnetic molecule is weak, the Zeeman effect will
produce splitting into equally spaced levels. In most cases, the
amount of splitting will be directly proportional to the
strength of the magnetic field, a"first-order"effect. A general
rule of thumb is that a field of one (1) oersted (i. e. ,
slightly larger than the earth's magnetic field) will produce
Zeeman splittings of approximately 1.4 MHz in paramagnetic
molecules.  
   
Weaker magnetic fields will produce narrower splittings, at
lower frequencies. Stronger magnetic fields will produce wider
splittings, at higher frequencies. In these first order Zeeman
effects, there is usually only splitting, with no shifting of
the original or center frequency, as was present with Zeeman
effects on atoms.  
   
In many paramagnetic molecules there are also second-order
effects where the Zeeman splitting is proportional to the square
of the magnetic field strength. In these cases, the splitting is
much smaller and of much lower frequencies. In addition to
splitting, the original or center frequencies shift as they do
in atoms, proportional to the magnetic field strength.  
   
Sometimes the direction of the magnetic field in relation to the
orientation of the molecule makes a difference. For instance, 71
frequencies are associated with a magnetic field parallel to an
exciting electromagnetic field, while a frequencies are found
when it is perpendicular. Both 7t and a frequencies are present
with a circularly polarized electromagnetic field. Typical
Zeeman splitting patterns for a paramagnetic molecule in two
different transitions are shown in Figure 68a and 68b. The X
frequencies are seen when AM = 0, and are above the long
horizontal line. The a frequencies are seen when AM = 1, and are
below the long horizontal line. If a paramagnetic molecule was
placed in a weak magnetic field, circularly polarized light
would excite both sets of frequencies in the molecule. Thus, it
is possible to control which set of frequencies are excited in a
molecule by controlling its orientation with respect to the
magnetic field.  
   
When the magnetic field strength is intermediate, the
interaction between the paramagnetic molecule's magnetic moments
and the externally applied magnetic field produces Zeeman
effects equivalent to other frequencies and energies in the
molecule. For instance, the Zeeman spitting may be near a
rotational frequency and disturb the end-overend rotational
motion of the molecule. The Zeeman splitting and energy may be
particular or large enough to uncouple the molecule's spin from
its molecular axis.  
   
If the magnetic field is very strong, the nuclear magnetic
moment spin will uncouple from the molecular angular momentum.
In this case, the Zeeman effects overwhelm the hyperfine
structure, and are of much higher energies at much higher
frequencies. In spectra of molecules exposed to strong magnetic
fields, hyperfine splitting appears as a small perturbation of
the Zeeman splitting.  
   
Next, consider Zeeman effects in so called"ordinary molecules"or
diamagnetic molecules. Most molecules are of the diamagnetic
variety, hence the designation"ordinary".  
   
This includes, of course, most organic molecules found in
biologic organisms. Diamagnetic molecules have rotational
magnetic moments from rotation of the positively charged
nucleus, and this magnetic moment of the nucleus is only about
1/1000 of that from the paramagnetic molecules. This means that
the energy from Zeeman splitting in diamagnetic molecules is
much smaller than the energy from Zeeman splitting in
paramagnetic molecules. The equation for the Zeeman energy in
diamagnetic molecules is: Hz =-(gjJ = gs Ho where J is the
molecular rotational angular momentum, I is the nuclear-spin
angular momentum, gj is the rotational g factor, and gl is the
nuclear-spin g factor. This Zeeman energy is much less, and of
much lower frequency, than the paramagnetic Zeeman energy. In
terms of frequency, it falls in the hertz and kilohertz regions
of the electromagnetic spectrum.  
   
Finally, consider the implications of Zeeman splitting for
catalyst and chemical reactions and for spectral chemistry. A
weak magnetic field will produce hertz and kilohertz Zeeman
splitting in atoms and second order effects in paramagnetic
molecules. Virtually any kind of magnetic field will produce
hertz and kilohertz Zeeman splitting in diamagnetic molecules.
All these atoms and molecules will then become sensitive to
radio and very low frequency (VLF) electromagnetic waves. The
atoms and molecules will absorb the radio or VLF energy and
become stimulated to a greater or lesser degree. This could be
used to add spectral energy to, for instance, a particular
molecule or intermediate in a chemical  
   
crystallization reaction system. For instance, for hydrogen and
oxygen gases turning into water over a platinum catalyst, the
hydrogen atom radical is important for maintaining the reaction.
In the earth's weak magnetic field, Zeeman splitting for
hydrogen is around 30 KHz. Thus, the hydrogen atoms in the
crystallization reaction system, could be energized by applying
to them a Zeeman splitting frequency for hydrogen (e. g. , 30
KHz). Energizing the hydrogen atoms in the crystallization
reaction system will duplicate the mechanisms of action of
platinum, and catalyze the reaction. If the reaction was moved
into outer space, away from the earth's weak magnetic field,
hydrogen would no longer have a 30 KHz Zeeman splitting
frequency, and the 30 KHz would no longer as effectively
catalyze the reaction.  
   
The vast majority of materials on this planet, by virtue of
existing within the earth's weak magnetic field, will exhibit
Zeeman splitting in the hertz and kilohertz regions. This
applies to biologics and organics as well as inorganic or
inanimate materials. Humans are composed of a wide variety of
atoms, diamagnetic molecules, and second order effect
paramagnetic molecules. These atoms and molecules all exist in
the earth's weak magnetic field. These atoms and molecules in
humans all have Zeeman splitting in the hertz and kilohertz
regions, because they are in the earth's magnetic field.
Biochemical and biocatalytic processes in humans are thus
sensitive to hertz and kilohertz electromagnetic radiation, by
virtue of the fact that they are in the earth's weak magnetic
field. As long as humans continue to exist on this planet, they
will be subject to spectral energy catalyst effects from hertz
and kilohertz EM waves because of the Zeeman effect from the
planet's magnetic field. This has significant implications for
low frequency communications, as well as chemical and
biochemical reactions, diagnostics, and treatment of diseases.  
   
A strong magnetic field will produce splitting greater than the
hyperfine frequencies, in the microwave and infrared regions of
the EM spectrum in atoms and paramagnetic molecules. In the
hydrogen/oxygen reaction, a strong field could be added to the
crystallization reaction system and transmit MHz and/or GHz
frequencies into the reaction to energize the hydroxy radical
and hydrogen reaction intermediates. If physical platinum was
used to catalyze the reaction, the application of a particular
magnetic field strength could result in both the platinum and
the reaction intermediate spectra having frequencies that were
split and shifted in such a way that even more frequencies
matched than without the magnetic field. In this way, Zeeman
splitting can be used to improve the effectiveness of a physical  
   
catalyst, by copying its mechanism of action (i. e. , more
frequencies could be caused to match and thus more energy could
transfer).  
   
A moderate magnetic field will produce Zeeman splitting in atoms
and paramagnetic molecules at frequencies on par with the
hyperfine and rotational splitting frequencies. This means that
a crystallization reaction system can be energized without even
adding electromagnetic energy. Similarly, by placing the
crystallization reaction system in a moderate magnetic field
that produces Zeeman splitting equal to the hyperfine or
rotational splitting, increased reaction would occur. For
instance, by using a magnetic field that causes hyperfine or
rotational splitting in hydrogen and oxygen gas, that matches
the Zeeman splitting in hydrogen atom or hydroxy radicals, the
hydrogen or hydroxy intermediate would be energized and would
proceed through the reaction cascade to produce water. By using
the appropriately tuned moderate magnetic field, the magnetic
field could be used to turn the reactants into catalysts for
their own reaction, without the addition of physical catalyst
platinum or the spectral catalyst of platinum. Although the
magnetic field would simply be copying the mechanism of action
of platinum, the reaction would have the appearance of being
catalyzed solely by an applied magnetic field.  
   
Finally, consider the direction of the magnetic field in
relation to the orientation of the molecule. When the magnetic
field is parallel to an exciting electromagnetic field, 7r
frequencies are produced. When the magnetic field is
perpendicular to an exciting electromagnetic field, a
frequencies are found. Assume that there is an industrial
chemical crystallization reaction system that uses the same (or
similar) starting reactants, but the goal is to be able to
produce different products at will. By using magnetic fields
combined with spectral energy or physical catalysts, the
reaction can be guided to one set of products or another. For
the first set of products, the electromagnetic excitation is
oriented parallel to the magnetic field, producing one set of 7r
frequencies, which leads to a first set of products. To achieve
a different product, the direction of the magnetic field is
changed so that it is perpendicular to the exciting
electromagnetic field. This produces a different set of a
frequencies, and a different reaction pathway is energized, thus
producing a different set of products. Thus, according to the
present invention, magnetic field effects, Zeeman splitting,
splitting and spectral energy catalysts can be used to fine-tune
the specificity of many crystallization reaction systems.  
   
Similar to other spectral frequencies, as previously discussed,
control of resonant energy exchange via manipulation of magnetic
fields can be used in crystallization reaction systems to
achieve desired results.  
   
In summary, by understanding the underlying spectral mechanism
to chemical reactions, magnetic fields can be used as yet
another tool to catalyze and modify those chemical reactions by
modifying the spectral characteristics of at least one
participant and/or at least one component in the crystallization
reaction system.  
   
 **REACTION
VESSEL AND CONDITIONING REACTION VESSEL SIZE, SHAPE AND**  
 **COMPOSITION**  
   
An important consideration in the use of spectral chemistry is
the reaction vessel size, shape and composition. The reaction
vessel size and shape can affect the vessel's NOF to various
wave energies (e. g. , EM, acoustic, electrical current, etc).
This in turn may affect cell reaction system dynamics. For
instance, a particularly small bench-top reaction vessel may
have an EM NOF of 1,420 MHz related to a 25 cm dimension. When a
reaction with an atomic hydrogen intermediate is performed in
the small bench-top reaction the reaction proceeds quickly, due
in part to the fact that the reactor vessel and the hydrogen
hyperfine splitting frequencies match (1,420 MHz). This allows
the reaction vessel and hydrogen intermediates to resonate, thus
transferring energy to the intermediate and promoting the
reaction pathway.  
   
When the reaction is scaled up for large industrial production,
the reaction would occur in a much larger reaction vessel with
an EM NOF of, for example, 100 MHz. Because the reaction vessel
is no longer resonating with the hydrogen intermediate, the
reaction proceeds at a slower rate. This deficiency in the
larger reaction vessel can be compensated for, by, for example,
supplementing the reaction with 1,420 MHz radiation, thereby
restoring the faster reaction rate.  
   
Likewise, reaction vessel (or conditioning reaction vessel)
composition may play a similar role in crystallization reaction
system dynamics. For example, a stainless steel bench- top
reaction vessel may produce vibrational frequencies which
resonate with vibrational frequencies of a reactant, thus, for
example, promoting disassociation of a reactant into reactive
intermediates. When the reaction is scaled up for industrial
production, it may be placed into, for example, a ceramic-lined
metal reactor vessel. The new reaction vessel typically will not
produce the reactant vibrational frequency, and the reaction
will proceed at  
   
a slower rate. Once again, this deficiency in the new reaction
vessel, caused by its different composition, can be compensated
for either by returning the reaction to a stainless steel
vessel, or by supplementing, for example, the vibrational
frequency of the reactant into the ceramic-lined vessel; and/or
conditioning the reaction vessel with a suitable conditioning
energy prior to some or all of the other components of the
reaction system being introduced into the reaction vessel.  
   
It should now be understood that all the aspects of spectral
chemistry previously discussed (resonance, targeting, poisons,
promoters, supporters, electric and magnetic-fields both
endogenous and exogenous to cell reaction system components,
etc. ) apply to the reaction vessel (or conditioning reaction
vessel), as well as to, for example, any participant (or
conditionable participant) placed inside it. The reaction vessel
(or conditioning reaction vessel) may be comprised of matter (e.
g. , stainless steel, plastic, glass, and/or ceramic, etc.) or
it may be comprised of a field or energy (e. g. , magnetic
bottle, light trapping, etc. ) A reaction vessel (or
conditioning reactor vessel), by possessing inherent properties
such as frequencies, waves, and/or fields, may interact with
other components in the cell reaction system and/or at least one
participant. Likewise, holding vessels, conduits, etc. , some of
which may interact with the reaction system, but in which the
reaction does not actually take place, may interact with one or
more components in the cell reaction system and may potentially
affect them, either positively or negatively. Accordingly, when
reference is made to the reaction vessel, it should be
understood that all portions associated therewith may also be
involved in desirable reactions.  
   
 **EXAMPLES**  
   
The invention will be more clearly perceived and better
understood from the following specific examples.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 1**  
 **ENHANCING
THE GROWTH OF SODIUM CHLORIDE CRYSTALS**  
   
This Example shows that the growth of crystals of NaCl was
enhanced by applying electromagnetic energy from a commercially
available 70-watt high-pressure sodium bulb to a saturated
solution of sodium chloride. Specifically, as shown
schematically in Figure 88, a glass beaker 200 was divided
substantially in half vertically by a divider or membrane 201.  
   
The divider or membrane 201 was not completely liquid-tight at
the points where it contacted the glass beaker 200. Thus, ions
were capable of migrating around and/or underneath the membrane
201 to permit substantially equivalent ion concentrations at any
point in the beaker 200. However, the membrane 201 itself was
substantially impervious to visible light frequencies. In
particular, the membrane 201 was comprised of a paper-backed
acetate material which is similar to the material used for
creating overhead projector transparencies.  
   
A saturated solution of sodium chloride 202 was prepared by
known conventional techniques.  
   
Specifically, distilled and deionized water was heated to about
45 C and sodium chloride crystals from Fisher Chemicals
(Certified A. C. S. and discussed later herein) were added until
no more dissolution of the sodium chloride crystals occurred.
The liquid was then decanted and filtered from any remaining
undissolved sodium chloride and the resulting solution was
placed into the beaker 200.  
   
A commonly available, 70 watt, high-pressure sodium lamp 203,
was used to illuminate only side"A"of the beaker 200 containing
the saturated NaCl solution 202. The lamp 203 was made by
Philips and was sold under the Trademark CERAMALUX. The electric
discharge sodium lamp 203 contained primarily sodium, but also
contained some mercury, as is common in this type of discharge
lamp. As shown in Figure 88, a camera 204 was positioned on top
of a magnifying microscopic assembly (not shown) so as to be
able to view both of sides"A"and"B"from the top of the beaker
200 under 2X to 4X magnification.  
   
The sodium lamp 203 was allowed to illuminate only the side"A"of
the beaker 200 while the saturated solution 202 in both
sides"A"and"B"was maintained at about room temperature. Even
though the membrane 201 was not completely light-tight, the
specific positioning of the light source 203 along with the
positioning of the membrane 201 prevented almost all light from
entering side"B"of the beaker 200. The temperature of the
solution  
   
202 was maintained at constant temperature (in this Example room
temperature) by using a conventional heating/cooling stage (not
shown in Figure 88). In addition, all photomicrographs were
taken by a computer-controlled system which permitted an
instantaneous reading of temperature at the moment that the
photomicrograph was taken.  
   
The entire crystal growth experiment was performed in a darkened
room.  
   
Figure 89a shows crystals 205 (magnification 4X) which were
grown from the saturated solution 202 on side"A"of the beaker
200 which was illuminated by the sodium lamp 203 of Figure 88.
Figure 89b shows crystals 205 (magnification 4X) which are grown
from a solution corresponding to side"B"of the beaker 200.
Figure 89c shows an actual photomicrograph corresponding to a
top view of the beaker 200 (by the microscope 204) with the
divider or membrane 201 forming sides"A"and"B". It is clear that
side"A"of the chamber contained a number of crystals 205,
whereas side"B"of the chamber did not exhibit nearly as much
crystal formation in comparison to side"A". Accordingly, the
sodium discharge lamp 203 had a dramatic impact on the number,
size and morphology (more precise faceting, pyramidal crystals)
of crystals 205 formed from the saturated solution 202.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 2**  
 **ENHANCING
THE CRYSTAL GROWTH OF SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
   
This Example shows that the growth of crystals of NaCl was
enhanced by applying electromagnetic energy from a commercially
available 70-watt high pressure sodium bulb to a saturated
solution of sodium chloride; compared to crystal growth achieved
with electromagnetic energy of a similar intensity but a
different wavelength or frequency (e. g., provided by a tungsten
light source).  
   
Specifically, Figure 90 shows a schematic representation of an
assembly similar to that assembly used in Example 1. In
particular, a slide 206, contained a small amount of a saturated
solution 202 of sodium chloride thereon. The saturated solution
of sodium chloride 202 was prepared by the same conventional
techniques discussed in Example 1. A small amount of saturated
solution 202 was placed onto the slide 206. As discussed in
Example 1, the saturated solution 202 was made at a temperature
about 45 C. The solution 202 was transferred to the slide 206
while its temperature was still elevated (e. g. , was around 25-
35 C). The slide 206 was placed onto the same heating/cooling
stage 310 discussed in Example 1. The temperature of the
solution 202 was thereafter cooled by the heating and controlled
channels 311 and 312 which were capable of changing temperature
at a rate of about 1 C per minute.  
A light source 203 comprising the same sodium light source
discussed in Example 1, and a light source 203', comprising a
tungsten bulb, were sequentially exposed to different solutions
202. Specifically, a first sample of the saturated solution 202
was cooled down from about 30-45 C, depending on the experiment,
at a controlled rate of about 1 C per minute while the sodium
light source 203 was irradiated onto the solution 202 on the
slide 206. Similarly, a second series of samples of saturated
solution 202 was cooled from about 30-45 C, at the same
controlled rate of about 1 C per minute, while the tungsten
light source 203'was irradiated onto the solution 202 located on
the slide 206. In this instance, a 50 A bandpass filter 207 was
used which permitted only light corresponding to wavelengths of
from about 4225 A to about 4275 A to pass therethrough.
Similarly, a third sample of saturated solution 202 was cooled
from about 30-45 C at the same controlled rate of about 1 C per
minute while the filtered tungsten light source 203'was
irradiated onto the solution 202 on the stage 206. In this
instance, a second bandpass 50 A filter 207'was used which
permitted light corresponding to wavelengths of from about 6175
A to about 6225 A to pass therethrough. In each of these three
different saturated solution samples series, the onset of
crystallization was monitored and recorded by a
computer-controlled system which permitted an instantaneous
reading of temperature at the moment that the photograph was
taken. It was noted that these solutions, upon cooling, may have
become slightly supersaturated. However, for comparison
purposes, the solutions were at the same temperatures and cooled
at the same rates. Thus, the amount of crystallization observed
was only a function of the spectral patterns that irradiated the
solutions.  
   
Figure 91a shows a transmission optical micrograph of the NaCl
crystal growth which had resulted at a temperature of
approximately 20 C. The saturated solution was illuminated by
the sodium source light 203.  
   
Figure 91b shows a transmission optical micrograph of the NaCl
crystal growth from the saturated solution taken at about 19 C.
This saturated solution was illuminated with a tungsten light
filtered by the bandpass filter 207 (i. e. , 4225 A-4275 A).  
   
Figure 91c shows a transmission optical micrograph of the NaCl
crystal growth from saturated solution taken at about 19 C. This
saturated solution was illuminated with a tungsten light
filtered by the bandpass filter of 207' (i. e., 6175 A-6225 A).  
   
It is clear from comparing the results in Figure 91a, versus the
results in both of Figures 91b and 91c, that the illumination of
the saturated solution 202 with a sodium light source 203 had a
dramatic increase in the amount of crystallization or crystal
growth compared to illumination with the tungsten light source
203'filtered by the two filters  
   
207/207', as shown in Figures 91b and 91c, respectively. In
particular, the amount of field occlusion which is shown in
Figure 91 a is much more dramatic than the amount of field
occlusion that is shown in Figures 91b or 91c. In this
particular example, field occlusion is equivalent to the amount
of crystallization that occurred. Accordingly, it is clear that
the sodium light source had a dramatic impact on the number and
size of crystals 205 which were formed from the saturated
solution 202. It should be noted that the excessive field
occlusion shown in Figure 91 a was accompanied by an onset of
crystallization which began immediately upon illumination with
the sodium light source. Crystallization did not begin in the
experiments corresponding to Figures 91b and 91c until the
solutions had cooled 2-3 C.  
   
Typically, in traditional crystallization experiments of this
general type (e. g. , growing NaCl crystals from solution) less
crystallization would be expected at higher temperatures. NaCl
crystal growth began at about 25 C in the experiment
corresponding to Figure 91a ; at about 23 C in the experiment
corresponding to Figure 91b; and at about 22 C in the experiment
corresponding to Figure 91c. Clearly the results shown in this
Example 2 demonstrate that the sodium light influenced not only
the amount of crystallization, but also the temperature at which
the onset of crystal growth began.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 3
ENHANCING THE GROWTH OF POTASSIUM DIHYDROGEN PHOSPHATE
CYRSTALS**  
   
The procedures of Example 1 were followed except for the
following differences.  
   
Rather than forming a saturated solution of NaCl in water, a
saturated solution of"KDP" (Potassium Dihydrogen Phosphate) was
formed. The KDP (molecular weight 136.1) was obtained from Baker
Analyzed Reagents (Stock #1-3246 ; Bakers Company in
Phillipsburg, N. J. ). Further, a potassium light source (Thermo
Oriel, 10W spectral line potassium lamp #65070 ; lamp mount
#65160 and spectral lamp power supply #65150) was used rather
than the sodium light source. Moreover, the membrane 201 divided
the beaker 202 into four sections rather than two. The potassium
source light was introduced to only one portion of the beaker
202. Growth of KDP crystals was observed only in the section of
the beaker 202 which had the potassium light incident thereon.
Absolutely no KDP crystal growth began in any of the three other
chambers in the beaker 202 under the experimental conditions of
this Example 3.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 4**  
 **VARIOUS
SODIUM CHLORIDE AND SODIUM BROMIDE CRYSTALLIZATION**  
 **EXPERIMENTS**  
   
For the following Examples 4a-4ah, the below-listed Equipment,
materials and experimental procedures were utilized (unless
stated differently in each Example). a) Equipment and Materials
- Sterile water-Bio Whittaker, contained in one liter clear,
plastic bottles, processed by ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis,
deionization, and distillation.  
   
- Sodium Chloride, Fisher Chemicals, packaged in gray plastic 3
Kg bottles. The sodium chloride, in crystalline form, is
characterized as follows:  
Sodium Chloride ; Certified A. C. S.  
   
Barium (Ba) (about 0.001%)-P. T.  
   
Bromide (Br) -less than 0.01%  
Calcium (Ca) -less than 0.0002%-0. 0007%  
Chlorate and Nitrate (as NO3)-less than 0.0006%-0. 0009%  
Heavy Metals (as Pb) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Insoluble Matter-less than 0. 001%-0. 006%  
Iodide (1)-less than 0.0002%-0. 0004%  
Iron (Fe) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Magnesium (Mg) -less than 0. 001%-0. 0003%  
Nitrogen Compounds (as N) -less than 0.0001%-0. 0003% pH of 5%
solution at 25 C-5. 0-9.0  
Phosphate (P03)-less than 5 ppm  
Potassium (K) -0. 001%-0.005%  
Sulfate (SO4)-0. 003%-0.004% - Potassium Chloride, Fisher
Chemicals, packaged in gray plastic 3 Kg bottles. The potassium
chloride, in crystalline form, is characterized as follows:  
Potassium Chloride, Certified A. C. S.  
   
Bromide-0.01%  
Chlorate and Nitrate (as N03)-less than 0. 003%  
Nitrogen Compounds (as N) -less than 0. 001%  
Phosphate-less than 5 ppm  
Sulfate-less than 0. 001%  
Barium 0.001%  
Calcium and R203 Precipitate-less than 0.002%  
Heavy Metals (as Pb) -less than 5 ppm  
Iron-less than 2 ppm  
Sodium-less than 0.005%  
Magnesium-less than 0. 001%  
Iodide-less than 0.002% pH of 5% solution at 25 C-5. 4 to 8.6  
Insoluble Matter-less than 0.005%  
   
   
- Sodium Bromide, Fisher Chemicals, packaged in small (e. g. ,
pint-sized) brown glass jars. The sodium bromide, in crystalline
form, is characterized as follows:  
Sodium Bromide, Certified A. C. S.  
   
Barium-less than 0.002%  
Bromate-less than 0.001%  
Calcium-less than 0.002%  
Magnesium-less than 0. 001%  
Chloride-less than 0.2%  
Heavy Metals (as Pb) -less than 5 ppm  
Insoluble Matter-less than 0.005%  
Iron-less than 5ppm  
Nitrogen Compounds (as N) -less than 5 ppm pH of a 5% solution
at 25 C-5. 5 to 8.8  
Potassium-less than 0. 1 %  
Sulfate-less than 0.002% - Humboldt Bunsen burner, with Coleman
propane fuel.  
   
- One or more sodium lamps, Stonco 70 watt high-pressure sodium
security wall light, fitted with a parabolic aluminum reflector
directing the light away from the housing. The sodium bulb was a
Type S62 lamp, 120V, 60Hz, 1.5A made in Hungary by
Jemanamjjasond.  
   
One or more sodium lamps was/were mounted at various angles, and
location (s) as specified in each experiment. Unless stated
differently in the Example, the lamp was located at about 15
inches (about 38 cm) from the beakers or dishes to maintain
substantially consistent intensities.  
   
- Potassium lamp, Thermo Oriel, 10 watt spectral line potassium
lamp #65070 with Thermo Oriel lamp mount #65160 and Thermo Oriel
spectral lamp power supply #65150.  
   
The potassium lamp was mounted overhead with the bulb oriented
horizontally and about 9 inches (about 23 cm) from the
experimental surface.  
   
- Full spectrum lamp, 75 watt, frosted Chromalux full spectrum
lamp (containing full visible spectra of sodium, potassium,
chlorine, and bromine). The full spectrum lamp was mounted
overhead with the bulb oriented vertically and also, typically,
about 15 inches from the beakers or dishes used in the various
Examples, unless stated differently in each Example.  
   
- Shielded room in a dark or darkened room, Ace Shielded Room,
Ace, Philadelphia, PA, U. S. Model A6H3-16, copper mesh, with a
width of about eight feet, a length of about 17 feet and a
height of about eight feet (about 2.4 meters x 5.2 meters x 2.4
meters). b) Preparation of Solutions i) Classical Solution-The
apparatus used to make a classical solution is shown
schematically in Figure 92. Water (about 800 ml) was placed into
a glass Beaker 104 and  
   
   
was heated with a Bunsen burner 101 from room temperature to
about 55 C in about 6-12 minutes. Salt was added in about 50
gram amounts and the solution 105 was stirred with a glass stir
rod (not shown) until no more salt would dissolve and
undissolved salt remained on the bottom of the Beaker 104. The
solution 105 was then allowed to equilibrate overnight (about 16
hours) before being decanted for use in the various
crystallization experiments discussed later herein. ii)
Conditioned Solution-The apparatus used to make a conditioned
solution is shown in Figure 93. Water (about 800 ml) was heated
by the sodium lamp 112 and housing 111, which together were
positioned below the Beaker 104. The light from the bulb 112 was
made to be incident on the bottom of the Beaker 104 through an
aluminum foil cylinder 110 which functioned as a light guide.
The temperature of the solution 105 was raised to about 55 C in
about 40 minutes. Salt was added in about 50 gram amounts and
the solution 105 was stirred with a glass stir rod until no more
salt would dissolve and undissolved salt remained on the bottom
of the Beaker 104. The solution 105 was allowed to equilibrate
overnight (about 16 hours) before being decanted for use in the
various crystallization experiments discussed later herein.  
   
\* The D lines in the sodium electronic spectrum are resonant
with vibrational overtones of water. Energizing these
vibrational overtones of water changes its material properties
as a solvent. Thus, the sodium lamp can be used to condition the
water and change its material properties before it is used in a
crystallization solution. c) Crystallization Procedures i)
Classical Crystallization-Solution was placed in a beaker or in
a crystallization dish and left undisturbed in the presence of
ambient overhead fluorescent lighting. ii) Spectral
Crystallization-Solution was placed in a beaker or in a
crystallization dish and left undisturbed in the presence of
irradiation from one or more positioned sodium or potassium
lamps (as discussed in each Example). The sodium electronic
spectrum produced by the spectral lamp affected metal halide
phase changes. d) Spectral Delivery Configurations i)
Cone-Aluminum foil cone light guide fitted around a sodium light
bulb, extending about 23 cm from the bulb, with the distal end
formed around a uniform diameter of about 1.8 cm. ii)
Cylinder-Aluminum foil cylinder light guide fitted around a
sodium light bulb, extending about 23 cm from the bulb, with a
uniform diameter of about 6 cm.  
   
iii) Parabolic-Aluminum dish (e. g. , from a small stove-top
burner) fitted around a sodium light bulb without a foil light
guide. e) Ambient Lighting  
All experimental conditions described in the Examples occurred
in the presence of standard fluorescent lighting. The
fluorescent lamps were Sylvania Cool White Deluxe Fluorescent
Lamps, 75 watts, and were each about eight (8) feet long (about
2.4 meters long).  
   
The lamps were suspended in pairs approximately 3.5 meters above
the laboratory counter on which the experimental set-up was
located. There were six (6) pairs of lamps present in a room
which measured approximately 25 feet by 40 feet (7.6 meters x
12.1 meters).  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4a-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
   
Classical saturated NaCl solution (about 50 ml), at room
temperature (22 C), was placed into three glass beakers (200
ml). One beaker was placed in a 25 C waterbath (making the
solution slightly unsaturated) with spectral crystallization
being initiated from a single overhead sodium lamp 112 with a
cone delivery configuration 120 (as shown in Figure 94). The
second beaker was placed directly on the laboratory counter with
spectral crystallization being irradiated from a single overhead
sodium lamp 112 with a cone delivery configuration 120 (as shown
in Figure 94). The third beaker was placed into a plastic bucket
as a control with no ambient light being incident on the
saturated solution. Crystallization proceeded for about 21 hours
under overhead fluorescent ambient lights (i. e. , the first and
second beakers).  
   
Results: Both spectral crystallizations, relative to the control
(crystals shown in Figure 98a), showed more primary nucleation,
and increased growth rate. The 25 C unsaturated solution, which
was spectrally irradiated, showed more crystallization (crystals
shown in Figure 98c) relative to the saturated spectral
crystallization experiment (crystals shown in Figure 98b).
Moreover, the unsaturated solution showed more primary
nucleation, increased sizes in NaCl crystals (e. g. , about 2 mm
average vs. about 1 mm average), and certain changes in
morphology (rod-like structure (see Figure 98d) in addition to
cubes) and more precise faceting relative to the saturated and
spectrally excited solution. Thus, the crystals from the
thermally unsaturated solution shown in Figures 98c and 98d were
larger than the crystals from the saturated solution shown in
Figure 98b.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4b-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
   
Classical saturated NaCl solution (about 100 ml), at room
temperature (22 C), was placed into four glass beakers (about
200 ml in size). Beaker #1 was suspended over a sodium lamp 112
with an aluminum foil cone 120 used to direct the energy from
the sodium  
   
light 112 and the housing toward the Beaker 104, as shown in
Figure 95. Beaker #2, which also contained about 100 ml of
classical saturated NaCl solution, had about 10 ml of water
added thereto using a glass syringe (i. e., making the solution
slightly unsaturated). Beaker #2 was also suspended over a
sodium lamp 112 using a cone 120, as shown in Figure 95.  
   
Beaker #3 was placed in an aluminum foil-wrapped bucket as a
saturated control. After adding about 10 ml of water to beaker
#4, it too was placed in the aluminum foil-wrapped bucket, but
as an unsaturated control. Crystallization commenced under
ambient overhead fluorescent lights. Approximately 2 hours after
placing the beakers over the sodium lamps 112 (as shown in
Figure 95) it was noted that heat rising from the sodium lamps
and sodium lamp housings 111 was heating the NaCl solutions in
beakers 1 and 2. Solution temperatures were measured and Beaker
#1 was about 56 C. The temperature of the solution 105 in Beaker
#2 was about 58 C and there were numerous small crystals on the
bottom of the beaker and on the surface of the solution 105. A
fan was used to cool the solutions while still delivering sodium
spectra through the bottoms of the beakers. After about 21
hours, the temperature in Beaker #1 was about 22 C ; and the
temperature in Beaker #2 was about 27 C.  
   
Results: Both spectral crystallizations in Beakers #1 and #2,
compared to the saturated control in Beaker #3, showed increased
primary nucleation and increased crystal growth. The unsaturated
control in Beaker #4 had no growth. Crystals from the
unsaturated solution in Beaker #2 showed decreased primary
nucleation, substantially increased growth rate (about 3-7 mm in
size), and certain changes in morphology (rods) compared to the
saturated solution in Beaker #1 (about 1-2 mm in size cubic
crystals).  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4c-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
   
Classical saturated NaCl solution (about 100 ml), at room
temperature (22 C), was placed into three beakers (about 200 ml
in size). Sterile water (about 10 ml) was added to the 100 ml of
classical saturated solution in Beaker #1 and Beaker #2, which
were both suspended over a sodium lamp 112 with a cone delivery
configuration 120, as shown in Figure 95. Beaker #3 was placed
into an aluminum foil-wrapped bucket as a saturated control.
Beaker #1 was cooled with a fan. Beaker #2 was shielded from the
fan until the temperature rose to about 58 C, and the shield was
removed. Crystallization commenced under ambient overhead
fluorescent lighting. After about 20 hours, the temperature in
Beaker #1 was about 23 C and there was no observed
crystallization growth. The temperature in Beaker #2 was about
25 C.  
   
Results: There were several cubic (approximately 3-8 mm) and a
rectangular crystal (approximately 4 x 11 mm), similar to
Example 4b, Beaker #2.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4d-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
   
Classical saturated NaCl solution (about 100 ml) at room
temperature (22 C) was placed into Beaker #1. A spectral
saturated NaCl solution (about 100 ml) at room temperature (22
C) was placed into Beaker #2. Beaker #3 with about 100 ml
classical solution and Beaker #4 with about 100 ml of spectral
solution were placed into an aluminum foil-wrapped bucket as
controls. Beakers #1 and #2 were each placed under a single
overhead sodium lamp 112 with a cone delivery configuration 120
(as shown in Figure 94).  
   
Crystallization proceeded overnight (about 20 hours) under
ambient overhead fluorescent lighting.  
   
Results: Beakers #1 and #2 showed increased primary nucleation,
and increased growth rate compared to the controls. Beaker #2,
with a spectral solution, showed substantially increased primary
nucleation and more overall crystallization (about 3.8 grams
total) compared to the classical solution in Beaker #1 (about
3.3 grams total). In addition, crystals from the spectral
solution had an altered morphology which included glass sheets,
pyramid structures, and hollow pyramids inside cubic structures.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4e-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
   
Classical saturated NaCl solution (about 100 ml), at room
temperature (22 C), was placed into three beakers (about 200 ml
in size). Sterile water (about 10 ml) was added to all three
beakers. Beakers #1 and #2 were both suspended over a sodium
lamp 112 with a cone delivery configuration 120 (Figure 95).
Beaker #3 was placed into an aluminum foil- wrapped bucket as an
unsaturated control. Beaker #1 was shielded from the fan until
the temperature rose to about 58 C, and the shield was removed.
Beaker #2 was cooled with the fan. The tops of all three beakers
were covered with plastic wrap.  
   
Results: After about 20 hours there was no growth in any of the
beakers.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4f-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
   
Classical saturated NaCl solution (about 100 ml), at room
temperature (22 C) was placed into five beakers (about 200 ml in
size), and 50 ml into Beaker #6. Beakers #'s 1-5 were positioned
under single overhead sodium lamps 112 with cones 120 (as shown
in Figure 94). Water was added (in the following amounts) via
glass syringe to Beakers #'s 1-5 to create serial dilutions as
follows: 1) zero; 2) 2 ml; 3) 4 ml; 4) 6 ml; and 5) 8 ml. Beaker
#6 was placed into an aluminum foil-wrapped bucket as a
saturated control. Spectral crystallization proceeded overnight
(about 16 hours) at room temperature under ambient fluorescent
lighting.  
   
Results: Spectral crystallization of saturated, and 2 and 4 ml
dilutions of thelO0 ml  
   
saturated solution showed changes in morphology (e. g. , rods,
glass sheets, daisy stalks).  
   
Saturated solutions grew cubic crystals about 1-4 mm on a side,
and a glassy sheet about 5 mm x 5 mm. The 2 and 4 ml diluted
solutions, relative to the saturated solution, showed
approximately the same primary nucleation, and increased growth
rate of individual crystals up to about 5 mm cubic. The 6 and 8
ml diluted solutions, compared to the saturated solution, showed
different morphologies (e. g. , pyramids), and decreased
nucleation and decreased growth rate (e. g., < 1 mm cubic
crystals). The 6 and 8 ml diluted solutions showed definite
spectral crystallization at decreased saturation (i. e. ,
103-104 ml remaining in beakers) with approximately the same
primary nucleation, and approximately the same growth rate
compared to the control crystallized traditionally from
saturated solution. Crystals grown from the 3% unsaturated
solution are shown in Figure 98e.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4g-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
   
Serial dilutions of classically prepared saturated NaCl solution
(about 100 ml) were created as in Example 4f, with added water
per 100 ml per beaker as follows: 1) zero; 2) 1 ml; 3) 2 ml; 4)
4 ml; 5) 6 ml; 6) 8 ml. Control Beakers #'s7-10 each contained
about 50 ml of classical saturated solution with added water as
follows: 7) zero; 8) 0.5 ml; 9) 1 ml; 10) 2 ml. Beakers #1-6
were positioned under single overhead sodium lamps 112 with
cylinder delivery configuration 110 (as shown in Figure 96), and
Beakers #'s 7-10 were placed in a closed, wooden/plastic
cupboard. Crystallization proceeded at room temperature
overnight (about 16 hours) with ambient fluorescent lighting on.  
   
Results: All solutions in Beakers #1-6 showed substantially
increased primary nucleation, increased growth rate, numerous
clusters with individual cubic crystals about 3-5 mm, and
increased water evaporation with overhead spectral cylinder
irradiation (as shown in Figure 96) compared to the results in
Example 4f with overhead spectral cone irradiation.  
   
Beakers #1-6 also exhibited NaCl dendritic-like growth up the
sides of the beakers (as shown in Figures 98ad and 98ae)
apparently originating from NaCl crystals growing expitaxially
on the beaker. By irradiating the sides of the beaker, which
reflected the sodium spectral pattern, the beaker apparently
functioned as an epitaxial substrate for crystallization.  
   
Approximate NaCl crystal weights for Beakers #'s 1-6 were as
follows: 1) 22.9 g; 2) 10.3 g; 3) 26.4 g; 4) 22.1 g; 5) 23.4 g;
6) 13.4 g. Saturated control beaker #7 grew a few small
crystals, while control Beakers #8-10 had no observable crystal
growth.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4h-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
   
Serial dilutions of classically prepared saturated NaCl solution
were created as in Example 15f, with added water per 100 ml per
beaker as follows: 1) zero; 2) 1 ml; 3) 2 ml; 4)  
   
3 ml; 5) 4 ml; 6) 5 ml. Beakers #1-6 were positioned under
single overhead sodium lamps 112 with cylinder delivery
configuration 110 (as shown in Figure 96). Crystallization
proceeded at room temperature with no ambient lighting present
for about 65 hours.  
   
Results: Compared to overnight spectral crystallizations of
about 16-20 hours, all 65 hour crystallizations showed increased
primary nucleation, and substantial increases in crystal size.
Although crystallization began first in more saturated
solutions, the largest single crystal (i. e. , about 12 x 12 x 4
mm) was from the most dilute (5 ml H20/100 ml) solution. There
were between 10 to 20 crystals greater than 1 cm on a side in
each of the Beakers #1-6. Remaining saturated solution on the
counter about 11 feet in front of the sodium lamps (e. g. ,
there were 6 sodium lamps irradiating separate beakers at one
time) grew many crystals (see Figures 98p and 98q) equal in size
(i. e. , about 5-7 mm and cubic in size) to those crystals grown
overnight from the heated solutions in Examples 4b and 4c.
Controls for Example 4g left on the counter about 12 feet behind
the sodium lamps grew about 1 mm sand-like crystals in about 85
hours.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4i-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
   
Classical saturated NaCl solution was prepared on a counter
about 10 feet away from the nearest sodium lamp while Example
4h, was being conducted. Seven days later the classical
saturated sodium chloride solution (about 50 ml) was placed into
each of three separate beakers in a dark, shielded room.
Spectral cone crystallization in various configurations, with no
ambient light, proceeded overnight as follows: 1) single
horizontal sodium lamp (Figure 97a); 2) two horizontal sodium
lamps at right angles to each other (Figure 97b); and 3) two
horizontal lamps at right angles to each other and one overhead
lamp (Figure 97c).  
   
Results: Compared to classical solutions not exposed to ambient
sodium spectral irradiation during their preparation, this
solution grew crystals that exhibited substantially increased
primary nucleation and all crystals were small (e. g. , less
than 1 mm) sand-like crystals.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4i-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
   
Classical saturated NaCl solution was filtered and about 50 ml
was placed into each of three beakers in a dark and EM shielded
room. Spectral cone crystallization (as discussed in Example 4i)
with no ambient light present occurred overnight, as above.  
   
Results-From the single horizontal sodium lamp (Figure 97a) a
single cubic crystal (about 0.27 grams) grew. From two
horizontal sodium lamps at approximate right angles to each
other (Figure 97b) crystals grew (about 2.2 grams total weight)
with 45 growth axes on  
   
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the horizontal plane. Two horizontal lamps at approximate right
angles and a third lamp overhead at approximate right angles
grew hoppers and crystals with twinning on 3 planes (3.5 grams
total weight). Temperature in the shielded room was about 26 C
(i. e. , about 2 degrees above room temperature of the original
saturated solution).  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4k-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
   
Classical saturated NaCl solution prepared as above was filtered
and about 50 ml was placed into each of three beakers which were
then placed into the aforementioned dark, shielded room. Beaker
#1 had four horizontal sodium lamps with cones (Figure 97d), and
all at approximate right angles to each other. Beaker #2 had
four overhead sodium lamps with cones, and positioned at right
angles to each other and at about a 45 degree angle from the
horizontal (Figure 97e). Beaker #3 was placed in a control
bucket. Crystallization proceeded overnight (about 18 hours)
with no ambient light present in the shielded room.  
   
Results: Beaker #1 (four horizontal sodium lamps at right angles
and as shown in Figure 97d) grew cubes (about 4-11 mm on a side)
and large crystals with significant twinning (about 16 mm on a
side). Four overhead sodium lamps at approximate 45 angles
(Figure 97e), grew twinned cubes (about 5-10 mm) and large
hoppers (with the largest measuring about 13 x 13 x 7 mm).
Figures 98f and 98g show some of the crystals grown according to
this Example, with Figure 98g showing the largest crystal grown.
The control in total darkness in the shielded room showed no
growth. Beaker #1 also grew epitaxial crystals and dendritic
formations on the side of the beaker, where the horizontal light
beams intersected the glass/solution/air triple point.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
41-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
   
The experimental procedure was identical to the experimental
procedure of Example 4k, except that spectral NaCl solution was
used rather than classical NaCl solution.  
   
Results: Beaker #1 (four horizontal sodium lamps at approximate
right angles (Figure 97d), grew many small twinned cubes (about
3-4 mm on a side). Beaker #2 (four overhead sodium lamps at
approximately 45 angles from horizontal and substantially
equally spaced from each other (Figure 97e), grew many small
twinned cubes (about 4-5 mm on a side) and a few twinned
crystals. The control maintained in total darkness in the
shielded room showed no growth. The spectral solution exhibited
increased nucleation.  
   
Twinned cubic crystals from Beakers 1 and 2 were removed and
placed in fresh spectral, saturated, filtered NaCl solution in
the dark, shielded room with the same spectral cone
crystallization overnight.  
   
   
Results: Crystals in both Beakers #1 and #2 grew pyramidal
corners and rims onto the twinned cubes with substantially
increased primary nucleation.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4m-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
   
Seven beakers with different serial dilutions of classical
saturated filtered NaCl solution were placed under overhead
sodium lamps with parabolic dishes (Figure 97f). The serial
dilutions were 0,1, 2,3, 4,5 and 6 ml of water separately added
to about 100 ml of saturated solution. Four more beakers with
serial dilutions (zero, 2,4, and 6ml) were placed in a cupboard
as controls. Crystallization proceeded overnight (about 20
hours) with no ambient light.  
   
Results: Twinned cubes and/or crystals grew in all beakers, with
increased primary nucleation in the more saturated solutions and
increased crystal size in the 4 ml dilution.  
   
Spectral Crystallization-about 3-4 mm cubic; 1 ml diluted
solution about 3-6 mm cubic with 1 cm polycrystalline mass; 2 ml
diluted solution about 4-6 mm cubes and 16 mm diameter twinned
crystal with about 1 cm rod projecting vertically at 45 degrees;
3 ml diluted solution about 5-7 mm cubes and about 14 mm
polycrystalline twinned crystal; 4 ml diluted solution about 3-4
mm cubes and about 5 x 10 twinned polycrystalline mass; 5 ml
diluted solution about 2-3 mm cubes; 6 ml diluted solution about
2-3 mm cubes.  
   
Serial dilution controls had been placed in a wooden/plastic
cupboard, which was later found to admit a narrow beam of light
between the cupboard doors (e. g. , sodium light and/or ambient
fluorescent lights). The saturated control grew many small
(about 1-1.5 mm cubic) primary nucleations overnight while the
dilutions grew nothing. After an additional approximately 24
hours in the cupboard, the saturated and 2 ml serial dilution
showed substantially increased primary nucleation with about 1-2
mm crystals; the 4 ml diluted solution grew large rods (about
4x10 mm and about 3x8 mm), a cubic corner (about 8 mm), and two
twinned crystals (about 10x12 mm and about 9x9 mm); and the 6 ml
diluted solution grew small sand-like crystals.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4n-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
Classical saturated NaCl solution was both prepared and stored
in the dark. Beakers with 100 ml filtered solution were placed
into the dark, shielded room with the following set- up: 1) four
horizontal sodium lamps with cones at approximate right angles
(Figure 97d); 2) four overhead sodium lamps with cones at about
45 angles (Figure 97e) ; 3) on a table about 8 feet from the
sodium lamps; and 4) in an aluminum foil-covered bucket.
Crystallization proceeded overnight (about 20 hours) with no
ambient light present.  
Results :-Beaker #1 (four horizontal sodium lamps), Figure 97d,
grew many twinned cubes (about 3-4 mm), pyramids, rods, twinned
crystals, and a cubic corner, with a total weight of 6.1 grams.
Beaker #2 (four sodium lamps at about 45 ), Figure 97e, grew
twinned cubes and crystals (about 4-5 mm on a side), and a large
twinned crystal (about 18 x 11 mm) with a total weight of about
9.5 grams. Beaker #3 (i. e. , on the about table 8 feet away)
grew many small (about 1 mm) crystals, with a total weight of
about 2.7 grams.  
   
Beaker #4 (aluminum foil-covered bucket) grew about 0.2 grams of
very small crystals (less than about 1 mm).  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4o-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
The experimental procedure was identical to the experimental
procedure of Example 4n, except that a spectral NaCl solution
prepared in the dark was used.  
   
Results: Beaker #1 (four horizontal sodium lamps as shown in
Figure 97d), grew 15 twinned cubes (most about 5-7 mm), hoppers,
a corner (about 10 x 10 mm), a rod (about 15 x 4) and
polycrystals (up to about 15 x 12 mm). As shown in Figures 98i,
98j, 98k and 981, the crystals that were grown according to this
Example also exhibited modified growth planes at 45 angles to
the normal axes. Beaker #2 (four sodium lamps oriented overhead
at about a 45'angle, as shown in Figure 97e, grew twinned cubes
(about 7 mm), 2 large hoppers (about 10 x 10 mm and 12 x 12 mm),
and 5 polycrystals with twinning ranging from about 6 x 10 mm to
14 x 18 mm. As shown in Figures 98m, 98n, 98o, and 98v, the
crystals that were grown according to this Example also
exhibited modified growth planes at 45 angles to the normal
axes. The control maintained in total darkness showed no
crystallization at all. This experiment demonstrates the effects
of directional spectral crystallization.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4P-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
The experimental procedure was identical to Example 4n, except a
spectral NaCl solution prepared under ambient fluorescent
lighting was used.  
   
Results-Beaker #1 (four horizontal sodium lamps; Figure 97d)
grew clear cubes and rods. Beaker #2 (four sodium lamps oriented
at 45 ; Figure 97e) grew cubes and clumped crystals. The
control, maintained in total darkness in the shielded room in an
aluminum foil- wrapped bucket, showed no crystallization. The
crystals grown from the spectral solution appear to be more
clear and more perfect than crystals grown from the classical
solution.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4a-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
The experimental procedure was identical to Example 4n, except
that a spectral NaCl solution prepared in the dark was used.  
   
Results-Beaker #1 (four horizontal Na lamps; Figure 97d) grew
many (greater than  
   
50) small cubes (about 2-4 mm on a side). Beaker #2 (four sodium
lamps oriented at 45 ; Figure 97e) grew fewer (approximately 30)
but larger cubes (about 5-7 mm on a side) and pyramids. The
crystals in both Beakers #1 and #2 were growing above a layer of
sandy consistency crystals. The control, maintained in total
darkness in the aluminum foil-wrapped bucket, showed no
crystallization. The spectral solutions appear to produce many
more nucleations and this solution preparation technique should
be applicable when a polycrystalline phase or thin film may be
useful.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4r-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
A spectral NaCl solution was prepared and filtered and about 50
ml of solution was placed into each of five different sized
beakers #'s 1-5 as follows: 1) 50 ml beaker; 2) 150 ml beaker;
3) 250 ml beaker; 4) 400 ml beaker; and 5) 600 ml beaker. About
50 ml of solution was also placed into each of control Beakers
#'s 6-10 as follows: 6) 50 ml beaker; 7) 150 ml beaker; 8) 250
ml beaker; 9) 400 ml beaker; and 10) 600 ml beaker. Beakers
#'sl-5 were placed under overhead sodium lamps 112 with cone
delivery configuration 120, as shown in Figure 94. Beakers #'s
6-10 were placed in a cabinet with the doors covered with
aluminum foil to block light from entering into the cabinet.
Crystallization proceeded overnight (about 16 hours) with no
ambient light present.  
   
Results: For the spectral crystallizations, the following
results were achieved: 1) approximately 25 cubes (about 1.5-2
mm); 2) approximately 12 cubes (about 3-5 mm); 3) approximately
25 cubes (about 3-6 mm); 4) approximately 20 cubes (up to about
9 mm); 5) approximately 25 cubes (about 3-6 mm).  
   
For the controls, the following results were achieved: 6)
approximately 15 cubes (most about 1 mm); 7) approximately 10
cubes (about 1.5 mm); 8) approximately 4 cubes (about 3 mm) and
a rod (about 1.5 x 9 mm); 9) approximately 8 cubes (about 2-4
mm); 10) approximately 12 cubes (about 3-6 mm). Thus, with the
same solution and crystallization time, crystal yields and
growth are affected by the size and/or shape of the beaker (e.
g., container or reaction vessel effects).  
   
In this Example, targeted spectral energies were used to affect
phase changes, material properties, and structure in solid and
liquid materials.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4s-SODIUM CH LORIDE**  
Classical NaCl solution prepared in the dark was filtered and
about 100 ml placed into three separate beakers (about 600 ml in
size) in the dark, shielded room. Beaker #1 was illuminated by
two horizontal sodium lamps and one overhead sodium lamp (Figure
97c).  
   
Beaker #2 was illuminated by one horizontal lamp, one overhead
lamp at about 90 degrees to  
   
the horizontal lamp, and one lamp at about 45 degrees between
the horizontal and overhead lamps (Figure 97g). The control
Beaker #3 was placed in an aluminum foil-wrapped bucket in the
dark, shielded room. Crystallization proceeded overnight in the
dark, shielded room (about 20 hours) with no ambient light
present.  
   
Results: The control in the aluminum foil-wrapped bucket showed
no crystallization.  
   
Beaker #1 (2 horizontal/l overhead ; Figure 97c) grew more than
50 cubes (2 about 4 mm) and approximately 10 rods (about 3-11 mm
in length). Beaker #2 (one horizontal, one 45 degrees, one
overhead; Figure 97g) grew approximately 15 cubes (about 5-12
mm; see Figures 98t and 98u) many of which were twinned and/or
hoppers, a few rods (up to about 22 x 2 mm) and two
polycrystalline clusters. Thus, it appears that direction and
orientation of the spectral input during crystallization affects
crystal growth and morphology.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4t-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
Experimental procedures were identical to Example 4s, except
that a spectral solution prepared in the dark was used.
Crystallization proceeded with no ambient light present.  
   
Results: The control in the aluminum foil-wrapped bucket showed
no crystallization.  
   
Beaker #1 (2 horizontal/l overhead; Figure 97c) grew
approximately 40 cubes (about 3-7 mm) many with twinning and 4-5
polycrystalline masses about 5-10 mm. Beaker #2 (horizontal, 45
degrees, overhead; Figure 97g) grew approximately 30 slightly
larger cubes (about 5-7 mm) and rods (about 10 x 3 mm). Beaker
#3 (control) showed no growth.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4u-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
Spectral NaCl solution (stored with aluminum foil around beaker
to block light) was filtered and different amounts were placed
into identical 400 ml Pyrex beakers #'s 1-5 as follows: 1) 50 ml
solution; 2) 75 ml solution; 3) 100 ml solution; 4) 125 ml
solution; 5) 150 ml solution. Beakers #'s 6-10 (identical 400 ml
Pyrex beakers) were used as controls as follows: 6) 50 ml
solution; 7) 75 ml solution; 8) 100 ml solution; 9) 125 ml
solution; 10) 150 ml solution. Beakers #'sl-5 were placed under
overhead sodium lamps with cones (Figure 94). Beakers #'s 6-10
were placed in a cabinet with the doors covered with aluminum
foil to block light. Crystallization proceeded overnight (about
16 hours) with no ambient light present.  
   
Results: For the spectral crystallization in Beakers #'s 1-5
crystals were about 1.5 mm cubic in shape and weights were about
as follows: 1) 1.6 gram 2) 2.0 gram; 3) 1.6 gram; 4) 1.2 gram;
5) 1.3 gram. Control Beakers #6-10 contained crystals which were
less than 1 mm and weights were about as follows: 6) 0.4 gram;
7) 0.5 gram; 8) 0.4 gram; 9) 0.4 gram; 10) 0.5 gram.
Accordingly, with identical size, shape, and composition of the
beakers,  
   
classical crystallization was the same regardless of solution
volume. However, spectral crystallization was about 3-5 times
greater than classical crystallization and varied with solution
volume.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4v-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
The experimental procedure was identical to Example 4u.  
   
Results: For the spectral crystallization in beakers 1-5
crystals were approximately 1 mm cubic and approximate weights
were: 1) 5.0 gram; 2) 4.5 gram; 3) 5.4 gram; 4) 5.2 gram; 5) 5.1
gram. Control beakers #'s 6-10 crystals were approximately 1 mm
and weights were approximately: 6) 2.8 grams; 7) 3.0 grams; 8)
2.8 grams; 9) 3.1 grams; 10) 3.1 grams.  
   
With identical size, shape, and composition of the beakers,
classical crystallization was the same regardless of solution
volume. Spectral crystallization was about 65% greater than
classical crystallization and varied with solution volume.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4w-SODIUM BROMIDE**  
Classical NaBr and NaCl solutions were filtered. A saturated
solution of NaBr (100 ml) was placed into a 600 ml beaker,
Beaker #1, and placed under an overhead sodium lamp with cone
(Figure 94). A saturated solution of NaCl (100 ml) was placed
into a 600 ml beaker, Beaker #2, and placed under an overhead
sodium lamp with cone (Figure 94).  
   
Beakers #3 and #4 were controls of about 100 ml of NaBr and
NaCl, respectively, placed into 600 ml Pyrex beakers.
Crystallization proceeded overnight (about 18 hours) with no
ambient light present.  
   
Results: NaBr solution from Beaker #1 grew approximately 20 flat
hexagonal sheets (up to about 8 x 15 mm) and some rods (about 2
x 8 mm). NaCl solution from Beaker #2 grew typical spectral NaCl
cubic crystals, approximately 100, 2 x 2 mm. Controls of both
solutions grew only a small amount of sandy type crystals
overnight. The controls were left out under the ambient
fluorescent lights for a weekend (about 60 hours), and after the
additional 60 hours showed crystal growth similar to that in
Beakers #1 and #2 in aboutl8 hours. While the average control
NaBr crystal was slightly smaller (about 6 x 8 mm) the largest
was in this control beaker (about 30mm x 20 mm).  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4x-SODIUM BROMIDE**  
The spectral NaBr solution was filtered and about 100 ml was
placed into four beakers (about 600 ml in size) in the dark,
shielded room. Beaker #1 was illuminated by two horizontal Na
lamps and one overhead Na lamp (Figure 97c). Beaker #2 was
illuminated by one horizontal lamp, one overhead lamp at
approximately 90 degrees to the horizontal lamp, and one lamp
approximately 45 degrees between the horizontal and overhead
lamp (Figure  
   
97 g). The control Beaker #3 was placed in the aluminum
foil-wrapped bucket. Control Beaker #4 was placed under ambient
fluorescent lights in an office (i. e. , slightly different
ambient light intensity). Crystallization proceeded with no
ambient light for Beakers #1, #2 and #3.  
   
Results: Beaker #1 (2 horizontal/l overhead; Figure 97c) and
Beaker #2 (horizontal, 45 degrees, overhead; Figure 97g) grew
several large, flat, hexagonal crystals (up to about 30mm x 20
mm), and weighing about 21.5 grams and 19.32 grams,
respectively. Beaker #3 in the bucket grew nothing. Beaker #4
under ambient lights in an office grew crystals similar in size
to Beakers #1 and #2, but fewer in number, about 4.5 grams in
weight. Solution levels in Beakers #1 and #2 were about 80 ml,
and about 100 ml in the control. The control Beaker #3 was next
placed under ambient fluorescent lights in an office until water
had evaporated to about the 80 ml level. A small number of
moderately sized (about 2 mm x 4 mm) flat hexagonal crystals
grew. Accordingly, the increase in crystal growth rate observed
with the sodium lamps is not due simply to greater evaporation,
because control solutions which had water evaporated therefrom
in approximately the same amount did not produce the same amount
of crystal growth.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4y-SODIUM BROMIDE**  
A spectral NaBr solution was prepared and filtered and about 100
ml was placed into three beakers (about 400 ml in size). Beaker
#1 was placed in a water bath at about 28 C under an overhead
sodium lamp 112 with cone delivery configuration 120 (Figure
94). The room temperature was about 24 C. Beaker #2 was placed
on the counter under an overhead sodium lamp 112 with cone
delivery configuration 120 (Figure 94). Crystallization
proceeded overnight (about 21 hours) with no ambient light.
Beaker #3 was placed in an office with overhead fluorescent
ambient lighting present.  
   
Results: Beakers #1 and #2 had polycrystalline films on the
surfaces, and flat hexagonal crystals on the bottom. Beaker #1
crystals were up to about 30 mm x 20 mm and weighed about 14.2
grams. Beaker #2 crystals measured up to about 25 mm x 15 mm and
weighed about 6.4 grams. Beaker #3 had similar morphology to
Beaker #2, but a much lesser quantity of crystals.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4z-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
Water in its original clear plastic packaging was conditioned
overnight (about 19 hours) by irradiation with a sodium lamp.
Classic NaCl solution was prepared using the conditioned water
under ambient fluorescent lighting. The saturated classic
solution was filtered and about 100 ml was placed into three
beakers (about 600 ml in size) in a dark,  
   
shielded room at about 24 C. Beaker #1 was illuminated by two
horizontal sodium lamps and one overhead sodium lamp (Figure
97c). Beaker #2 was illuminated by one horizontal lamp, one
overhead lamp at about 90 degrees to the horizontal lamp, and
one lamp at about 45 degrees between the horizontal and overhead
lamp (Figure 97g). The control Beaker #3 was placed in an
aluminum foil-wrapped bucket. Crystallization proceeded with no
ambient light for Beakers 1-3.  
   
Results: The control in the aluminum foil-wrapped bucket showed
a few pinpoints of crystallization (too little to collect and
weigh). Beaker #1 (two horizontal/one overhead; Figure 97c) grew
hundreds of small cubic (about 1.5 mm) crystals and some small
rods, about 5.9 grams. Beaker #1 fluid level was about 90 ml and
the solution temperature was about 27 C. Beaker #2 (horizontal,
45 degrees, overhead; Figure 97g) grew hundreds of small cubic
(about 1.5 mm) crystals with some rods, total weight about 5.6
grams. The solution level was approximately 80 ml and the
solution temperature was about 27 C. Thus, solutions prepared
classically from irradiated water showed an increase in
nucleation.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 4aa**  
Classical NaCl solution, prepared with sodium lamp-conditioned
water under ambient fluorescent lights and stored in an aluminum
foil-wrapped beaker, was filtered and about 100 ml was placed
into two beakers (600 ml in size) in a shielded room at about 24
C. Beaker #1 was placed under an overhead sodium lamp with cone
(Figure 94), and Beaker #2 was placed in the aluminum
foil-wrapped bucket. A spectral NaBr solution, prepared under
ambient fluorescent lights and stored in aluminum foil, was also
filtered and about 100 ml was placed in two beakers (about 600
ml in size) in a shielded room at about 24 C. Beaker #3 was
placed under an overhead sodium lamp with cone (Figure 94), and
Beaker #4 was placed in an aluminum foil-wrapped bucket.
Crystallization proceeded overnight (about 18 hours) with no
ambient light present.  
   
Results: Beaker #1 (conditioned water NaCl solution) had 95 ml
of solution and many small, sandy crystals, a total weight of
about 2 grams. Beaker #2 also grew small sandy crystals, total
weight about 0.7 grams. Beaker #3 had about 95 ml solution and
several flat, hexagonal crystals, up to about 8 x 4 mm and total
weight about 6.3 grams. Beaker #4 had several smaller sized flat
hexagonal crystals (most about 2 x 4 mm, although two were up to
about 10 mm on a side) and weighing about 5.0 grams total.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4ab-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
Classical NaCl solution, prepared under ambient fluorescent
lights and stored in aluminum foil, was filtered and about 100
ml was placed into two beakers (about 600 ml in  
   
size) in a shielded, dark room at about 25 C. Beaker #1 was
placed under an overhead sodium lamp with cone (Figure 94), and
Beaker #2 was placed into an aluminum foil- wrapped bucket.
Classic NaCl solution, prepared with sodium lamp-conditioned
water under ambient fluorescent lights and stored in aluminum
foil, was also filtered and about 100 ml was placed into two
beakers (about 600 ml in size) in a shielded room at about 24 C.
Beaker #3 was placed under an overhead sodium lamp with cone
(Figure 94), and Beaker #4 was placed into an aluminum
foil-wrapped bucket. Crystallization proceeded overnight (about
21 hours) with no ambient light present  
Results: Beaker #1 with classic solution grew about 7.0 grams
total of about 1 mm cubic crystals. Beaker #3 with conditioned
water solution grew about 6.2 grams total of about 1.5 mm
crystals. Control Beakers #2 and #4 had essentially no growth.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4ac-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
The procedure in Example 4ab was repeated. Results were similar.  
   
Results : Beaker #1 with classic solution grew about 2.5 grams
of about 1 mm cubic crystals. Beaker #3 with conditioned water
solution grew about 2.3 grams of about 1.5 mm crystals. Control
Beakers #2 and #4 had essentially no growth. Both solutions
crystallized almost the same weight of NaCl, but the crystals
from the irradiated water solution were larger (and hence fewer
in number). Thus, it appears that sodium spectral conditioning
of water prior to preparing classical saturated NaCl solutions
affects subsequent crystal size and nucleation.  
   
In this Example, targeted spectral energies were used to affect
phase change, structure, and material properties of solid and
liquid materials.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4ad-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
Classical NaCl was prepared and stored four different ways as
follows: 1) wrapped in aluminum foil; 2) wax paper over the top;
3) wrapped in a black plastic bag; 4) wrapped in clear plastic.
The classical NaCl solution stored in aluminum foil was filtered
and about 100 ml was placed into Beakers #1, #2 and #3 (about
600 ml in size). Classical NaCl solution stored with wax paper
over the top was filtered and about 100 ml was placed into
Beakers #4, #5 and #6 (about 600 ml in size). Classical NaCl
solution stored wrapped in a black plastic bag was filtered and
about 100 ml was placed into Beakers #7, #8 and #9 (about 600 ml
in size). Classical NaCl solution stored wrapped in clear
plastic was filtered and about 100 ml was placed into Beakers
#10, #11 and #12 (about 600 ml in size). Beakers #1, #4, #7, and
#10 were placed under an overhead sodium lamp with cone (Figure
94). Beakers #2, #5, #8, and 1#1 had about 10 ml water added and
were placed under an overhead sodium lamp with  
   
cone (Figure 94). Control beakers #3, #6, #9, and #12 were
placed in a light-tight cabinet.  
   
Results:  
1. (foil, sodium lamp) -crystals less than about 1 mm, about
0.17 grams total weight  
2. (foil, diluted) -no growth  
3. (foil, control) -no growth  
4. (wax paper, sodium lamp) -three cubes (about 2-4 mm),
clusters of about 1 mm crystals, total weight about 0.26grams  
5. (wax paper, diluted) -no growth  
6. (wax paper, control) -no growth  
7. (black plastic, sodium lamp) -three cubes (about 2-4 mm),
clusters of about 1 mm crystals, total weight about 0.44 gram  
8. (black plastic, diluted) -no growth  
9. (black plastic, control) -no growth  
10. (clear plastic, sodium lamp) -nine cubes (about 3-6 mm) with
twinning and three polycrystalline clusters, about 1.1 gram
total weight  
11. (clear plastic, diluted) -no growth  
12. (clear plastic, control) -no growth  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4ae-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
Classical NaCl solution stored in aluminum foil was filtered and
about 100 ml was placed into Beakers #1 and #2 (about 600 ml in
size). Classical NaCl solution stored wrapped in a black plastic
bag was filtered and about 100 ml was placed into Beakers #3 and
#4 (about 600 ml in size). Classical NaCl solution stored
wrapped in clear plastic was filtered and about 100 ml was
placed into Beakers #5 and #6 (about 600 ml in size). Beakers
#1, #3, and #5 were placed under an overhead sodium lamp with
cone Figure-94). Control Beakers #2, #4, and #6 were placed in a
light-tight cabinet. Crystallization proceeded overnight (about
20 hours) with no ambient light present.  
   
Results:  
1. (foil, sodium lamp)-about 1 mm crystals, about 0.8 grams
total weight  
2. (foil, control) -no growth  
3. (black plastic, sodium lamp) -about 3-7 mm cubic crystals,
some twinning, about 1.2 grams total weight  
4. (black plastic, control) -less than 0.4 mm crystals, about
0.25 grams total weight  
5. (clear plastic, sodium lamp) -about 3-4 mm cubic crystals, no
twinning, about 1.7 grams total weight  
   
6. (clear plastic, control) -about 1.5 mm crystals, about 0.38 g
total weight  
Thus, aluminum foil coverings on the outside of the Pyrex beaker
during storage conditioned the saturated solution and inhibited
subsequent NaCl crystal nucleation and growth. Solutions exposed
to ambient light during solution equilibration overnight have
more crystal growth by weight. Accordingly, it appears that
storage containers and/or spectral conditions and/or
conditioning of solutions preparation before, during, and after
affect subsequent crystallization from solutions.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
af-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
Classical NaCl solution stored in black plastic was filtered and
about 100 ml was placed into six crystallization dishes. Room
temperature was about 25 C. Dishes #1, #2, and #3 were placed
under an overhead sodium lamp with cone (Figure 94). Dishes #4,
#5 and #6 were placed under an overhead full spectrum lamp with
cone. Crystallization proceeded overnight (about 19 hours) with
no ambient light present  
Results-Dishes #1, #2 and #3 (sodium lamp) grew cubes (about 2
mm) and clusters, 5.8 grams in total weight. Dishes #4, #5, and
#6 (full spectrum lamp) grew cubes (about 2-3 mm), 8.1 grams
total weight.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4as-SODIUM CHOLRIDE**  
Classical NaCl solution stored in black plastic was filtered and
about 100 ml was placed in six crystallization dishes. Room
temperature was about 25 C. Dishes #1, #2, and #3 were placed
under an overhead sodium lamp with a cone delivery configuration
(Figure 94). Dishes #4, #5, and #6 were placed under an overhead
full spectrum lamp with a cone delivery configuration (similar
to the configuration shown in Figure 94). Crystallization
proceeded overnight (about 19 hours) with no ambient light
present.  
   
Results-Dishes #1, #2, and #3 (sodium lamp) grew cubes (about
2-4 mm) and clusters, total weight about 5.5 grams. Dishes #4,
#5, and #6 (full spectrum lamp) grew cubes (about 3-4 mm), total
weight about 7.4 grams. The full spectrum lamp had higher
wattage than the Na lamp and contained frequencies in the
spectra for both Na and Cl.  
   
 **EXAMPLE
4ah-SODIUM CHLORIDE**  
Classical saturated NaCl solution was filtered and about 100 ml
was placed into three beakers. Beaker #1 was placed in a dark,
shielded room directly under an overhead potassium lamp (similar
to the configuration shown in Figure 94). Beaker #2 was placed
in a shielded room behind a cardboard shield, in very low level
ambient potassium spectral light.  
   
Beaker #3 was placed in an office about 3.5 feet from overhead
fluorescent lights.  
   
Results: Beaker #1 grew cubic crystals (about 3-4 mm), about
2.7grams total  
   
weight. Beaker #2 grew cubic crystals (about 2-2.5 mm), about
0.5 grams total weight.  
   
Beaker #3 grew less than 1 mm crystals, about 0.7 grams total
weight. It appears that the significant direct resonance between
the sodium and potassium spectra allows one to influence NaCl
crystal growth using the potassium spectrum alone. Moreover,
NaCl growth with the potassium lamp may be modulated by spectral
intensity, similar to the sodium lamp.  
   
 **OBSERVATIONS
FOR EXAMPLES 4a-4ah**  
Spectral crystallization techniques permitted the
modification/control of crystals as follows:  
Figures 98a-98v and 98ad-98ae show photomicrographs of various
crystals formed according to some of the Experiments in Example
4. These photomicrographs, along with direct experimental
observations, showed that spectral crystallization has the
following general affects: (1) increased primary nucleation; (2)
increased growth rate; (3) increased temperature at which
crystallization begins; (4) controlled crystallization from a
thermally unsaturated solution; (5) controlled crystallization
from a diluted unsaturated solution; (6) altered morphologies
including: - altered crystal symmetry; - altered axes; -
multiple growth axes controlled by multiple axes of spectral
irradiation; - altered growth axis direction controlled by
spectral axis directions; (7) altered crystallization controlled
by controlling spectral conditions during solution preparation ;
and (8) altered crystallization controlled by controlling
ambient spectral conditions during crystallization.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 5**  
 **MICROWAVES
AND SODIUM CHLORIDE CRYSTALLIZATION**  
For the following Examples 5a-5c, the below-listed Equipment,
materials and experimental procedures were utilized (unless
stated differently in each Example). a) Equipment and Materials
- Distilled Water-the water is distilled water from American
Fare, contained in one (1) gallon translucent, colorless,
plastic jugs and was processed by a combination of distillation,
microfiltration and ozonation. The original source for the water
was the  
   
   
Greeneville Municipal water supply in Greeneville, Tennessee.
The plastic jugs were stored in a darkened and electromagnetic
shielded room prior to use in the experiments described in
Examples 5a, 5b and 5c.  
   
- Pyrex 1000ml beakers.  
   
- Pyrex 400ml beakers.  
   
- A solution of water, or of sodium chloride and water. The
sodium chloride is from Fisher Chemicals, is in crystalline form
and is characterized as follows:  
Sodium Chloride : Certified A. C. S.  
   
Barium (Ba) (about 0.001%)-P. T.  
   
Bromide (Br) -less than 0.01%  
Calcium (Ca) -less than 0.0002%-0. 0007%  
Chlorate and Nitrate (as N03)-less than 0.0006%-0. 0009%  
Heavy Metals (as Pb) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Insoluble Matter-less than 0. 001%-0. 006%  
Iodide (1)-less than 0.0002%-0. 0004%  
Iron (Fe) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Magnesium (Mg) -less than 0.001%-0. 0003%  
Nitrogen Compounds (as N) -less than 0. 0001 %-0. 0003% pH of 5%
solution at 25 C-5. 0-9.0  
Phosphate (P03)-less than 5 ppm  
Potassium (K)-0. 001%-0. 005%  
Sulfate (SO4)-0. 003%-0.004% -Grounded, dark enclosure: about 6
feet by about 3 feet by about 1 foot metal cabinet (24 gauge
metal) with flat, black paint inside.  
   
-Microwave horn, Maury Microwave, Model P230B, SN# s959,12.
4-18. 0GHz (10.0- 18.7), 8725A, 3.5mm.  
   
- Microwave spectroscopy system, Hewlett Packard; HP 83350B
Sweep Oscillator, HP 8510B Network analyzer, and HP 8513A
Reflection-Transmission Test set.  
   
- Sodium lamp, Stonco, 70 watt high pressure sodium security
wall light fitted with a parabolic aluminum reflector directing
the light down and away from the housing, oriented vertically
above a flat, horizontal testing surface, with the bulb about 9
inches (about 23 cm) from the horizontal test surface.  
   
- Humboldt Bunsen burner with Bernzomatic propane fuel.  
   
- Ring stand and Fisher cast iron ring and heating plate.  
   
- 1000 ml Pyrex beakers.  
   
- Crystallization dishes, Pyrex 270 ml capacity, Coming 3140,
Ace Glass 8465-12.  
   
   
- Forma Scientific incubator; Model 3157; Water-jacketed ; 28 C
internal temperature, opaque door and walls, nearly completely
light blocking with internal light, average 0.82 mW/cm2.  
   
- Intel computerized microscope.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 5a**  
Crystallization of Sodium Chloride Using Rotational Frequencies  
The rotational constant Be of 6536.86 Me for sodium chloride
(NaCI) was obtained from"Microwave Spectroscopy: C. H. Townes
and A. L. Schawlow, Dover Publ. Inc. , New York". The rotational
frequency used in this experiment was calculated to be 2 X Bev
or 13.07372 GHz.  
   
Saturated sodium chloride solution was prepared by heating
distilled water (about 800 ml) in a 1000 ml Pyrex beaker to
about 55 C, and adding NaCl until no more would dissolve (about
250-300 grams), under ambient fluorescent lighting. The beaker
was wrapped in black plastic, stored in a cabinet, and allowed
to equilibrate overnight (about 15 hours). The saturated
solution was filtered over the crystals at room temperature (22
C).  
   
Saturated NaCl solution (about 100 ml) was pipetted into each of
six crystallization dishes. Two crystallization dishes A and B
were placed in the incubator (set to about 28 C) ; two
crystallization dishes C and D were placed under a sodium lamp
112 as shown in Figure 94, the temperature being about 28 C (8.2
mW/cm2) ; and two crystallization dishes E and F were placed in
a shielded dark enclosure for microwave irradiation at about 25
C. The microwave field was coupled through the air to the
outside of microwave Dish E. Microwave Dish F was placed
adjacent to microwave Dish E, in line with the microwave horn.
The microwave was set in parameter Sll, sweeping from 13. 0736
to 13.0738 GHz. The solutions were allowed to crystallize for
about 40 hours.  
   
Photomicrographs taken at about at 60X (Figures not shown but
were used to determine"Relative Crystal Size"reported below) and
total crystal weight from each crystallization dish A-F was
determined. The relative sizes of formed crystals were
determined from the photomicrographs by measuring the dimensions
of all discernable individual crystals. For rectangular
crystals, the smaller dimension was used.  
   
Results: Crystals from the incubator at about 28 C in dishes A
and B were smaller than crystals in dishes C and D which had
received sodium spectral electronic irradiation; and smaller
than the crystals in dishes E and F which were grown with the
sodium microwave rotational frequency. However, crystals grown
in dishes E and F (microwave irradiated  
   
solutions) were inhibited relative to crystals grown in dishes C
and D (sodium lamp irradiated solutions). Relative sizes and
weights of formed crystals were as follows:  
Relative Crystal Size Weight (g)  
Incubator  
Dish A 14.5 1.4  
Dish B 14.5 1.2  
Sodium lamp Dish C 44 11.4 Dish D 41 10.9  
Microwave  
Dish E 36.5 5.3  
Dish F 34.5 4.6  
   
 **EXAMPLE 5b**  
 **Sodium
Chloride Crystallization Usine Rotational Frequencies**  
The rotational constant Be of 6536.86 Mc for sodium chloride
(NaCI) was obtained from"Microwave Spectroscopy: C. H. Townes
and A. L. Schawlow, Dover Publ. Inc. , New York". The rotational
frequency used in this experiment was calculated to be 2 X Be,
or 13.07372 GHz.  
   
Saturated sodium chloride solution was prepared by heating
distilled water (about 800 ml) in a 1000 ml Pyrex beaker to
about 55 C, and adding NaCl until no more would dissolve (about
250-300 grams), under ambient fluorescent lighting. The beaker
was wrapped in black plastic, stored in a cabinet, and allowed
to equilibrate overnight (about 15 hours). The saturated
solution was filtered over the crystals at room temperature
(about 22 C).  
   
Saturated NaCl solution (about 100 ml) was pipetted into each of
eight crystallization dishes labeled G-N. Two crystallization
dishes G and H were placed in an incubator (set to about 28 C),
two crystallization dishes H and I were placed under a sodium
lamp 112, as shown in Figure 94 at about 28-30 C (8.2 mW/cm2),
two crystallization dishes K and L were placed in a shielded
dark enclosure for microwave irradiation at about 25 C, and two
control crystallization dishes M and N were placed in a shielded
dark enclosure at about 25 C. The microwave field was coupled
through the air to the outside of microwave Dish K.  
   
Microwave Dish L was placed adjacent to Dish K, in line with the
microwave horn. The microwave was set in parameter Sil, sweeping
from 13.073719 to 13.073721 GHz. The solutions were allowed to
crystallize for about 18 hours.  
   
The total crystal weight in each of dishes G-N was determined.  
   
Results: Irradiation with the sodium chloride rotational
microwave frequency in a shielded dark enclosure inhibited
sodium chloride crystallization compared to controls in a
shielded dark enclosure.  
   
Sodium lamp spectral electronic irradiation enhanced
crystallization compared to controls at the same ambient room
temperature.  
   
Weisht (g)  
Incubator Dish G 0.0  
Dish H 0.0  
Na lamp Dish I 5.4  
Dish J 6.2  
Microwave Dish K 1.9 Dish L 1.8  
Shielded Control Dish M 2.1 Dish N 2.1  
   
 **EXAMPLE 5c**  
 **Crystallization
of Sodium Chloride Using Rotational Frequencies**  
The rotational constant Be of 6536.86 Me for sodium chloride
(NaCl) was obtained from"Microwave Spectroscopy: C. H. Townes
and A. L. Schawlow, Dover Publ. Inc. , New York". The rotational
frequency used in this experiment was calculated to be 2 X Be,
or 13.07372 GHz.  
   
Saturated sodium chloride solution was prepared by heating
distilled water (about 800 ml) in a 1000 ml Pyrex beaker to
about 55 C, and adding NaCl until no more would dissolve (about
250-300 grams), under ambient fluorescent lighting. The beaker
was wrapped in black plastic, stored in a cabinet, and allowed
to equilibrate overnight (about 15 hours). The saturated
solution was filtered over the crystals at room temperature
(about 20 C).  
   
Saturated NaCl solution (about 100 ml) was pipetted into each of
four crystallization dishes labeled) O-R, and 85 ml of saturated
NaCl solution (about 100 ml) was pipetted into each of four
crystallization dishes labeled S-V. Two crystallization dishes O
and S were placed in an incubator (set at about 28 C), two
crystallization dishes P and T were placed under a sodium lamp
112, as shown in Figure 94, at about 28-30 C (8.2 mW/cm'), two
crystallization dishes Q and U were placed in a shielded dark
enclosure for microwave irradiation, and two control
crystallization dishes R and V were placed in a shielded dark  
   
enclosure at about 25 C. The microwave field was coupled through
the air to the outside of microwave Dish O. Microwave Dish U was
placed adjacent to Dish O, in line with the microwave horn. The
microwave parameter was Sll, sweeping from 13.073719 to
13.073721 GHz. Ambient room/enclosure temperatures throughout
were:  
1) incubator controls about 28 C ;  
2) sodium lamp about 28 C ;  
3) microwave irradiation about 25 C ;  
4) shielded enclosure control about 25 C.  
   
The solutions were allowed to crystallize for about 14.5 hours,
after which solution temperatures were measured:  
1) incubator control solutions about 26 C ;  
2) sodium lamp solutions about 22 C ;  
3) microwave irradiation about 21 C ; and  
4) shielded enclosure control about 20 C.  
   
The dishes O-V were photomicrographed (not shown) at about 60X
magnification.  
   
The total crystal weight was determined in each of dishes O-V by
being dried and weighed.  
   
Relative crystal sizes for only Dishes O-R was determined as in
Example 5a.  
   
Results: Irradiation with the sodium chloride rotational
microwave frequency in a shielded dark enclosure inhibited
sodium chloride crystallization compared to controls in a
shielded dark enclosure.  
   
Sodium lamp spectral electronic irradiation enhanced
crystallization rate compared to controls at the same ambient
room temperatures, however solution temperatures differed.  
   
The sodium lamp solutions were closest in temperature to the
microwave irradiated solution.  
   
Although the size of the sodium lamp and microwave crystals was
essentially the same and the sodium lamp solution was slightly
warmer, about 2.5 times more salt crystallized under the sodium
lamp, than with the microwave irradiation.  
   
Relative Crystal Size Weight (s) Incubator  
Dish O 10 0.7  
Dish S----0. 6 Sodium lamp  
Dish P 21 5.6  
Dish T----5. 1  
   
Microwave  
Dish Q 20 1.9  
Dish U----1. 9 Shielded Control  
Dish R 25 2.1  
Dish V----1. 9  
   
 **EXAMPLE 6**  
 **VARIOUS
POTASSIUM LAMP CRYSTALLIZATION EXPERIMENTS**  
   
 a) Equipment and Materials - Sterile water by Bio
Whittaker (prepared by ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis,
deionization, and distillation) in one liter plastic bottles.  
   
- Sodium Chloride, Fisher Chemicals, packaged in gray plastic 3
Kg bottles. The sodium chloride, in crystalline form, is
characterized as follows:  
Sodium Chloride : Certified A. C. S.  
   
Barium (Ba) (about 0.001%)-P. T.  
   
Bromide (Br) -less than 0. 01%  
Calcium (Ca) -less than 0.0002%-0. 0007%  
Chlorate and Nitrate (as N03)-less than 0.0006%-0. 0009%  
Heavy Metals (as Pb) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Insoluble Matter-less than 0. 001%-0. 006%  
Iodide (I)-less than 0.0002%-0. 0004%  
Iron (Fe) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Magnesium (Mg) -less than 0. 001%-0. 0003%  
Nitrogen Compounds (as N) -less than 0.0001%-0. 0003% pH of 5%
solution at 25 C-5. 0-9.0  
Phosphate (P03)-less than 5 ppm  
Potassium (K) -0. 001%-0.005%  
Sulfate (S04)-0. 003%-0.004% - Potassium Chloride, Fisher
Chemicals, packaged in gray plastic 3 Kg bottles. The potassium
chloride, in crystalline form, is characterized as follows:  
Potassium Chloride, Certified A. C. S.  
   
Bromide-0. 01%  
Chlorate and Nitrate (as NO3)-less than 0.003%  
Nitrogen Compounds (as N) -less than 0. 001%  
Phosphate-less than 5ppm  
Sulfate-less than 0. 001%  
Barium 0.001%  
Calcium and R203 Precipitate-less than 0.002%  
Heavy Metals (as Pb) -less than 5ppm  
Iron-less than 2ppm  
   
   
   
Sodium-less than 0.005%  
Magnesium-less than 0. 001%  
Iodide-less than 0.002% pH of 5% solution at 25 C-5. 4 to 8.6  
Insoluable Matter-less than 0.005% - Humboldt Bunsen burner,
with Coleman propane fuel.  
   
- Sodium lamp, Stonco 70 watt high pressure sodium security wall
light fitted with a parabolic aluminum reflector directing the
light away from the housing and an aluminum foil cone light
guide fitted around the sodium bulb, with distal end formed
around uniform diameter (about 1.8 cm). The sodium lamp was
mounted overhead with the bulb oriented vertically and with the
tip of the bulb about 15 inches (about 38 cm) from the
crystallization dishes.  
   
- Potassium lamp, Thermo Oriel 10 watt spectral line potassium
lamp #65070 with Thermo Oriel lamp mount #65160 and Thermo Oriel
spectral lamp power supply #65150.  
   
The potassium lamp was mounted overhead with the rectangular
bulb oriented horizontally at about 9 inches (about 23 cm) from
the crystallization dishes (as shown in Figure 97h).  
   
- Crystallization dishes, Pyrex 270 ml capacity, Corning 3140,
Ace Glass 8465-12. b) Preparation of Solutions  
Water was heated with a Bunsen burner from room temperature to
about 55 C. Salt was added to the solution which was stirred
with a glass stir rod until no more salt would dissolve. The
solution was allowed to equilibrate overnight (about 18 hours)
before being decanted and filtered for use in a crystallization
procedure.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 6a**  
Classical KCI solution was filtered and about 100 ml was placed
into each of nine (9) crystallization dishes. Dish #'sl-3 were
placed in the dark, shielded room under the potassium lamp.
Cardboard shields were placed between the potassium lamp and
Dish #'s 4-6 which then received only very low levels of an
ambient potassium spectrum. Dish #'s 7- 9 were placed onto a
counter in another room with overhead ambient fluorescent
lighting.  
   
Results: Control crystals grew small cubic crystals (see Figure
98w). The solution was exposed to a low ambient potassium lamp
light and grew about 25 crystals which showed some twinning.
Most crystals were about 3-5 mm cubic, and the largest crystal
(about 12 mm cubic) is shown in Figures 98x and 98y. The
solution under the potassium lamp grew about 15 large crystals,
with cubes, triangular rods, polycrystalline masses, and twinned
crystals (see Figures 98z and 98aa).  
   
   
 **EXAMPLE 6b**  
Classical NaCl solution was filtered and about 100 ml was placed
into each of 3 crystallization dishes. Dish #1 was placed in the
dark, shielded room under the potassium lamp. Dish #2 was placed
behind a cardboard shield with only low ambient levels of the
potassium lamp. Dish #3 was placed in an office under
fluorescent lights.  
   
Results: All dishes produced small cubic crystals: about 2.8
grams in dish #1 under the potassium lamp; about 0.6 grams in
dish #2 with ambient potassium lamp light; and about 0.89 grams
in dish #3 under fluorescent lights.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 6c**  
Classical KC1 solution was filtered and about 100 ml was placed
into eight (8) crystallization dishes. Dish #'sl-3 were placed
into the dark, shielded room under the potassium lamp. Dishes
#'s 4-6 were placed into the same dark, shielded room under the
sodium lamp. Cardboard shields were placed between the potassium
and sodium lamps to prevent cross-illumination. Dish #7 was
placed in an aluminum foil-covered bucket in the shielded room.
Dish #8 was placed onto a file cabinet in an office, about 40
inches beneath fluorescent overhead lights (about 1.12 mW/cm2).  
   
 **Results:**  
   
There were different crystal sizes and morphologies observed:  
1) Potassium lamp-Several cubic and twinned hoppers, about 1.6 x
1.6 x 0.7 cm in length for the largest crystal which grew under
the main part of the potassium bulb;  
2) Sodium lamp-Cubic and twinned hoppers, many rods and glassy
sheets, the largest of which was about 2 x 2 x 1 cm in length,
grew directly under the sodium bulb (see Figure 98ab and Figure
98ac);  
3) Foil bucket-no growth; and  
4) Fluorescent office-many small cubes, about 2-3 mm, a few rods
and sheets.  
   
Average weights per dish were: 1) potassium lamp, about 1.5
grams; 2) sodium lamp, about 2.9 grams; 3) foil bucket 0.0
grams; and 6) fluorescent office about 0.97 grams.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 7**  
 **INCREASE IN
MEASURED PH IN A NaCI/WATER SOLUTION**  
 **DUE TO A
SODIUM SPECTRAL PATTERN**  
This Example demonstrates the effects of conditioning a
conditionable participant (distilled water) with a conditioning
energy (sodium lamp) by dissolving crystalline sodium chloride
(NaCI) into the water and monitoring pH changes.  
   
a) Equipment and Materials  
The following reference numerals refer to those items shown
schematically in Figures 99,100 and 101, which setups are
referred to in the following Examples 7a-7f. Figure 102 shows
the pH electrode 109 in greater detail. Like reference numerals
have been used whenever possible.  
   
100-Bernzomatic propane fuel.  
   
101-Humboldt Bunsen burner.  
   
102-Ring stand.  
   
103-Cast iron hot plate from Fisher Scientific.  
   
104-1000 ml Pyrex cylindrical beaker.  
   
105-A solution of water, or of sodium chloride and water.  
   
- Sodium Chloride, Fisher Chemicals, packaged in gray plastic 3
Kg bottles. The sodium chloride, in crystalline form, is
characterized as follows:  
Sodium Chloride; Certified A. C. S.  
   
Barium (Ba) (about 0.001%)-P. T.  
   
Bromide (Br) -less than 0. 01%  
Calcium (Ca) -less than 0.0002%-0. 0007%  
Chlorate and Nitrate (as N03)-less than 0.0006%-0. 0009%  
Heavy Metals (as Pb) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Insoluble Matter-less than 0. 001%-0. 006%  
Iodide (1)-less than 0.0002%-0. 0004%  
Iron (Fe) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Magnesium (Mg) -less than 0.001%-0. 0003%  
Nitrogen Compounds (as N) -less than 0. 0001%-0. 0003% pH of 5%
solution at 25 C-5. 0-9.0  
Phosphate (P03)-less than 5 ppm  
Potassium (K) -0. 001%-0.005%  
Sulfate (SO4)-0. 003%-0.004% - Distilled Water-American Fare,
contained in one (1) gallon translucent, colorless, plastic
jugs, processed by distillation, microfiltration and ozonation.
Source, Greeneville Municipal Water supply, Greeneville,
Tennessee. Stored in cardboard boxes in a dark, shielded room
prior to use in the experiments described in Examples 7a, 7b and
7c.  
   
106-Support structure for pH meter.  
   
107-An AR20"pH/mV/ C/Conductivity"meter from Accumet Research
(Fisher Catalog No. 13-636-AR20 2000/2001 Catalog).  
   
108-Temperature probe for pH meter.  
   
109-pH Electrode for AR20 pH meter (Fisher 2000-2001 Catalog
#13-620-285) ; and shown in greater detail in Figure 102.  
   
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110-Aluminum foil tube made from kitchen grade aluminum foil,
medium duty.  
   
111-Stonco 70 watt high-pressure sodium security wall fixture
(TLW Series Twilighter Wallprism model) fitted with a parabolic
aluminum reflector which directs the light from the housing.  
   
112-sodium lamp, Stonco 70 watt high-pressure sodium security
wall light, fitted with a parabolic aluminum reflector directing
the light away from the housing. The sodium bulb was a Type S62
lamp, 120V, 60Hz, 1.5A made in Hungary by Jemanamjjasond. The
lamp was located about 12 cm from the beaker side.  
   
113-Ring stand.  
   
114-Chain clamp.  
   
 **EXPERIMENTAL
PROCEDURE**  
 **EXAMPLE 7a**  
Figure 99 is a schematic of the experimental apparatus used to
generate baseline measured pH information at about 55 C as a
function of time. In this Example 7a, the Bunsen burner 101 was
supplied with propane fuel from the fuel source 100 via a
flexible rubber tube 115. The flame from the Bunsen burner 101
was caused to be incident upon a cast iron hot plate 103 which
was attached to a ring stand 102. A 1000 ml Pyrex cylindrical
beaker 104 was placed on top of the cast iron hot plate 103. The
beaker 104 contained approximately 800 ml of distilled water
obtained from American Fare. An AR20 pH/mV/ C/Conductivity meter
107 from Accumet Research communicated with the 800 ml of
distilled water and later with the solution 105 through a
temperature probe 108 and a pH electrode 109. More details of
the pH electrode can be seen in Figure 102. The pH meter was
elevated to a convenient height by the use of a support
structure 106.  
   
The AR20 meter 107, which used the pH electrode 109 (the
electrode being shown in more detail in Figure 102), were
together calibrated by using two different buffer solutions.  
   
The first buffer solution had a pH of 4.00 +/-0.01 at 25 C, and
was a solution of potassium bipthalate. A second buffer solution
had a pH of 7.00 +/-0.01 at 25 C, and was a solution of
potassium phosphate monobasic-sodium hydroxide. Both solutions
were 0.05 Molar, both were certified and both were obtained from
Fisher Chemicals. The use of these buffer solutions was intended
to insure accuracy of the readings from the pH electrode.  
   
The pH of the distilled water in the beaker 104 was first
measured at room temperature and then heated to about 55 C in
about 15-20 minutes by use of the Bunsen burner heating the hot
plate 103 and the hot plate 103 radiating (e. g. , by radiation
and/or conduction) its conditioning energy to the beaker 104
containing the distilled water. The  
   
   
water temperature was monitored by the Accumet meter 107. Once a
temperature of about 55 C was obtained, about 50 grams of sodium
chloride (certified A. C. S. and as discussed above herein),
were added to the 800 ml of distilled water in the beaker 104 to
form the solution 105. The sodium chloride was stirred into the
800 ml of distilled water by use of glass stirring rod and
complete dissolution of the sodium chloride occurred within
about 30- 45 seconds. The temperature of the solution 105 was
reduced by approximately 1/2 to 1 C, but was quickly brought
back to about 55 C by the Bunsen burner 101 and cast iron hot
plate 103 in a matter of a few seconds. The electrodes 108 and
109 were temporarily removed from the solution 105 to permit the
stirring, mixing and dissolution of the sodium chloride into the
distilled water. However, the electrodes 108 and 109 were
immediately reinserted into the solution 105 upon completion of
the stirring.  
   
Figure 103a shows the results of three (3) separate experiments
corresponding to the experimental apparatus of Figure 99. The
plotted data show the change in measured pH of the solution 105
as a function of time from room temperature to about 55 C. In
particular, the pH of the distilled water alone was first
measured at room temperature and then measured at about 55 C,
and thereafter the pH of the solution 105 was measured about
every two minutes for about 20 minutes after the addition and
dissolution of sodium chloride. The time measurements were all
at intervals of about two minutes up to about 20 minutes with a
final measurement being taken after about 40 minutes.  
   
All experimental conditions described in the Example occurred in
the presence of standard fluorescent lighting. The fluorescent
lamps were Sylvania Cool White Deluxe Fluorescent Lamps, 75
watts and were each about eight (8) feet (about 2.4 meters)
long. The lamps were suspended in pairs approximately 3.5 meters
above the laboratory counter on which the experimental set-up
was located. There were six (6) pairs of lamps present in a room
which measured approximately 25 feet by 40 feet (about 7.6
meters x 12.1 meters).  
   
The fluorescent lamps produce a widely broadened and noisy
mercury spectrum.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 7b**  
Figure 100 is a schematic of the experimental apparatus used to
generate measured pH information at about 55 C as a function of
time. In this Example 7b, the Bunsen burner 101 was supplied
with propane fuel from the fuel source 100 via a flexible rubber
tube 115.  
   
The flame from the Bunsen burner 101 was caused to be incident
upon a cast iron hot plate 103 which was attached to a ring
stand 102. A 1000 ml Pyrex cylindrical beaker 104 was placed on
top of the cast iron hot plate 103. The beaker 104 contained
approximately 800 ml of distilled water obtained from American
Fare. An AR20 pH/mV/ C/Conductivity meter  
   
107 from Accumet Research communicated with the 800 ml of
distilled water and later with the solution 105 through a
temperature probe 108 and a pH electrode 109. More details of
the pH electrode can be seen in Figure 102. The pH meter was
elevated to a convenient height by the use of a support
structure 106.  
   
The AR20 meter 107, which used the pH electrode 109 (the
electrode being shown in more detail in Figure 102) were
together calibrated by using two different buffer solutions.  
   
The first buffer solution had a pH of 4.00 +/-0.01 at about 25
C, and was a solution of potassium bipthalate. A second buffer
solution had a pH of 7.00 +/-0.01 at about 25 C, and was a
solution of potassium phosphate monobasic-sodium hydroxide. Both
solutions were 0.05 Molar, both were certified and both were
obtained from Fisher Chemicals. The use of these buffer
solutions was intended to insure accuracy of the pH readings
from the pH electrode.  
   
The pH of the distilled water in the beaker 104 was first
measured at room temperature and then heated to about 55 C in
about 15-20 minutes by use of the Bunsen burner heating the hot
plate 103. The water temperature was monitored by the Accumet
meter 107. Once a temperature of about 55 C was obtained, about
50 grams of sodium chloride (certified A. C. S. and discussed
above herein), were added to the 800 ml of distilled water in
the beaker 104 to form the solution 105. The sodium chloride was
stirred into the 800 ml of distilled water by use of glass
stirring rod and complete dissolution of the sodium chloride
occurred within about 30-45 seconds. The temperature of the
solution 105 was reduced by approximately 1/2 to 1 C, but was
quickly brought back to about 55 C by the Bunsen burner 101 and
cast iron hot plate 103 in a matter of a few seconds. The
electrodes 108 and 109 were temporarily removed from the
solution 105 to permit the stirring, mixing and dissolution of
the sodium chloride into the distilled water. However, the
electrodes 108 and 109 were immediately reinserted upon
completion of the stirring.  
   
A ring stand 113 was positioned adjacent to the ring stand 102
such that a high pressure sodium light 112 contained within a
housing 111, and surrounded by an aluminum foil tube 110
permitted light emitted from the bulb 112 to be transmitted
through the aluminum foil tube 110 and become incident upon a
side of the beaker 104. The ring stand 113 was positioned such
that the end of the aluminum tube 110 adjacent to the side of
the beaker 104 was about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch away from the side
of the beaker 104. The tube 110 measured about eight (8) inches
long and was about 3 1/2 inches in diameter. The end of the
sodium light bulb 112 was about five (5) inches from the end of
the tube 110. In this Example 18b, the sodium light bulb 112 was
actuated at about the same time that the  
   
electrodes 108 and 109 were reinserted into the solution 105
which is after the sodium chloride had been mixed into and
dissolved in the distilled water. The light fixture 111 was
fixed to the ring stand 113 by use of a chain clamp 114.  
   
Figure 103b shows the results of three (3) separate experiments
corresponding to the experimental apparatus of Figure 100. The
plotted data show the change in measured pH of the solution 105
as a function of time from room temperature to about 55 C. In
particular, the pH of the distilled water alone was first
measured at room temperature and then measured at about 55 C,
and thereafter measured about every two minutes after the
addition and dissolution of sodium chloride and the activation
of the high pressure sodium light 112. The time measurements
were all at intervals of about two minutes for about 20 minutes
with a final measurement being taken after about 40 minutes.  
   
All experimental conditions described in this Example occurred
in the presence of standard fluorescent lighting. The
fluorescent lamps were Sylvania Cool White Deluxe Fluorescent
Lamps, 75 watts and were each about eight (8) feet (about 2.4
meters) long. The lamps were suspended in pairs approximately
3.5 meters above the laboratory counter on which the
experimental set-up was located. There were six (6) pairs of
lamps present in a room which measured approximately 25 feet by
40 feet (about 7.6 meters x 12.1 meters). The fluorescent lamps
produce a widely broadened and noisy mercury spectrum.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 7c**  
Figure 101 is a schematic of the experimental apparatus used to
generate measured pH information where the temperature of the
distilled water in the beaker 104, and later in the solution
105, in the beaker 104 was heated exclusively by use of a high
pressure sodium bulb 112 contained in a fixture 111.  
   
The AR20 meter 107, which used the pH electrode 109 (the
electrode being shown in more detail in Figure 102) were
together calibrated by using two different buffer solutions.  
   
The first buffer solution had a pH of 4.00 +/-0.01 at about 25
C, and was a solution of potassium bipthalate. A second buffer
solution had a pH of 7.00 +/-0.01 at about 25 C, and was a
solution of potassium phosphate monobasic-sodium hydroxide. Both
solutions were 0.05 Molar, both were certified and both were
obtained from Fisher Chemicals. The use of these buffer
solutions was intended to insure accuracy of the pH readings
from the pH electrode.  
   
This Example 7c differs from the previous Examples 7a and 7b in
that no Bunsen burner was provided for heating. In this regard,
heat was generated from the energy emitted by the combination of
the high-pressure sodium bulb 112, and the fixture 111. In
particular,  
   
the energy was transmitted to the bottom of the beaker 104
initially containing the distilled water, and later to the
solution 105, through the use of the aluminum foil tube 110.  
   
Specifically, the ring stand 102 supported the beaker 104 by the
use of the chain clamp 114.  
   
The beaker 104 was initially lowered into the aluminum foil tube
110 such that approximately 150-200 ml of the distilled water
contained in the beaker 104 was physically located inside of the
aluminum foil tube 110. The tube 110 measured about seven (7)
inches long and was about four (4) inches in diameter. The top
end of the sodium light bulb 112 was about four (4) inches from
the end of the tube 110. Once the distilled water temperature
achieved about 55 C after about 1 1/4-1 1/2 hours, the sodium
chloride was added, as discussed above. The chain clamp 114 was
then raised vertically slightly upon the ring stand 102 so that
the bottom of the beaker 104 was now positioned slightly outside
of the aluminum foil tube 110 (as shown in Figure 101).
Experience caused the precise final location of the bottom of
the beaker 104 to be about 1/2 inch-3/4 inch above the end of
the aluminum foil tube 110. The primary difference between this
Example 7c and the previous two Examples 7a and 7b is that the
only energy provided to the distilled water and the solution 105
came from the combination of the sodium bulb 112 and the fixture
111 by radiation and convection.  
   
Figure 103c shows the results of three (3) separate experiments
corresponding to the experimental apparatus of Figure 101. The
plotted data show the change in measured pH of the solution 105
as a function of time at a temperature of about 55 C. In
particular, the pH of the distilled water alone was first
measured at room temperature and then measured at about 55 C,
and thereafter the pH of the solution 105 was measured about
every two minutes after the addition and dissolution of sodium
chloride. The time measurements were all at intervals of about
two minutes for 20 minutes, with a final measurement being taken
at about 40 minutes.  
   
All experimental conditions described in this Example occurred
in the presence of standard fluorescent lighting. The
fluorescent lamps were Sylvania Cool White Deluxe Fluorescent
Lamps, 75 watts and were each about eight (8) feet (about 2.4
meters) long. The lamps were suspended in pairs approximately
3.5 meters above the laboratory counter on which the
experimental set-up was located. There were six (6) of lamps
present in a room which measured approximately 25 feet by 40
feet (about 7.6 meters x 12.1 meters). The fluorescent lamps
produce a widely broadened and noisy mercury spectrum.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 7d**  
Figure 100 is a schematic of the experimental apparatus used to
generate measured pH information at about 55 C as a function of
time. In this Example 7d, a ring stand 113 was positioned
adjacent to the ring stand 102 such that a high pressure sodium
light 112 contained within a housing 111, and surrounded by an
aluminum foil tube 110 permitted light emitted from the bulb 112
to be transmitted through the aluminum foil tube 110 and become
incident upon a side of the beaker 104. The ring stand 113 was
positioned such that the end of the aluminum tube 110 adjacent
to the side of the beaker 104 was about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch
(about 2.0 cm to about 2.5 cm) away from the side of the beaker
104. The tube 110 measured about eight (8) inches (about 2.4
meters) long and was about 3 1/2 inches (about 8.5 cm) in
diameter. The top end of the sodium light bulb 112 was about
five (5) inches (about 12.5 cm) from the end of the tube 110. In
this Example 7d, the sodium light bulb 112 was actuated about 40
minutes before heating the water with the Bunsen burner and
irradiated the solution continuously throughout the pH
measurements. The light fixture 111 was fixed to the ring stand
113 by use of a chain clamp 114.  
   
The Bunsen burner 101 was supplied with propane fuel from the
fuel source 100 via a flexible rubber tube 115. The flame from
the Bunsen burner 101 was caused to be incident upon a cast iron
hot plate 103 which was attached to a ring stand 102. A 1000 ml
Pyrex cylindrical beaker 104 was placed on top of the cast iron
hot plate 103. The beaker 104 contained approximately 800 ml of
distilled water obtained from American Fare. An AR20 pH/mV/
C/Conductivity meter 107 from Accumet Research communicated with
the 800 ml of distilled water and later with the solution 105
through a temperature probe 108 and a pH electrode 109. More
details of the pH electrode can be seen in Figure 102. The pH
meter was elevated to a convenient height by the use of a
support structure 106.  
   
The AR20 meter 107, which used the pH electrode 109 (the
electrode being shown in more detail in Figure 102) were
together calibrated by using two different buffer solutions.  
   
The first buffer solution had a pH of 4.00 +/-0.01 at about 25
C, and was a solution of potassium bipthalate. A second buffer
solution had a pH of 7.00 +/-0.01 at about 25 C, and was a
solution of potassium phosphate monobasic-sodium hydroxide. Both
solutions were 0.05 Molar, both were certified and both were
obtained from Fisher Chemicals. The use of these buffer
solutions was intended to insure accuracy of the pH readings
from the pH electrode.  
   
The pH of the distilled water in the beaker 104 was first
measured at room temperature before actuating the sodium lamp.
After the 40 minute sodium lamp  
   
conditioning, the water was then heated to about 55 C in about
15-20 minutes by use of the Bunsen burner heating the hot plate
103. The water temperature was monitored by the Accumet meter
107. Once a temperature of about 55 C was obtained, about 50
grams of sodium chloride (certified A. C. S. and discussed above
herein), were added to the 800 ml of distilled water in the
beaker 104 to form the solution 105. The sodium chloride was
stirred into the 800 ml of distilled water by use of glass
stirring rod and complete dissolution of the sodium chloride
occurred within about 30-45 seconds. The temperature of the
solution 105 was reduced by approximately 1/2 to 1 C, but was
quickly brought back to about 55 C by the Bunsen burner 101 and
cast iron hot plate 103 in a matter of a few seconds. The
electrodes 108 and 109 were temporarily removed from the
solution 105 to permit the stirring, mixing and dissolution of
the sodium chloride into the distilled water. However, the
electrodes 108 and 109 were immediately reinserted upon
completion of the stirring.  
   
Figure 103e shows the results of three (3) separate experiments
corresponding to the experimental apparatus of Figure 100. The
plotted data show the change in measured pH of the solution 105
as a function of time at room temperature to about 55 C. In
particular, the pH of the distilled water alone was first
measured at room temperature and then measured at about 55 C,
and thereafter measured about every two minutes after the
addition and dissolution of sodium chloride and the activation
of the high pressure sodium light 112. The time measurements
were all at intervals of about two minutes for 20 minutes with a
final measurement being taken at about 40 minutes.  
   
All experimental conditions described in this Example occurred
in the presence of standard fluorescent lighting. The
fluorescent lamps were Sylvania Cool White Deluxe Fluorescent
Lamps, 75 watts and were each about eight (8) feet (about 2.4
meters) long. The lamps were suspended in pairs approximately
3.5 feet above the laboratory counter on which the experimental
set-up was located. There were six (6) pairs of lamps present in
a room which measured approximately 25 feet by 40 feet (about
2.6 meters x 12.1 meters). The fluorescent light produce a
widely broadened and noisy mercury spectrum.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 7e**  
Figure 100 is a schematic of the experimental apparatus used to
generate measured pH information at about 55 C as a function of
time. In this Example 7e, a ring stand 113 was positioned
adjacent to the ring stand 102 such that a high pressure sodium
light 112 contained within a housing 111, and surrounded by an
aluminum foil tube 110 permitted light emitted from the bulb 112
to be transmitted through the aluminum foil tube 110 and become
incident upon a side of the beaker 104. The ring stand 113 was
positioned such that the end of the  
   
aluminum tube 110 adjacent to the side of the beaker 104 was
about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch (about 2.0 cm to about 2.5 cm) away
from the side of the beaker 104. The tube 110 measured about
eight (8) inches (about 2.4 cm) long and was about 3 1/2 inches
(about 8.5 cm) in diameter. The top end of the sodium light bulb
112 was about five (5) inches (about 12.5 cm) from the end of
the tube 110. In this Example 7e, the sodium light bulb 112 was
actuated about 40 minutes and then terminated, before heating
the water with the Bunsen burner. The light fixture 111 was
fixed to the ring stand 113 by use of a chain clamp 114.  
   
The Bunsen burner 101 was supplied with propane fuel from the
fuel source 100 via a flexible rubber tube 115. The flame from
the Bunsen burner 101 was caused to be incident upon a cast iron
hot plate 103 which was attached to a ring stand 102. A 1000 ml
Pyrex cylindrical beaker 104 was placed on top of the cast iron
hot plate 103. The beaker 104 contained approximately 800 ml of
distilled water obtained from American Fare. An AR20 pH/mV/
C/Conductivity meter 107 from Accumet Research communicated with
the 800 ml of distilled water and later with the solution 105
through a temperature probe 108 and a pH electrode 109. More
details of the pH electrode can be seen in Figure 102. The pH
meter was elevated to a convenient height by the use of a
support structure 106.  
   
The AR20 meter 107, which used the pH electrode 109 (the
electrode being shown in more detail in Figure 102) were
together calibrated by using two different buffer solutions.  
   
The first buffer solution had a pH of 4.00 +/-0.01 at about 25
C, and was a solution of potassium bipthalate. A second buffer
solution had a pH of about 7.00 +/-0.01 at about 25 C, and was a
solution of potassium phosphate monobasic-sodium hydroxide. Both
solutions were 0.05 Molar, both were certified and both were
obtained from Fisher Chemicals. The use of these buffer
solutions was intended to insure accuracy of the pH readings
from the pH electrode.  
   
The pH of the distilled water in the beaker 104 was first
measured at room temperature, before actuating the sodium lamp
conditioning. After the 40 minutes of sodium lamp conditioning
of the water, the water was then heated to about 55 C in about
15-20 minutes by use of the Bunsen burner heating the hot plate
103. The water temperature was monitored by the Accumet meter
107. Once a temperature of about 55 C was obtained, about 50
grams of sodium chloride (certified A. C. S. and discussed above
herein), were added to the 800 ml of distilled water in the
beaker 104 to form the solution 105. The sodium chloride was
stirred into the 800 ml of distilled water by use of glass
stirring rod and complete dissolution of the sodium chloride
occurred within about 30-45 seconds. The temperature of the
solution 105 was reduced by approximately 1/2 to 1 C, but was
quickly brought back to  
   
   
about 55 C by the Bunsen burner 101 and cast iron hot plate 103
in a matter of a few seconds.  
   
The electrodes 108 and 109 were temporarily removed from the
solution 105 to permit the stirring, mixing and dissolution of
the sodium chloride into the distilled water. However, the
electrodes 108 and 109 were immediately reinserted upon
completion of the stirring.  
   
Figure 103f shows the results of three (3) separate experiments
corresponding to the experimental apparatus of Figure 100. The
plotted data show the change in measured pH of the solution 105
as a function of time from room temperature to about 55 C. In
particular, the pH of the distilled water alone was first
measured at room temperature and then measured at about 55 C,
and thereafter measured about every two minutes after the
addition and dissolution of sodium chloride and the activation
of the high pressure sodium light 112. The time measurements
were all at intervals of about two minutes for about 20 minutes
with a final measurement being taken at about 40 minutes.  
   
Figure 103g shows the averages calculated from the data from
each of the three (3) series of experiments from each of
Examples 7a, 7b and 7e.  
   
All experimental conditions described in this Example occurred
in the presence of standard fluorescent lighting. The
fluorescent lamps were Sylvania Cool White Deluxe Fluorescent
Lamps, 75 watts and were each about eight (8) feet (about 2.4
meters) long. The lamps were suspended in pairs approximately
3.5 meters above the laboratory counter on which the
experimental set-up was located. There were six (6) pairs of
lamps present in a room which measured approximately 25 feet by
40 feet (about 7.6 meters x 12.1 meters). The fluorescent lamps
produce a widely broadened and noisy mercury spectrum.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 7f**  
Figure 100 is a schematic of the experimental apparatus used to
generate measured pH information at about 55 C as a function of
time. In this Example 7f, a ring stand 113 was positioned
adjacent to the ring stand 102 such that a high pressure sodium
light 112 contained within a housing 111, and surrounded by an
aluminum foil tube 110 permitted light emitted from the bulb 112
to be transmitted through the aluminum foil tube 110 and become
incident upon a side of the beaker 104. The ring stand 113 was
positioned such that the end of the aluminum tube 110 adjacent
to the side of the beaker 104 was about 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch
(about 1 cm to about 1.5 cm) away from the side of the beaker
104. The tube 110 measured about eight (8) inches long (about 20
cm) and was about 3 1/2 inches (about 8.5 cm) in diameter. The
top end of the sodium light bulb 112 was about five (5) inches
(about 12.5 cm) from the end of the tube 110. In this Example
7f, the sodium light bulb 112 was actuated  
   
about 40 minutes, terminated, and pH was measured. The light
fixture 111 was fixed to the ring stand 113 by use of a chain
clamp 114.  
   
The Bunsen burner 101 was supplied with propane fuel from the
fuel source 100 via a flexible rubber tube 115. The flame from
the Bunsen burner 101 was caused to be incident upon a cast iron
hot plate 103 which was attached to a ring stand 102. A 1000 ml
Pyrex cylindrical beaker 104 was placed on top of the cast iron
hot plate 103. The beaker 104 contained approximately 800 ml of
distilled water obtained from American Fare. An AR20 pH/mV/
C/Conductivity meter 107 from Accumet Research communicated with
the 800 ml of distilled water and later with the solution 105
through a temperature probe 108 and a pH electrode 109. More
details of the pH electrode can be seen in Figure 102. The pH
meter was elevated to a convenient height by the use of a
support structure 106.  
   
The AR20 meter 107, which used the pH electrode 109 (the
electrode being shown in more detail in Figure 102) were
together calibrated by using two different buffer solutions.  
   
The first buffer solution had a pH of 4.00 +/-0.01 at about 25
C, and was a solution of potassium bipthalate. A second buffer
solution had a pH of 7.00 +/-0.01 at about 25 C, and was a
solution of potassium phosphate monobasic-sodium hydroxide. Both
solutions were 0.05 Molar, both were certified and both were
obtained from Fisher Chemicals. The use of these buffer
solutions was intended to insure accuracy of the pH readings
from the pH electrode.  
   
The pH of the distilled water in the beaker 104 was first
measured at room temperature, before actuating the sodium lamp
conditioning. After the 40 minutes sodium lamp conditioning of
the water, the following time intervals elapsed before heating
the water to 55 C with the Bunsen burner : 1) 0 minutes; 2) 20
minutes; 3) 40 minutes; 4) 60 minutes; and 5) 120 minutes. The
water was then heated to about 55 C in about 5 minutes by use of
the Bunsen burner heating the hot plate 103. The water
temperature was monitored by the Accumet meter 107. Once a
temperature of about 55 C was obtained, about 50 grams of sodium
chloride (certified A. C. S. and discussed above herein), were
added to the 800 ml of distilled water in the beaker 104 to form
the solution 105. The sodium chloride was stirred into the 800
ml of distilled water by use of glass stirring rod and complete
dissolution of the sodium chloride occurred within about 30-45
seconds. The temperature of the solution 105 was reduced by
approximately 1/2 to 1 C, but was quickly brought back to about
55 C by the Bunsen burner 101 and cast iron hot plate 103 in a
matter of a few seconds. The electrodes 108 and 109 were
temporarily removed from the solution 105 to permit the
stirring, mixing  
   
and dissolution of the sodium chloride into the distilled water.
However, the electrodes 108 and 109 were immediately reinserted
upon completion of the stirring.  
   
Figure 103h shows the results of three (3) separate experiments
(#'s 3,4, and 5) corresponding to the experimental apparatus of
Figure 100, representing decay curves for the sodium lamp
conditioning effect in water. The plotted data show the change
in measured pH of the solution 105 as a function of time from
room temperature to about 55 C (curves 7fl, 7f2 and 7f3 were
essentially identical). In particular, the pH of the distilled
water alone was first measured at room temperature and then
measured when the sodium lamp was terminated, and thereafter
measured about every two minutes after the addition and
dissolution of sodium chloride. The time measurements were all
at intervals of about two (2) minutes for 20 minutes, with a
final measurement being taken at about 40 minutes.  
   
All experimental conditions described in the Example occurred in
the presence of standard fluorescent lighting. The fluorescent
lamps were Sylvania Cool White Deluxe Fluorescent Lamps, 75
watts and were each about eight (8) feet (about 2.4 meters)
long. The lamps were suspended in pairs approximately 3.5 meters
above the laboratory counter on which the experimental set-up
was located. There were six (6) pairs of lamps present in a room
which measured approximately 25 feet by 40 feet (about 2.6
meters x 12.1 meters).).  
   
The fluorescent lamps produce a widely broadened and noisy
mercury spectrum.  
   
 **DISCUSSION
OF EXAMPLES 7a, 7bt 7c, 7d. 7e and 7f**  
Figure 103d shows the averages calculated from the data from
each of the three (3) series of experiments from each of
Examples 7a, 7b and 7c. The data show that the Bunsen
burner-only heating corresponding to Example 7a and Figure 99
had the smallest overall measured rise in pH after a period of
time of approximately 40 minutes. The data generated from
Example 7b, and corresponding to Figure 100, showed an
intermediate rise in measured pH with time after about 40
minutes. In Example 7b, the sodium spectral pattern was added
only at the point when the solution 105 had attained a
temperature of about 55 C.  
   
The greatest overall increase in measured pH from a time of
about 2-40 minutes was shown in the data corresponding to
Example 7c, which corresponds to the experimental apparatus
shown in Figure 101. In this Example 7c, the distilled water in
the beaker 104, was exposed to the sodium spectral pattern
emitted from the sodium light bulb 112 for the longest amount of
time (e. g. , energy was provided to the distilled water and the
solution 105 exclusively through the combination of the sodium
light bulb 112 and the fixture 111) which was about 1 1/4-1 1/2
hours to heat the water to about 55 C and then for an additional
40 minutes while the pH measurements were made.  
   
   
Accordingly, the data shown in Figure 103d clearly show the
effect of a sodium spectral pattern upon the measured pH of the
sodium chloride/water solution 105, as measured by an AR20 meter
from Accumet Research used in combination with a pH electrode
109 (as shown in more detail in Figure 102).  
   
Figure 103g shows the averages calculated from the data from
each of the three (3) series of experiments from each of
Examples 7a, 7b and 7e. The data show that the Bunsen
burner-only heating corresponding to Example 7a and Figure 99
had the smallest overall measured rise in pH after a period of
time of approximately 40 minutes. The data generated from
Example 7b, and corresponding to Figure 100, showed an
intermediate rise in measured pH with time after about 40
minutes. In Example 7e, the water was conditioned by the sodium
spectral pattern, after which it was heated to 55 C and the NaCl
was added and dissolved.  
   
The greatest overall increase in measured pH from a time of
about 2-40 minutes was shown in the data corresponding to
Example 7e, which corresponds to the experimental apparatus
shown in Figure 100. In this Example 7e, the distilled water in
the beaker 104, was exposed to the conditioning sodium spectral
pattern emitted from the sodium light bulb 112 for about forty
(40) minutes (e. g. , conditioning energy was provided to the
distilled water 105 exclusively with the sodium light bulb 112
for about 40 minutes).  
   
Accordingly, the data shown in Figure 103g clearly show the pH
effect of a conditioning sodium spectral pattern upon distilled
water, which is later used to make a sodium chloride/water
solution 105, as measured by an AR20 meter from Accumet Research
used in combination with a pH electrode 109 (as shown in more
detail in Figure 102).  
   
Figure 103h shows the experimental data from each of the three
(3) experiments from Example 7f3, 7f4, and 7f5. The data (7f5)
show that the 120 minute interval between conditioning of the
distilled water and dissolution of the NaCl salt had the
smallest overall measured rise in pH after a period of time of
approximately 40 minutes. The data generated from Example 7f4,
after about a 60 minute interval between conditioning of the
distilled water and dissolution of the NaCl salt, showed an
intermediate rise in measured pH with time after about 40
minutes. In Example 7f3, the water was conditioned by the sodium
spectral pattern, and the interval between conditioning and
dissolution of the NaCl salt was only about 40 minutes. This
curve was essentially identical to the curve for 20 minutes and
the normalized curve for zero minutes. Example 7f3 showed the
greatest rise in pH.  
   
\* Accordingly, the data shown in Figure 103h clearly show a
time-related decay effect of a conditioning sodium spectral
pattern upon distilled water, which is later used to make a  
   
sodium chloride/water solution 105, as measured by an AR20 meter
from Accumet Research used in combination with a pH electrode
109 (as shown in more detail in Figure 102). The conditioning
effects of a sodium spectral pattern upon distilled water
remained in the water for a period of time approximately equal
to the conditioning time. After an interval of 1.5 times the
conditioning time, the conditioning effects of a sodium spectral
pattern upon distilled water were beginning to decline. Finally,
after an interval of 3.0 times the conditioning time, the
conditioning effects of a sodium spectral pattern upon distilled
water declined still further.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 7g**  
 **Changes in
pH Due to Effects of Na Lamp Conditioned NaCI on pH**  
Sodium chloride (about 50 grams) was spread into a thin layer
under a sodium lamp in an otherwise dark room overnight. The
next day the salt was used in a pH experiment.  
   
Overhead fluorescent lighting was present continuously
throughout both experiments.  
   
Water (about 800 ml) was placed in a 1000 ml beaker and the pH
was measured. The water was next heated to about 55 C and pH was
measured again. The water temperature was maintained at about 55
C for the remainder of the experiment. NaCl (about 50 grams) was
added and stirred with a glass stir rod. Ten additional pH
measurements were taken about every two (2) minutes after the
addition of the NaCl, for a total of about 20 minutes. Final pH
was measured about 40 minutes after addition of the NaCI. Figure
103i shows pH as a function of time for two experiments where
sodium chloride solute was dissolved in water.  
   
One series of pH tests was performed on a solution made with the
regular salt (which had not been conditioned), and one series of
tests was performed on the solution made with the conditioned
salt.  
   
Results: The pH increased more when the salt had been
conditioned with its own Na spectral energy pattern. This same
effect was seen in other similar experiments. When significantly
larger amounts of salt in a much thicker layer were irradiated
with the same intensity, this effect was not nearly so
pronounced, or was not seen at all.  
   
In this Example, targeted spectral energies were used to change
the material properties of a solid upon subsequent phase change
into a liquid solution.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 8**  
 **Studies of
Solubility Rates in Conditioned Water**  
For the following Examples 8a-8d, the below-listed Equipment,
materials and experimental procedures were utilized (unless
stated differently in each Example). a) Equipment and Materials  
   
- Pyrex 1000ml beakers, Corning.  
   
- Pyrex 600m1 bealcers, Corning.  
   
- Pyrex Petri dishes; model 3160-102, 100 x 20 mm.  
   
- Ohaus portable standard scale LS200,0. 1 to 100.0 grams.  
   
- Toastmaster cool touch griddle (TG15W).  
   
- Distilled Water-American Fare, contained in one (1) gallon
translucent, colorless, plastic jugs, processed by distillation,
microfiltration and ozonation. Source, Greeneville Municipal
Water supply, Greeneville, Tennessee. Stored in cardboard boxes
in a dark, shielded room prior to use in the experiments
described in Examples 8a, 8b and 8c.  
   
- Forma Scientific Incubator; Model 3157, Water-jacketed ; 28 C
internal temperature, opaque door and walls, nearly completely
light blocking with internal light average 0.82 mW/cm2. Chamber
capacity about 5.6 cubic feet.  
   
- Fisher brand Salimeters; Models 11-605 (1.0% divisions),
11-606 (0.5% divisions); specialized salinity and sodium
chloride hydrometers; length 12". Calibrated for 60 F.  
   
- Fisher brand Specific Gravity Hydrometer; Model 11-520E.
Length 12". Calibrated for 60 F, with 0.01 s. g. divisions.  
   
- Fisher brand Sugar Hydrometer, Model 11-6080; length 12".
Calibrated for 60 F, in 0. 1 % divisions.  
   
- Ambient Lighting-All experimental conditions described in
these Examples occurred in the presence of standard fluorescent
lighting. The fluorescent lamps were Sylvania Cool White Deluxe
Fluorescent Lamps, 75 watts and were each about eight (8) feet
long (about 2.4 meters long). The lamps were suspended in pairs
approximately 3.5 meters above the laboratory counter on which
the experimental set-up was located. There were six (6) pairs of
lamps present in a room which measured approximately 25 feet by
40 feet (7.6 meters x 12.1 meters). The fluorescent lamps
produce a widely broadened and noisy mercury spectrum.  
   
- Fisher 50ml pipettes TD 20 c serological/Drummond pipet-aid.  
   
- Kymex immersion tube (2.3cm x 30cm) tapered bottom with rubber
stopper.  
   
- E-Z high purity solvent acetone; contains acetone CAS
#67-64-1, E. E. Zimmeman Co.  
   
- Glass stir rod.  
   
Sodium Chloride, Fisher Chemicals, packaged in gray plastic 3 Kg
bottles. The sodium chloride, in crystalline form, is
characterized as follows:  
   
   
Sodium Chloride : Certified A. C. S.  
   
Barium (Ba) (about 0.001%)-P. T.  
   
Bromide (Br) -less than 0. 01%  
Calcium (Ca) -less than 0.0002%-0. 0007%  
Chlorate and Nitrate (as NO3)-less than 0. 0006%-0. 0009%  
Heavy Metals (as Pb) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Insoluble Matter-less than 0. 001%-0. 006%  
Iodide (1)-less than 0.0002%-0. 0004%  
Iron (Fe) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Magnesium (Mg) -less than 0.001%-0. 0003%  
Nitrogen Compounds (as N) -less than 0. 0001%-0. 0003% pH of 5%
solution at 25 C-5. 0-9.0  
Phosphate (P03)-less than 5 ppm  
Potassium (K) -0. 001%-0.005%  
Sulfate (S04)-0. 003%-0.004% - Sucrose, Table sugar 4g/ltsp,
Kroger Brand.  
   
- Sodium lamp, Stonco, 70 watt high-pressure sodium security
wall light fitted with a parabolic aluminum reflector directing
the light down and away from the housing, oriented vertically
above a flat, horizontal testing surface, with the bulb about 9
inches (about 23 cm) from the horizontal test surface.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 8a**  
 **Sodium
Chloride Solubility in Water at Room Temperature (22 C)**  
Distilled water (about 500 ml, at about 20 C) was placed into
each of six beakers (each about 1000 ml in size). One
Beaker"EE"was placed under a sodium lamp 112, as configured in
Figure 97f, while the other Beaker"FF"functioning as the control
was placed in an incubator at about 28 C. Approximately, one
hour later, about 500 ml of water was again placed into two
separate beakers. Beaker"CC"was placed under another sodium lamp
as Beaker"EE" ; and Beaker"DD"was placed into the same incubator
as Beaker"FF". The process was repeated a third time, about one
hour later. Specifically, Beaker"AA"was placed under another
sodium lamp as Beakers"EE"and"CC" ; and Becker"BB"was placed
into the same incubator as Beaker"FF"and"DD". Thus, the result
was three sets of beakers exposed to the sodium lamp and three
sets of beakers in the incubator, one set each for one, two, or
three hours. Water temperatures were as follows:  
1) Beaker AA sodium lamp about 1 hour, at about 21 C ;  
2) Beaker CC sodium lamp about 2 hours, at about 22 C ;  
3) Beaker EE sodium lamp about 3 hours, at about 23 C ;  
4) Beaker BB, a control beaker, about 1 hour, at about 21 C ;  
5) Beaker DD, a control beaker, about 2 hours, at about 22 C ;
and  
   
   
6) Beaker FF, a control beaker, about 3 hours, at about 23 C.  
   
Sodium chloride (about 250 grams) was then added to each beaker
and stirred. The beakers were covered with wax paper, placed in
a darkened cabinet, and covered with a thick, black, opaque,
light-blocking drape.  
   
Twenty hours later the solutions in the beakers were filtered
over their salt into 1000 ml beakers. Two hours later each of
the solutions (about 85 ml) was pipetted into the Kimex
hydrometer testing tube, and temperature and hydrometer
measurements were determined.  
   
The solutions were finally pipetted (about 50 ml) into each of
five petri dishes, dried, and the dry sodium chloride weight per
100 ml solution determined.  
   
Results: The rate of NaCl dissolution increased with exposure of
the solvent water to the conditioning sodium lamp, as compared
to unconditioned control water. After two hours exposure to the
sodium lamp, the conditioned water dissolved approximately 7 %
more NaCl than the unconditioned control water. After three
hours exposure to the sodium lamp, the conditioned water
dissolved approximately 9% more NaCl than the unconditioned
control water.  
   
The rate of NaCl dissolution also increased with increasing time
of exposure to the sodium lamp from one hour to two hours. After
about two hours conditioned water dissolved about 3.5% more NaCl
than the one hour conditioned water.  
   
Beaker AA Beaker BB  
Sodium Lamp 1 Hour Control 1 Hour  
Temperature 22 C Temperature 22 C  
Salinity 82 Salinity 80%  
Specific gravity 1.163 Specific gravity 1.155 NaCl Percent 21.5%
NaCl Percent 20.75%  
Weight 27. 0 g/100 ml Weight 26. 2 g/100 ml  
Beaker CC Beaker DD  
Na Lamp Two Hours Control 2 Hours  
Temperature 22 C Temperature 22 C  
Salinity 83+% Salinity 77%  
Specific gravity 1.160 Specific gravity 1.145 NaCl Percent 21.5%
NaCl Percent 20. 0%  
Weight 27. 8 g/100 ml Weight 25. 2 g/100 ml  
   
   
Beaker EE Beaker FF  
Na Lamp Three Hours Control 3 Hours  
Temperature 22 C Temperature 22 C  
Salinity 80.5% Salinity 74%  
Specific gravity 1.155 Specific gravity 1.135  
NaCl Percent 21.0% NaCl Percent 19.0%  
Weight 26. 0 g/100 ml Weight 23. 8 g/100 ml  
   
 **EXAMPLE 8b**  
 **Sodium
Chloride Solubility in Water at Elevated Temperature (55 C)**  
Distilled water (about 500 ml, at about 20 C) was placed in each
of two beakers 104 as shown in Figure 92 (about 1000 ml) and
heated to about 55 C on an iron ringplate 103, over a Bunsen
burner 101. One beaker 105 was then irradiated with a sodium
lamp 112 from the side (as shown in Figure 97h), while the other
control water beaker 105 was exposed simply to the ambient
laboratory lighting. One hour later, water was placed into a
second set of beakers 105, which were treated exactly the same
as the first set of beakers. The process was repeated a third
time with a third set of beakers 105, one hour later, producing
three sets of beakers, each set having been exposed to the
sodium lamp or just ambient lighting for about one hour, two
hours or three hours. Temperatures were maintained at about 55 C
for all three sets of beakers for the entire time prior to
sodium chloride being added thereto.  
   
Specifically, sodium chloride (about 250 grams) was added to
each beaker and stirred after the treatments discussed above
occurred. Each of the six the beakers were covered with wax
paper, placed in a darkened cabinet, and covered with a thick,
black, opaque, light- blocking, cloth drape.  
   
Twenty hours later the solutions in the beakers were filtered
over their salt into 1000 ml beakers. Each of the solutions
(about 85 ml) was pipetted into the Kimex hydrometer testing
tube, and temperature and hydrometer measurements were
determined.  
   
Results: Results were virtually identical for all six solutions,
which were all fully saturated. Temperature was about 23. 5 C,
salinity was about 99.5-100%, specific gravity was about 1.195
and NaCl percent was about 25.5-26%.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 8c**  
 **Sugar
Solubility in Water at Room Temperature (22 C)**  
Distilled water (about 500 ml, at about 20 C) was placed in each
of two beakers (each about 1000 ml). One beaker"KK"was placed
under a sodium lamp 112 for about three  
   
   
hours, as configured in Figure 97f, while the other
Beaker"LL"functioning as the control was placed in an incubator
for about three hours at an internal temperature of about 28 C.  
   
Sugar (about 300 grams) was then added to each beaker and
stirred. The beakers were covered with wax paper, placed in a
darkened cabinet, and covered with a thick, black, opaque,
light-blocking, cloth drape.  
   
Twenty hours later the solutions in the beakers were filtered
over their crystals into 2000 ml beakers. Each of the solutions
(about 85 ml) was pipetted into a hydrometer testing tube, and
temperature and hydrometer measurements were determined.  
   
Results: The rate of sucrose dissolution increased with exposure
of the solvent water to the sodium lamp, as compared to
unconditioned control water. After three hours exposure to the
sodium lamp, the conditioned water dissolved about 2.4% more
sucrose by weight than the unconditioned control water.  
   
KK LL  
Na Lamp Three Hours Control 3 Hours  
Temperature 23. 5 C Temperature 23. 5 C  
Specific Gravity 1.170 Specific Gravity 1.150  
Percent sugar 39.1% Percent sugar 36.7% by weight by weight  
Example 8d  
Phenyl Salicylate Solubility in Acetone at Room Temperature (22
C)  
Acetone (about 1 ml) was pipetted into small glass test tubes
and stoppers placed in the tube. The neon electronic spectrum
was resonant with the vibrational overtones of acetone. Tubes
were conditioned under a neon lamp; (about 8mW/cm2) in an
otherwise dark room for about 1.5 hours at about 28 C ambient
temperature. Tubes were also placed simultaneously in an
incubator at about 28 C for about 1.5 hours.  
   
Phenyl salicylate (about 3.50 grams) was added to each tube
leaving a layer undissolved on the bottom of each tube. The
solutions were allowed to equilibrate overnight (about 20
hours). Solution was filtered over the crystals and 0.500 ml
pipetted into fresh tubes.  
   
After the acetone evaporated, dry weights of phenyl salicylate
per ml dissolved in conditioned and unconditioned acetone were
determined.  
   
Results: Average amounts of phenyl salicylate dissolved in
conditioned acetone was 0.78g/ml. Average amount dissolved in
unconditioned acetone was 0.68 g/ml.  
   
 **Example 9**  
For the following Examples 9a and 9b, the below-listed
Equipment, materials and experimental procedures were utilized
(unless stated differently in each Example).  
   
Mercury-Silver Metal Alloy Crystallization a) Equipment and
Materials - Distilled water-American Fare, contained in one (1)
gallon translucent, colorless, plastic jugs, processed by
distillation, microfiltration and ozonation. Source, Greenville
Municipal Water supply, Greenville, Tennessee.  
   
- Forma Scientific incubator; Model 3157; Water-jacketed ; 28 C
internal temperature, opaque door and walls, nearly completely
light blocking with internal light, average 0.82 mW/cm2.  
   
- Silver nitrate (AgN03) crystals: Fisher chemicals, certified
A. C. S, in brown glass bottle, 100gm, product #S181-1001 ; Lot
#017010.  
   
- Mercury reagent; Fisher M141, Lot # 014856; ACS mercury metal.  
   
- Test tubes; Fisherbrand, disposable culture tubes; 12 X 75mm;
Borosilicate glass; Cat. #14-961-26.  
   
- Mercury Vapor Lamp; GE; 175 watts; HR 175D x 39; oriented
vertically above a flat testing surface, with spectral emissions
traveling down along the vertical axis of the test tubes from
top to bottom.  
   
- Ambient lighting-All experimental conditions described in the
Examples occurred in the presence of standard fluorescent
lighting. The fluorescent lamps were Sylvania Cool White Deluxe
Fluorescent Lamps, 75 watts, and were each about eight (8) feet
long (about 2.4 meters long). The lamps were suspended in pairs
approximately 3.5 meters above the laboratory counter on which
the experimental set-up was located. There were six (6) pairs of
lamps present in a room which measured approximately 25 feet by
40 feet (7.6 meters x 12.1 meters). The fluorescent lamps
produce a widely broadened and noisy mercury spectrum.  
   
- Radiant Power Energy Meter; ThennoOriel ; Model 70260,190 nm
to 10 um.  
   
- Sodium lamp, Stonco, 70 watt high-pressure sodium security
wall light fitted with a parabolic aluminum reflector directing
the light down and away from the housing, oriented vertically
above a flat, horizontal testing surface, with the bulb about
8.75 inches (intensity about 14.0 mW/cm2) from the horizontal
test surface.  
   
 **Example 9a**  
 **Spectral
Enhancement of Mercury-Silver Metal Alloy Crystallization**  
Silver nitrate (about 2.0 grams) was added to about 80 ml
distilled water (stored in  
   
white, semi-opaque plastic one-gallon jugs in cardboard boxes
with thick black opaque drapes, in a darkened, shielded room).
The solution was allowed to equilibrate for about 1.5 hours in
ambient laboratory lighting before pipetting about two (2) ml
into each of 36 small test tubes. Mercury (about 2 drops) was
added to each tube. Eighteen of the test tubes were placed into
the incubator as controls at about 28 C. Eighteen test tubes
were placed on a black non-reflective surface about 14 inches
(about 35 cm) from the mercury lamp (47 mW/cm2). Ambient room
temperature was about 28 C, in an otherwise dark room.  
   
About four hours later the ambient temperature under the mercury
lamp was noted to be about 30 C and the test tubes on the black
non-reflective surface were moved to a distance of about 29.5
inches (about 75 cm) from the mercury lamp at a light intensity
of about 4.5 mW/cm2, where ambient temperature remained at about
28 C. Crystals in test tubes under the mercury lamp measured up
to about 10 mm long at this time, while crystals in the
incubator measured up to about 3 mm long.  
   
Results: The crystals were evaluated after about 20 hours after
the addition of the mercury. Photomicrographs were taken at
about 10X magnification (not shown herein).  
   
Heights of the crystals formed were determined from measurements
taken from the photomicrographs and plotted in graphs shown in
Figures 104a and 104b. The average height of the incubator
control metal alloy crystals was about 7 mm, with branched
dendrites in one tube. The average height of the mercury
spectrally irradiated metal alloy crystals was about 12 mm, with
branched dendrites in 7 tubes, six of which contained
excessively branched dendrites. Three of the spectrally grown
crystals were about 22-25 mm high (an exemplary photograph of
the dendlitic formation is shown in Figure 105c). The mercury
spectral pattern catalyzed enhanced growth of the mercury-silver
alloy and morphology was significantly different.  
   
In this Example, targeted spectral energy was used to affect
phase change and structure.  
   
 **Example 9b**  
 **Mercury-Silver
Metal Alloy Crystallization Usine Water Conditioned for One
Hour**  
Distilled water (about 40 ml) at about 18 C (stored in a white,
semi-opaque plastic one-gallon jug in a dark, shielded cabinet)
was pipetted into a 125 ml Pyrex beaker and was conditioned by
irradiation under a sodium-lamp for about one hour. Another 125
ml Pyrex beaker with distilled water (about 40 ml) at about 18 C
was placed into the incubator at 28 C at the same time. At the
end of about one hour, water temperatures in both beakers were
21 C and the volume unchanged. Silver nitrate (about 1.00 gram)
was added to each beaker.  
   
   
The solutions (about 2 ml) were each pipetted into 16 small test
tubes and mercury (about 100 111) was added to each tube. All of
the test tubes were placed in the incubator at about 28 C.  
   
Results: The crystals were evaluated after about 17 hours after
addition of the mercury. Photomicrographs were taken at about
10X magnification (not shown herein). The heights of the formed
crystals were determined from measurements taken from the
photomicrographs and plotted in graphs shown in Figures 105a and
105b. The average height of the control metal alloy crystals was
about 8 mm, the tallest being about 13 mm, and one tube
contained a simple branched dendritic crystal. The average
height of the mercury- silver metal alloy crystals grown from
conditioned water was about 9 mm, the tallest about 25 mm. Three
tubes contained excessively branched dendritic crystals.  
   
Growth of the mercury-silver alloy was slightly greater in the
solution made with sodium lamp conditioned water, and morphology
was different compared to the control solution.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 10**  
 **Protein
Crystals and Phase Changes**  
For the following Examples lOa-lOb the below listed Equipment,
materials and experimental procedures were utilized (unless
stated otherwise in the Example). a) Equipment and Materials -
Distilled Water-the water is distilled water from American Fare,
contained in one (1) gallon translucent, colorless, plastic jugs
and was processed by a combination of distillation,
microfiltration and ozonation. The original source for the water
was the Greeneville Municipal water supply in Greeneville,
Tennessee. The plastic jugs were stored in a darkened and
electromagnetic shielded room prior to use in the experiments
described in Examples 10a, 10b and 10c.  
   
- Sodium lamp, Stonco 70 watt high-pressure sodium security wall
light fitted with a parabolic aluminum reflector directing the
light away from the housing. Ring stand and beaker suspension
chain (i. e. , similar to the apparatus shown in Figure 94).
Sodium lamps placed on table in an irradiation room (room
measuring about 11 feet x 14 feet), no electronics products and
no other lights sources in the room, temperature 28 2 C.  
   
- Forma Scientific incubator; Model 3157, water jacketed, 28 C,
with solid opaque sides and door which was nearly completely
light blocking; with the internal light having an average
intensity of about 0.82 mW/cm2.  
   
   
- Protein ; Sigma Lysozyme Grade I from chicken egg white; EC
3.2. 1.17 : Material # L6876, Lot 051K7028,1 Gram: 58,100
units/mg protein.  
   
- Emerald Biostructures Inc. , combinatorial clover
crystallization plates, First Generation Combi Plates, 24
reservoirs with 4 wells per reservoir for sitting drop
crystallization, Crystal Clear sealing tape (EBS-CBT).  
   
- Reservoir : Hampton Research Grid Screen Sodium Chloride; #
HR2-219.  
   
- Reservoir : Hampton Research Crystal Screen 2, Macromolecular
Crystallization Kit; #HR2-112.  
   
- Hampton Research, Sodium acetate, 3.0 M, solution made from
sodium acetate trihydrate, HR2-543.  
   
- Binocular microscope.  
   
- Intel computerized microscope.  
   
- Ambient Lighting-All experimental conditions described in
these Examples occurred in the presence of standard fluorescent
lighting. The fluorescent lamps were Sylvania Cool White Deluxe
Fluorescent Lamps, 75 watts and were each about eight (8) feet
long (about 2.4 meters long). The lamps were suspended in pairs
approximately 3.5 meters above the laboratory counter on which
the experimental set-up was located. There were six (6) pairs of
lamps present in a room which measured approximately 25 feet by
40 feet (7.6 meters x 12.1 meters). The fluorescent lamps
produce a widely broadened and noisy mercury spectrum.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 10a**  
 **Altered
Protein Crystallization and Phase Changes**  
Lysozyme (about 1 gram) was dissolved in about 0.1 M sodium
acetate to a sample concentration of about 50 mg/ml. Grid screen
sodium chloride (about 1.3 ml) was pipetted into the reservoirs
of two combi plates. Protein sample (about 30 1ll) was pipetted
into each of the four wells and reservoir solution (about 30 ul)
was pipetted over the protein sample for a total of about 60 ul
per drop. Drop mixing was accomplished with one micropipette
aspiration per well. Plates were sealed with sealing tape. One
plate was placed in the incubator, and one plate was placed
under a sodium lamp.  
   
Results:  
Two Days - A4- (0.1 M HEPES pH 7.0, 1.0 M sodium chloride). The
incubator plate showed single crystals (less than about 0.2 mm)
in 2 wells and clear drop in 2 wells. The sodium lamp plate
showed all clear drops.  
   
- bol- (0.1 M citric acid pH 4.0, 2.0 M sodium chloride). The
incubator plate showed precipitate in 2 wells and single
crystals (less than about 0.2 mm) in 2 wells. The sodium lamp
wells contained clear drops.  
   
6 Days - Al- (0.1 M Citric acid pH 4.0, 1.0 M sodium
chloride).-The incubator plate showed clear drops. Two of four
wells in the sodium lamp plate precipitated.  
   
- A3- (0.1 M MES pH 6.0, 1.0 M sodium chloride). The incubator
plate contained clear drops, while one of four sodium lamp wells
contained needles.  
   
- A4-The incubator plate contained small crystals (less than
about 0.2 mm) in all four wells, while the sodium lamp plate
still contained clear drops.  
   
- B 1-The incubator plate contained precipitate in three wells
and single crystals (less than about 0.2 mm) in only one well.
The sodium lamp plate also contained precipitate in three wells
and new single crystals (less than about 0.2 mm) in one well.  
   
- B2- (0.1 M/citric acid pH 5.0, 2.0 M sodium chloride). The
incubator plate contained clear drops, while all four wells in
the sodium lamp plate contained precipitate.  
   
9 Days - Al-The incubator plate contained clear drops in all
four wells. The sodium lamp plate contained precipitate in all
four wells.  
   
- A2- (0.1 M citric acid pH 5.0, 1.0 M sodium chloride). The
incubator plate contained clear drops in all 4 wells. The sodium
lamp plate contained precipitate in three of four wells.  
   
- A3-The incubator plate still contained clear drops in all four
wells. The sodium lamp plate contained needles again in one
well, precipitate in two wells, and clear drop in the fourth.  
   
- A4-The incubator plate contained single crystals (less than
about 0.2 mm and a few up to about 0.5 mm largest dimension) in
all four wells again. The sodium lamp plate contained new
needles in two wells, and new single crystals (greater then
about 0.2 mm, up to about 1 x 2 mm) in two wells.  
   
- B 1-The incubator plate contained precipitate in 3 wells and
single crystals (less than about 0.2 mm) in only one well again.
The sodium lamp plate also contained precipitate in only two
wells, new needles in one well, and single crystals (greater
than about 0.2 mm) in one well.  
   
- B2-Both plates contained precipitate in all four wells.  
   
Crystals from A4 were dried and stored in containers in a
desiccation chamber.  
   
   
 **Example 10b**  
 **Altered
Protein Crystal Growth and Phase**  
Lysozyme (about 1 gram) was dissolved in 0.1 M sodium acetate to
a sample concentration of 50 about mg/ml. Crystal Screen 2 (#'s
1-18) (about 1.3 ml) was pipetted into the first 18 reservoirs
of two combi plates. Protein sample (about 30 jj. l) was
pipetted into each of the four wells and reservoir solution
(about 30 u. l) was pipetted over the protein sample for a total
of about 60 , 1 drop. Drop mixing was accomplished with one
micropipette aspiration per well. Plates were sealed with
sealing tape. One plate was placed in the incubator, and one
plate was placed under a sodium lamp.  
   
Results:  
Two Days - Tube #14- (about 0.2 M potassium sodium tartrate
tetrahydrate, 0.1 M tri-sodium citrate dihydrate pH 5.6, and 2.0
M ammonium sulfate). The incubator contained clear drops in all
4 wells. The sodium lamp plate contained precipitate in two out
of four wells.  
   
Six Days - Tube #1- (about 2.0 M sodium chloride, 10% w/v PEG
6000). The incubator plate contained clear drops in all four
wells. The sodium lamp plate contained clear drop in three
wells, and single crystals (greater than about 0.2 mm) in one
well.  
   
- Tube #2- (about 0.01 M Hexadecyltrimethylammonium bromide, 0.5
M sodium chloride, 0.01 magnesium chloride hexahydrate). The
incubator plate contained precipitate in two wells and needles
in two wells. The sodium lamp plate contained clear drops in two
wells and rods in two wells.  
   
- Tube #9- (buffer about 0.1 M Sodium Acetate trihydrate pH 4.6,
precipitant 2.0 M sodium chloride). The incubator plate
contained single crystals (less than about 0.2 mm) in all four
wells. The sodium lamp plate contained precipitate in all four
wells.  
   
- Tube #14-Both plates contained precipitate in all four wells.  
   
Nine Days - Tube #1-The incubator plate contained clear drops in
two wells, and precipitate in two wells. The sodium lamp plate
contained clear drops in two wells, needles in one well, and
needles and single crystals (greater than about 0.2 mm) in one
well.  
   
- Tube #2-The incubator plate contained precipitate in two wells
and needles in two wells. The sodium lamp plate contained clear
drop in only one well, needles in one well, and rods (greater
than about 0.2 mm) in two wells.  
   
   
- Tube #9-The incubator plate contained single crystals (greater
than about 0.2 mm) in all 4 wells. The sodium lamp plate again
contained precipitate in all 4 wells.  
   
 **Example 10c**  
 **Altered
Protein Crystal Growth and Phase**  
Lysozyme (about 1 gram) was dissolved in about 0.1 M sodium
acetate to a sample concentration of about 50 mg/ml. Crystal
Screen 2 (#9) (1. 2ml) was pipetted into two reservoirs on each
of two combi plates. Protein sample (about 30 u. l) was pipetted
into each of the four wells and reservoir solution (about 30 u.
l) was pipetted over the protein sample for a total of about 60
u, l per drop. Drop mixing was accomplished with one
micropipette aspiration per well. Plates were sealed with
sealing tape. One plate was placed in the incubator, and one
plate was placed under a sodium lamp 112, similar to the lamp
shown in Figure 94.  
   
Results:  
Two Days - Tube #9 (buffer about 0.1 M sodium acetate
trihydrate, pH 4.6, preciptant 2.0 M sodium chloride). The
incubator plate contained single crystals (less than 0.2 mm) in
all four wells of both reservoirs (i. e. , eight total wells).
The sodium lamp plate contained precipitate in all four wells of
both reservoirs (i. e. , eight total wells).  
   
 **EXAMPLE 10d**  
 **Enhanced
Protein Crystallization**  
Lysozyme (about 1 gram) was dissolved in about 0.1 M sodium
acetate to a sample concentration of about 50mg/ml. Grid screen
A4 (0.1 M HEPES, pH 7.0, 1. OM sodium chloride) about 1.3 ml was
pipetted into two reservoirs each of two combi plates. Protein
sample (30 u. l) was pipetted into each of the four wells and
reservoir solution (about 30 was pipetted over the protein
sample for a total of about 60 u. l per drop. Drop mixing was
accomplished with one micropipette aspiration per well. Plates
were sealed with sealing tape.  
   
One plate was placed in the incubator at about 28 C, and one
plate was placed under a sodium lamp at about 28 C.  
   
Results:  
Two Days : - Clear drops in all wells on both plates.  
   
Six Days : - Three of the eight sodium lamp wells grew large
(greater than about 1.0 mm) single protein crystals (Figure
105d). On the control plate, two of the eight wells grew several
small (less than about 0.1 mm) crystals (Figure 105e).  
   
Conclusion: The sodium lamp irradiation produced varying effects
on lysozyme protein crystal growth depending on the reagents
used, including:  
1. Increased precipitation.  
   
2. Decreased precipitation.  
   
3. Increased rate of precipitation.  
   
4. Delayed single crystal growth followed by growth of larger
single crystals.  
   
5. Increased growth rate of large, single crystals.  
   
6. Altered morphology of crystals.  
   
Differences were noted between the incubator and sodium lamp
primarily for reservoir solutions containing sodium or
potassium. Differences were minimal when the reservoir solution
did not contain sodium or potassium.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 11**  
For the following Examples 1 la-e the below listed Equipment,
materials and experimental procedures were utilized (unless
stated otherwise in the Example). a) Equipment and Materials -
Sodium Chloride, Fisher Chemicals, packaged in gray plastic 3 Kg
bottles. The sodium chloride, in crystalline form, is
characterized as follows:  
Sodium Chloride ; Certified A. C. S.  
   
Barium (Ba) (about 0.001%)-P. T.  
   
Bromide (Br) -less than 0.01%  
Calcium (Ca) -less than 0.0002%-0. 0007%  
Chlorate and Nitrate (as N03)-less than 0.0006%-0. 0009%  
Heavy Metals (as Pb) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Insoluble Matter-less than 0. 001%-0. 006%  
Iodide (1)-less than 0.0002%-0. 0004%  
Iron (Fe) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Magnesium (Mg) -less than 0.001%-0. 0003%  
Nitrogen Compounds (as N) -less than 0.0001%-0. 0003% pH of 5%
solution at 25 C-5. 0-9.0  
Phosphate (P03)-less than 5 ppm  
Potassium (K) -0. 001%-0.005%  
Sulfate (S04)-0. 003%-0.004% - Potassium Chloride, Fisher
Chemicals, packaged in gray plastic 3 Kg bottles. The potassium
chloride, in crystalline form, is characterized as follows:  
   
   
Potassium Chloride, Certified A. C. S.  
   
Certificate of Lot Analysis  
Bromide-0.01%  
Chlorate and Nitrate (as N03)-less than 0. 003%  
Nitrogen Compounds (as N) -less than 0. 001%  
Phosphate-less than 5ppm  
Sulfate-less than 0. 001%  
Barium 0. 001%  
Calcium and R203 Precipitate-less than 0.002%  
Heavy Metals (as Pb) -less than 5ppm  
Iron-less than 2ppm  
Sodium-less than 0.005%  
Magnesium-less than 0. 001%  
Iodide-less than 0.002% pH of 5% solution at 25 C-5. 4 to 8.6  
Insoluable Matter-less than 0. 005% - Sterile water by Bio
Whittaker (prepared by ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis,
deionization, and distillation) in one liter plastic bottles.  
   
- Sodium lamp, Stonco, 70 watt high-pressure sodium security
wall light fitted with a parabolic aluminum reflector directing
the light down and away from the housing, oriented vertically
above a flat, horizontal testing surface, with the bulb about
8.75 inches (intensity about 14.0 mW/cm) the from horizontal
test surface.  
   
- Humboldt Bunsen burner.  
   
- Ring stand and Fisher cast iron ring and heating plate.  
   
- Crystallization dishes, Pyrex 270 ml capacity, Coming 3140,
Ace Glass 8465-12.  
   
- Shielded room in a darkened room, Ace Shielded Room Ace,
Philadelphia, PA, U. S. Model A6H3-16, copper mesh, with a width
of about eight feet, a length of about 17 feet and a height of
about eight feet (about 2.4 meters x 5.2 meters x 2.4 meters).  
   
- Ambient Lighting-All experimental conditions described in the
Examples occurred in the presence of standard fluorescent
lighting. The fluorescent lamps were Sylvania Cool White Deluxe
Fluorescent Lamps, 75 watts and were each about eight (8) feet
long (about 2.4 meters long). The lamps were suspended in pairs
approximately 3.5 meters above the laboratory counter on which
the experimental set-up was located. There were six (6) pairs of
lamps present in a room which measured approximately 25 feet by
40 feet (7.6 meters x 12.1 meters). The fluorescent lamps
produce a widely broadened and noisy mercury spectrum.  
   
- Aluminum foil, plastic containers.  
   
- Black plastic, plastic container.  
   
- Potassium lamp, Thermo Oriel 10 watt spectral line potassium
lamp #65070 with Thermo Oriel lamp mount #65160 and Thermo Oriel
spectral lamp power supply #65150.  
   
The potassium lamp was mounted overhead with the rectangular
bulb oriented horizontally at about 9 inches (about 23 cm) from
the crystallization dishes (as shown in Figure 97h).  
   
- American Fare distilled water, in one gallon semi-opaque
colorless plastic jugs, processed by distillation,
microfiltration and ozonation. Source: Greenville Municipal
water supply, Greenville, TN. Stored in shielded, darkened room,
in cardboard boxes.  
   
- Pyrex 1000ml beakers.  
   
- Pyrex 400ml beakers.  
   
- Pyrex 2000 ml bealers.  
   
- Grounded, dark enclosure, about 6 feet by about 3 feet by
about 11/2feet metal cabinet (24 gauge metal), flat, black paint
inside.  
   
- Microwave horn, Maury Microwave, Model P230B, SN# s959,12.
4-18. 0GHz (10.0- 18.7), 8725A, 3.5mm.  
   
- Microwave spectroscopy system, Hewlett Packard; HP 8350B Sweep
Oscillator, HP8510B Network analyzer, and HP 8513A Reflection
Transmission Test set.  
   
- Forma Scientific incubator; model 3157, water jacketed, 28 C,
with solid opaque sides and door, average internal light
intensity about 0.82 mW/cm2).  
   
- Computer microscope manufactured by Intel, Model Qx3.  
   
 **EXAMPLE lla**  
 **Sodium
Chloride/Potassium Chloride 1: 1 Molar Saturated Solution**  
Saturated sodium chloride (NaCl)/potassium chloride (KC1) 1: 1
molar solution was prepared by heating distilled/deionized water
(about 1600 ml) in a 2000 ml Pyrex beaker to about 55 C. NaCl
(about 29 grams) and KC1 (about 37 grams) were mixed dry and
added in about 66 gram amounts for a total mixture weight of
about 726 grams, until no more would dissolve, under ambient
laboratory lighting. The beaker was wrapped in black plastic,
stored in a cabinet, and allowed to equilibrate overnight (about
18 hours).  
   
The saturated solution was filtered at room temperature at about
100 ml and was placed into each of 13 crystallization dishes.
The dishes were treated as follows: - three under the potassium
lamp in the shielded room surrounded by 1 meter tall light
blocking barriers (the potassium lamp was suspended on a ring
stand such that the lamp portion in the rectangular-shaped
housing was about 9 inches above the sample beakers) ; - three
under the sodium lamp (apparatus similar to that shown in Figure
94) in the shielded room surrounded by about 1 meter tall light
blocking barriers;  
   
- two in an opaque plastic container with light blocked by an
entire covering of aluminum foil, in the shielded room; - two in
an opaque plastic container with light blocked by an entire
covering of black plastic in the shielded room; - three under
fluorescent lights (the fluorescent lamps produce a widely
broadened and noisy mercury spectrum).  
   
The solutions were allowed to crystallize overnight.  
   
Results: All dishes had crystalline masses covering the bottom.
Weights were about as follows: Average Weight (a) per Dish  
Potassium Lamp 14.94  
Sodium Lamp 15.03  
Al Foil Covered Container 5.75  
Black Plastic Covered Container 5.50  
Fluorescent Lights 13.87  
Elemental analysis for sodium and potassium was performed on the
mixed NaCl/KCl crystals. Results were:  
Percent K by Weight Percent Na by Weight  
Potassium Lamp 52.1 1.15  
Sodium Lamp 50.8 1.61  
Al Foil Covered Container 51.9 1.10  
Black Plastic Covered Container 51.9 1.63  
Fluorescent Lights 51.7 1.55  
The presence of spectral light frequencies (potassium lamp,
sodium lamp, and fluorescent lights) enhanced the rate of
crystallization for both sodium and potassium, compared to
conditions in which light was blocked (aluminum foil and black
plastic covered containers).  
   
The potassium lamp inhibited NaCl crystallization preferentially
in favor of KC1.  
   
Similarly, the sodium lamp enhanced crystallization of NaCl
relative to KC1.  
   
The aluminum-foil covered container inhibited crystallization of
NaCl, without affecting KC1 crystallization.  
   
 **EXAMPLE lib**  
Sodium Chloride/Potassium Chloride 1: 1 Molar Unsaturated
Solution Saturated sodium chloride (NaCl) /potassium chloride
(KC1) 1: 1 molar solution was prepared by heating
distilled/deionized water (about 1600 ml) in a 2000 ml Pyrex
beaker to about  
   
55 C. NaCl (about 29 grams) and KC1 (about 37 grams) were mixed
dry and added in about 66 gram amounts for a total mixture
weight of about 660 grams under ambient laboratory lighting. The
beaker was wrapped in black plastic, stored in a cabinet, and
allowed to equilibrate overnight (about 18 hours).  
   
The unsaturated solution was filtered at room temperature and
100 ml was placed in each of 13 crystallization dishes. Dishes
were treated as follows: - three under the potassium lamp in the
shielded room surrounded by about 1 meter tall light blocking
barriers (the potassium lamp was suspended on a ring stand such
that the lamp portion in the rectangular-shaped housing was
about 9 inches above the sample beakers); - three under the
sodium lamp (apparatus similar to that shown in Figure 94) in
the shielded room surrounded by 1 meter tall light blocking
barriers; - two in an opaque plastic container with light
blocked by an entire covering of aluminum foil, in the shielded
room; - two in an opaque plastic container with light blocked by
an entire covering of black plastic in the shielded room; -
three under fluorescent lights (the fluorescent lamps produce a
widely broadened and noisy mercury spectrum).  
   
The solutions were allowed to crystallize overnight and were
evaluated after about 20 hours.  
   
Results: Weights and morphologies of crystals grown from
unsaturated solution were as follows:  
Average Weight (s) Morphology per Dish  
Potassium Lamp 3.4 more than 50 cubic crystals,  
3-4 mm cubic  
Sodium Lamp 3.9 more than 50 cubic crystals, up to 5 mm cubic  
Al Foil Covered Container 1.2 about 15 crystals,  
3-10 mm in size  
Black Plastic Covered Container 1.1 8 crystals, 6-15 mm  
Fluorescent Lights 2.8 more than 50 crystals, 1-2 mm in one
dish, 5-10 mm in two dishes  
   
Elemental analysis for sodium and potassium was performed via
ICP (Baird) on the mixed NaCl/KCl crystals. Results were:  
Percent K by Weight Percent Na by Weigh  
Potassium Lamp 51.4 1.45  
Sodium Lamp 51.1 1.36  
Aluminum-Foil Covered Container 51.6 1.17  
Black Plastic Covered Container 50.1 1.88  
Fluorescent Lights 50.5 1.83  
The presence of spectral light frequencies (potassium lamp,
sodium lamp, and fluorescent lights) in a less saturated
solution again enhanced the overall rates of crystallization and
nucleation, compared to conditions in which light was blocked
(aluminum foil and black plastic covered containers). Individual
crystals were larger in those same light- blocked conditions,
with significantly less nucleation.  
   
The potassium and sodium lamps did not exhibit preferential
crystallization in this unsaturated solution.  
   
The aluminum foil-covered container again exhibited inhibition
of NaCl crystallization, relative to KC1 crystallization.  
   
Conversely, crystallization of Na was enhanced in the
unsaturated solution under fluorescent lights and in the plastic
container with light blocking black plastic. (It was noted after
the fact that the plastic container with light blocking black
plastic had been placed directly adjacent to a bundle of
electrical cords.)  
   
 **EXAMPLE lie**  
 **Sodium
Chloride/Potassium Chloride 1: 1 Molar Unsaturated Solution**  
Saturated sodium chloride (NaCl)/potassium chloride (KCl) 1: 1
molar solution was prepared as above in Example 1 la dissolving
a total of about 528 grams mixed salts in about 1600 ml
distilled/deionized water. Dishes were prepared and treated as
above and allowed to crystallize overnight, however there was no
crystal growth in any of the dishes.  
   
 **EXAMPLE lld**  
 **Sodium
Chloride/Potassium Chloride 1: 1 Molar Unsaturated Solution**  
Saturated sodium chloride (NaCl)/potassium chloride (KC1) 1: 1
molar solution was prepared by heating distilled/deionized water
(about 1600 ml) in a 2000 ml Pyrex beaker to about 55 C. NaCl
(about 29 grams) and KC1 (about 37 grams) were mixed dry and
added in about 66 gram amounts for a total mixture weight of
about 594 grams under ambient laboratory lighting. The beaker
was wrapped in black plastic, stored in a cabinet, and allowed
to equilibrate overnight (about 18 hours).  
   
   
The unsaturated solution was filtered at room temperature and
100 ml was placed in each of 14 crystallization dishes. Dishes
were treated as follows: - three under the potassium lamp in the
shielded room surrounded by 1 meter tall light blocking barriers
(the potassium lamp was suspended on a ring stand such that the
lamp portion in the rectangular-shaped housing was about 9
inches above the sample beakers) ; - three under the sodium lamp
(apparatus similar to that shown in Figure 94) in the shielded
room surrounded by 1 meter tall light blocking barriers; - two
in an opaque plastic container with light blocked by an entire
covering of aluminum foil, in the shielded room; - two in an
opaque plastic container with light blocked by an entire
covering of loose black plastic; and - two under fluorescent
lights.  
   
The solutions were allowed to crystallize overnight and were
evaluated after about 20 hours.  
   
Results: Weights and morphologies of crystals grown from
unsaturated solution were as follows:  
Average Weight (g) Morphology per Dish  
Potassium Lamp 0.15 3 cubes 4-7 mm, one flat sheet 1 x 2 cm  
Sodium Lamp 0.9 more than 5 cubic crystals, about 5-10 mm in
size  
Aluminum-Foil Covered Container No growth  
Loose Black Plastic Covered Container No growth  
Fluorescent Lights 0.1 about 4 cubic crystals, about 3-5 mm in
size  
Elemental analysis for sodium and potassium was performed via
ICP (Baird) on the mixed NaCl/KCl crystals. Results were:  
Percent K by Weight Percent Na by Weight  
Potassium Lamp 51.8 0.71  
Sodium Lamp 52.1 0.99  
Fluorescent Lights 51.1 0.79  
   
The presence of spectral light frequencies (potassium lamp,
sodium lamp, and fluorescent lights) in this much less saturated
solution again enhanced the overall rates of crystallization and
nucleation, compared to conditions in which light was blocked
(aluminum foil and black plastic-covered containers).
Crystallization growth rate was greatest with the sodium lamp.
Nucleation was approximately equal with all light irradiation.  
   
The potassium and sodium lamps exhibited slight preferential
crystallization in this very unsaturated solution.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 12**  
 **Mixed
Microwave Crystals**  
For the following Examples 12a and 12b the below-listed
Equipment, materials and experimental procedures were utilized
(unless stated otherwise in the Example). a) Equipment and
Materials - American Fare distilled water, in one gallon
semi-opaque colorless plastic jugs, processed by distillation,
microfiltration and ozonation. Source: Greenville Municipal
water supply, Greenville, TN. Stored in shielded, darkened room,
in cardboard boxes.  
   
- Pyrex 1000ml beakers.  
   
- Pyrex 400ml beakers.  
   
Sodium Chloride, Fisher Chemicals, packaged in gray plastic 3 Kg
bottles. The sodium chloride, in crystalline form, is
characterized as follows:  
Sodium Chloride Certified A. C. S.  
   
Barium (Ba) (about 0.001%)-P. T.  
   
Bromide (Br) -less than 0. 01%  
Calcium (Ca) -less than 0.0002%-0. 0007%  
Chlorate and Nitrate (as N03)-less than 0.0006%-0. 0009%  
Heavy Metals (as Pb) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Insoluble Matter-less than 0.001%-0. 006%  
Iodide (I)-less than 0.0002%-0. 0004%  
Iron (Fe) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Magnesium (Mg) -less than 0.001%-0. 0003%  
Nitrogen Compounds (as N) -less than 0.0001%-0. 0003% pH of 5%
solution at 25 C-5. 0-9.0  
Phosphate (P03)-less than 5 ppm  
Potassium (K) -0. 001%-0.005%  
Sulfate (S04)-0. 003%-0.004% - Potassium Chloride, Fisher
Chemicals, packaged in gray plastic 3 Kg bottles. The potassium
chloride, in crystalline form, is characterized as follows:  
Potassium Chloride, Certified A. C. S.  
   
Certificate of Lot Analysis  
   
Bromide-0. 01%  
Chlorate and Nitrate (as N03)-less than 0.003%  
Nitrogen Compounds (as N) -less than 0. 001%  
Phosphate-less than 5ppm  
Sulfate-less than 0.001%  
Barium 0.001%  
Calcium and R203 Precipitate-less than 0.002%  
Heavy Metals (as Pb) -less than 5ppm  
Iron-less than 2ppm  
Sodium-less than 0.005%  
Magnesium-less than 0. 001%  
Iodide-less than 0.002% pH of 5% solution at 25 C-5. 4 to 8.6  
Insoluable Matter-less than 0.005% - Grounded, dark enclosures
(2) about 6 feet by 3 feet x 1l/2 feet metal cabinets (24 gauge
metal); flat, black paint inside.  
   
- Microwave horn, Maury Microwave, Model P230B, SN# s959,12.
4-18. 0GHz (10.0-18. 7), 8725A, 3.5mm.  
   
- Microwave spectroscopy system, Hewlett Packard; HP 8350B Sweep
Oscillator, HP 8510B Network analyzer, and HP 8513A Reflection
Transmission Test set.  
   
- Sodium lamp, Stonco, 70 watt high-pressure sodium security
wall light fitted with a parabolic aluminum reflector directing
the light down and away from the housing, oriented vertically
above a flat, horizontal testing surface, with the bulb about 9
inches (23 cm) from the horizontal test surface.  
   
- Humboldt Bunsen burner with Bernzomatic propane fuel.  
   
- Ring stand and Fisher cast iron ring and heating plate.  
   
- Crystallization dishes, Pyrex, 90 x 50mm, part no. 3140.  
   
- Forma Scientific Incubator; Model # 3157 ; Single
chamber/waterjacketed incubator with CH/P C02 control; chamber
capacity-5.6 cubic feet, opaque walls and door with an average
internal light intensity of about 0.82 mW/cm2.  
   
- Computer microscope; manufactured by Intel, model Qx3.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 12a**  
Sodium Chloride/Potassium Chloride 1: 1 Molar Saturated Solution
and Sodium Chloride  
Microwave Rotational Frequency  
A saturated sodium chloride (NaCl)/potassium chloride (KCl) 1 :
1 molar solution was prepared by heating distilled water (about
800 ml) in a 1000 ml Pyrex beaker to about 55 C.  
   
NaCl (about 29 grams) and KCl (about 37 grams) were mixed dry
and added in about 66 gram amounts, until no more would
dissolve, under ambient laboratory lighting. The beaker  
   
was wrapped in black plastic, stored in a cabinet, and allowed
to equilibrate overnight about 18 hours.  
   
The saturated solution was filtered at room temperature and
about 100 ml was placed into each of 4 crystallization dishes.
Two of the dishes were placed in the shielded, dark control
enclosure and two were placed in the second shielded, dark
enclosure for microwave irradiation, parameter Sn, sweeping from
13.073719 GHz to 13.073721 in a very narrow resonance peak.
Microwave Dish"A"was immediately adjacent to the microwave horn,
and microwave Dish"B"was adjacent to dish A, and in line with
the microwave horn.  
   
After about 17 hours, the microwave irradiation was terminated
and the crystals were evaluated. Temperatures in both cabinets
were about 21 C.  
   
Results: Crystals were similar in size and morphology. Weights
for total crystals differed however, with the control crystals
weighing more. Microwave crystals exhibited reduced
crystallization rates relative to controls.  
   
Weight of Crystals (g)  
Microwave Dish A 3.2  
Microwave Dish B 3.1  
Control Dish A 3.4  
Control Dish B 3.5  
   
 **EXAMPLE 12b**  
Sodium Chloride/Potassium Chloride 1: 3 Molar Saturated Solution
and Sodium Chloride  
Microwave Rotational Frequency  
Saturated sodium chloride (NaCl)/potassium chloride (KC1)
solution, 1: 4 by weight (approximately 1: 3 molar) was prepared
by heating distilled water (about 800 ml) in a 1000 ml Pyrex
beaker to about 55 C. NaCl (about 75 grams) and KC1 (about 300
grams) were mixed dry and then added to the water with
undissolved salt remaining in the water under ambient laboratory
lighting. The beaker was wrapped in black plastic, stored in a
cabinet, and allowed to equilibrate overnight about 18 hours.  
   
The saturated solution was filtered at room temperature and
about 100 ml was placed into each of 8 crystallization dishes.
Dishes were treated as follows: - Two dishes in the shielded,
dark control enclosure (about 22 C) - Two dishes in the second
shielded, dark enclosure (about 22 C) for microwave irradiation,
parameter Sll, sweeping more broadly from 13.0736 GHz to
13.0738.  
   
Microwave Dish"A"was immediately adjacent to the microwave horn,
and microwave Dish "B"was adjacent to dish A, and in line with
the microwave horn.  
   
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- Two dishes in the incubator (about 28 C) - Two dishes under a
sodium lamp (about 28 C) as shown in Figure 94.  
   
Microwave irradiation was terminated after about 12 hours and
the shielded controls were placed in the same enclosure with the
microwave dishes. After about 5 more hours all the
crystallization dishes were assessed. Photomicrographs
corresponding to the grown crystals are shown in Figures
105f-105i. Dry crystal weights were also obtained.  
   
Results: Weights and morphologies were:  
Weight of Crystals (g) Morphology  
Microwave A (Figure 105f) 2.2 Many cubic crystals  
Microwave B 2.0 with some flat sheets  
Shielded Control A (Figure 105g) 2.5 Many flat sheets  
Shielded Control B 2.6 with some cubic crystals  
Na Lamp A (Figure 105h) 6.2 Mostly cubic crystals  
Na Lamp B 5.9  
Incubator Control A (Figure 105i) 1.2 Mostly flat sheets  
Incubator Control B 0.9  
A broader microwave resonance curve was used in the experiment.
Differences between the microwave crystal weights and the
shielded control weights were more pronounced, with
crystallization during microwave irradiation being 18% less.  
   
Morphology differences between the crystals were more
pronounced, as shown in Figures 105f-105i, as well and revealed
a continuum from spectrally irradiated crystals to controls.  
   
 **Example 13**  
 **Conductivity**  
For the following Example 13, the below-listed Equipment,
materials and experimental procedures were utilized. a)
Equipment and Materials - Accumet Research AR20 ph/Conductivity
Meter, calibrated with reference solutions prior to all
experiments.  
   
- Traceable Conductivity Calibration Standard-Catalog # 09-328-3
- MicroMHOS/cm-1, 004.  
   
- Microseimens/cm-1, 004.  
   
- OmhS/cm-99.  
   
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- PPM D. S. -669.  
   
- Accuracy @ 25 C (+/-. 25%).  
   
- Size-16 oz (473 ml).  
   
- Analysis #-2713.  
   
- Conductivity probe # 13-620-155 with thermocouple.  
   
- Humboldt Bunsen burner with Bernozomatic propane fuel.  
   
- Ring stand and Fisher cast iron ring and heating plate.  
   
--sodium lamp, Stonco 70 watt high-pressure sodium security wall
light, fitted with a parabolic aluminum reflector directing the
light away from the housing. The sodium bulb was a Type S62
lamp, 120V, 60Hz, 1.5A made in Hungary by Jemanamjjasond. The
lamp was located about 12 cm from the beaker side.  
   
- Sterile water-Bio Whittaker, contained in one liter clear,
plastic bottles, processed by ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis,
deionization, and distillation.  
   
Example 13a  
Conductivity of Sodium Chloride Aqueous Solution  
Procedures similar to those discussed in detail in Example 7
were followed with the following specific differences.  
   
Water (about 800 ml) was placed in a 1000 ml beaker and room
temperature measurements were obtained for conductivity (S/cm),
dissolved solids (ppm), and resistance (kOhms), after allowing
about 10 minutes for the probe to equilibrate to the water. The
water was then heated to about 56. 1 C, and measurements were
repeated. Sodium chloride (about 0.01 gram) was added and
stirred with a glass stir rod for about 30 seconds. Measurements
of conductivity were obtained about every 2 minutes for about 20
minutes, and a final measurement was taken at about 40 minutes.
Dissolved solids and resistance measurements were also obtained
at about 4 minutes, at about 14 minutes, and at about 20 minutes
after adding the salt.  
   
The experimental apparatuses used to obtain data are shown in
Figures 99 and 100. A conditioning probe was substituted for the
pH probe of Example 7.  
   
Four sets of parameters were evaluated, with three tests within
each set:  
1. Bunsen burner heating only (apparatus corresponding to Figure
99);  
2. Sodium lamp irradiation of water about 40 minutes before
adding the salt (apparatus corresponding to Figure 100);  
3. Sodium lamp irradiation of water about 40 minutes after
adding the salt (apparatus corresponding to Figure 100);  
   
4. Sodium lamp irradiation of water about 40 minutes before and
after adding the salt (apparatus corresponding to Figure 100).  
   
Results: Conductivity appears to be increased with sodium lamp
irradiation after addition of the sodium chloride.  
   
Figure 106a is a graph of the experimental data which shows
conductivity as a function of time for three separate sets of
Bunsen burner-only data.  
   
Figure 106b is a graph of the experimental data which shows
conductivity as a function of temperature (two separate data
points only) for Bunsen burner-only data.  
   
Figure 106c is a graph of the experimental data which shows
conductivity as a function of time for three separate sets of
Bunsen burner-only data, the plot beginning with the data point
generated two minutes after sodium chloride was added to the
water.  
   
Figure 106d is a graph of the experimental data which shows
conductivity as a function of time for three separate sets of
data corresponding to the water being conditioned by the sodium
lamp for about 40 minutes before the sodium chloride was
dissolved therein.  
   
Figure 106e is a graph of the experimental data which shows
conductivity as a function of temperature (two separate data
points only), corresponding to the water being conditioned by
the sodium lamp for about 40 minutes before the sodium chloride
was dissolved therein.  
   
Figure 106f is a graph of the experimental data which shows
conductivity as a function of time for three separate sets of
data corresponding to the water being conditioned by the sodium
lamp for about 40 minutes before the sodium chloride was
dissolved therein, the plot beginning with the data point
generated two minutes after sodium chloride was added to the
water.  
   
Figure 106g is a graph of the experimental data which shows
conductivity as a function of time for three separate sets of
data corresponding to the solution of sodium chloride and water
being irradiated with a spectral energy pattern of a sodium lamp
beginning when the sodium chloride was added to the water.  
   
Figure 106h is a graph of the experimental data which shows
conductivity as a function of temperature (two separate data
points only) corresponding to the solution of sodium chloride
and water being irradiated with a spectral energy pattern of a
sodium lamp beginning when the sodium chloride was added to the
water.  
   
Figure 106i is a graph of the experimental data which shows
conductivity as a function of time for three separate sets of
data corresponding to the solution of sodium chloride and water
being irradiated with a spectral energy pattern of a sodium lamp
beginning  
   
when the sodium chloride was added to the water, the plot
beginning with the data point generated two minutes after sodium
chloride was added to the water.  
   
Figure 106j is a graph of the experimental data which shows
conductivity as a function of time for three separate sets of
data corresponding to the water being conditioned by the sodium
lamp spectral conditioning pattern for about 40 minutes before
the sodium chloride was added to the water; and continually
irradiating the water with the sodium light spectral pattern
while sodium chloride is added thereto and remaining on while
all conductivity measurements were taken.  
   
Figure 106k is a graph of the experimental data which shows
conductivity as a function of temperature (two separate data
points only) for three sets of data, corresponding to the water
being conditioned by the sodium lamp spectral conditioning
pattern for about 40 minutes before the sodium chloride was
dissolved; and continually irradiating the water with the sodium
light spectral pattern while sodium chloride is added thereto
and remaining on while all conductivity measurements were taken.  
   
Figure 1061 is a graph of the experimental data which shows
conductivity as a function of time for three separate sets of
data corresponding to the water being conditioned by the sodium
lamp spectral conditioning pattern for about 40 minutes before
the sodium chloride was dissolved; and continually irradiating
the water with the sodium light spectral pattern while sodium
chloride is added thereto and remaining on while all
conductivity measurements were taken, the plot beginning with
the data point generated two minutes after sodium chloride was
added to the water.  
   
Figure 106m is a graph of the experimental data which
superimposes averages from the data in Figures 106a, 106d, 106g
and 106j.  
   
Figure 106n is a graph of the experimental data which
superimposes averages from the data in Figures 106b, 106e, 106h
and 106k.  
   
Figure 106o is a graph of the experimental data which
superimposes averages from the data in Figures 106c, 106f, 106i
and 106j.  
   
In this Example, targeted spectral patterns and/or targeted
spectral conditioning patterns were used to change the material
properties of a solvent and/or solvent/solute system.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 14**  
 **Batteries**  
For the following Examples 14a and 14b the following Equipment,
materials and experimental procedures were utilized.  
   
   
a) Equipment and Materials - One or more sodium lamps, Stonco 70
watt high-pressure sodium security wall light, fitted with a
parabolic aluminum reflector directing the light away from the
housing. The sodium bulb was a Type S62 lamp, 120V, 60Hz, 1.5A
made in Hungary by Jemanamjjasond.  
   
One or more sodium lamps was/were mounted at various angles, and
location (s) as specified in each experiment. Unless stated
differently in the Example, the lamp was located at about 15
inches (about 38 cm) from the beakers or dishes to maintain
substantially consistent intensities.  
   
- Sterile water-Bio Whittaker, contained in one liter clear,
plastic bottles, processed by ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis,
deionization, and distillation.  
   
- Sodium Chloride, Fisher Chemicals, packaged in gray plastic 3
Kg bottles. The sodium chloride, in crystalline form, is
characterized as follows:  
Sodium Chloride; Certified A. C. S.  
   
Barium (Ba) (about 0.001%)-P. T.  
   
Bromide (Br) -less than 0.01%  
Calcium (Ca) -less than 0.0002%-0. 0007%  
Chlorate and Nitrate (as N03)-less than 0.0006%-0. 0009%  
Heavy Metals (as Pb) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Insoluble Matter-less than 0.001%-0. 006%  
Iodide (1)-less than 0. 0002%-0. 0004%  
Iron (Fe) -less than 0.2 ppm-0.4 ppm  
Magnesium (Mg) -less than 0. 001%-0. 0003%  
Nitrogen Compounds (as N) -less than 0. 0001%-0. 0003% pH of 5%
solution at 25 C-5. 0-9.0  
Phosphate (P03)-less than 5 ppm  
Potassium (K) -0. 001%-0.005%  
Sulfate (SO4)-0. 003%-0.004% - Battery anodes by Sovietski;
#150400 ; primarily magnesium and aluminum.  
   
- Battery/flashlight assembly: Aqueous sodium chloride (NaCI)
electrolyte powered flashlight by Sovietski; #150400 ; double
cathode/anode configuration.  
   
- Sodium (Na) Lamp, Stonco 70 watt high-pressure sodium security
wall light fitted with a parabolic aluminum reflector directing
the light away from the housing, oriented horizontally with a
cylindrical aluminum foil light guide about 9 cm in diameter..  
   
- Receptacle, clear plastic box about 7.5 x 5.75 x 3.75 inches.  
   
- American Fare distilled water, in one gallon semi-opaque
colorless plastic jugs, processed by distillation,
microfiltration and ozonation. Source: Greenville Municipal
water supply, Greenville, TN. Stored in shielded, darkened room,
in cardboard boxes.  
   
   
- Grounded, dark enclosure about 6 feet x 3 feet x 11/2feet
metal cabinet (24 gauge metal), flat, black paint inside.  
   
- Load box Ammeter/Voltmeter (Fuel Cell Store) Heliocentris
#DBGMNR29126811 with 10 ohm load.  
   
- FisherBrand Dual Channel Thermometer with Offset.  
   
- 2000 ml Pyrex beaker.  
   
EXAMPLE 14a  
Enhanced Sodium Chloride Battery Current with Sodium Spectral
Irradiation  
Figure 107 shows an aqueous NaCl battery/flashlight assembly
308. Two assemblies 308 were placed side-by-side in a grounded,
dark enclosure. Electrolyte 310 was distilled water (about 1700
ml) and NaCl (about 97 g) mixed at the same time at room
temperature in 2000 ml Pyrex beakers. Thermometer wires 309 were
placed on the bottom center of the electrolyte receptacles 307.
Figure 108 shows Sodium lamp 112 in a housing 111 with an
aluminum foil cylinder 110, with the sodium lamp 112 positioned
about 18 cm to the outside side of each electrolyte receptacle
307 allowing delivery of sodium spectral irradiation through the
outside of the receptacle 307, into the electrolyte solution
310, and onto the outside of the anode plate 306.  
   
The electrolyte receptacles 307 were filled with electrolyte
310, the anode/cathode assembly 301 was lowered into the
electrolyte 310, and the flashlights 303 of each assembly 308
were turned on throughout the experiment. Initial measurements
of current (mAmps) and temperature were performed and then
measured again every 40 minutes.  
   
The sodium lamp was cycled as follows: 1. Off first 40 minutes;  
2. On second 40 minutes ;  
3. Off third 40 minutes;  
4. On fourth 40 minutes.  
   
Results: As shown in Figure 109, the standard initial current
increase occurred with the sodium lamp turned off. The current
increase continued with the sodium lamp turned on during the
second 40 minutes. When the sodium lamp was turned off at 80
minutes however, the current stopped increasing and stayed
essentially the same to 120 minutes. When the sodium lamp was
turned on again at 120 minutes, the current again increased.
Finally, when the sodium lamp was turned off again the current
remained the same.  
   
These current characteristics were not related to temperature.
Although the temperature increased between 80 and 120 minutes
and between 160 and 200 minutes, when  
   
   
the sodium lamp was off, the current did not increase,
suggesting that current increase was not due to an increase in
temperature.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 14b**  
Enhanced Sodium Chloride Battery Current With Sodium Spectral
Irradiation  
Figure 107 shows an aqueous NaCl battery/flashlight assembly
308. Two assemblies 308 were placed side-by-side in a grounded,
dark enclosure. Electrolyte 310 was distilled water (about 1700
ml) and NaCl (about 97 g) mixed at the same time at room
temperature in 2000 ml Pyrex beakers. Figure 108 shows Sodium
lamp 112 in a housing 111 with an aluminum foil cylinder 110
with the sodium lamp 112 that was positioned about 18 cm to the
outside side of each electrolyte receptacle 307 allowing
delivery of sodium spectral irradiation through the outside of
the receptacle 307, into the electrolyte solution 310, and onto
the outside of the anode plate 306.  
   
The electrolyte receptacles 307 were filled with electrolyte
310, the anode/cathode assembly 301 was lowered into the
electrolyte 310, and the flashlights 303 of each assembly 308
were turned on throughout the experiment. Initial measurements
of current (mAmps) and temperature were performed and then
measured again every 10 minutes. Movement of charged species in
this battery is accomplished by phase changes entailing
dissolution of metal atoms on the anode, followed by migration
across the electrolyte, and ending with bonding crystallization
onto the cathode. The spectral energy pattern used in this
Example enhanced these phase changes.  
   
The sodium lamp was cycled as follows:  
1. Off 0-40 minutes;  
2. Off 40-70 minutes;  
2. On 70-110 minutes;  
3. Off 110-150 minutes;  
4. On 150-190 minutes.  
   
Results: As shown in Figure 110, the standard initial current
increase occurred with the sodium lamp turned off. Rate of rise
of current had slowed by about 70 minutes. The current increased
faster with the sodium lamp turned on between 70 and 110
minutes. When the sodium lamp was turned off at from 110-150
minutes, the rate of current increase went down. When the sodium
lamp was turned on again at 150 minutes, the rate of current
increase went up again.  
   
In these examples, the spectral energy pattern of sodium was
used to increase current in an electrolyte.  
   
   
 **\* EXAMPLE
15**  
 **CORROSION**  
 **CORROSION
OF STEEL RAZOR BLADES IN AQUEOUS SOLUTIONS**  
For the following Examples 15a and 15b, the following Equipment,
materials and experimental procedures were utilized. a)
Equipment and Materials - Sterile water, BioWhittaker, contained
in one liter clear, plastic bottles, processed by
ultrafiltration, reverse osmosis, deionization, and
distillation.  
   
- Stanley Utility blades 11-921,1095 Carbon steel.  
   
- Sodium Lamp, Stonco 70 watt high-pressure sodium security wall
light, fitted with a parabolic aluminum reflector directing
light away from the housing. The sodium bulb Type S62 lamp, 120
V, 60 Hz, 1.5 A made in Hungary by Jemanamjjasond.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 15
a**  
Ten steel razor blades 311 were placed in a beaker 104 in
distilled deionized water 105 for about 48 hours. Five razor
blades 31 lb were kept in the dark, and five razor blades 31 la
were exposed only to the sodium electronic spectrum, which is
resonant with water vibrational overtones. Figure 94 shows the
experimental apparatus used in this experiment.  
   
Figure 111 shows the differences in amounts of corrosion between
blades 31 la and 3 lib.  
   
Results: Razor blades kept in the dark had virtually no
corrosion. Razor blades exposed to sodium electronic/water
vibrational overtones displayed corrosion on more than 90% of
the surface.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 15b**  
Twelve razor blades 311 were placed in beakers 104, in sodium
chloride solution 105 (25 g/100 ml). Six razor blades (311b)
were kept in total darkness and six razor blades (311a) were
exposed only to the sodium electronic/water vibrational
overtones from a sodium lamp. Figure 94 shows the experimental
apparatus used in this experiment.  
   
Results: Razor blades kept in the dark (not shown) had mild
corrosion over 20-25% of their surfaces. Razor blades exposed to
sodium electronic/water vibrational overtones exhibited moderate
corrosion (not shown) over 70-75% of their surfaces.  
   
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 **EXAMPLE 16**  
 **REPLACING A
PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A SPECTRAL CATALYST**  
 **IN A GAS
PHASE REACTION**  
2H2 + 02 platinum catalyst 2H20  
Water can be produced by the method of exposing H2 and 2 to a
physical platinum (Pt) catalyst but there is always the
possibility of producing a potentially dangerous explosive risk.
This experiment replaced the physical platinum catalyst with a
spectral catalyst comprising the spectral pattern of the
physical platinum catalyst, which resonates with and transfers
energy to the hydrogen and hydroxy intermediates.  
   
To demonstrate that oxygen and hydrogen can combine to form
water utilizing a spectral catalyst, electrolysis of water was
performed to provide stoichiometric amounts of oxygen and
hydrogen starting gases. A triple neck flask was fitted with two
(2) rubber stoppers on the outside necks, each fitted with
platinum electrodes encased in glass for a four (4) inch length.
The flask was filled with distilled water and a pinch of salt so
that only the glass-encased portion of the electrode was exposed
to air, and the unencased portion of the electrode was
completely under water. The central neck was connected via a
rubber stopper to vacuum tubing, which led to a Drierite column
to remove any water from the produced gases.  
   
After vacuum removal of all gases in the system (to about 700 mm
Hg), electrolysis was conducted using a 12 V power source
attached to the two electrodes. Electrolysis was commenced with
the subsequent production of hydrogen and oxygen gases in
stoichiometric amounts. The gases passed through the Drierite
column, through vacuum tubing connected to positive and negative
pressure gauges and into a sealed 1,000 ml, round quartz flask.
A strip of filter paper, which contained dried cobalt, had been
placed in the bottom of the sealed flask. Initially the cobalt
paper was blue, indicating the absence of water in the flask. A
similar cobalt test strip exposed to the ambient air was also
blue.  
   
The traditional physical platinum catalyst was replaced by
spectral catalyst platinum electronic frequencies (with their
attendant fine and hyperfine frequencies) from a Fisher
Scientific Hollow Cathode Platinum Lamp which was positioned
approximately one inch (about 2 cm) from the flask. This allowed
the oxygen and hydrogen gases in the round quartz flask to be
irradiated with emissions from the spectral catalyst. A
Cathodeon Hollow Cathode Lamp Supply C610 was used to power the
Pt lamp at 80% maximum current (12 mAmps). The reaction flask
was cooled using dry ice in a Styrofoam container positioned  
   
   
directly beneath the round quartz flask, offsetting any effects
of heat from the Pt lamp. The Pt lamp was turned on and within
two days of irradiation, a noticeable pink color was evident on
the cobalt paper strip indicating the presence of water in the
round quartz flask. The cobalt test strip exposed to ambient air
in the lab remained blue. Over the next four to five days, the
pink colored area on the cobalt strip became brighter and
larger. Upon discontinuation of the Pt emission, H20 diffused
out of the cobalt strip and was taken up by the Drierite column.
Over the next four to five days, the pink coloration of the
cobalt strip in the quartz flask faded. The cobalt strip exposed
to the ambient air remained blue.  
   
In this Example, targeted spectral energies were used to affect
chemical reactions in a gas phase.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 17**  
 **REPLACING A
PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A SPECTRL CATALYST**  
 **IN A LIQUID
PHASE REACTION**  
H202 platinum catalyst H20 + 02  
The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is an extremely slow
reaction in the absence of catalysts. Accordingly, an experiment
was performed which showed that the physical catalyst, finely
divided platinum, could be replaced with the spectral catalyst
having the spectral pattern of platinum. Hydrogen peroxide, 3%,
filled two (2) nippled quartz tubes.  
   
(the nippled quartz tubes consisted of a lower portion about 17
mm internal diameter and about 150 mm in length, narrowing over
about a 10 mm length to an upper capillary portion being about
2.0 mm internal diameter and about 140 mm in length and were
made from PhotoVac Laser quartz tubing). Both quartz tubes were
inverted in 50 ml beaker reservoirs filled with (3%) hydrogen
peroxide to about 40 ml and were shielded from incident light
(cardboard cylinders covered with aluminum foil). One of the
light shielded tubes was used as a control. The other shielded
tube was exposed to a Fisher Scientific Hollow Cathode Lamp for
platinum (Pt) using a Cathodeon Hollow Cathode Lamp Supply C610,
at 80% maximum current (12 mA). The experiment was performed
several times with an exposure time ranging from about 24 to
about 96 hours. The shielded tubes were monitored for increases
in temperature (there was none) to assure that any reaction was
not due to thermal effects. In a typical experiment the nippled
tubes were prepared with hydrogen peroxide (3%) as described
above herein. Both tubes were shielded from light, and the Pt
tube was exposed to platinum spectral emissions, as described
above, for about 24 hours. Gas production in the control tube A
measured about four (4) mm in length in the capillary (i. e.,  
   
   
about2. 5 mm3), while gas in the Pt (tube B) measured about 50
mm (i. e. , about 157 mm3).  
   
The platinum spectral catalyst thus increased the reaction rate
about 12.5 times.  
   
The tubes were then switched and tube A was exposed to the
platinum spectral catalyst, for about 24 hours, while tube B
served as the control. Gas production in the control (tube B)
measured about 2 mm in length in the capillary (i. e. , about 6
mm3) while gas in the Pt tube (tube A) measured about 36 mm (i.
e. , about 113 mm3), yielding about a 19 fold difference in
reaction rate.  
   
As a negative control, to confirm that any lamp would not cause
the same result, the experiment was repeated with a sodium lamp
at 6 mA (80% of the maximum current). Na in a traditional
reaction would be a reactant with water releasing hydrogen gas,
not a catalyst of hydrogen peroxide breakdown. The control tube
measured gas to be about 4 mm in length (i. e. , about 12 mm3)
in the capillary portion, while the Na tube gas measured to be
about 1 mm in length (i. e. , about 3 mm3). This indicated that
while spectral emissions can substitute for catalysts, they
cannot yet substitute for reactants. Also, it indicated that the
simple effect of using a hollow cathode tube emitting heat and
energy into the hydrogen peroxide was not the cause of the gas
bubble formation, but instead, the spectral pattern of Pt
replacing the physical catalyst caused the reaction.  
   
In this Example, targeted spectral energies were used to affect
a chemical reaction in a liquid phase and subsequent
transformation to a gas phase.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 18**  
 **REPLACING A
PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A SPECTRAL CATALYST**  
 **IN A SOLID
PHASE REACTION**  
It is well known that certain microorganisms have a toxic
reaction to silver (Ag). The silver electronic spectrum consists
of essentially two ultraviolet frequencies that fall between
UV-A and UV-B. It is now understood through this invention, that
the high intensity spectral frequencies produced in the silver
electronic spectrum are ultraviolet frequencies that inhibit
bacterial growth (by creation of free radicals and by causing
bacterial DNA damage). These W frequencies are essentially
harmless to mammalian cells. Thus, it was theorized that the
known medicinal and anti-microbial uses of silver are due to a
spectral catalyst effect. In this regard, an experiment was
conducted which showed that the spectral catalyst emitting the
spectrum of silver demonstrated a toxic or inhibitory effect on
microorganisms.  
   
Bacterial cultures were placed onto standard growth medium in
two petri dishes (one control and one Ag) using standard plating
techniques covering the entire dish. Each dish was placed at the
bottom of a light shielding cylindrical chamber. A light
shielding foil-  
   
covered, cardboard disc with a patterned slit was placed over
each culture plate. A Fisher Scientific Hollow Cathode Lamp for
Silver (Ag) was inserted through the top of the Ag exposure
chamber so that only the spectral emission pattern from the
silver lamp was irradiating the bacteria on the Ag culture plate
(i. e. , through the patterned slit). A Cathodeon Hollow Cathode
Lamp Supply C610 was used to power the Ag lamp at about 80%
maximum current (3.6 mA). The control plate was not exposed to
emissions of an Ag lamp, and ambient light was blocked. Both
control and Ag plates were maintained at room temperature (e. g.
, about 70-74 F) during the silver spectral emission exposure
time, which ranged from about 12-24 hours in the various
experiments. Afterwards, both plates were incubated using
standard techniques (37 C, aerobic Forma Scientific Model 3157,
Water-Jacketed Incubator) for about 24 hours.  
   
The following bacteria (obtained from the Microbiology
Laboratory at People's Hospital in Mansfield, Ohio, US), were
studied for effects of the Ag lamp spectral emissions:  
1. E. coli ;  
2. Strep. pneumoniae ;  
3. Staph. aureus ; and  
4. Salnaor2ella typhi.  
   
This group included both Gram+ and Gram~ species, as well as
cocci and rods.  
   
Results were as follows:  
1. Controls-all controls showed full growth covering the culture
plates;  
2. The Ag plates - areas unexposed to the Ag spectral emission
pattern showed full growth.  
   
- areas exposed to the Ag spectral emission pattern showed: a.
E. coli-no growth; b. Strep. pneuiizoniae-no growth; c. Staph.
aureus-no growth; and d. Salnionella tyhli-inhibited growth.  
   
In this Example, targeted spectral energies were used to
catalyze chemical reactions in biological organisms. These
reactions inhibited growth of the biological organisms.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 19**  
 **REPLACING A
PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A SPECTRAL CATALYST, AND**  
 **COMPARING
RESULTS TO PHYSICAL CATALYST RESULTS IN A BIOLOGIC**  
 **PREPARATION**  
To further demonstrate that certain susceptible organisms which
have a toxic reaction to silver would have a similar reaction to
the spectral catalyst emitting the spectrum of silver, cultures
were obtained from the American Type Culture Collection (ATCC)
which included Escherichia coli #25922, and Klebsiella
praeumonia, subsp Pnemnofziae, # 13883. Control and Ag plate
cultures were performed as described above. After incubation,
plates were examined using a binocular microscope. The E. coli
exhibited moderate resistance to the bactericidal effects of the
spectral silver emission, while the Klebsiella exhibited
moderate sensitivity. All controls exhibited full growth.  
   
Accordingly, an experiment was performed which demonstrated a
similar result using the physical silver catalyst as was
obtained with the Ag spectral catalyst. Sterile test discs were
soaked in an 80 ppm, colloidal silver solution. The same two (2)
organisms were again plated, as described above. Colloidal
silver test discs were placed on each Ag plate, while the
control plates had none. The plates were incubated as described
above and examined under the binocular microscope. The colloidal
silver E. coli exhibited moderate resistance to the bactericidal
effects of the physical colloidal silver, while the Klebsiella
again exhibited moderate sensitivity. All controls exhibited
full growth.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 20**  
 **AUGMENTING
A PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A SPECTRAL CATALYST**  
To demonstrate that oxygen and hydrogen can combine to form
water utilizing a spectral catalyst to augment a physical
catalyst, electrolysis of water was performed to provide the
necessary oxygen and hydrogen starting gases, as in Example 1.  
   
Two quartz flasks (A and B) were connected separately after the
Drierite column, each with its own set of vacuum and pressure
gauges. Platinum powder (about 31 mg) was placed in each flask.
The flasks were filled with electrolytically produced
stoichiometric amounts of H2 and 02 to 120 mm Hg. The flasks
were separated by a stopcock from the electrolysis system and
from each other. The pressure in each flask was recorded over
time as the reaction proceeded over the physical platinum
catalyst. The reaction combines three (3) moles of gases, (i. e.
, two (2) moles H2 and one (1) mole 02), to produce two (2)
moles H20. This decrease in molarity, and hence progress of the
reaction, can be monitored by a decrease in pressure"P"which is
proportional, via the ideal gas law, (PV = nRT), to molarity  
   
   
"n". A baseline rate of reaction was thus obtained.
Additionally, the test was repeated filling each flask with H2
and 02 to 220 mm Hg. Catalysis of the reaction by only the
physical catalyst yielded two baseline reaction curves which
were in good agreement between flasks A and B, and for both the
110 mm and 220 mm Hg tests.  
   
Next, the traditional physical platinum catalyst in flask A was
augmented with spectral catalyst platinum emissions from two (2)
parallel Fisher Scientific Hollow Cathode Platinum Lamps, as in
Example 1, which were positioned approximately two (2) cm from
flask A. The test was repeated as described above, separating
the two (2) flasks from each other and monitoring the rate of
the reaction via the pressure decrease in each. Flask B served
as a control flask. In flask A, the oxygen and hydrogen gases,
as well as the physical platinum catalyst, were directly
irradiated with emissions from the Pt lamp spectral catalyst.  
   
Rate of reaction in the control flask B, was in good agreement
with previous baseline rates. Rate of reaction in flask"A",
wherein physical platinum catalyst was augmented with the
platinum spectral pattern, exhibited an overall mean increase of
60%, with a maximal increase of 70% over the baseline and flask
B.  
   
In this Example, targeted spectral energies were used to change
the chemical reaction properties of a solid catalyst in a gas
phase (heterogeneous) reaction system.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 21**  
 **REPLACING A
PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A FINE STRUCTURE HETERODYNED**  
 **FREQUENCY**  
 **AND**  
 **REPLACING A
PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A FINE STRUCTURE FREQUENCY**  
 **THE ALPHA
ROTATION-VIBRATION CONSTANT**  
Water was electrolyzed to produce stoichiometric amounts of
hydrogen and oxygen gases as described above herein.
Additionally, a dry ice cooled stainless steel coil was placed
immediately after the Drierite column. After vacuum removal of
all gases in the system, electrolysis was accomplished using a
12 V power source attached to the two electrodes, resulting in a
production of hydrogen and oxygen gases. After passing through
the Drierite column, the hydrogen and oxygen gases passed
through vacuum tubing connected to positive and negative
pressure gauges, through the dry ice cooled stainless steel coil
and then to a 1,000 ml round, quartz flask. A strip of filter
paper impregnated with dry (blue) cobalt was in the bottom of
the quartz flask, as an indicator of the presence or absence of
water.  
   
The entire system was vacuum evacuated to a pressure of about
700 mm Hg below atmospheric pressure. Electrolysis was
performed, producing hydrogen and oxygen gases in  
   
stoichiometric amounts, to result in a pressure of about 220 mm
Hg above atmospheric pressure. The center of the quartz flask,
now containing hydrogen and oxygen gases, was irradiated for
approximately 12 hours with continuous microwave electromagnetic
radiation emitted from a Hewlett Packard microwave spectroscopy
system which included an HP 83350B Sweep Oscillator, an HP 8510B
Network Analyzer and an HP 8513A Reflection Transmission Test
Set. The frequency used was 21.4 GHz, which corresponds to a
fine splitting constant, the alpha rotation-vibration constant,
of the hydroxy intermediate, and is thus a harmonic resonant
heterodyne for the hydroxy radical. The cobalt strip changed
strongly in color to pink which indicated the presence of water
in the quartz flask, whose creation was catalyzed by a harmonic
resonant heterodyne frequency for the hydroxy radical.  
   
In this Example, targeted spectral energies were used to control
a gas phase chemical reaction.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 22**  
 **REPLACING A
PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A HYPERFINE SPLITTING FREQUENCY**  
An experimental dark room was prepared, in which there is no
ambient light, and which can be totally darkened. A shielded,
ground room (Ace Shielded Room, Ace, Philadelphia, PA, US, Model
A6H3-16; 8 feet wide, 17 feet long, and 8 feet high (about 2.
meters x 5.2 meters x 2.4 meters) copper mesh) was installed
inside the dark room.  
   
Hydrogen peroxide (3%) was placed in nippled quartz tubes, which
were then inverted in beakers filled with (3%) hydrogen
peroxide, as described in greater detail herein.  
   
The tubes were allowed to rest for about 18 hours in the dark
room, covered with non- metallic light blocking hoods (so that
the room could be entered without exposing the tubes to light).
Baseline measurements of gases in the nippled tubes were then
performed.  
   
Three nippled RF tubes were placed on a wooden grid table in the
shielded room, in the center of grids 4,54, and 127;
corresponding to distances of about 107 cm, 187 cm, and 312 cm
respectively, from a frequency-emitting antenna (copper tubing
15 mm diameter, 4.7 m octagonal circumference, with the center
frequency at approximately 6.5 MHz. A 25 watt, 17 MHz signal was
sent to the antenna. This frequency corresponds to a hyperfine
splitting frequency of the hydrogen atom, which is a transient
in the dissociation of hydrogen peroxide. The antenna was pulsed
continuously by a BK Precision RF Signal Generator Model 2005A,
and amplified by an Amplifier Research amplifier, Model 25A-100.
A control tube was placed on a wooden cart immediately adjacent
to the shielded room, in the dark room. All tubes were covered
with non-metallic light blocking hoods.  
   
After about 18 hours, gas production from dissociation of
hydrogen peroxide and resultant oxygen formation in the nippled
tubes was measured. The RF tube closest to the antenna produced
11 mm length gas in the capillary (34 mm3), the tube
intermediate to the antenna produced a 5 mm length (10 mm3) gas,
and the RF tube farthest from the antenna produced no gas. The
control tube produced 1 mm gas. Thus, it can be concluded that
the RF hyperfine splitting frequency for hydrogen increased the
reaction rate approximately five (5) to ten (10) times.  
   
In this. Example, targeted spectral energy was used to control a
chemical reaction in a liquid phase, resulting in a
transformation to a gas phase.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 23**  
 **REPLACING A
PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A MAGNETIC FIELD**  
Hydrogen peroxide (15%) was placed in nippled quartz tubes,
which were then inverted in beakers filled with (15%) hydrogen
peroxide, as described above. The tubes were allowed to rest for
about four (4) hours on a wooden table in a shielded cage, in a
dark room.  
   
Baseline measurements of gases in the nippled tubes were then
performed.  
   
Remaining in the shielded cage, in the dark room, two (2)
control tubes were left on a wooden table as controls. Two (2)
magnetic field tubes were placed on the center platform of an
ETS Helmholtz single axis coil, Model 6402,1. 06 gauss/Ampere,
pulsed at about 83 Hz by a BK Precision 20 MHz Sweep/Function
Generator, Model 4040. The voltage output of the function
generator was adjusted to produce an alternating magnetic field
of about 19.5 milliGauss on the center platform of the Helmholtz
Coil, as measured by a Holaday Model HI-3627, three (3) axis ELF
magnetic field meter and probe. Hydrogen atoms, which are a
transient in the dissociation of hydrogen peroxide, exhibit
nuclear magnetic resonance via Zeeman splitting at this applied
frequency and applied magnetic field strength. Thus, frequency
of the alternating magnetic field was resonant with the hydrogen
transients.  
   
After about 18 hours, gas production from dissociation of
hydrogen peroxide and resultant oxygen formation in the nippled
tubes was measured. The control tubes averaged about 180 mm gas
formation (540mm3) while the tubes exposed to the alternating
magnetic field produced about 810 mm gas (2,430 mm3), resulting
in an increase in the reaction rate of approximately four (4)
times.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 24**  
 **NEGATIVELY
CATALYZING A REACTION WITH AN ELECTRIC FIELD**  
Hydrogen peroxide (15%) was placed in four (4) nippled quartz
tubes which were inverted in hydrogen peroxide (15%) filled
beakers, as described in greater detail above  
   
herein. The tubes were placed on a wooden table, in a shielded
room, in a dark room. After four (4) hours, baseline
measurements were taken of the gas in the capillary portion of
the tubes.  
   
An Amplifier Research self-contained electromagnetic mode cell
("TEM") Model TC1510A had been placed in the dark, shielded
room. A sine wave signal of about 133 MHz was provided to the
TEM cell by a BK Precision RF Signal Generator, Model 2005A, and
an Amplifier Research amplifier, Model 25A100. Output levels on
the signal generator and amplifier wave adjusted to produce an
electric field (E-field) of about five (5) V/m in the center of
the TEM cell, as measured with a Holaday Industries electric
field probe, Model HI- 4433GRE, placed in the center of the
lower chamber.  
   
Two of the hydrogen peroxide filled tubes were placed in the
center of the upper chamber of the TEM cell, about 35 cm from
the wall of the shielded room. The other two (2) tubes served as
controls and were placed on a wooden table, also about 35 cm
from the same wall of the shielded, dark room, and removed from
the immediate vicinity of the TEM cell, so that there was no
ambient electric field, as confirmed by E-field probe
measurements.  
   
The 133 MHz alternating sine wave signal delivered to the TEM
cell was well above the typical line width frequency at room
temperature (e. g. , about 100 KHz) and was theorized to be
resonant with an n=20 Rydberg state of the hydrogen atom as
derived from A E = c E3" where E is the change in energy in
cm~l, c is 7.51 +/-0.02 for the hydrogen state n = 20 and E is
the electric field intensity in (Kv/cm) 2.  
   
After about five (5) hours of exposure to the electric field,
the mean gas production in the tubes subjected to the E-field
was about 17.5 mm, while mean gas production in the control
tubes was about 58 mm.  
   
While not wishing to be bound by any particular theory or
explanation, it is believed that the alternating electric field
resonated with an upper energy level in the hydrogen atoms,
producing a negative Stark effect, and thereby negatively
catalyzing the reaction.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 25**  
 **AUGMENTATION
OF A PHYSICAL CATALYST BY IRRADIATING**  
 **REACTANTS/TRANSIENTS
WITH A SPECTRAL CATALYST**  
Hydrogen and oxygen gases were produced in stoichiometric
amounts by electrolysis, as previously described in greater
detail above herein. A stainless steel coil cooled in dry ice
was placed immediately after the Drierite column. Positive and
negative pressure gauges  
   
were connected after the coil, and then a 1,000 ml round quartz
flask was sequentially connected with a second set of pressure
gauges.  
   
At the beginning of each experimental run, the entire system was
vacuum evacuated to a pressure of about minus 650 mm Hg. The
system was sealed for about 15 minutes to confirm the
maintenance of the generated vacuum and integrity of the
connections.  
   
Electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen and oxygen gases was
performed, as described previously.  
   
Initially, about 10 mg of finely divided platinum was placed
into the round quartz flask. Reactant gases were allowed to
react over the platinum and the reaction rate was monitored by
increasing the rate of pressure drop over time, as previously
described. The starting pressure was approximately in the
mid-90's mm Hg positive pressure, and the ending pressure was
approximately in the low 30's over the amount of time that
measurements were taken. Two (2) control runs were performed,
with reaction rates of about 0.47 mm Hg/minute and about 0.48 mm
Hg/minute.  
   
For the third run, a single platinum lamp was applied, as
previously described, except that the operating current was
reduced to about eight (8) mA and the lamp was positioned
through the center of the flask to irradiate only the
reactant/transient gases, and not the physical platinum
catalyst. The reaction rate was determined, as described above,
and was found to be about 0.63 mm Hg/minute, an increase of 34%.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 26**  
 **APPARENT
POISONING OF A REACTION BY THE SPECTRAL PATTERN**  
 **OF A
PHYSICAL POISON**  
The conversion of hydrogen and oxygen gases to water, over a
stepped platinum physical catalyst, is known to be poisoned by
gold. Addition of gold to this platinum catalyzed reaction
reduces reaction rates by about 95%. The gold blocks only about
one sixth of the platinum binding sites, which according to
prior art, would need to be blocked to poison the physical
catalyst to this degree. Thus, it was theorized that a spectral
interaction of the physical gold with the physical platinum
and/or reaction system could also be responsible for the
poisoning effects of gold on the reaction. It was further
theorized that addition of the gold spectral pattern to the
reaction catalyzed by physical platinum could also poison the
reaction.  
   
Hydrogen and oxygen gases were produced by electrolysis, as
described above in greater detail. Finely directed platinum,
about 15 mg, was added to the round quartz flask.  
   
Starting pressures were about in the 90's mm Hg positive
pressure, and ending pressures  
   
   
were about in the 20's mm Hg over the amount of time that
measurements were taken.  
   
Reaction rates were determined as previously described. The
first control run revealed a reaction rate of about 0. 81 mm
Hg/minute.  
   
In the second run, a Fisher Hollow Cathode Gold lamp was
applied, as previously described, at an operating frequency of
about eight (8) mA, (80% maximum current), through about the
center of the round flask. The reaction rate increased to about
0.87 mm Hg/minute.  
   
A third run was then performed on the same reaction flask and
physical platinum that had been in the flask exposed to the gold
spectral pattern. The reaction rate decreased to about 0.75 mm
Hg/minute.  
   
In this Example, targeted spectral energies were used to control
an environmental reaction condition (poison) and change the
chemical reaction properties of a physical catalyst in a
heterogeneous catalyst reaction system.  
   
In these experiments, targeted spectral energies were used to
change the chemical and material properties of solutions,
resulting in altered electrochemical reaction rates and
corrosion of solids.  
   


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 **WO0222797**   
 **SPECTRAL
CHEMISTRY**  
   
 **Also
published as:    JP2004508921 //  EP1317534
//  EP1317534 //  CN102962017****TECHNICAL FIELD**  
   
This invention relates to a novel method to affect, control
and/or direct a reaction pathway (e. g., organic, inorganic,
biologic or other reaction) by, for example, exposing one or
more participants in a reaction system to at least one spectral
energy pattern (e. g., at least one spectral pattern comprising
at least one frequency of electromagnetic radiation) which can
be made to correspond to at least a portion of a spectral
catalyst or a spectral energy catalyst.  
   
The invention also relates to mimicking various mechanisms of
action of various catalysts in reaction systems under various
environmental reaction conditions. The invention further
discloses methods for simulating, at least partially, one or
more environmental reaction conditions by the application of one
or more spectral environmental reaction conditions. The
invention specifically discloses different means for achieving
the matching of energy frequencies between, for example, applied
energy and matter (e. g., solids, liquids, gases, plasmas and/or
combinations or portions thereof), to achieve energy transfer
to, for example, at least one participant in a reaction system
by taking into account various energy considerations in the
reaction system. The invention also discloses an approach for
designing or determining appropriate physical catalyst (s) to be
used in a reaction system.  
   
 **BACKGROUND
OF THE INVENTION**  
Chemical reactions are driven by energy. The energy comes in
many different forms including chemical, thermal, mechanical,
acoustic, and electromagnetic. Various features of each type of
energy are thought to contribute in different ways to the
driving of chemical reactions. Irrespective of the type of
energy involved, chemical reactions are undeniably and
inextricably intertwined with the transfer and combination of
energy. An understanding of energy is, therefore, vital to an
understanding of chemical reactions.  
   
A chemical reaction can be controlled and/or directed either by
the addition of energy to the reaction medium in the form of
thermal, mechanical, acoustic and/or electromagnetic energy or
by means of transferring energy through a physical catalyst.  
   
These methods are traditionally not that energy efficient and
can produce, for example, either unwanted by-products,
decomposition of required transients, and/or intermediates
and/or activated complexes and/or insufficient quantities of
preferred products of a reaction.  
   
It has been generally believed that chemical reactions occur as
a result of collisions between reacting molecules. In terms of
the collision theory of chemical kinetics, it has been expected
that the rate of a reaction is directly proportional to the
number of the molecular collisions per second: rate a number of
collisions/sec  
This simple relationship explains the dependence of reaction
rates on concentration.  
   
Additionally, with few exceptions, reaction rates have been
believed to increase with increasing temperature because of
increased collisions.  
   
The dependence of the rate constant k of a reaction can be
expressed by the following equation, known as the Arrhenius
equation: -Ea/RT where Ea is the activation energy of the
reaction which is the minimum amount of energy required to
initiate a chemical reaction, R is the gas constant, T is the
absolute temperature and e is the base of the natural logarithm
scale. The quantity A represents the collision rate and shows
that the rate constant is directly proportional to A and,
therefore, to the collision rate. Furthermore, because of the
minus sign associated with the exponent EaART, the rate constant
decreases with increasing activation energy and increases with
increasing temperature.  
   
Normally, only a small fraction of the colliding molecules,
typically the fastestmoving ones, have enough kinetic energy to
exceed the activation energy, therefore, the increase in the
rate constant k can now be explained with the temperature
increase. Since more high-energy molecules are present at a
higher temperature, the rate of product formation is also
greater at the higher temperature. But, with increased
temperatures there are a number of problems which are introduced
into the reaction system. With thermal excitation other
competing processes, such as bond rupture, may occur before the
desired energy state can be reached. Also, there are a number of
decomposition products which often produce fragments that are
extremely reactive, but they can be so short-lived because of
their thermodynamic instability, that a preferred reaction may
be dampened.  
   
Radiant or light energy is another form of energy that may be
added to the reaction medium that also may have negative side
effects but which may be different from (or the same as) those
side effects from thermal energy. Addition of radiant energy to
a system produces electronically excited molecules that are
capable of undergoing chemical reactions.  
   
A molecule in which all the electrons are in stable orbitals is
said to be in the ground electronic state. These orbitals may be
either bonding or non-bonding. If a photon of the proper energy
collides with the molecule the photon may be absorbed and one of
the electrons may be promoted to an unoccupied orbital of higher
energy. Electronic excitation results in spatial redistribution
of the valence electrons with concomitant changes in
internuclear configurations. Since chemical reactions are
controlled to a great extent by these factors, an electronically
excited molecule undergoes a chemical reaction that may be
distinctly different from those of its ground-state counterpart.  
   
The energy of a photon is defined in terms of its frequency or
wavelength,  
E = hv = hc/k where E is energy ; h is Plank's constant, 6.6 x
10-34 J-sec ; v is the frequency of the radiation, sec 1 ; c is
the speed of light; and X is the wavelength of the radiation.
When a photon is absorbed, all of its energy is imparted to the
absorbing species. The primary act following absorption depends
on the wavelength of the incident light. Photochemistry studies
photons whose energies lie in the ultraviolet region (100-4000
A) and in the visible region (40007000A) of the electromagnetic
spectrum. Such photons are primarily a cause of electronically
excited molecules.  
   
Since the molecules are imbued with electronic energy upon
absorption of light, reactions occur from different
potential-energy surfaces from those encountered in thermally
excited systems. However, there are several drawbacks of using
the known techniques of photochemistry, that being, utilizing a
broad band of frequencies thereby causing unwanted side
reactions, undue experimentation, and poor quantum yield. Some
good examples of photochemistry are shown in the following
patents.  
   
In particular, U. S. Patent No. 5,174,877 issued to Cooper, et.
al., (1992) discloses an apparatus for the photocatalytic
treatment of liquids. In particular, it is disclosed that
ultraviolet light irradiates the surface of a prepared slurry to
activate the photocatalytic properties of the particles
contained in the slurry. The transparency of the slurry affects,
for example, absorption of radiation. Moreover, discussions of
different frequencies suitable for achieving desirable
photocatalytic activity are disclosed.  
   
Further, U. S. Patent No. 4,755,269 issued to Brumer, et. al.,
(1998) discloses a photodisassociation process for
disassociating various molecules in a known energy level. In
particular, it is disclosed that different disassociation
pathways are possible and the different pathways can be followed
due to selecting different frequencies of certain
electromagnetic radiation. It is further disclosed that the
amplitude of electromagnetic radiation applied corresponds to
amounts of product produced.  
   
Selective excitation of different species is shown in the
following three (3) patents.  
   
Specifically, U. S. Patent No. 4,012,301 to Rich, et. al.,
(1977) discloses vapor phase chemical reactions that are
selectively excited by using vibrational modes corresponding to
the continuously flowing reactant species. Particularly, a
continuous wave laser emits radiation that is absorbed by the
vibrational mode of the reactant species.  
   
U. S. Patent No. 5,215,634 issued to Wan, et al., (1993)
discloses a process of selectively converting methane to a
desired oxygenate. In particular, methane is irradiated in the
presence of a catalyst with pulsed microwave radiation to
convert reactants to desirable products. The physical catalyst
disclosed comprises nickel and the microwave radiation is
applied in the range of about 1.5 to 3.0 GHz.  
   
U. S. Patent No. 5,015,349 issued to Suib, et. al., (1991)
discloses a method for cracking a hydrocarbon to create cracked
reaction products. It is disclosed that a stream of hydrocarbon
is exposed to a microwave energy which creates a low power
density microwave discharge plasma, wherein the microwave energy
is adjusted to achieve desired results. A particular frequency
desired of microwave energy is disclosed as being 2.45 GHz.  
   
Physical catalysts are well known in the art. Specifically, a
physical catalyst is a substance which alters the reaction rate
of a chemical reaction without appearing in the end product. It
is known that some reactions can be speeded up or controlled by
the presence of substances which themselves appear to remain
unchanged after the reaction has ended. By increasing the
velocity of a desired reaction relative to unwanted reactions,
the formation of a desired product can be maximized compared
with unwanted by-products. Often only a trace of physical
catalyst is necessary to accelerate the reaction. Also, it has
been observed that some substances, which if added in trace
amounts, can slow down the rate of a reaction. This looks like
the reverse of catalysis, and, in fact, substances which slow
down a reaction rate have been called negative catalysts or
poisons. Known physical catalysts go through a cycle in which
they are used and regenerated so that they can be used again and
again. A physical catalyst operates by providing another path
for the reaction which can have a higher reaction rate or slower
rate than available in the absence of the physical catalyst. At
the end of the reaction, because the physical catalyst can be
recovered, it appears the physical catalyst is not involved in
the reaction. But, the physical catalyst must somehow take part
in the reaction, or else the rate of the reaction would not
change. The catalytic act has historically been represented by
five essential steps originally postulated by Ostwald around the
late 1800's: 1. Diffusion to the catalytic site (reactant);  
2. Bond formation at the catalytic site (reactant) ;  
3. Reaction of the catalyst-reactant complex;  
4. Bond rupture at the catalytic site (product); and  
5. Diffusion away from the catalytic site (product).  
   
The exact mechanisms of catalytic actions are unknown in the art
but it is known that physical catalysts can speed up a reaction
that otherwise would take place too slowly to be practical.  
   
There are a number of problems involved with known industrial
catalysts: firstly, physical catalysts can not only lose their
efficiency but also their selectivity, which can occur due to,
for example, overheating or contamination of the catalyst;
secondly, many physical catalysts include costly metals such as
platinum or silver and have only a limited life span, some are
difficult to rejuvenate, and the precious metals not easily
reclaimed. There are numerous physical limitations associated
with physical catalysts which render them less than ideal
participants in many reactions.  
   
Accordingly, what is needed is an understanding of the catalytic
process so that biological processing, chemical processing,
industrial processing, etc., can be engineered by more precisely
controlling the multitude of reaction processes that currently
exist, as well as developing completely new reaction pathways
and/or reaction products. Examples of such understandings
include methods to catalyze reactions without the drawbacks of :
(1) known physical catalysts; and (2) utilizing energy with much
greater specificity than the prior art teachings which utilize
less than ideal thermal and electromagnetic radiation methods
and which result in numerous inefficiencies.  
   
 **SUMMARY OF
THE INVENTION****Definitions**  
For purposes of this invention, the terms and expressions below,
appearing in the  
Specification and Claims, are intended to have the following
meanings: "Activated complex", as used herein, means the
assembly of atom (s) (charged or neutral) which corresponds to
the maximum in the reaction profile describing the
transformation of reactant (s) into reaction product (s). Either
the reactant or reaction product in this definition could be an
intermediate in an overall transformation involving more than
one step.  
   
"Applied spectral energy pattern", as used herein, means the
totality of : (a) all spectral energy patterns that are
externally applied; and/or (b) spectral environmental reaction
conditions input into a reaction system.  
   
"Catalytic spectral energy pattern", as used herein, means at
least a portion of a spectral energy pattern of a physical
catalyst which when applied to a reaction system in the form of
a beam or field can catalyze the reaction system.  
   
"Catalytic spectral pattern", as used herein, means at least a
portion of a spectral pattern of a physical catalyst which when
applied to a reaction system can catalyze the reaction system by
the following: a) completely replacing a physical chemical
catalyst; b) acting in unison with a physical chemical catalyst
to increase the rate of reaction; c) reducing the rate of
reaction by acting as a negative catalyst; or d) altering the
reaction pathway for formation of a specific reaction product.  
   
"Direct resonance targeting", as used herein, means the
application of energy to a reaction system by at least one of
the following spectral energy providers: spectral energy
catalyst ; spectral catalyst ; spectral energy pattern; spectral
pattern ; catalytic spectral energy pattern ; catalytic spectral
pattern; applied spectral energy pattern and spectral
environmental reaction conditions, to achieve direct resonance
with at least one of the following forms of matter: reactants ;
transients; intermediates; activated complexes; physical
catalysts; reaction products; promoters; poisons; solvents;
physical catalyst support materials ; reaction vessels; and/or
mixtures or components thereof, said spectral energy providers
providing energy to at least one of said forms of matter by
interacting with at least one frequency thereof, excluding
electronic and vibrational frequencies in said reactants, to
produce at least one desired reaction product and/or at least
one desired reaction product at a desired reaction rate.  
   
"Environmental reaction condition", as used herein, means and
includes traditional reaction variables such as temperature,
pressure, surface area of catalysts, physical catalyst size and
shape, solvents, physical catalyst support materials, poisons,
promoters, concentrations, electromagnetic radiation, electric
fields, magnetic fields, mechanical forces, acoustic fields,
reaction vessel size, shape and composition and combinations
thereof, etc., which may be present and are capable of
influencing, positively or negatively, reaction pathways in a
reaction system.  
   
"Frequency", as used herein, means the number of times which a
physical event (e. g., wave, field and/or motion) varies from
the equilibrium value through a complete cycle in a unit of time
(e. g., one second; and one cycle/sec =1 Hz). The variation from
equilibrium can be positive and/or negative, and can be, for
example, symmetrical, asymmetrical and/or proportional with
regard to the equilibrium value.  
   
"Harmonic targeting", as used herein, means the application of
energy to a reaction system by at least one of the following
spectral energy providers: spectral energy catalyst; spectral
catalyst; spectral energy pattern; spectral pattern; catalytic
spectral energy pattern; catalytic spectral pattern; applied
spectral energy pattern and spectral environmental reaction
conditions, to achieve harmonic resonance with at least one of
the following forms of matter: reactants; transients;
intermediates ; activated complexes; physical catalysts;
reaction products ; promoters, poisons; solvents ; physical
catalyst support materials ; reaction vessels; and/or mixtures
or components thereof, said spectral energy providers providing
energy to at least one of said forms of matter by interacting
with at least one frequency thereof, excluding electronic and
vibrational frequencies in said reactants, to produce at least
one desired reaction product and/or at least one desired
reaction product at a desired reaction rate.  
   
"Intermediate", as used herein, means a molecule, ion and/or
atom which is present between a reactant and a reaction product
in a reaction pathway or reaction profile. It corresponds to a
minimum in the reaction profile of the reaction between reactant
and reaction product. A reaction which involves an intermediate
is typically a stepwise reaction.  
   
"Non-harmonic heterodyne targeting", as used herein, means the
application of energy to a reaction system by at least one of
the following spectral energy providers: spectral energy
catalyst ; spectral catalyst; spectral energy pattern; spectral
pattern; catalytic spectral energy pattern; catalytic spectral
pattern; applied spectral energy pattern and spectral
environmental reaction condition to achieve non-harmonic
heterodyne resonance with at least one of the following forms of
matter: reactants; transients; intermediates; activated
complexes; physical catalysts; reaction products; promoters;
poisons; solvents; physical catalyst support materials; reaction
vessels ; and/or mixtures or components thereof, said spectral
energy provider providing energy to at least one of said forms
of matter by interacting with at least one frequency thereof, to
produce at least one desired reaction product and/or at least
one desired reaction product at a desired reaction rate.  
   
"Participant", as used herein, means reactant, transient,
intermediate, activated complex, physical catalyst, promoter,
poison and/or reaction product comprised of molecules, ions
and/or atoms (or components thereof).  
   
"Reactant", as used herein, means a starting material or
starting component in a reaction system. A reactant can be any
inorganic, organic and/or biologic atom, molecule, ion,
compound, substance, and/or the like.  
   
"Reaction coordinate", as used herein, means an intra-or
inter-molecular/atom configurational variable whose change
corresponds to the conversion of reactant into reaction product.  
   
"Reaction pathway", as used herein, means those steps which lead
to the formation of reaction product (s). A reaction pathway may
include intermediates and/or transients and/or activated
complexes. A reaction pathway may include some or all of a
reaction profile.  
   
"Reaction product", as used herein, means any product of a
reaction involving a reactant. A reaction product may have a
different chemical composition from a reactant or a
substantially similar (or exactly the same) chemical composition
but exhibit a different physical or crystalline structure and/or
phase.  
   
"Reaction profile", as used herein means a plot of energy (e.
g., molecular potential energy, molar enthalpy, or free energy)
against reaction coordinate for the conversion of reactant (s)
into reaction product (s).  
   
"Reaction system", as used herein, means the combination of
reactants, intermediates, transients, activated complexes,
physical catalysts, poisons, promoters, spectral catalysts,
spectral energy catalysts, reaction products, environmental
reaction conditions, spectral environmental reaction conditions,
applied spectral energy pattern, etc., that are involved in any
reaction pathway.  
   
"Resultant energy pattern", as used herein, means the totality
of energy interactions between the applied spectral energy
pattern with all participants and/or components in the reaction
systems.  
   
"Spectral catalyst", as used herein, means electromagnetic
energy which acts as a catalyst in a reaction system, for
example, electromagnetic energy having a spectral pattern which
affects, controls, or directs a reaction pathway.  
   
"Spectral energy catalyst", as used herein, means energy which
acts as a catalyst in a reaction system having a spectral energy
pattern which affects, controls and/or directs a reaction
pathway.  
   
"Spectral energy pattern", as used herein, means a pattern
formed by one or more energies and/or components emitted or
absorbed by a molecule, ion, atom and/or component (s) thereof
and/or which is present by and/or within a molecule, ion, atom
and/or component (s) thereof.  
   
"Spectral environmental reaction condition", as used herein,
means at least one frequency and/or field which simulates at
least a portion of at least one environmental reaction condition
in a reaction system.  
   
"Spectral pattern", as used herein, means a pattern formed by
one or more electromagnetic frequencies emitted or absorbed
after excitation of an atom or molecule. A spectral pattern may
be formed by any known spectroscopic technique.  
   
"Targeting", as used herein, means the application of energy to
a reaction system by at least one of the following spectral
energy providers: spectral energy catalyst; spectral catalyst;
spectral energy pattern; spectral pattern; catalytic spectral
energy pattern; catalytic spectral pattern; applied spectral
energy pattern; and spectral environmental reaction conditions,
to achieve direct resonance and/or harmonic resonance and/or
non-harmonic heterodyne-resonance with at least one of the
following forms of matter: reactants; transients; intermediates;
activated complexes; physical catalysts; reaction products;
promoters; poisons; solvents; physical catalyst support
materials; reaction vessels; and/or mixtures or components
thereof, said spectral energy provider providing energy to at
least one of said forms of matter by interacting with at least
one frequency thereof, to produce at least one desired reaction
product and/or at least one desired reaction product at a
desired reaction rate.  
   
"Transient", as used herein, means any chemical and/or physical
state that exists between reactant (s) and reaction product (s)
in a reaction pathway or reaction profile.  
   
This invention overcomes many of the deficiencies associated
with the use of various known physical catalysts in a variety of
different environments. More importantly, this invention, for
the first time ever, discloses a variety of novel spectral
energy techniques, referred to sometimes herein as spectral
chemistry, that can be utilized in a number of reactions,
including very basic reactions, which may be desirable to
achieve or to permit to occur in a virtually unlimited number of
areas. These spectral energy techniques can be used in, for
example, any types of biological reactions (i. e., plant and
animal), physical reactions, chemical reactions (i. e., organic
or inorganic) industrial (i. e., any industrial reactions of
large scale or small scale), and/or energy reactions of any
type, etc.  
   
These novel spectral energy techniques (now referred to as
spectral chemistry) are possible to achieve due to the
fundamental discoveries contained herein that disclose various
means for achieving the transfer of energy between, for example,
two entities. The invention teaches that the key for
transferring energy between two entities (e. g., one entity
sharing energy with another entity) is that when frequencies
match, energy transfers. For example, matching of frequencies of
spectral energy patterns of two different forms of matter; or
matching of frequencies of a spectral energy pattern of matter
with energy in the form of a spectral energy catalyst. The
entities may both be comprised of matter (solids, liquids, gases
and/or plasmas and/or mixtures and/or components thereof), both
comprised of various form (s) of energy, or one comprised of
various form (s) of energy and the other comprised of matter
(solids, liquids, gases and/or plasmas and/or mixtures and/or
components thereof).  
   
More specifically, all matter can be represented by spectral
energy patterns, which can be quite simple to very complex in
appearance, depending on, for example, the complexity of the
matter. One example of a spectral energy pattern is a spectral
pattern which likewise can be quite simple to quite complex in
appearance, depending on, for example, the complexity of the
matter. In the case of matter represented by spectral patterns,
matter can exchange energy with other matter if, for example,
the spectral patterns of the two forms of matter match, at least
partially, or can be made to match or overlap, at least
partially (e. g., spectral curves or spectral patterns
comprising one or more electromagnetic frequencies may overlap
with each other). In general, but not in all cases, the greater
the overlap in spectral patterns (and thus, the greater the
overlap of frequencies comprising the spectral patterns), the
greater the amount of energy transferred. Likewise, for example,
if the spectral pattern of at least one form of energy can be
caused to match or overlap, at least partially, with the
spectral pattern of matter, energy will also transfer to the
matter. Thus, energy can be transferred to matter by causing
frequencies to match.  
   
As discussed elsewhere herein, energy (E), frequency (v) and
wavelength (X) and the speed of light (c) in a vacuum are
interrelated through, for example, the following equation:
E=hv=helk  
When a frequency or set of frequencies corresponding to at least
a first form of matter can be caused to match with a frequency
or set of frequencies corresponding to at least a second form of
matter, energy can transfer between the different forms of
matter and permit at least some interaction and/or reaction to
occur involving at least one of the two different forms of
matter. For example, solid, liquid, gas and/or plasma (and/or
mixtures and/or portions thereof) forms of matter can interact
and/or react and form a desirable reaction product or result.
Any combination (s) of the above forms of matter (e. g.,
solid/solid, solid/liquid, solid/gas, solid/plasma,
solid/gas/plasma, solid/liquid/gas, etc., and/or mixtures and/or
portions thereof) are possible to achieve for desirable
interactions and/or reactions to occur.  
   
Further, matter (e. g., solids, liquids, gases and/or plasmas
and/or mixtures and/or portions thereof) can be caused, or
influenced, to interact and/or react with other matter and/or
portions thereof in, for example, a reaction system along a
desired reaction pathway by applying energy, in the form of, for
example, a catalytic spectral energy pattern, a catalytic
spectral pattern, a spectral energy pattern, a spectral energy
catalyst, a spectral pattern, a spectral catalyst, a spectral
environmental reaction condition and/or combinations thereof,
which can collectively result in an applied spectral energy
pattern.  
   
In these cases, interactions and/or reactions may be caused to
occur when the applied spectral energy pattern results in, for
example, some type of modification to the spectral energy
pattern of one or more of the forms of matter in the reaction
system. The various forms of matter include: reactants;
transients; intermediates; activated complexes; physical
catalysts; reaction products; promoters; poisons; solvents;
physical catalyst support materials; reaction vessels; and/or
mixtures of components thereof. For example, the applied
spectral energy provider (i. e., at least one of spectral energy
catalyst; spectral catalyst; spectral energy pattern; spectral
pattern; catalytic spectral energy pattern; catalytic spectral
pattern; applied spectral energy pattern and spectral
environmental reaction conditions) when targeted appropriately
to, for example, a participant and/or component in the reaction
system, can result in the generation of, and/or desirable
interaction with, one or more participants.  
   
Specifically, the applied spectral energy provider can be
targeted to achieve very specific desirable results and/or
reaction product and/or reaction product at a desired rate. The
targeting can occur by a direct resonance approach, (i. e.,
direct resonance targeting), a harmonic resonance approach (i.
e., harmonic targeting) and/or a non-harmonic heterodyne
resonance approach (i. e., non-harmonic heterodyne targeting).
The spectral energy provider can be targeted to, for example,
interact with at least one frequency of an atom or molecule,
including, but not limited to, electronic frequencies,
vibrational frequencies, rotational frequencies,
rotational-vibrational frequencies, fine splitting frequencies,
hyperfine splitting frequencies, magnetic field induced
frequencies, electric field induced frequencies, natural
oscillating frequencies, and all components and/or portions
thereof (discussed in greater detail later herein). These
approaches may result in, for example, the mimicking of at least
one mechanism of action of a physical catalyst in a reaction
system. For example, in some cases, desirable results may be
achieved by utilizing a single applied spectral energy pattern
targeted to a single participant; while in other cases, more
than one applied spectral energy pattern may be targeted to a
single participant or multiple participants, by, for example,
multiple approaches. Specifically, combinations of direct
resonance targeting, harmonic targeting and non-harmonic
heterodyne targeting, which can be made to interact with one or
more frequencies occurring in atoms and/or molecules, could be
used sequentially or substantially continuously. Further, in
certain cases, the spectral energy provider targeting may result
in various interactions at predominantly the upper energy levels
of one or more of the various forms of matter present in a
reaction system.  
   
The invention further recognizes and explains that various
environmental reaction conditions are capable of influencing
reaction pathways in a reaction system when using a spectral
energy catalyst such as a spectral catalyst. The invention
teaches specific methods for controlling various environmental
reaction conditions in order to achieve desirable results in a
reaction (e. g., desirable reaction product (s) in one or more
desirable reaction pathway (s)) and/or interaction. The
invention further discloses an applied spectral energy approach
which permits the simulation, at least partially, of desirable
environmental reaction conditions by the application of at least
one, for example, spectral environmental reaction conditions.
Thus, environmental reaction conditions can be controlled and
used in combination with at least one spectral energy pattern to
achieve a desired reaction pathway. Alternatively, traditionally
utilized environmental reaction conditions can be modified in a
desirable manner (e. g., application of a reduced temperature
and/or reduced pressure) by supplementing and/or replacing the
traditional environmental reaction condition (s) with at least
one spectral environmental reaction condition.  
   
The invention also provides a method for determining desirable
physical catalysts (i. e., comprising previously known materials
or materials not previously known to function as a physical
catalyst) which can be utilized in a reaction system to achieve
a desired reaction pathway and/or desired reaction rate. In this
regard, the invention may be able to provide a recipe for a
physical and/or spectral catalyst for a particular reaction
system where no physical catalyst previously existed. In this
embodiment of the invention, spectral energy patterns are
determined or calculated by the techniques of the invention and
corresponding physical catalysts can be supplied or manufactured
and thereafter included in the reaction system to generate the
calculated required spectral energy patterns. In certain cases,
one or more existing physical species could be used or combined
in a suitable manner, if a single physical species was deemed to
be insufficient, to obtain the appropriate calculated spectral
energy pattern to achieve a desired reaction pathway and/or
desired reaction rate. Such catalysts can be used alone, in
combination with other physical catalysts, spectral energy
catalysts, controlled environmental reaction conditions and/or
spectral environmental reaction conditions to achieve a desired
resultant energy pattern and consequent reaction pathway and/or
desired reaction rate.  
   
The invention discloses many different permutations of the basic
theme stated throughout namely, that when frequencies match,
energy transfers. It should be understood that these many
different permutations can be used alone to achieve desirable
results (e. g., desired reaction pathways and/or a desired
reaction rates) or can be used in a limitless combination of
permutations, to achieve desired results (e. g., desired
reaction pathways and/or desired reaction rates). However,
common to all of these seemingly complicated permutations and
combinations is the basic understanding first provided by this
invention that in order to control or enable any reaction, so
long as frequencies of two entities match (e. g., spectral
patterns overlap), energy can be transferred. If energy is
transferred, desirable interactions and/or reactions can result.  
   
Moreover, this concept can also be used in the reverse.
Specifically, if a reaction is occurring because frequencies
match, the reaction can be slowed or stopped by causing the
frequencies to no longer match or at least match to a lesser
degree. In this regard, one or more reaction system components
(e. g., environmental reaction condition, spectral environmental
reaction condition and/or an applied spectral energy pattern)
can be modified and/or applied so as to minimize, reduce or
eliminate frequencies from matching. This also permits reactions
to be started and stopped with ease providing for novel control
in a myriad of reactions.  
   
To simplify the disclosure and understanding of the invention,
specific categories or sections have been created in the"Summary
of the Invention"and in the"Detailed  
Description of the Preferred Embodiments". However, it should be
understood that these categories are not mutually exclusive and
that some overlap exists. Accordingly, these artificially
created sections should not be used in an effort to limit the
scope of the invention defined in the appended claims.  
   
  **1. WAVE
ENERGIES**In general, thermal energy has traditionally been
used to drive chemical reactions by applying heat and increasing
the temperature of a reaction system. The addition of heat
increases the kinetic (motion) energy of the chemical reactants.
It has been believed that a reactant with more kinetic energy
moves faster and farther, and is more likely to take part in a
chemical reaction. Mechanical energy likewise, by stirring and
moving the chemicals, increases their kinetic energy and thus
their reactivity. The addition of mechanical energy often
increases temperature, by increasing kinetic energy.  
   
Acoustic energy is applied to chemical reactions as orderly
mechanical waves.  
   
Because of its mechanical nature, acoustic energy can increase
the kinetic energy of chemical reactants, and can also elevate
their temperature (s). Electromagnetic (EM) energy consists of
waves of electric and magnetic fields. EM energy may also
increase the kinetic energy and heat in reaction systems. It
also may energize electronic orbitals or vibrational motion in
some reactions.  
   
Both acoustic and electromagnetic energy consist of waves.
Energy waves and frequency have some interesting properties, and
may be combined in some interesting ways.  
   
The manner in which wave energy transfers and combines, depends
largely on the frequency.  
   
For example, when two waves of energy, each having the same
amplitude, but one at a frequency of 400 Hz and the other at 100
Hz are caused to interact, the waves will combine and their
frequencies will add, to produce a new frequency of 500 Hz (i.
e., the"sum" frequency). The frequency of the waves will also
subtract when they combine to produce a frequency of 300 Hz (i.
e., the"difference"frequency). All wave energies typically add
and subtract in this manner, and such adding and subtracting is
referred to as heterodyning.  
   
Common results of heterodyning are familiar to most as harmonics
in music. The importance of heterodyning will be discussed in
greater detail later herein.  
   
Another concept important to the invention is wave interactions
or interference. In particular, wave energies are known to
interact constructively and destructively. This phenomena is
important in determining the applied spectral energy pattern.
Figures la-lc show two different incident sine waves 1 (Figure
la) and 2 (Figure lb) which correspond to two different spectral
energy patterns having two different wavelengths B1 and 2 (and
thus different frequencies) which could be applied to a reaction
system. Assume arguendo that the energy pattern of Figure 1 a
corresponds to an electromagnetic spectral pattern and that
Figure lb corresponds to one spectral environmental reaction
condition. Each of the sine waves 1 and 2 has a different
differential equation which describes its individual motion.
However, when the sine waves are combined into the resultant
additive wave 1 + 2 (Figure l c), the resulting complex
differential equation, which describes the totality of the
combined energies (i. e., the applied spectral energy pattern)
actually results in certain of the input energies being high (i.
e., constructive interference shown by a higher amplitude) at
certain points in time, as well as being low (i. e., destructive
interference shown by a lower amplitude) at certain points in
time.  
   
Specifically, the portions"X"represent areas where the
electromagnetic spectral pattern of wave 1 has constructively
interfered with the spectral environmental reaction condition
wave 2, whereas the portions"Y"represent areas where the two
waves 1 and 2 have destructively interfered. Depending upon
whether the portions"X"corresponds to desirable or undesirable
wavelengths, frequencies or energies (e. g., causing the applied
spectral energy pattern to have positive or negative
interactions with, for example, one or more participants and/or
components in the reaction system), then the portions"X"could
enhance a positive effect in the reaction system or could
enhance a negative effect in the reaction system. Similarly,
depending on whether the portions"Y"correspond to desirable or
undesirable wavelengths, frequencies, or energies, then the
portions"Y"may correspond to the effective loss of either a
positive or negative effect.  
   
It should be clear from this particular analysis that
constructive interferences (i. e., the points"X") could, for
example, maximize both positive and negative effects in a
reaction system. Accordingly, this simplified example shows that
by combining, for example, certain frequencies from a spectral
pattern with one or more other frequencies from, for example, at
least one spectral environmental reaction condition, that the
applied spectral energy pattern that is actually applied to the
reaction system can be a combination of constructive and
destructive interference (s). Accordingly, these factors should
also be taken into account when choosing appropriate spectral
energy patterns that are to be applied to a reaction system. In
this regard, it is noted that in practice many desirable
incident wavelengths can be applied to a reaction system.
Moreover, it should also be clear that wave interaction effects
include, but are not limited to, heterodyning, direct resonance,
indirect resonance, additive waves, subtractive waves,
constructive or destructive interference, etc. Further, as
discussed in detail later herein, additional effects such as
electric effects and/or magnetic field effects can also
influence spectral energy patterns (e. g., spectral patterns).  
   
 **II.
SPECTRAL CATALYSTS AND SPECTROSCOPY**  
A wide variety of reactions can be advantageously affected and
directed with the assistance of a spectral energy catalyst
having a specific spectral energy pattern (e. g., spectral
pattern or electromagnetic pattern) which transfers a
predetermined quanta of targeted energy to initiate, control
and/or promote desirable reaction pathways and/or desirable
reaction rates within a reaction system. This section discusses
spectral catalysts in more detail and explains various
techniques for using spectral catalysts in reaction systems. For
example, a spectral catalyst can be used in a reaction system to
replace and provide the additional energy normally supplied by a
physical catalyst. The spectral catalyst can actually mimic or
copy the mechanisms of action of a physical catalyst. The
spectral catalyst can act as both a positive catalyst to
increase the rate of a reaction or as a negative catalyst or
poison to decrease the rate of reaction. Furthermore, the
spectral catalyst can augment a physical catalyst by utilizing
both a physical catalyst and a spectral catalyst in a reaction
system. The spectral catalyst can improve the activity of a
physical chemical catalyst. Also, the spectral catalyst can
partially replace a specific quantity or amount of the physical
catalyst, thereby reducing the high cost of physical catalysts
in many industrial reactions.  
   
In the present invention, the spectral energy catalyst provides
targeted energy (e. g., electromagnetic radiation comprising a
specific frequency or combination of frequencies), in a
sufficient amount for a sufficient duration to initiate and/or
promote and/or direct a chemical reaction (e. g., follow a
particular reaction pathway). The total combination of targeted
energy applied at any point in time to the reaction system is
referred to as the applied spectral energy pattern. The applied
spectral energy pattern may be comprised of a single spectral
catalyst, multiple spectral catalysts and/or other spectral
energy catalysts as well.  
   
With the absorption of targeted energy into a reaction system
(e. g., electromagnetic energy from a spectral catalyst), a
reactant may be caused to proceed through one or several
reaction pathways including: energy transfer which can, for
example, excite electrons to higher energy states for initiation
of chemical reaction, by causing frequencies to match; ionize or
dissociate reactants which may participate in a chemical
reaction; stabilize reaction products; energize and/or stabilize
intermediates and/or transients and/or activated complexes that
participate in a reaction pathway ; and/or cause one or more
components in a reaction system to have spectral patterns which
at least partially overlap.  
   
For example, in a simple reaction system, if a chemical reaction
provides for at least one reactant"A"to be converted into at
least one reaction product"B", a physical catalyst "C"may be
utilized. In contrast, a portion of the catalytic spectral
energy pattern (e. g., in this section the catalytic spectral
pattern) of the physical catalyst"C"may be applied in the form
of, for example, an electromagnetic beam to catalyze the
reaction.  
   
C  
A~B  
Substances A and B = unknown frequencies, and C = 30 Hz;  
Therefore, Substance A + 30 HZ- Substance B  
In the present invention, for example, the spectral pattern (e.
g., electromagnetic spectral pattern) of the physical
catalyst"C"can be determined by known methods of spectroscopy.
Utilizing spectroscopic instrumentation, the spectral pattern of
the physical catalyst is preferably determined under conditions
approximating those occurring in the reaction system using the
physical catalyst (e. g., spectral energy patterns as well as
spectral patterns can be influenced by environmental reaction
conditions, as discussed later herein).  
   
Spectroscopy is a process in which the energy differences
between allowed states of any system are measured by determining
the frequencies of the corresponding electromagnetic energy
which is either being absorbed or emitted. Spectroscopy in
general deals with the interaction of electromagnetic radiation
with matter. When photons interact with, for example, atoms or
molecules, changes in the properties of atoms and molecules are
observed.  
   
Atoms and molecules are associated with several different types
of motion. The entire molecule rotates, the bonds vibrate, and
even the electrons move, albeit so rapidly that electron density
distributions have historically been the primary focus of the
prior art. Each of these kinds of motion is quantified. That is,
the atom, molecule or ion can exist only in distinct states that
correspond to discrete energy amounts. The energy difference
between the different quantum states depends on the type of
motion involved. Thus, the frequency of energy required to bring
about a transition is different for the different types of
motion. That is, each type of motion corresponds to the
absorption of energy in different regions of the electromagnetic
spectrum and different spectroscopic instrumentation may be
required for each spectral region. The total motion energy of an
atom or molecule may be considered to be at least the sum of its
electronic, vibrational and rotational energies.  
   
In both emission and absorption spectra, the relation between
the energy change in the atom or molecule and the frequency of
the electromagnetic energy emitted or absorbed is given by the
so-called Bohr frequency condition:  
JE = hv where h is Planck's constant; v is the frequency ; and
dE, is the difference of energies in the final and initial
states.  
   
Electronic spectra are the result of electrons moving from one
electronic energy level to another in an atom, molecule or ion.
A molecular physical catalyst's spectral pattern includes not
only electronic energy transitions but also may involve
transitions between rotational and vibrational energy levels. As
a result, the spectra of molecules are much more complicated
than those of atoms. The main changes observed in the atoms or
molecules after interaction with photons include excitation,
ionization and/or rupture of chemical bonds, all of which may be
measured and quantified by spectroscopic methods including
emission or absorption spectroscopy which give the same
information about energy level separation.  
   
In emission spectroscopy, when an atom or molecule is subjected
to a flame or an electric discharge, such atoms or molecules may
absorb energy and become"excited."On their return to
their"normal"state they may emit radiation. Such an emission is
the result of a transition of the atom or molecule from a high
energy or"excited"state to one of lower state. The energy lost
in the transition is emitted in the form of electromagnetic
energy.  
   
"Excited"atoms usually produce line spectra
while"excited"molecules tend to produce band spectra.  
   
In absorption spectroscopy, the absorption of nearly
monochromatic incident radiation is monitored as it is swept
over a range of frequencies. During the absorption process the
atoms or molecules pass from a state of low energy to one of
high energy. Energy changes produced by electromagnetic energy
absorption occur only in integral multiples of a unit amount of
energy called a quantum, which is characteristic of each
absorbing species.  
   
Absorption spectra may be classified into four types:
rotational; rotation-vibration ; vibrational ; and electronic.  
   
The rotational spectrum of a molecule is associated with changes
which occur in the rotational states of the molecule. The
energies of the rotational states differ only by a relatively
small amount, and hence, the frequency which is necessary to
effect a change in the rotational levels is very low and the
wavelength of electromagnetic energy is very large. The energy
spacing of molecular rotational states depends on bond distances
and angles. Pure rotational spectra are observed in the far
infrared and microwave and radio regions (See  
Table 1).  
   
Rotation-vibrational spectra are associated with transitions in
which the vibrational states of the molecule are altered and may
be accompanied by changes in rotational states.  
   
Absorption occurs at higher frequencies or shorter wavelength
and usually occurs in the middle of the infrared region (See
Table 1).  
   
Vibrational spectra from different vibrational energy levels
occur because of motion of bonds. A stretching vibration
involves a change in the interatomic distance along the axis of
the bond between two atoms. Bending vibrations are characterized
by a change in the angle between two bonds. The vibrational
spectra of a molecule are typically in the nearinfrared range.  
   
Electronic spectra are from transitions between electronic
states for atoms and molecules and are accompanied by
simultaneous changes in the rotational and vibrational states in
molecules. Relatively large energy differences are involved, and
hence absorption occurs at rather large frequencies or
relatively short wavelengths. Different electronic states of
atoms or molecules correspond to energies in the infrared,
ultraviolet-visible or x-ray region of the electromagnetic
spectrum (See Table 1).  
   
 **TABLE 1****Approximate Boundaries****EMI22.1**  
   Region    Name   
Energy,    J   
Wavelength    Frequency,    Hz  
   
   X-ray    2   
x    10-14    -   
2    x    10-17   
10    -2    -   
10    nm    3   
x    1019    -   
3    x    1016  
   Vacuum    2   
x    10-17    -   
9.9    x   
10-19    10    -   
200    nm    3   
x    1016    -   
1.    5    x   
1015  
   Ultraviolet  
   9.9    x   
10-19    -    5   
x    10-19   
200    -    400   
nm    1.5    x   
1015    -    7.5   
x    1014  
   Visible  
   5    x   
10-19    -   
2.5    x   
10-19    400   
-    800    nm   
7.5    x    1014   
-    3.    8   
x    1014  
   Near    Infrared  
   2.5    x   
10-19    -   
6.6    x   
10-20    0.8   
-    2.5    um   
3.8    x    1014   
-    1    x    1014  
Fundamental  
   Infrared    6.6   
x    10-20    -   
4    x    10-21   
2.5    -    50   
um    1    x   
1014    -    6   
x    1012  
   Infrared  
   Far    infrared   
4    x    10-21   
-    6.6    x   
10-22    50    -   
300    um    6   
x    1012    -   
1    x    1012  
   Microwave    6.   
6    x   
10-22-4    x   
10-25    0.    3   
mm-0.5    m    1   
x    1012    -   
6    x    108  
   Radiowave    4   
x    10-25    -   
6.    6    x   
10-34    0.   
5-300    x    10   
6m    6    x   
10    s-1  
   
Electromagnetic radiation as a form of energy can be absorbed or
emitted, and therefore many different types of spectroscopy may
be used in the present invention to determine a desired spectral
pattern of a spectral catalyst (e. g., a spectral pattern of a
physical catalyst) including, but not limited to, x-ray,
ultraviolet, infrared, microwave, atomic absorption, flame
emissions, atomic emissions, inductively coupled plasma, DC
argon plasma, arc-source emission, spark-source emission,
high-resolution laser, radio, Raman and the like.  
   
In order to study the electronic transitions, the material to be
studied may need to be heated to a high temperature, such as in
a flame, where the molecules are atomized and excited. Another
very effective way of atomizing gases is the use of gaseous
discharges.  
   
When a gas is placed between charged electrodes, causing an
electrical field, electrons are liberated from the electrodes
and from the gas atoms themselves and may form a plasma or
plasma-like conditions. These electrons will collide with the
gas atoms which will be atomized, excited or ionized. By using
high frequency fields, it is possible to induce gaseous
discharges without using electrodes. By varying the field
strength, the excitation energy can be varied. In the case of a
solid material, excitation by electrical spark or arc can be
used. In the spark or arc, the material to be analyzed is
evaporated and the atoms are excited.  
   
The basic scheme of an emission spectrophotometer includes a
purified silica cell containing the sample which is to be
excited. The radiation of the sample passes through a slit and
is separated into a spectrum by means of a dispersion element.
The spectral pattern can be detected on a screen, photographic
film or by a detector.  
   
An atom will most strongly absorb electromagnetic energy at the
same frequencies it emits. Measurements of absorption are often
made so that electromagnetic radiation that is emitted from a
source passes through a wavelength-limiting device, and impinges
upon the physical catalyst sample that is held in a cell. When a
beam of white light passes through a material, selected
frequencies from the beam are absorbed. The electromagnetic
radiation that is not absorbed by the physical catalyst passes
through the cell and strikes a detector.  
   
When the remaining beam is spread out in a spectrum, the
frequencies that were absorbed show up as dark lines in the
otherwise continuous spectrum. The position of these dark lines
correspond exactly to the positions of lines in an emission
spectrum of the same molecule or atom. Both emission and
absorption spectrophotometers are available through regular
commercial channels.  
   
In 1885, Balmer discovered that hydrogen vibrates and produces
energy at frequencies in the visible light region of the
electromagnetic spectrum which can be expressed by a simple
formula: 1/k = R (1/22-l/m2) when X is the wavelength of the
light, R is Rydberg's constant and m is an integer greater than
or equal to 3 (e. g., 3,4, or 5, etc.). Subsequently, Rydberg
discovered that this equation could be adapted to result in all
the wavelengths in the hydrogen spectrum by changing the 1/22 to
1/n2, as in, 1/k = R (l/n2-l/m2) where n is an integer > 1,
and m is an integer > n+1. Thus, for every different number
n, the result is a series of numbers for wavelength, and the
names of various scientists were assigned to each such series
which resulted. For instance, when n=2 and m > 3, the energy
is in the visible light spectrum and the series is referred to
as the Balmer series. The Lyman series is in the ultraviolet
spectrum with n = 1, and the Paschen series is in the infrared
spectrum with n = 3.  
   
In the prior art, energy level diagrams were the primary means
used to describe energy levels in the hydrogen atom (see Figures
7a and 7b).  
   
After determining the electromagnetic spectral pattern of a
desired catalyst (e. g., a physical catalyst), the catalytic
spectral pattern may be duplicated, at least partially, and
applied to the reaction system. Any generator of one or more
frequencies within an acceptable approximate range of, for
example, frequencies of electromagnetic radiation may be used in
the present invention. When duplicating one or more frequencies
of, for example, a spectral pattern, it is not necessary to
duplicate the frequency exactly. For instance, the effect
achieved by a frequency of 1,000 THz, can also be achieved by a
frequency very close to it, such as 1,001 or 999 THz. Thus,
there will be a range above and below each exact frequency which
will also catalyze a reaction. Specifically, Figure 12 shows a
typical bellcurve"B"distribution of frequencies around the
desired frequency to, wherein desirable frequencies can be
applied which do not correspond exactly to fo, but are close
enough to the frequency to to achieve a desired effect, such as
those frequencies between and including the frequencies within
the range of fi and f2. Note that fi and f2 correspond to about
one half the maximum amplitude, amax, of the curve"B". Thus,
whenever the term"exact"or specific reference to"frequency"or
the like is used, it should be understood to have this meaning.
In addition, harmonics of spectral catalyst frequencies, both
above and below the exact spectral catalyst frequency, will
cause sympathetic resonance with the exact frequency and will
catalyze the reaction. Finally, it is possible to catalyze
reactions by duplicating one or more of the mechanisms of action
of the exact frequency, rather than using the exact frequency
itself. For example, platinum catalyzes the formation of water
from hydrogen and oxygen, in part, by energizing the hydroxyl
radical at its frequency of roughly 1,060 THz. The reaction can
also be catalyzed by energizing the hydroxy radical with its
microwave frequency, thereby duplicating platinum's mechanism of
action.  
   
An electromagnetic radiation emitting source should have the
following characteristics: high intensity of the desired
wavelengths; long life; stability; and the ability to emit the
electromagnetic energy in a pulsed and/or continuous mode.  
   
Irradiating sources can include, but are not limited to, arc
lamps, such as xenon-arc, hydrogen and deuterium, krypton-arc,
high-pressure mercury, platinum, silver; plasma arcs, discharge
lamps, such as As, Bi, Cd, Cs, Ge, Hg, K, P, Pb, Rb, Sb, Se, Sn,
Ti, Tl and Zn; hollow-cathode lamps, either single or multiple
elements such as Cu, Pt, and Ag; and sunlight and coherent
electromagnetic energy emissions, such as masers and lasers.  
   
Masers are devices which amplify or generate electromagnetic
energy waves with great stability and accuracy. Masers operate
on the same principal as lasers, but produce electro-magnetic
energy in the radio and microwave, rather than visible range of
the spectrum. In masers, the electromagnetic energy is produced
by the transition of molecules between rotational energy levels.  
   
Lasers are powerful coherent photon sources that produce a beam
of photons having the same frequency, phase and direction, that
is, a beam of photons that travel exactly alike.  
   
Accordingly, for example, the predetermined spectral pattern of
a desired catalyst can be generated by a series or grouping of
lasers producing one or more required frequencies.  
   
Any laser capable of emitting the necessary electromagnetic
radiation with a frequency or frequencies of the spectral
catalyst may be used in the present invention. Lasers are
available for use throughout much of the spectral range. They
can be operated in either a continuous or a pulsed mode. Lasers
that emit lines and lasers that emit a continuum may be used in
the present invention. Line sources may include argon ion laser,
ruby laser, the nitrogen laser, the Nd : YAG laser, the carbon
dioxide laser, the carbon monoxide laser and the nitrous
oxide-carbon dioxide laser. Tn addition to the snectrat neR thst
prP emie-2 hl rq can be tuned to various frequency ranges,
thereby providing several different frequencies from one
instrument and applying them to the reaction system (See
Examples in Table 2).  
 **TABLE 2****SEVERAL POPULAR LASERS****EMI27.1**  
Medium    Type   
Emitted    wavelength,    nm  
   
Ar    Gas   
334,351.1,363.8,454.5,457.9,465.8,472.7,  
   476.5,488.0,496.5,501.7,514.5,528.7  
Kr    Gas   
350.7,356.4,406.7,413.1,415.4,468.0,  
   476.2,482.5,520.8,530.9,568.2,647.1,  
   676.4,752.5,799.3  
He-Ne    Gas    6328  
He-Cd    Gas    325.0,441.6  
N2    Gas    337.1  
XeF    Gas    351  
KrF    Gas    248  
ArF    Gas    193  
Ruby    Solid    693.4  
Nd    :    YAG   
Solid    266,355,532  
Pbl-x    Cdx   
S    Solid   
2.9    x   
103-2.    6    x   
104  
Pb1-x    Sex   
Solid    2.9   
x    103-2.    6   
x    104  
Pb1-xSnxSe    Solid   
2.9    x   
103-2.    6    x   
104  
Pb1-xSnxTe    Solid   
2.9    x   
103-2.    6    x   
104  
   
   
The coherent light from a single laser or a series of lasers is
simply brought to focus or introduced to the region where a
desired reaction is to take place. The light source should be
close enough to avoid a"dead space"in which the light does not
reach the reaction system, but far enough apart to assure
complete incident-light absorption. Since ultraviolet sources
generate heat, such sources may need to be cooled to maintain
efficient operation. Irradiation time, causing excitation of the
reaction system, may be individually tailored for each reaction:
some short-term for a continuous reaction with large surface
exposure to the light source ; or long light-contact time for
other systems.  
   
An object of this invention is to provide a spectral energy
pattern (e. g., a spectral pattern of electromagnetic energy) to
the reaction system by applying at least a portion of (or
substantially all of) a required spectral energy catalyst (e.
g., a spectral catalyst) determined and calculated by, for
example, waveform analysis of the spectral patterns of, for
example, the reactant (s) and the reaction product (s).
Accordingly, in the case of a spectral catalyst, a calculated
electromagnetic pattern will be a spectral pattern or will act
as a spectral catalyst to generate a preferred reaction pathway
and/or preferred reaction rate. In basic terms, spectroscopic
data for identified substances can be used to perform a simple
waveform calculation to arrive at, for example, the correct
electromagnetic energy frequency, or combination of frequencies,
needed to catalyze a reaction. In simple terms,  
Au B  
Substance A = 50 Hz, and Substance B = 80 Hz  
80 Hz-50 Hz = 30 Hz:  
Therefore, Substance A + 30 Hz o Substance B.  
   
The spectral energy pattern (e. g., spectral patterns) of both
the reactant (s) and reaction product (s) can be determined. In
the case of a spectral catalyst, this can be accomplished by the
spectroscopic means mentioned earlier. Once the spectral
patterns are determined (e. g., having a specific frequency or
combination of frequencies) within an appropriate set of
environmental reaction conditions, the spectral energy pattern
(s) (e. g., electromagnetic spectral pattern (s)) of the
spectral energy catalyst (e. g., spectral catalyst) can be
determined.  
   
Using the spectral energy pattern (s) (e. g., spectral patterns)
of the reactant (s) and reaction product (s), a waveform
analysis calculation can determine the energy difference between
the reactant (s) and reaction product (s) and at least a portion
of the calculated spectral energy pattern (e. g.,
electromagnetic spectral pattern) in the form of a spectral
energy pattern (e. g., a spectral pattern) of a spectral energy
catalyst (e. g., a spectral catalyst) can be applied to the
reaction system to cause the reaction system to follow along the
desired reaction pathway.  
   
The specific frequency or frequencies of the calculated spectral
energy pattern (e. g., spectral pattern) corresponding to the
spectral energy catalyst (e. g., spectral catalyst) will provide
the necessary energy input into the reaction system to affect
and initiate a desired reaction pathway.  
   
Performing the waveform analysis calculation to arrive at, for
example, the correct electromagnetic energy frequency or
frequencies can be accomplished by using complex algebra,
Fourier transformation or Wavelet Transforms, which is available
through commercial channels under the trademark Mathematical and
supplied by Wolfram, Co. It should be noted that only a portion
of a calculated spectral energy catalyst (e. g., spectral
catalyst) may be sufficient to catalyze a reaction or a
substantially complete spectral energy catalyst (e. g., spectral
catalyst) may be applied depending on the particular
circumstances.  
   
In addition, at least a portion of the spectral energy pattern
(e. g., electromagnetic pattern of the required spectral
catalyst) may be generated and applied to the reaction system
by, for example, the electromagnetic radiation emitting sources
defined and explained earlier.  
   
The use of a spectral catalyst may be applicable in many
different areas of technology ranging from biochemical processes
to industrial reactions.  
   
The specific physical catalysts that may be replaced or
augmented in the present invention may include any solid,
liquid, gas or plasma catalyst, having either homogeneous or
heterogeneous catalytic activity. A homogeneous physical
catalyst is defined as a catalyst whose molecules are dispersed
in the same phase as the reacting chemicals. A heterogeneous
physical catalyst is defined as one whose molecules are not in
the same phase as the reacting chemicals. In addition, enzymes
which are considered biological catalysts are to be included in
the present invention. Some examples of physical catalysts that
may be replaced or augmented comprise both elemental and
molecular catalysts, including, not limited to, metals, such as
silver, platinum, nickel, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium and
iron; semiconducting metal oxides and sulfides, such as Ni02,
Zn), MgO, Bi203/Mo03, TiO2, SrTiO3, CdS, CdSe, SiC, GaP, Wo2 and
MgO3 ; copper sulfate ; insulating oxides such as Al203, Si02
and MgO ; and Ziegler-Natta catalysts, such as titanium
tetrachloride, and trialkyaluminum.  
   
 **III.
TARGETING**  
The frequency and wave nature of energy has been discussed
herein. Additionally,  
Section I entitled"Wave Energies"disclosed the concepts of
various potential interactions between different waves. The
general concepts of"targeting","direct resonance targeting",
"harmonic targeting"and"non-harmonic heterodyne targeting" (all
defined terms herein) build on these and other understandings.  
   
Targeting has been defined generally as the application of a
spectral energy provider (e. g., spectral energy catalyst,
spectral catalyst, spectral energy pattern, spectral pattern,
catalytic spectral energy pattern, catalytic spectral pattern,
spectral environmental reaction conditions and applied spectral
energy pattern) to a reaction system. The application of these
types of energies to a reaction system can result in interaction
(s) between the applied spectral energy provider (s) and matter
(including all components thereof) in the reaction system. This
targeting can result in at least one of direct resonance,
harmonic resonance, and/or non harmonic heterodyne resonance
with at least a portion, for example, at least one form of
matter in a reaction system. In this invention, targeting should
be generally understood as meaning applying a particular
spectral energy provider (e. g., a spectral energy pattern) to
another entity comprising matter (or any component thereof) to
achieve a particular desired result (e. g., desired reaction
product and/or desired reaction product at a desired reaction
rate). Further, the invention provides techniques for achieving
such desirable results without the production of, for example,
undesirable transients, intermediates, activated complexes
and/or reaction products. In this regard, some limited prior art
techniques exist which have applied certain forms of energies
(as previously discussed) to reaction systems. These certain
forms of energies have been limited to direct resonance and
harmonic resonance with some electronic frequencies and/or
vibrational frequencies of some reactants. These limited forms
of energies used by the prior art were due to the fact that the
prior art lacked an adequate understanding of the spectral
energy mechanisms and techniques disclosed herein.  
   
Moreover, it has often been the case in the prior art that at
least some undesirable intermediate, transient, activated
complex and/or reaction product was formed, and/or a less than
optimum reaction rate for a desired reaction pathway occurred.
The present invention overcomes the limitations of the prior art
by specifically targeting, for example, various forms of matter
in a reaction system (and/or components thereof), with, for
example, an applied spectral energy pattern. Heretofore, such
selective targeting of the invention was never disclosed or
suggested. Specifically, at best, the prior art has been reduced
to using random, trial and error or feedback-type analyses
which, although may result in the identification of a single
spectral catalyst frequency, such approach may be very costly
and very time-consuming, not to mention potentially
unreproducible under a slightly different set of reaction
conditions. Such trial and error techniques for determining
appropriate catalysts also have the added drawback, that having
once identified a particular catalyst that works, one is left
with no idea of what it means. If one wishes to modify the
reaction, including simple reactions using size and shape,
another trial and error analysis becomes necessary rather than a
simple, quick calculation offered by the techniques of the
present invention.  
   
Accordingly, whenever use of the word"targeting"is made herein,
it should be understood that targeting does not correspond to
undisciplined energy bands being applied to a reaction system ;
but rather to well defined, targeted, applied spectral energy
patterns, each of which has a particular desirable purpose in,
for example, a reaction pathway to achieve a desired result
and/or a desired result at a desired reaction rate.  
   
 **IV.
ENVIRONMENTAL REACTION CONDITIONS**  
Environmental reaction conditions are important to understand
because they can influence, positively or negatively, reaction
pathways in a reaction system. Traditional environmental
reaction conditions include temperature, pressure, surface area
of catalysts, catalyst size and shape, solvents, support
materials, poisons, promoters, concentrations, electromagnetic
radiation, electric fields, magnetic fields, mechanical forces,
acoustic fields, reaction vessel size, shape and composition and
combinations thereof, etc.  
   
The following reaction can be used to discuss the effects of
environmental reaction conditions which may need to be taken
into account in order to cause the reaction to proceed along the
simple reaction pathway shown below. c AB  
Specifically, in some instances, reactant A will not form into
reaction product B in the presence of any catalyst C unless the
environmental reaction conditions in the reaction system include
certain maximum or minimum conditions of environmental reaction
conditions such as pressure and/or temperature. In this regard,
many reactions will not occur in the presence of a physical
catalyst unless the environmental reactions conditions include,
for example, an elevated temperature and/or an elevated
pressure. In the present invention, such environmental reaction
conditions should be taken into consideration when applying a
particular spectral energy catalyst (e. g., a spectral
catalyst). Many specifics of the various environmental reaction
conditions are discussed in greater detail in the Section herein
entitled "Description of the Preferred Embodiments".  
   
 **V. SPECTRAL
ENVIRONMENTAL REACTION CONDITIONS**  
If it is known that certain reaction pathways will not occur
within a reaction system (or not occur at a desirable rate) even
when a catalyst is present unless, for example, certain minimum
or maximum environmental reaction conditions are present (e. g.,
the temperature and/or pressure is/are elevated), then an
additional frequency or combination of frequencies (i. e., an
applied spectral energy pattern) can be applied to the reaction
system. In this regard, spectral environmental reaction
condition (s), can be applied instead of, or to supplement,
those environmental reaction conditions that are naturally
present, or need to be present, in order for a desired reaction
pathway and/or desired reaction rate to be followed. The
environmental reaction conditions that can be supplemented or
replaced with spectral environmental reaction conditions
include, for example, temperature, pressure, surface area of
catalysts, catalyst size and shape, solvents, support materials,
poisons, promoters, concentrations, electric fields, magnetic
fields, etc.  
   
Still further, a particular frequency or combination of
frequencies and/or fields that can produce one or more spectral
environmental reaction conditions can be combined with one or
more spectral energy catalysts and/or spectral catalysts to
generate an applied spectral energy pattern. Accordingly,
various considerations can be taken into account for what
particular frequency or combination of frequencies and/or fields
may be desirable to combine with (or replace) various
environmental reaction conditions, for example.  
   
As an example, in a simple reaction, assume that a first
reactant"A"has a frequency or simple spectral pattern of 3 THz
and a second reactant"B"has a frequency or simple spectral
pattern of 7 THz. At room temperature, no reaction occurs.
However, when reactants A and B are exposed to high
temperatures, their frequencies, or simple spectral patterns,
both shift to 5 THz. Since their frequencies match, they
transfer energy and a reaction occurs. By applying a frequency
of 2 THz, at room temperature, the applied 2 THz frequency will
heterodyne with the 3 THz pattern to result in, both 1 Thz and 5
THz heterodyned frequencies; while the applied frequency of 2
THz will heterodyne with the spectral pattern of 7 THz of
reactant"B"and result in heterodyned frequencies of 5 THz and 9
THz in reactant"B". Thus, the heterodyned frequencies of 5 THz
are generated at room temperature in each of the
reactants"A"and"B". Accordingly, frequencies in each of the
reactants match and thus energy can transfer between the
reactants"A"and"B". When the energy can transfer between such
reactants, all desirable reactions along a reaction pathway may
be capable of being achieved. However, in certain reactions,
only some desirable reactions along a reaction pathway are
capable of being achieved by the application of a singular
frequency. In these instances, additional frequencies and/or
fields may need to be applied to result in all desirable steps
along a reaction pathway being met, including but not limited
to, the formation of all required reaction intermediates and/or
transients.  
   
Thus, by applying a frequency, or combination of frequencies
and/or fields (i. e., creating an applied spectral energy
pattern) which corresponds to at least one spectral
environmental reaction condition, the spectral energy patterns
(e. g., spectral patterns of, for example, reactant (s),
intermediates, transients, catalysts, etc.) can be effectively
modified which may result in broader spectral energy patterns
(e. g., broader spectral patterns), in some cases, or narrower
spectral energy patterns (e. g., spectral patterns) in other
cases. Such broader or narrower spectral energy patterns (e. g.,
spectral patterns) may correspond to a broadening or narrowing
of line widths in a spectral energy pattern (e. g., a spectral
pattern).  
   
As stated throughout herein, when frequencies match, energy
transfers. In this particular embodiment, frequencies can be
caused to match by, for example, broadening the spectral pattern
of one or more participants in a reaction system. For example,
as discussed in much greater detail later herein, the
application of temperature to a reaction system typically causes
the broadening of one or more spectral patterns (e. g., line
width broadening) of, for example, one or more reactants in the
reaction system. It is this broadening of spectral patterns that
can cause spectral patterns of one or more reactants to, for
example, overlap. The overlapping of the spectral patterns can
cause frequencies to match, and thus energy to transfer. When
energy is transferred, reactions can occur. The scope of
reactions which occur, include all of those reactions along any
particular reaction pathway. Thus, the broadening of spectral
pattern (s) can result in, for example, formation of reaction
product, formation of and/or stimulation and/or stabilization of
reaction intermediates and/or transients, catalyst frequencies,
poisons, promoters, etc. All of the environmental reaction
conditions that are discussed in detail in the section
entitled"Detailed Description of the Preferred  
Embodiments"can be at least partially stimulated in a reaction
system by the application of a spectral environmental reaction
condition.  
   
Similarly, spectral patterns can be caused to become
non-overlapping by changing, for example, at least one spectral
environmental reaction condition, and thus changing the applied
spectral energy pattern. In this instance, energy will not
transfer (or the rate at which energy transfers can be reduced)
and reactions will not occur (or the rates of reactions can be
slowed).  
   
Spectral environmental reaction conditions can be utilized to
start and/or stop reactions in a reaction pathway. Thus, certain
reactions can be started, stopped, slowed and/or speeded up by,
for example, applying different spectral environmental reaction
conditions at different times during a reaction and/or at
different intensities. Thus, spectral environmental reaction
conditions are capable of influencing, positively or negatively,
reaction pathways and/or reaction rates in a reaction system.  
 **VI. DESIGNING PHYSICAL AND SPECTRAL CATALYSTS**  
Moreover, by utilizing the above techniques to design (e. g.,
calculate or determine) a desirable spectral energy pattern,
such as a desirable spectral pattern for a spectral energy
catalyst (e. g., spectral catalyst) rather than applying the
spectral energy catalyst (e. g., spectral catalyst) per se, for
example, the designed spectral pattern can be used to design
and/or determine an optimum physical and/or spectral catalyst
that could be used in the reaction system. Further, the
invention may be able to provide a recipe for a physical and/or
spectral catalyst for a particular reaction system where no
catalyst previously existed. For example in a reaction where:
A-I-B where A = reactant, B = product and I = known
intermediate, and there is no known catalyst, either a physical
or spectral catalyst that could be designed which, for example,
resonates with the intermediate"I", thereby catalyzing the
reaction.  
   
As a first step, the designed spectral pattern could be compared
to known spectral patterns for existing materials to determine
if similarities exist between the designed spectral pattern and
spectral patterns of known materials. If the designed spectral
pattern at least partially matches against a spectral pattern of
a known material, then it is possible to utilize the known
material as a physical catalyst in a reaction system. In this
regard, it may be desirable to utilize the known material alone
or in combination with a spectral energy catalyst and/or a
spectral catalyst. Still further, it may be possible to utilize
environmental reaction conditions and/or spectral environmental
reaction conditions to cause the known material to behave in a
manner which is even closer to the designed energy pattern or
spectral pattern.  
   
Further, the application of different spectral energy patterns
may cause the designed catalyst to behave in different manners,
such as, for example, encouraging a first reaction pathway with
the application of a first spectral energy pattern and
encouraging a second reaction pathway with the application of a
second spectral energy pattern. Likewise, the changing of one or
more environmental reaction conditions could have a similar
effect.  
   
Further, this designed catalyst has applications in all types of
reactions including, but not limited to, chemical (organic and
inorganic), biological, physical, energy, etc.  
   
Still further, in certain cases, one or more physical species
could be used or combined in a suitable manner, for example,
physical mixing or by a chemical reaction, to obtain a physical
catalyst material exhibiting the appropriate designed spectral
energy pattern (e. g., spectral pattern) to achieve a desired
reaction pathway. Accordingly, a combination of designed
catalyst (s) (e. g., a physical catalyst which is known or
manufactured expressly to function as a physical catalyst),
spectral energy catalyst (s) and/or spectral catalyst (s) can
result in a resultant energy pattern (e. g., which in this case
can be a combination of physical catalyst (s) and/or spectral
catalyst (s)) which is conducive to forming desired reaction
product (s) and/or following a desired reaction pathway at a
desired reaction rate. In this regard, various line width
broadening and/or narrowing of spectral energy pattern (s)
and/or spectral pattern (s) may occur when the designed catalyst
is combined with various spectral energy patterns and/or
spectral patterns.  
   
It is important to consider the energy interactions between all
components of the reaction system when calculating or
determining an appropriate designed catalyst. There will be a
particular combination of specific energy pattern (s) (e. g.,
electromagnetic energy) that will interact with the designed
catalyst to form an applied spectral energy pattern. The
particular frequencies, for example, of electromagnetic
radiation that should be caused to be applied to a reaction
system should be as many of those frequencies as possible, when
interacting with the frequencies of the designed catalyst, that
can result in desirable effects to one or more participants in
the reaction system, while eliminating as many of those
frequencies as possible which result in undesirable effects
within the reaction system.  
   
 **VII.
SPECTRAL PHARMACEUTICALS**  
Many pharmaceutical agents act as catalysts in biochemical
reactions. While there are several types of exceptions, the
effects of the preponderance of drugs result from their
interaction with functional macromolecular components of the
host organism. Such interaction alters the function of the
pertinent cellular components and thereby initiates the series
of biochemical and physiological changes that are characteristic
of the response to the drug.  
   
A drug is usually described by its prominent effect or by the
action thought to be the basis of that effect. However, such
descriptions should not obscure the fact that no drug produces
only a single effect. Morphine is correctly described as an
analgesic, but it also suppresses the cough reflex, causes
sedation, respiratory depression, constipation, bronchiolar
constriction, release of histamine, antiduresis, and a variety
of other side effects. A drug is adequately characterized only
in terms of its full spectrum of effects and few drugs are
sufficiently selective to be described as specific.  
   
One of the objects of this invention is to provide a more
targeted mode for achieving a desired response from a biological
system by introducing a spectral energy catalyst (e. g., a
spectral catalyst) in place of, or to augment, pharmaceutical
agents which may mimic the effect or mechanism of action of a
given enzyme, and thereby, limit the occurrence of unwanted side
effects commonly associated with pharmaceutical agents.
Moreover, certain reactions can be achieved with spectral
catalysts that are not achievable with any specific physical
catalyst pharmaceutical.  
   
A first embodiment of this aspect of the invention involves DHEA
and melatonin which are both pharmaceuticals thought to be
involved in slowing and/or reversing the aging process. The
electromagnetic spectral pattern for DHEA and melatonin could be
emitted from light bulbs present in the home or the workplace.
The resultant EM radiation can be absorbed directly into the
central nervous system via the optic nerves and tracts,
producing anti-aging effects at the site of the genesis of the
aging phenomenon, namely, the central nervous system and the
pineal-hypothalamus-pituitary system.  
   
A second embodiment of this aspect of the invention involves a
lowering of LDL cholesterol levels with pharmaceutical spectral
patterns emitted by, for example, coils in the mattress of a bed
or in a mattress pad that negatively catalyzes HMG CoA
reductase. Thus, desirable effects can be achieved by targeting
appropriate biologics with unique spectral patterns designed to
produce a desired reaction product.  
   
A third embodiment of this aspect of the invention involves the
treatment of bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral illnesses
using spectral pharmaceuticals. Specifically, by generating the
catalytic spectral pattern of known drug catalysts, similar
effects to physical drug catalysts can be achieved.  
   
Another embodiment of this aspect of the invention provides a
treatment for asthma which involves the autonomic nervous system
playing a key role in the control of bronchometer tone both in
normal airways and in those of individuals with bronchospastic
disease. The effects of the autonomic nervous system are thought
to be mediated through their action on the stores of cyclic
adenosine monophosphate (AMP) and cyclic guanosine monophosphate
(GMP) in bronchial smooth muscle cells. Further, acetycholine,
or stimulation by the vagus nerve, is thought to provide an
increase in the amounts of cyclic  
GMP relative to cyclic AMP, leading to smooth muscle contraction
and asthma attacks.  
   
Conversely, an increase within bronchial smooth muscle cells in
the levels of cyclic AMP relative to cyclic GMP leads to
relaxation of the bronchial muscles and thus provides a
treatment for asthma. The enzyme, adenylate cyclase, catalyses
the formation of cyclic AMP.  
   
Accordingly, by applying (e. g. a pendant worn around the neck)
the catalytic spectral pattern for adenylate cyclase, relief
from asthma could be achieved.  
   
Some of the most amazing physical catalysts are enzymes which
catalyze the multitudinous reactions in living organisms. Of all
the intricate processes that have evolved in living systems,
none are more striking or more essential than enzyme catalysis.
The amazing fact about enzymes is that not only can they
increase the rate of biochemical reactions by factors ranging
from 106 to 1012, but they are also highly specific. An enzyme
acts only on certain molecules while leaving the rest of the
system unaffected. Some enzymes have been found to have a high
degree of specificity while others can catalyze a number of
reactions. If a biological reaction can be catalyzed by only one
enzyme, then the loss of activity or reduced activity of that
enzyme could greatly inhibit the specific reaction and could be
detrimental to a living organism. If this situation occurs, a
catalytic spectral energy pattern could be determined for the
exact enzyme or mechanism, then genetic deficiencies could be
augmented by providing the spectral energy catalyst to replace
the enzyme.  
 **VIII. OBJECTS OF THE INVENTION**  
All of the above information disclosing the invention should
provide a comprehensive understanding of the main aspects of the
invention. However, in order to understand the invention
further, the invention shall now be discussed in terms of some
of the representative objects or goals to be achieved.  
   
1. One object of this invention is to control or direct a
reaction pathway in a reaction system by applying a spectral
energy pattern in the form of a spectral catalyst having at
least one electromagnetic energy frequency which may initiate,
activate, and/or affect at least one of the participants
involved in the reaction system.  
   
2. Another object of the invention is to provide an efficient,
selective and economical process for replacing a known physical
catalyst in a reaction system comprising the steps of :
duplicating at least a portion of a spectral pattern of a
physical catalyst (e. g., at least one frequency of a spectral
pattern of a physical catalyst) to form a catalytic spectral
pattern; and applying to the reaction system at least a portion
of the catalytic spectral pattern.  
   
3. Another object of the invention is to provide a method to
augment a physical catalyst in a reaction system with its own
catalytic spectral pattern comprising the steps of : determining
an electromagnetic spectral pattern of the physical catalyst;
and duplicating at least one frequency of the spectral pattern
of the physical catalyst with at least one electromagnetic
energy emitter source to form a catalytic spectral pattern; and
applying to the reaction system at least one frequency of the
catalytic spectral pattern at a sufficient intensity and for a
sufficient duration to catalyze the formation of reaction
product (s) in the reaction system.  
   
4. Another object of the invention is to provide an efficient,
selective and economical process for replacing a known physical
catalyst in a reaction system comprising the steps of :
duplicating at least a portion of a spectral pattern of a
physical catalyst (e. g., at least one frequency of a spectral
pattern of a physical catalyst) to form a catalytic spectral
pattern; and applying to the reaction system at least a portion
of the catalytic spectral pattern; and, applying at least one
additional spectral energy pattern which forms an applied
spectral energy pattern when combined with said catalytic
spectral pattern.  
   
5. Another object of the invention is to provide a method to
replace a physical catalyst in a reaction system comprising the
steps of : determining an electromagnetic spectral pattern of
the physical catalyst; duplicating at least one frequency of the
electromagnetic spectral pattern of the physical catalyst with
at least one electromagnetic energy emitter source to form a
catalytic spectral pattern; applying to the reaction system at
least one frequency of the catalytic spectral pattern; and
applying at least one additional spectral energy pattern to form
an applied spectral energy pattern, said applied spectral energy
pattern being applied at a sufficient intensity and for a
sufficient duration to catalyze the formation of at least one
reaction product in the reaction system.  
   
6. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and/or direct a reaction system with a spectral catalyst
by augmenting a physical catalyst comprising the steps of :
duplicating at least a portion of a spectral pattern of a
physical catalyst (e. g., at least one frequency of a spectral
pattern of the physical catalyst) with at least one
electromagnetic energy emitter source to form a catalytic
spectral pattern; applying to the reaction system, (e. g.,
irradiating) at least a portion of the catalytic spectral
pattern (e. g., an electromagnetic spectral pattern having a
frequency range of from about radio frequency to about
ultraviolet frequency) at a sufficient intensity and for a
sufficient duration to catalyze the reaction system; and
introducing the physical catalyst into the reaction system.  
   
The above method may be practiced by introducing the physical
catalyst into the reaction system before, and/or during, and/or
after applying said catalytic spectral pattern to the reaction
system.  
   
7. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and/or direct a reaction system with a spectral energy
catalyst by augmenting a physical catalyst comprising the steps
of : applying at least one spectral energy catalyst at a
sufficient intensity and for a sufficient duration to catalyze
the reaction system; introducing the physical catalyst into the
reaction system.  
   
The above method may be practiced by introducing the physical
catalyst into the reaction system before, and/or during, and/or
after applying the spectral energy catalyst to the reaction
system.  
   
8. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and/or direct a reaction system with a spectral catalyst
and a spectral energy catalyst by augmenting a physical catalyst
comprising the steps of : applying at least one spectral
catalyst at a sufficient intensity and for a sufficient duration
to at least partially catalyze the reaction system; applying at
least one spectral energy catalyst at a sufficient intensity and
for a sufficient duration to at least partially catalyze the
reaction system; and introducing the physical catalyst into the
reaction system.  
   
The above method may be practiced by introducing the physical
catalyst into the reaction system before, and/or during, and/or
after applying the spectral catalyst and/or the spectral energy
catalyst to the reaction system. Moreover, the spectral catalyst
and spectral energy catalyst may be applied simultaneously to
form an applied spectral energy pattern or they may be applied
sequentially either at the same time or at different times from
when the physical catalyst is introduced into the reaction
system.  
   
9. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and/or direct a reaction system with a spectral catalyst
and a spectral energy catalyst and a spectral environmental
reaction condition, with or without a physical catalyst,
comprising the steps of : applying at least one spectral
catalyst at a sufficient intensity and for a sufficient duration
to catalyze a reaction pathway; applying at least one spectral
energy catalyst at a sufficient intensity and for a sufficient
duration to catalyze a reaction pathway; applying at last one
spectral environmental reaction condition at a sufficient
intensity and for a sufficient duration to catalyze a reaction
pathway, whereby when any of said at least one spectral
catalyst, said at least one spectral energy catalyst and/or at
least one spectral environmental reaction condition are applied
at the same time, they form an applied spectral energy pattern;
and introducing the physical catalyst into the reaction system.  
   
The above method may be practiced by introducing the physical
catalyst into the reaction system before, and/or during, and/or
after applying any one of, or any combination of, the spectral
catalyst and/or the spectral energy catalyst and/or the spectral
environmental reaction condition to the reaction system.
Likewise, the spectral catalyst and/or the spectral energy
catalyst and/or the spectral environmental reaction condition
can be provided sequentially or continuously.  
   
10. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and direct a reaction system with an applied spectral
energy pattern and a spectral energy catalyst comprising the
steps of : applying at least one applied spectral energy pattern
at a sufficient intensity and for a sufficient duration to
catalyze the reaction system, whereby said at least one applied
spectral energy pattern comprises at least two members selected
from the group consisting of catalytic spectral energy pattern,
catalytic spectral pattern, spectral catalyst, spectral energy
catalyst, spectral energy pattern, spectral environmental
reaction condition and spectral pattern; and applying at least
one spectral energy catalyst to the reaction system.  
   
The above method may be practiced by introducing the applied
spectral energy pattern into the reaction system before, and/or
during, and/or after applying the spectral energy catalyst to
the reaction system. Moreover, the spectral energy catalyst and
the applied spectral energy pattern can be provided sequentially
or continuously. If applied continuously, a new applied spectral
energy pattern is formed.  
   
11. Another object of this invention is to provide a method to
affect and direct a reaction system with a spectral energy
catalyst comprising the steps of : determining at least a
portion of a spectral energy pattern for starting reactant (s)
in said reaction system; determining at least a portion of a
spectral energy pattern for reaction product (s) in said
reaction system; calculating an additive spectral energy pattern
(e. g., at least one electromagnetic frequency) from said
reactant (s) and reaction product (s) spectral energy patterns
to determine a required spectral energy catalyst (e. g., a
spectral catalyst); generating at least a portion of the
required spectral energy catalyst (e. g., at least one
electromagnetic frequency of the required spectral catalyst);
and applying to the reaction system (e. g., irradiating with
electromagnetic energy) said at least a portion of the required
spectral energy catalyst (e. g., spectral catalyst) to form
desired reaction product (s).  
   
12. Another object of the invention is to provide a method to
affect and direct a reaction system with a spectral energy
catalyst comprising the steps of : targeting at least one
participant in said reaction system with at least one spectral
energy catalyst to cause the formation and/or stimulation and/or
stabilization of at least one transient and/or at least one
intermediate to result in desired reaction product (s).  
   
13. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
catalyzing a reaction system with a spectral energy pattern to
result in at least one reaction product comprising: applying at
least one spectral energy pattern for a sufficient time and at a
sufficient intensity to cause the formation and/or stimulation
and/or stabilization of at least one transient and/or at least
one intermediate to result in desired reaction product (s) at a
desired reaction rate.  
   
14. Another object of the invention is to provide a method to
affect and direct a reaction system with a spectral energy
catalyst and at least one of the spectral environmental reaction
condition comprising the steps of : applying at least one
applied spectral energy catalyst to at least one participant in
said reaction system; and applying at least one spectral
environmental reaction condition to said reaction system to
cause the formation and/or stimulation and/or stabilization of
at least one transient and/or at least one intermediate to
permit desired reaction product (s) to form.  
   
15. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
catalyzing a reaction system with a spectral energy catalyst to
result in at least one reaction product comprising: applying at
least one frequency (e. g., electromagnetic) which heterodynes
with at least one reactant frequency to cause the formation of
and/or stimulation and/or stabilization of at least one
transient and/or at least one intermediate to result in desired
reaction product (s).  
   
16. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
catalyzing a reaction system with at least one spectral energy
pattern resulting in at least one reaction product comprising:
applying a sufficient number of frequencies (e. g.,
electromagnetic) and/or fields (e. g., electric and/or magnetic)
to result in an applied spectral energy pattern which stimulates
all transients and/or intermediates required in a reaction
pathway to result in desired reaction product (s).  
   
17. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
catalyzing a reaction system with a spectral energy catalyst
resulting in at least one reaction product comprising: targeting
at least one participant in said reaction system with at least
one frequency and/or field to form, indirectly, at least one
transient and/or at least one intermediate, whereby formation of
said at least one transient and/or at least one intermediate
results in the formation of an additional at least one transient
and/or at least one additional intermediate.  
   
18. It is another object of the invention to provide a method
for catalyzing a reaction system with a spectral energy catalyst
resulting in at least one reaction product comprising: targeting
at least one spectral energy catalyst to at least one
participant in said reaction system to form indirectly at least
one transient and/or at least one intermediate, whereby
formation of said at least one transient and/or at least one
intermediate results in the formation of an additional at least
one transient and/or at least one additional intermediate.  
   
19. It is a further object of the invention to provide a method
for directing a reaction system along a desired reaction pathway
comprising: applying at least one targeting approach selected
from the group of approaches consisting of direct resonance
targeting, harmonic targeting and non-harmonic heterodyne
targeting.  
   
In this regard, these targeting approaches can cause the
formation and/or stimulation and/or stabilization of at least
one transient and/or at least one intermediate to result in
desired reaction product (s).  
   
20. It is another object of the invention to provide a method
for catalyzing a reaction system comprising: applying at least
one frequency to at least one participant and/or at least one
component in said reaction system to cause the formation and/or
stimulation and/or stabilization of at least one transient
and/or at least one intermediate to result in desired reaction
product (s), whereby said at least one frequency comprises at
least one frequency selected from the group consisting of direct
resonance frequencies, harmonic resonance frequencies,
non-harmonic heterodyne resonance frequencies, electronic
frequencies, vibrational frequencies, rotational frequencies,
rotational-vibrational frequencies, fine splitting frequencies,
hyperfine splitting frequencies, electric field splitting
frequencies, magnetic field splitting frequencies, cyclotron
resonance frequencies, orbital frequencies and nuclear
frequencies.  
   
In this regard, the applied frequencies can include any
desirable frequency or combination of frequencies which
resonates directly, harmonically or by a non-harmonic heterodyne
technique, with at least one participant and/or at least one
component in said reaction system.  
   
21. It is another object of the invention to provide a method
for directing a reaction system along with a desired reaction
pathway with a spectral energy pattern comprising: applying at
least one frequency and/or field to cause the spectral energy
pattern (e. g., spectral pattern) of at least one participant
and/or at least one component in said reaction system to at
least partially overlap with the spectral energy pattern (e. g.,
spectral pattern) of at least one other participant and/or at
least one other component in said reaction system to permit the
transfer of energy between said at least two participants and/or
components.  
   
22. It is another object of the invention to provide a method
for catalyzing a reaction system with a spectral energy pattern
resulting in at least one reaction product comprising : applying
at least one spectral energy pattern to cause the spectral
energy pattern of at least one participant and/or component in
said reaction system to at least partially overlap with a
spectral energy pattern of at least one other participant and/or
component in said reaction system to permit the transfer of
energy between the at least two participants and/or components,
thereby causing the formation of said at least one reaction
product.  
   
23. It is a further object of the invention to provide a method
for catalyzing a reaction system with a spectral energy catalyst
resulting in at least one reaction product comprising: applying
at least one frequency and/or field to cause spectral energy
pattern (e. g., spectral pattern) broadening of at least one
participant (e. g., at least one reactant) and/or component in
said reaction system to cause a transfer of energy to occur
resulting in transformation (e. g., chemically, physically,
phase or otherwise) of at least one participant and/or at least
one component in said reaction system.  
   
In this regard, the transformation may result in a reaction
product which is of a different chemical composition and/or
different physical or crystalline composition and/or phases than
any of the chemical and/or physical or crystalline compositions
and/or phases of any starting reactant. Thus, only transients
may be involved in the conversion of a reactant into a reaction
product.  
   
24. It is a further object of the invention to provide a method
for catalyzing a reaction system with a spectral energy catalyst
resulting in at least one reaction product comprising: applying
an applied spectral energy pattern to cause spectral energy
pattern (e. g., spectral pattern) broadening of at least one
participant (e. g., at least one reactant) and/or component in
said reaction system to cause a transfer of energy to occur
resulting in transformation (e. g., chemically, physically,
phase or otherwise) of at least one participant and/or at least
one component in said reaction system.  
   
In this regard, the transformation may result in a reaction
product which is of a different chemical composition and/or
different physical or crystalline composition and/or phase than
any of the chemical and/or physical or crystalline compositions
and/or phases of any starting reactant. Thus, only transients
may be involved in the conversion of a reactant into a reaction
product.  
   
25. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
controlling a reaction and/or directing a reaction pathway by
utilizing at least one spectral environmental reaction
condition, comprising: forming a reaction system; and applying
at least one spectral environmental reaction condition to direct
said reaction system along a desired reaction pathway.  
   
In this regard, the applied spectral environmental reaction
condition can be used alone or in combination with other
environmental reaction conditions to achieve desired results.  
   
Further, additional spectral energy patterns may also be
applied, simultaneously and/or continuously with said spectral
environmental reaction condition.  
   
26. Another object of the invention is to provide a method for
designing a catalyst where no catalyst previously existed (e.
g., a physical catalyst and/or spectral energy catalyst), to be
used in a reaction system, comprising: determining a required
spectral pattern to obtain a desired reaction and/or desired
reaction pathway and/or desired reaction rate ; and  
EMI46.1  
designing a catalystfaatewrial, or combination of materials,
and/or spectral energy catalysts) that exhibit (s) a spectral
pattern that approximates the required spectral pattern.  
   
In this regard, the designed catalyst material may comprise be a
physical admixing of one or more materials and/or more materials
that have been combined by an appropriate reaction, such as a
chemical reaction. The designed material may be enhanced in
function by one or more spectral energy patterns that may also
be applied to the reaction system.  
   
Moreover, the application of different spectral energy patterns
may cause the designed material to behave in different manners,
such as, for example, encouraging a first reaction pathway with
the application of a first spectral energy pattern and
encouraging a second reaction pathway with the application of a
second spectral energy pattern. Likewise, the changing of one or
more environmental reaction conditions could have a similar
effect.  
   
Further, this designed material has applications in all types of
reactions including, but not limited to, chemical (organic and
inorganic), biological, physical, etc.  
   
While not wishing to be bound by any particular theory or
explanation of operation, it is believed that when frequencies
match, energy transfers. The transfer of energy can be a sharing
of energy between two entities and/or, for example, a transfer
of energy from one entity into another entity. The entities may
both be, for example, matter, or one entity may be matter and
the other energy (e. g. energy may be a spectral energy pattern
such as electromagnetic frequencies, and/or an electric field
and/or a magnetic field).  
 **BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES****Figures la and lb show a graphic representation of an
acoustic or electromagnetic wave.****Figure I c shows the combination wave which results from
the combining of the waves in****Figure la and Figure 1 b.****Figures 2a and 2b show waves of different amplitudes but
the same frequency. Figure 2a shows a low amplitude wave and
Figure 2b shows a high amplitude wave.****Figures 3a and 3b show frequency diagrams. Figure 3a
shows a time vs. amplitude plot and Figure 3b shows a
frequency vs. amplitude plot.****Figure 4 shows a specific example of a heterodyne
progression.****Figure 5 shows a graphical example of the heterodyned
series from Figure 4.****Figure 6 shows fractal diagrams.****Figures 7a and 7b show hydrogen energy level diagrams.****Figures 8a-8c show three different simple reaction
profiles.****Figures 9a and 9b show fine frequency diagram curves for
hydrogen.****Figure 10 shows various frequencies and intensities for
hydrogen.****Figures 1 la and lib show two light amplification
diagrams with stimulated emission/population inversions.****Figure 12 shows a resonance curve where the resonance
frequency is to, an upper frequency = f2 and a lower frequency
= fi, wherein fi and fa are at about 50% of the amplitude of
fo.****Figures 13a and 13b show two different resonance curves
having different quality factors. Figure 13 a shows a narrow
resonance curve with a high Q and Figure 13b shows a broad
resonance curve with a low Q.****Figure 14 shows two different energy transfer curves at
fundamental resonance frequencies (curve A) and a harmonic
frequency (curve B).****\* Figures 15a-c show how a spectral pattern varies at
three different temperatures.****Figure 15a is at a low temperature, Figure 15b is at a
moderate temperature and Figure 15c is at a high temperature.****Figure 16 is spectral curve showing a line width which
corresponds to 2-fi.****Figures 17a and 17b show two amplitude vs. frequency
curves. Figure 17a shows distinct spectral curves at low
temperature; and Figure 17b shows overlapping of spectral
curves at a higher temperature.****Figure 18a shows the influence of temperature on the
resolution of infrared absorption spectra; Figure 18b shows
blackbody radiation; and Figure 18c shows curves A and C at
low temperature, and broadened curves A and C\* at higher
temperature, with C\* also shifted.****Figure 19 shows spectral patterns which exhibit the
effect of pressure broadening on the compound NH3.****Figure 20 shows the theoretical shape of
pressure-broadened lines at three different pressures for a
single compound.****Figures 21a and 21b are two graphs which show
experimental confirmation of changes in spectral patterns at
increased pressures. Figure 21 a corresponds to a spectral
pattern representing the absorption of water vapor in air and
Figure 21b is a spectral pattern which corresponds to the
absorption of NH3 at one atmosphere pressure.****Figure 22a shows a representation of radiation from a
single atom and Figure 22b shows a representation of radiation
from a group of atoms.****Figures 23a-d show four different spectral curves, three
of which exhibit selfabsorption patterns. Figure 23a is a
standard spectral curve not showing any self-absorption ;****Figure 23b shows the shifting of resonant frequency due
to self absorption; Figure 23c shows a self-reversal spectral
pattern due to self-absorption ; and Figure 23d shows an
attenuation example of a self-reversal spectral pattern.****Figures 24a shows an absorption spectra of alcohol and
phthalic acid in hexane;****Figure 24b shows an absorption spectra for the absorption
of iodine in alcohol and carbon tetracholoride; and Figure 24c
shows the effect of mixtures of alcohol and benzene on the
solute phenylazophenol.****Figure 25a shows a tetrahedral unit representation of
aluminum oxide and Figure 25b shows a representation of a
tetrahedral units for silicon dioxide.****Figure 26a shows a truncated octahedron crystal structure
for aluminum or silicon combined with oxygen and Figure 26b
shows a plurality of truncated octahedrons joined together to
represent zeolite. Figure 26c shows truncated octahedrons for
zeolites"X"and "Y"which are joined together by oxygen bridges.****Figure 27 is a graph which shows the influence of copper
and bismuth on zinc/cadmium line ratios.****Figure 28 is a graph which shows the influence of
magnesium on copper/aluminum intensity ratio.****Figure 29 shows the concentration effects on the atomic
spectra frequencies of N- methyl urethane in carbon
tetrachloride solutions at the following concentrations: a) 0.
01M ; b) 0.03M; c) 0.06M; d) 0. 10M ; 3) 0. 15M.****Figure 30 shows plots corresponding to the emission
spectrum of hydrogen.****Specifically, Figure 30a corresponds to Balmer Series 2
for hydrogen; and Figure 30b corresponds to emission spectrum
for the 456 THz frequency of hydrogen.****Figure 31 corresponds to a high resolution laser
saturation spectrum for the 456 THz frequency of hydrogen.****Figure 32 shows fine splitting frequencies which exist
under a typical spectral curve.****Figure 33 corresponds to a diagram of atomic electron
levels (n) in fine structure frequencies (a).****Figure 34 shows fine structures of the n=1 and n=2 levels
of a hydrogen atom.****Figure 35 shows multiplet splittings for the lowest
energy levels of carbon, oxygen and fluorine: 43.5 cm = 1. 3
THz; 16.4cm~1 = 490 GHz; 226.5 cm-l = 6.77 THz; 158.5 cm~l =
4.74 THz; 404 cari = 12. 1 THz.****Figure 36 shows a vibration band of SF6 at a wavelength
of lOIlm2.****Figure 37a shows a spectral pattern similar to that shown
in Figure 36, with a particular frequency magnified. Figure
37b shows fine structure frequencies in greater detail for the
compound SF6.****Figure 38 shows an energy level diagram which corresponds
to different energy levels for a molecule where rotational
corresponds to"J", vibrational corresponds to"v"and electronic
levels correspond to"n".****Figures 39a and 39b correspond to pure rotational
absorption spectrum of gaseous hydrogen chloride as recorded
with an interferometer; Figure39b shows the same spectrum of****Figure 39a at a lower resolution (i. e., not showing any
fine frequencies).****Figure 40 corresponds to the rotational spectrum for
hydrogen cyanide."J" corresponds to the rotational level.****Figure 41 shows a spectrum corresponding to the additive
heterodyne of vl and v5 in the spectral band showing the
frequency band at A (vl-v 5), B = v 1-2vs.****Figure 42 shows a graphical representation of fine
structure spectrum showing the first four rotational
frequencies for CO in the ground state. The difference
(heterodyne) between the molecular fine structure rotational
frequencies is 2X the rotational constant B (i. e., f2-fl=2B).
In this case, B= 57.6 GHz (57,635.970 MHz).****Figure 43a shows rotational and vibrational frequencies
(MHz) for LiF. Figure 43b shows differences between rotational
and vibrational frequencies for LiF.****Figure 44 shows the rotational transition J = 1- 2 for
the triatomic molecule OCS.****The vibrational state is given by vibrational quantum
numbers in brackets (vl, v2, v3), v2 have a superscript [I1.
In this case,/= 1. A subscript 1 is applied to the
lower-frequency component of the l-type doublet, and 2 to the
higher-frequency components. The two lines at (0110) and
(0110) are an l-type doublet, separated by ql.****Figure 45 shows the rotation-vibration band and fine
structure frequencies for SF6.****Figure 46 shows a fine structure spectrum for SF6 from
zero to 300 being magnified.****Figures 47a and 47b show the magnification of two curves
from fine structure of SF6 showing hyperfine structure
frequencies. Note the regular spacing of the hyperfine
structure curves. Figure 47a shows magnification of the curve
marked with a single asterisk (\*) in****Figure 46 and Figure 47b shows the magnification of the
curved marked with a double asterisk (\*\*) in Figure 46.****Figure 48 shows an energy level diagram corresponding to
the hyperfine splitting for the hyperfine structure in the n =
2 to n = 3 transition for hydrogen.****Figure 49 shows the hyperfine structure in the J = 1 2 to
rotational transition of CH3I.****Figure 50 shows the hyperfine structure of the J = 1 2
transition for C1CN in the ground vibrational state.****Figure 51 shows energy level diagrams and hyperfine
frequencies for the NO molecule.****Figure 52 shows a spectrum corresponding to the hyperfine
frequencies for NH3.****Figure 53 shows hyperfine structure and doubling of the
NH3 spectrum for rotational level J = 3. The upper curves in
Figure 53 show experimental data, while the lower curves are
derived from theoretical calculations. Frequency increases
from left to right in 60 KHz intervals.****Figure 54 shows a hyperfine structure and doubling of NH3
spectrum for rotational level J=4. The upper curves in each of
Figures 54 show experimental data, while the lower curves are
derived from theoretical calculations. Frequency increases
from left to right in 60****KHz intervals.****Figure 55 shows a Stark effect for potassium. In
particular, the schematic dependence of the 4s and 5p energy
levels on the electric field.****Figure 56 shows a graph plotting the deviation from
zero-field positions of the 5p 2p 1/2+-4s2S V,. 3/2transition
wavenumbers against the square of the electric field.****Figure 57 shows the frequency components of the J = 0 ~ 1
rotational transition for CH3C1, as a function of field
strength. Frequency is given in megacycles (MHz) and electric
field strength (esu cm) is given as the square of the field
E2, in esu2/cm2.****Figure 58 shows the theoretical and experimental
measurements of Stark effect in the****J = 1- 2 transition of the molecule OCS. The unaltered
absolute rotational frequency is plotted at zero, and the
frequency splitting and shifting is denoted as MHz higher or
lower than the original frequency.****Figure 59 shows patterns of Stark components for
transitions in the rotation of an asymmetric top molecule.
Specifically, Figure 59a shows the J = 4 ~ 5 transitions; and****Figure 59b shows the J = 4- 4 transitions. The electric
field is large enough for complete spectral resolution.****Figure 60 shows the Stark effect for the OCS molecule on
the J = 1 # 2 transition with applied electric fields at
various frequencies. The"a"curve represents the Stark effect
with a static DC electric field; the"b"curve represents
broadening and blurring of the Stark frequencies with a 1 KHz
electric field ; and the"c"curve represents normal Stark type
effect with electric field of 1,200 KHz.****Figure 61 a shows a construction of a Stark waveguide and
Figure 61b shows a distribution of fields in the Starck
waveguide.****Figure 62a shows the Zeeman effect for sodium"D"lines ;
and Figure 62b shows the energy level diagram for transitions
in the Zeeman effect for sodium"D"lines.****Figure 63 is a graph which shows the splitting of the
ground term of the oxygen atom as a function of magnetic
field.****Figure 64 is a graphic which shows the dependence of the
Zeeman effect on magnetic field strength for the"3P"state of
silicon.****Figure 65a is a pictorial which shows a normal Zeeman
effect and Figure 65b is a pictorial which shows an anomolous
Zeeman effect.****Figure 66 shows anomalous Zeeman effect for zinc 3P- 3S.****Figure 67a shows a graphic representation of four Zeeman
splitting frequencies and****Figure 67b shows a graphic representation of four new
heterodyned differences.****Figures 68a and 68b show graphs of typical Zeeman
splitting patterns for two different transitions in a
paramagnetic molecule.****Figure 69 shows the frequencies of hydrogen listed
horizontally across the Table ; and the frequencies of
platinum listed vertically on the Table.**  
 **DESCRIPTION
OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS**  
In general, thermal energy is used to drive chemical reactions
by applying heat and increasing the temperature. The addition of
heat increases the kinetic (motion) energy of the chemical
reactants. A reactant with more kinetic energy moves faster and
farther, and is more likely to take part in a chemical reaction.
Mechanical energy likewise, by stirring and moving the
chemicals, increases their kinetic energy and thus their
reactivity. The addition of mechanical energy often increases
temperature, by increasing kinetic energy.  
   
Acoustic energy is applied to chemical reactions as orderly
mechanical waves.  
   
Because of its mechanical nature, acoustic energy can increase
the kinetic energy of chemical reactants, and can also elevate
their temperature (s). Electromagnetic (EM) energy consists of
waves of electric and magnetic fields. EM energy may also
increase the kinetic energy and heat in reaction systems. It may
energize electronic orbitals or vibrational motion in some
reactions.  
   
Both acoustic and electromagnetic energy may consist of waves.
The number of waves in a period of time can be counted. Waves
are often drawn, as in Figure la. Usually, time is placed on the
horizontal X-axis. The vertical Y-axis shows the strength or
intensity of the wave. This is also called the amplitude. A weak
wave will be of weak intensity and will have low amplitude (see
Figure 2a). A strong wave will have high amplitude (see Figure
2b).  
   
Traditionally, the number of waves per second is counted, to
obtain the frequency.  
   
Frequency = Number of waves/time = Waves/second = Hz.  
   
Another name for"waves per second", is"hertz" (abbreviated"Hz").
Frequency is drawn on wave diagrams by showing a different
number of waves in a period of time (see  
Figure 3a which shows waves having a frequency of 2 Hz and 3
Hz). It is also drawn by placing frequency itself, rather than
time, on the X-axis (see Figure 3b which shows the same 2 Hz and
3Hz waves plotted differently).  
   
Energy waves and frequency have some interesting properties, and
may interact in some interesting ways. The manner in which wave
energies interact, depends largely on the frequency. For
example, when two waves of energy interact, each having the same
amplitude, but one at a frequency of 400 Hz and the other at 100
Hz, the waves will add their frequencies, to produce a new
frequency of 500 Hz (i. e., the"sum"frequency). The frequency of
the waves will also subtract to produce a frequency of 300 HZ
(i. e., the "difference"frequency). All wave energies typically
add and subtract in this manner, and such adding and subtracting
is referred to as heterodyning. Common results of heterodyning
are familiar to most as harmonics in music.  
   
There is a mathematical, as well as musical basis, to the
harmonics produced by heterodyning. Consider, for example, a
continuous progression of heterodyned frequencies.  
   
As discussed above, beginning with 400 Hz and 100 Hz, the sum
frequency is 500 Hz and the difference frequency is 300 Hz. If
these frequencies are further heterodyned (added and subtracted)
then new frequencies of 800 (i. e., 500 + 300) and 200 (i. e.,
500-300) are obtained.  
   
The further heterodyning of 800 and 200 results in 1,000 and 600
Hz as shown in Figure 4.  
   
A mathematical pattern begins to emerge. Both the sum and the
difference columns contain alternating series of numbers that
double with each set of heterodynes. In the sum column, 400 Hz,
800 Hz, and 1,600 Hz, alternates with 500 Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000
Hz. The same sort of doubling phenomenon occurs in the
difference column.  
   
Heterodyning of frequencies is the natural process that occurs
whenever waveform energies interact. Heterodyning results in
patterns of increasing numbers that are mathematically derived.
The number patterns are integer multiples of the original
frequencies. These multiples are called harmonics. For example,
800 Hz and 1600 Hz are harmonics of 400 Hz. In musical terms,
800 Hz is one octave above 400 Hz, and 1600 Hz is two octaves
higher. It is important to understand the mathematical
heterodyne basis for harmonics, which occurs in all waveform
energies, and thus in all of nature.  
   
The mathematics of frequencies is very important. Frequency
heterodynes increase mathematically in visual patterns (see
Figure 5). Mathematics has a name for these visual patterns of
Figure 5. These patterns are called fractals. A fractal is
defined as a mathematical function which produces a series of
self-similar patterns or numbers. Fractal patterns have spurred
a great deal of interest historically because fractal patterns
are found everywhere in nature. Fractals can be found in the
patterning of large expanses of coastline, all the way down to
microorganisms. Fractals are found in the behavior of organized
insects and in the behavior of fluids. The visual patterns
produced by fractals are very distinct and recognizable. A
typical fractal pattern is shown in Figure 6.  
   
A heterodyne is a mathematical function, governed by
mathematical equations, just like a fractal. A heterodyne also
produces self-similar patterns of numbers, like a fractal. If
graphed, a heterodyne series produces the same familiar visual
shape and form which is so characteristic of fractals. It is
interesting to compare the heterodyne series in Figure 5, with
the fractal series in Figure 6.  
   
Heterodynes are fractals; the conclusion is inescapable.
Heterodynes and fractals are both mathematical functions which
produce a series of self-similar patterns or numbers.  
   
Wave energies interact in heterodyne patterns. Thus, all wave
energies interact as fractal patterns. Once it is understood
that the fundamental process of interacting energies is itself a
fractal process, it becomes easier to understand why so many
creatures and systems in nature also exhibit fractal patterns.
The fractal processes and patterns of nature are established at
a fundamental or basic level.  
   
Accordingly, since energy interacts by heterodyning, matter
should also be capable of interacting by a heterodyning process.
All matter whether in large or small forms, has what is called a
natural oscillatory frequency. The natural oscillatory frequency
("NOF") of an object, is the frequency at which the object
prefers to vibrate, once set in motion. The NOF of an object is
related to many factors including size, shape, dimension, and
composition.  
   
The smaller an object is, the smaller the distance it has to
cover when it oscillates back and forth. The smaller the
distance, the faster it can oscillate, and the higher its NOF.  
   
For example, consider a wire composed of metal atoms. The wire
has a natural oscillatory frequency. The individual metal atoms
also have unique natural oscillatory frequencies. The NOF of the
atoms and the NOF of the wire heterodyne by adding and
subtracting, just the way energy heterodynes.  
   
NOFatom + NOFre = Sum Frequencyatom+wire and NOFatom-NOFwire =
Difference FrequencyatOm wire  
If the wire is stimulated with the Difference
Frequencyato",-wire, the difference frequency will heterodyne
(add) with the NOF, ire to produce NOFatom, (natural oscillatory
frequency of the atom) and the atom will absorb with the energy,
thereby becoming stimulated to a higher energy level. Cirac and
Zoeller reported this phenomenon in 1995, and they used a laser
to generate the Difference Frequency.  
   
Difference Frequencyatom-wire + NOFwire = NOFatom  
Matter heterodynes with matter in a manner similar to the way in
which wave energies heterodyne with other wave energies. This
means that matter in its various states may also interact in
fractal processes. This interaction of matter by fractal
processes assists in explaining why so many creatures and
systems in nature exhibit fractal processes and patterns.
Matter, as well as energy, interacts by the mathematical
equations of heterodynes, to produce harmonics and fractal
patterns. That is why there are fractals everywhere around us.  
   
Thus, energy heterodynes with energy, and matter heterodynes
with matter.  
   
However, perhaps even more important is that matter can
heterodyne with energy (and visa versa). In the metal wire
discussion above, the Difference Frequency atom-wire in the
experiment by Cirac and Zoeller was provided by a laser which
used electromagnetic wave energy at a frequency equal to the
Difference Frequency atom-wire. The matter in the wire, via its
natural oscillatory frequency, heterodyned with the
electromagnetic wave energy frequency of the laser to produce
the frequency of an individual atom of matter. This shows that
energy and matter do heterodyne with each other.  
   
In general, when energy encounters matter, one of three
possibilities occur. The energy either bounces off the matter
(i. e., is reflected energy), passes through the matter (i. e.,
is transmitted energy), or interacts and/or combines with the
matter (e. g., is absorbed or heterodynes with the matter). If
the energy heterodynes with the matter, new frequencies of
energy and/or matter will be produced by mathematical processes
of sums and differences. If the frequency thus produced matches
an NOF of the matter, the energy will be, at least partially,
absorbed, and the matter will be stimulated to, for example, a
higher energy level, (i. e., it possesses more energy). A
crucial factor which determines which of these three
possibilities will happen is the frequency of the energy
compared to the frequency of the matter. If the frequencies do
not match, the energy will either be reflected, or will pass on
through as transmitted energy. If the frequencies of the energy
and the matter match either directly (e. g., are close to each
other, as discussed in greater detail later herein), or match
indirectly (e. g., heterodynes), then the energy is capable of
interacting and/or combining with the matter.  
   
Another term often used for describing the matching of
frequencies is resonance. In this invention, use of the term
resonance will typically mean that frequencies of matter and/or
energy match. For example, if the frequency of energy and the
frequency of matter match, the energy and matter are in
resonance and the energy is capable of combining with the
matter. Resonance, or frequency matching, is merely an aspect of
heterodyning that permits the coherent transfer and combination
of energy with matter.  
   
In the example above with the wire and atoms, resonance could
have been created with the atom, by stimulating the atom with a
laser frequency exactly matching the NOF of the atom. In this
case, the atom would be energized with its own resonant
frequency and the energy would be transferred to the atom
directly. Alternatively, as was performed in the actual
wire/laser experiment, resonance could also have been created
with the atom by using the heterodyning that naturally occurs
between differing frequencies. Thus, the resonant frequency of
the atom (NOFatom) can be produced indirectly, as an additive
(or subtractive) heterodyned frequency, between the resonant
frequency of the wire (NOFwjre) and the applied frequency of the
laser. Either direct resonance, or indirect resonance through
heterodyned frequency matching, produces resonance and thus
permits the combining of matter and energy. When frequencies
match, energy transfers.  
   
Heterodyning produces indirect resonance. Heterodyning also
produces harmonics, (i. e., frequencies that are integer
multiples of the resonant (NOF) frequency. For example, the
music note"A"is approximately 440 Hz. If that frequency is
doubled to about 880 Hz, the note"A"is heard an octave higher.
This first octave is called the first harmonic.  
   
Doubling the note or frequency again, from 880 Hz to 1,760 Hz
(i. e., four times the frequency of the original note) results
in another"A", two octaves above the original note.  
   
This is called the third harmonic. Every time the frequency is
doubled another octave is achieved, so these are the even
integer multiples of the resonant frequency.  
   
In between the first and third harmonic is the second harmonic,
which is three times the original note. Musically, this is not
an octave like the first and third harmonics. It is an octave
and a fifth, equal to the second"E"above the original"A". All of
the odd integer multiples are fifths, rather than octaves.
Because harmonics are simply multiples of the fundamental
natural oscillatory frequency, harmonics stimulate the NOF or
resonant frequency indirectly. Thus by playing the high"A"at 880
Hz on a piano, the string for middle"A"at 440 Hz should also
begin to vibrate due to the phenomenon of harmonics.  
   
Matter and energy in chemical reactions respond to harmonics of
resonant frequencies much the way musical instruments do. Thus,
the resonant frequency of the atom (NOFatom) can be stimulated
indirectly, using one or more of its'harmonic frequencies. This
is because the harmonic frequency heterodynes with the resonant
frequency of the atom itself (NOFatom).  
   
For example, in the wire/atom example above, if the laser is
tuned to 800 THz and the atom resonates at 400 THz, heterodyning
the two frequencies results in:  
800 THz-400 THz = 400 THz  
The 800 THz (the atom's first harmonic), heterodynes with the
resonant frequency of the atom, to produce the atom's own
resonant frequency. Thus the first harmonic indirectly resonates
with the atom's NOF, and stimulates the atom's resonant
frequency as a first generation heterodyne.  
   
Of course, the two frequencies will also heterodyne in the other
direction, producing:  
800 THz + 400 THz = 1, 200 THz  
The 1,200 THz frequency is not the resonant frequency of the
atom. Thus, part of the energy of the laser will heterodyne to
produce the resonant frequency of the atom. The other part of
the energy of the laser heterodynes to a different frequency,
that does not itself stimulate the resonant frequency of the
atom. That is why the stimulation of an object by a harmonic
frequency of particular strength of amplitude, is typically less
than the stimulation by its'own resonant (NOF) frequency at the
same particular strength.  
   
Although it appears that half the energy of a harmonic is
wasted, that is not necessarily the case. Referring again to the
exemplary atom vibrating at 400 THz, exposing the atom to
electromagnetic energy vibrating at 800 THz will result in
frequencies subtracting and adding as follows:  
800 THz-400 THz = 400 THz and  
800 THz + 400 THz = 1, 200 THz  
The 1,200 THz heterodyne, for which about 50% of the energy
appears to be wasted, will heterodyne with other frequencies
also, such as 800 THz. Thus,  
1,200 THz-800 THz = 400 THz  
Also, the 1,200 THz will heterodyne with 400 THz:  
1,200 THz-400 THz = 800 THz, thus producing 800 THz, and the 800
THz will heterodyne with 400 THz:  
800 THz-400 THz = 400 THz, thus producing 400 THz frequency
again. When other generations of heterodynes of the seemingly
wasted energy are taken into consideration, the amount of energy
transferred by a first harmonic frequency is much greater than
the previously suggested 50% transfer of energy. There is not as
much energy transferred by this approach when compared to direct
resonance, but this energy transfer is sufficient to produce a
desired effect (see Figure 14).  
   
As stated previously, Ostwald's theories on catalysts and bond
formation were based on the kinetic theories of chemistry from
the turn of the century. However, it should now be understood
that chemical reactions are interactions of matter, and that
matter interacts with other matter through resonance and
heterodyning of frequencies ; and energy can just as easily
interact with matter through a similar processes of resonance
and heterodyning. With the advent of spectroscopy (discussed in
more detail elsewhere herein), it is evident that matter
produces, for example, electromagnetic energy at the same or
substantially the same frequencies at which it vibrates. Energy
and matter can move about and recombine with other energy or
matter, as long as their frequencies match, because when
frequencies match, energy transfers. In many respects, both
philosophically and mathematically, both matter and energy can
be fundamentally construed as corresponding to frequency.
Accordingly, since chemical reactions are recombinations of
matter driven by energy, chemical reactions are in effect,
driven just as much by frequency.  
   
Analysis of a typical chemical reaction should be helpful in
understanding the normal processes disclosed herein. A
representative reaction to examine is the formation of water
from hydrogen and oxygen gases, catalyzed by platinum. Platinum
has been known for some time to be a good hydrogen catalyst,
although the reason for this has not been well understood.  
EMI59.1  
   
   
This reaction is proposed to be a chain reaction, depending on
the generation and stabilization of the hydrogen and hydroxy
intermediates. The proposed reaction chain is:  
EMI59.2  
   
EMI60.1  
   
Generation of the hydrogen and hydroxy intermediates are thought
to be crucial to this reaction chain. Under normal
circumstances, hydrogen and oxygen gas can be mixed together for
an indefinite amount of time, and they will not form water.
Whenever the occasional hydrogen molecule splits apart, the
hydrogen atoms do not have adequate energy to bond with an
oxygen molecule to form water. The hydrogen atoms are very
short-lived as they simply re-bond again to form a hydrogen
molecule. Exactly how platinum catalyzes this reaction chain is
a mystery to the prior art.  
   
The present invention teaches that an important step to
catalyzing this reaction is the understanding now provided that
it is crucial not only to generate the intermediates, but also
to energize and/or stabilize (i. e., maintain the intermediates
for a longer time), so that the intermediates have sufficient
energy to, for example, react with other components in the
reaction system. In the case of platinum, the intermediates
react with the reactants to form product and more intermediates
(i. e., by generating, energizing and stabilizing the hydrogen
intermediate, it has sufficient energy to react with the
molecular oxygen reactant, forming water and the hydroxy
intermediate, instead of falling back into a hydrogen molecule).  
   
Moreover, by energizing and stabilizing the hydroxy
intermediates, the hydroxy intermediates can react with more
reactant hydrogen molecules, and again water and more
intermediates result from this chain reaction. Thus, generating
energizing and/or stabilizing the intermediates, influences this
reaction pathway. Paralleling nature in this regard would be
desirable (e. g., nature can be paralleled by increasing the
energy levels of the intermediates).  
   
Specifically, desirable, intermediates can be energized and/or
stabilized by applying at least one appropriate electromagnetic
frequency resonant with the intermediate, thereby stimulating
the intermediate to a higher energy level. Interestingly, that
is what platinum does (e. g., various platinum frequencies
resonate with the intermediates on the reaction pathway for
water formation). Moreover, in the process of energizing and
stabilizing the reaction intermediates, platinum fosters the
generation of more intermediates, which allows the reaction
chain to continue, and thus catalyzes the reaction.  
   
As a catalyst, platinum takes advantage of many of the ways that
frequencies interact with each other. Specifically, frequencies
interact and resonate with each other: 1) directly, by matching
a frequency; or 2) indirectly, by matching a frequency through
harmonics or heterodynes. In other words, platinum vibrates at
frequencies which both directly match the natural oscillatory
frequencies of the intermediates, and which indirectly match
their frequencies, for example, by heterodyning harmonics with
the intermediates.  
   
Further, in addition to the specific intermediates of the
reaction discussed above herein, it should be understood that in
this reaction, like in all reactions, various transients or
transient states also exist. In some cases, transients or
transient states may only involve different bond angles between
similar chemical species or in other cases transients may
involve completely different chemistries altogether. In any
event, it should be understood that numerous transient states
exist between any particular combination of reactant and
reaction product.  
   
It should now be understood that physical catalysts produce
effects by generating, energizing and/or stabilizing all manner
of transients, as well as intermediates. In this regard,  
Figure 8a shows a single reactant and a single product. The
point"A"corresponds to the reactant and the point"B"corresponds
to the reaction product. The point"C"corresponds to an activated
complex. Transients correspond to all those points on the curve
between reactant"A"and product"B", and can also include the
activated complex"C".  
   
In a more complex reaction which involves formation of at least
one intermediate, the reaction profile looks somewhat different.
In this regard, reference is made to Figure 8b, which shows
reactant"A", product"B", activated complex"C'and C", and
intermediate "D". In this particular example, the
intermediate"D"exists as a minimum in the energy reaction
profile of the reaction, while it is surrounded by the activated
complexes C and C'.  
   
However, again, in this particular reaction, transients
correspond to anything between the reactant"A"and the reaction
product"B", which in this particular example, includes the two
activated complexes"C"'and"C","as well as the intermediate"D".
In the particular example of hydrogen and oxygen combining to
form water, the reaction profile is closer to that shown in
Figure 8c. In this particular reaction profile,"D"'and"D""'could
correspond generally to the intermediates of the hydrogen atom
and hydroxy molecule.  
   
Now, with specific reference to the reaction to form water, both
intermediates are good examples of how platinum produces
resonance in an intermediate by directly matching a frequency.
Hydroxy intermediates vibrate strongly at frequencies of 975 THz
and 1,060  
THz. Platinum also vibrates at 975 THz and 1,060 THz. By
directly matching the frequencies of the hydroxy intermediates,
platinum can cause resonance in hydroxy intermediates, enabling
them to be energized, stimulated and/or stabilized long enough
to take part in chemical reactions. Similarly, platinum also
directly matches frequencies of the hydrogen intermediates.
Platinum resonates with about 10 out of about 24 hydrogen
frequencies in its electronic spectrum (see Figure 69).
Specifically, Figure 69 shows the frequencies of hydrogen listed
horizontally across the Table and the frequencies of platinum
listed vertically on the Table. Thus, by directly resonating
with the intermediates in the above-described reaction, platinum
facilitates the generation, energizing, stimulating, and/or
stabilizing of the intermediates, thereby catalyzing the desired
reaction.  
   
Platinum's interactions with hydrogen are also a good example of
matching frequencies through heterodyning. It is disclosed
herein, and shown clearly in Figure 69, that many of the
platinum frequencies resonate indirectly as harmonics with the
hydrogen atom intermediate (e. g., harmonic heterodynes).
Specifically, fifty-six (56) frequencies of platinum (i. e., 33
% of all its frequencies) are harmonics of nineteen (19)
hydrogen frequencies (i. e., 80% of its 24 frequencies).
Fourteen (14) platinum frequencies are first harmonics (2X) of
seven (7) hydrogen frequencies. And, twelve (12) platinum
frequencies are third harmonics (4X) of four (4) hydrogen
frequencies. Thus, the presence of platinum causes massive
indirect harmonic resonance in the hydrogen atom, as well as
significant direct resonance.  
   
Further focus on the individual hydrogen frequencies is even
more informative.  
   
Figures 9-10 show a different picture of what hydrogen looks
like when the same information used to make energy level
diagrams is plotted as actual frequencies and intensities
instead.  
   
Specifically, the X-axis shows the frequencies emitted and
absorbed by hydrogen, while the  
Y-axis shows the relative intensity for each frequency. The
frequencies are plotted in terahertz (THz, 1012 Hz) and are
rounded to the nearest THz. The intensities are plotted on a
relative scale of 1 to 1,000. The highest intensity frequency
that hydrogen atoms produce is 2,466 THz. This is the peak of
curve I to the far right in Figure 9a. This curve I shall be
referred to as the first curve. Curve I sweeps down and to the
right, from 2,466 THz at a relative intensity of 1,000 to 3,237
THz at a relative intensity of only about 15.  
   
The second curve in Figure 9a, curve II, starts at 456 THz with
a relative intensity of about 300 and sweeps down and to the
right. It ends at a frequency of 781 THz with a relative
intensity of five (5). Every curve in hydrogen has this same
downward sweep to the right. Progressing from right to left in
Figure 9, the curves are numbered I through V ; going from high
to low frequency and from high to low intensity.  
   
The hydrogen frequency chart shown in Figure 10 appears to be
much simpler than the energy level diagrams. It is thus easier
to visualize how the frequencies are organized into the
different curves shown in Figure 9. In fact, there is one curve
for each of the series described by Rydberg. Curve"I"contains
the frequencies in the Lyman series, originating from what
quantum mechanics refers to as the first energy level. The
second curve from the right, curve"II", equates to the second
energy level, and so on.  
   
The curves in the hydrogen frequency chart of Figure 9 are
composed of sums and differences (i. e., they are heterodyned).
For example, the smallest curve at the far left, labeled
curve"V", has two frequencies shown, namely 40 THz and 64 THz,
with relative intensities of six (6) and four (4), respectively
(see also Figure 10). The next curve, IV, begins at 74 THz,
proceeds to 114 THz and ends with 138 THz. The summed heterodyne
calculations are thus: 40 + 74 = 114  
64+74+138.  
   
The frequencies in curve IV are the sum of the frequencies in
curve V plus the peak intensity frequency in curve IV.  
   
Alternatively, the frequencies in curve IV, minus the
frequencies in curve V, yield the peak of curve IV: 114-40 = 74  
138-64 = 74.  
   
This is not just a coincidental set of sums or differences in
curves IV and V. Every curve in hydrogen is the result of adding
each frequency in any one curve, with the highest intensity
frequency in the next curve.  
   
These hydrogen frequencies are found in both the atom itself,
and in the electromagnetic energy it radiates. The frequencies
of the atom and its energy, add and subtract in regular fashion.
This is heterodyning. Thus, not only matter and energy
heterodyne interchangeably, but matter heterodynes its'own
energy within itself.  
   
Moreover, the highest intensity frequencies in each curve are
heterodynes of heterodynes. For example, the peak frequency in
Curve I of Figure 9 is 2,466 THz, which is the third harmonic of
616 THz;  
4 x 616 THz = 2,466 THz.  
   
Thus, 2,466 THz is the third harmonic of 616 THz (Recall that
for heterodyned harmonics, the result is even multiples of the
starting frequency, i. e., for the first harmonic 2X the
original frequency and the third harmonic is 4X the original
frequency. Multiplying a frequency by four (4) is a natural
result of the heterodyning process.) Thus, 2,466 THz is a fourth
generation heterodyne, namely the third harmonic of 616 THz.  
   
The peak of curve II of Figure 9, a frequency corresponding to
456 THz, is the third harmonic of 114 THz in curve IV. The peak
of curve III, corresponding to a frequency of 160 THz, is the
third harmonic of 40 THz in curve V. The peaks of the curves
shown in  
Figure 9 are not only heterodynes between the curves but are
also harmonics of individual frequencies which are themselves
heterodynes. The whole hydrogen spectrum turns out to be an
incestuously heterodyned set of frequencies and harmonics.  
   
Theoretically, this heterodyne process could go on forever. For
example, if 40 is the peak of a curve, that means the peak is
four (4) times a lower number, and it also means that the peak
of the previous curve is 24 (64-40 = 24). It is possible to
mathematically extrapolate backwards and downwards this way to
derive lower and lower frequencies. Peaks of successive curves
to the left are 24.2382,15.732, and 10.786 THz, all generated
from the heterodyne process. These frequencies are in complete
agreement with the Rydberg formula for energy levels 6,7 and 8,
respectively. Not much attention has historically been given by
the prior art to these lower frequencies and their heterodyning.  
   
This invention teaches that the heterodyned frequency curves
amplify the vibrations and energy of hydrogen. A low intensity
frequency on curve IV or V has a very high intensity by the time
it is heterodyned out to curve 1. In many respects, the hydrogen
atom is just one big energy amplification system. Moving from
low frequencies to high frequencies, (i. e., from curve V to
curve I in Figure 9), the intensities increase dramatically. By
stimulating hydrogen with 2,466 THz at an intensity of 1,000,
the result will be 2,466 THz at 1,000 intensity. However, if
hydrogen is stimulated with 40 THz at an intensity of 1,000, by
the time it is amplified back out to curve I of Figure 9, the
result will be 2,466 THz at an intensity of 167,000. This
heterodyning turns out to have a direct bearing on platinum, and
on how platinum interacts with hydrogen. It all has to do with
hydrogen being an energy amplification system. That is why the
lower frequency curves are perceived as being higher energy
levels. By understanding this process, the low frequencies of
low intensity suddenly become potentially very significant.  
   
Platinum resonates with most, if not all, of the hydrogen
frequencies with one notable exception, the highest intensity
curve at the far right in the frequency chart of Figure 9 (i.
e., curve I) representing energy level 1, and beginning with
2,466 THz. Platinum does not appear to resonate significantly
with the ground state transition of the hydrogen atom.  
   
However, it does resonate with multiple upper energy levels of
lower frequencies.  
   
With this information, one ongoing mystery can be solved. Ever
since lasers were developed, the prior art chemists believed
that there had to be some way to catalyze a reaction using
lasers. Standard approaches involved using the single highest
intensity frequency of an atom (such as 2,466 THz of hydrogen)
because it was apparently believed that the highest intensity
frequency would result in the highest reactivity. This approach
was taken due to considering only the energy level diagrams.
Accordingly, prior art lasers are typically tuned to a ground
state transition frequency. This use of lasers in the prior art
has been minimally successful for catalyzing chemical reactions.
It is now understood why this approach was not successful.
Platinum, the quintessential hydrogen catalyst, does not
resonate with the ground state transition of hydrogen. It
resonates with the upper energy level frequencies, in fact, many
of the upper level frequencies. Without wishing to be bound by
any particular theory or explanation, this is probably why
platinum is such a good hydrogen catalyst.  
   
Einstein essentially worked out the statistics on lasers at the
turn of the century when atoms at the ground energy level (El)
are resonated to an excited energy level (E2). Refer to the
number of atoms in the ground state as"Ni"and the number of
excited atoms as"N2", with the total "Ntotal". Since there are
only two possible states that atoms can occupy:  
Ntotal = Na + N2.  
   
After all the mathematics are performed, the relationship which
evolves is:  
N2 N2 1 ~~~~~ ~ = ~~ < ~  
Ntotal Ni + N2 2  
In a two level system, it is predicted that there will never by
more than 50% of the atoms in the higher energy level, E2, at
the same time.  
   
If, however, the same group of atoms is energized at three (3)
or more energy levels (i. e., a multi-level system), it is
possible to obtain more than 50% of the atoms energized above
the first level. By referring to the ground and energized levels
as El, E2, and E3, respectively, and the numbers of atoms as
Ntota, Ni, N2, and N3, under certain circumstances, the number
of atoms at an elevated energy level (N3) can be more than the
number at a lower energy level (N2). When this happens, it is
referred to as a"population inversion".  
   
Population inversion means that more of the atoms are at higher
energy levels that at the lower energy levels.  
   
Population inversion in lasers is important. Population
inversion causes amplification of light energy. For example, in
a two-level system, one photon in results in one photon out.  
   
In a system with three (3) or more energy levels and population
inversion, one photon in may result in 5,10, or 15 photons out
(see Figure 11). The amount of photons out depends on the number
of levels and just how energized each level becomes. All lasers
are based on this simple concept of producing a population
inversion in a group of atoms, by creating a multilevel
energized system among the atoms. Lasers are simply devices to
amplify electromagnetic wave energy (i. e., light) Laser is
actually an abbreviation for Light  
Amplification System for Emitting Radiation.  
   
By referring back to the interactions discussed herein between
platinum and hydrogen, platinum energizes 19 upper level
frequencies in hydrogen (i. e., 80% of the total hydrogen
frequencies). But only three frequencies are needed for a
population inversion.  
   
Hydrogen is stimulated at 19. This is a clearly multi-level
system. Moreover, consider that seventy platinum frequencies do
the stimulating. On average, every hydrogen frequency involved
is stimulated by three or four (i. e., 70/19) different platinum
frequencies ; both directly resonant frequencies and/or
indirectly resonant harmonic frequencies. Platinum provides
ample stimulus, atom per atom, to produce a population inversion
in hydrogen.  
   
Finally, consider the fact that every time a stimulated hydrogen
atom emits some electromagnetic energy, that energy is of a
frequency that matches and stimulates platinum in return.  
   
Platinum and hydrogen both resonate with each other in their
respective multi-level systems. Together, platinum and hydrogen
form an atomic scale laser (i. e., an energy amplification
system on the atomic level). In so doing, platinum and hydrogen
amplify the energies that are needed to stabilize both the
hydrogen and hydroxy intermediates, thus catalyzing the reaction
pathway for the formation of water. Platinum is such a good
hydrogen catalyst because it forms a lasing system with hydrogen
on the atomic level, thereby amplifying their respective
energies.  
   
Further, this reaction hints that in order to catalyze a
reaction system and/or control the reaction pathway in a
reaction system it is possible for only a single transient
and/or intermediate to be formed and/or energized by an applied
frequency (e. g., a spectral catalyst) and that by forming
and/or stimulating at least one transient and/or at least one
intermediate that is required to follow for a desired reaction
pathway (e. g., either a complex reaction or a simple reaction),
then a frequency, or combination of frequencies, which result in
such formation or stimulation of only one of such required
transients and/or intermediates may be all that is required.
Accordingly, the present invention recognizes that in some
reaction systems, by determining at least one required transient
and/or intermediate, and by applying at least one frequency
which generates, energizes and/or stabilizes said at least one
transient and/or intermediate, then all other transients and/or
intermediates required for a reaction to proceed down a desired
reaction pathway may be self-generated. However, in some cases,
the reaction could be increased in rate by applying the
appropriate frequency or spectral energy pattern, which directly
stimulates all transients and/or intermediates that are required
in order for a reaction to proceed down a desired reaction
pathway. Accordingly, depending upon the particulars of any
reaction system, it may be desirable for a variety of reasons,
including equipment, environmental reaction conditions, etc., to
provide or apply a frequency or spectral energy pattern which
results in the formation and/or stimulation and/or stabilization
of any required transients and/or intermediates. Thus, in order
to determine an appropriate frequency or spectral energy
pattern, it is first desirable to determine which transients
and/or intermediates are present in any reaction pathway.  
   
Specifically, once all known required transients and/or
intermediates are determined, then, one can determine
experimentally or empirically which transients and/or
intermediates are essential to a reaction pathway and then
determine, which transients and or intermediates can be
self-generated by the stimulation and/or formation of a
different transient or intermediate. Once such determinations
are made, appropriate spectral energies (e. g., electromagnetic
frequencies) can then be applied to the reaction system to
obtain the desirable reaction product and/or desirable reaction
pathway.  
   
It is known that an atom of platinum interacts with an atom of
hydrogen and/or a hydroxy intermediate. And, that is exactly
what modern chemistry has taught for the last one hundred years,
based on Ostwald's theory of catalysis. However, the prior art
teaches that catalysts must participate in the reaction by
binding to the reactants, in other words, the prior art teaches
a matter: matter bonding interaction is required for physical
catalysts. As previously stated, these reactions follow these
steps:  
1. Reactant diffusion to the catalyst site ;  
2. Bonding of reactant to the catalyst site;  
3. Reaction of the catalyst-reactant complex;  
4. Bond rupture at the catalytic site (product); and  
5. Diffusion of the product away from the catalyst site.  
   
However, according to the present invention, for example,
energy: energy frequencies can interact as well as energy:
matter frequencies. Moreover, matter radiates energy, with the
energy frequencies being substantially the same as the matter
frequencies. So platinum vibrates at the frequency of 1,060 THz,
and it also radiates electromagnetic energy at 1,060  
THz. Thus, according to the present invention, the distinction
between energy frequencies and matter frequencies starts to look
less important.  
   
Resonance can be produced in, for example, the reaction
intermediates by permitting them to come into contact with
additional matter vibrating at substantially the same
frequencies, such as those frequencies of a platinum atom (e.
g., platinum stimulating the reaction between hydrogen and
oxygen to form water). Alternatively, according to the present
invention, resonance can be produced in the intermediates by
introducing electromagnetic energy corresponding to one or more
platinum energies, which also vibrate at the same frequencies,
thus at least partially mimicking (an additional mechanism of
platinum is resonance with the H2 molecule, a pathway reactant)
the mechanism of action of a platinum catalyst. Matter, or
energy, it makes no difference as far as the frequencies are
concerned, because when the frequencies match, energy transfers.
Thus, physical catalysts are not required. Rather, the
application of at least a portion of the spectral pattern of a
physical catalyst may be sufficient (i. e. at least a portion of
the catalytic spectral pattern).  
   
However, in another preferred embodiment, substantially all of a
spectral pattern can be applied.  
   
Still further, by understanding the catalyst mechanism of
action, particular frequencies can be applied to, for example,
one or more reactants in a reaction system and, for example,
cause the applied frequencies to heterodyne with existing
frequencies in the matter itself to result in frequencies which
correspond to one or more platinum catalyst or other relevant
spectral frequencies. For example, both the hydrogen atom and
the hydrogen molecule have unique frequencies. By heterodyning
the frequencies a subtractive frequency can be determined:  
NOF H atom-NOF H molecule = Difference H atom-molecule  
The Difference H atom-molecule frequency applied to the H2
molecule reactant will heterodyne with the molecule and energize
the individual hydrogen atoms as intermediates. Similarly, any
reaction participant can serve as the heterodyning backboard for
stimulation of another participant. For example,  
Difference H atom-Oxygen molecule + NOF oxygen molecule = NOF H
atom or  
Difference OH-water + NOF water = NOFoH  
This approach enables greater flexibility for choice of
appropriate equipment to apply appropriate frequencies. However,
the key to this approach is understanding catalyst mechanisms of
action and the reaction pathway so that appropriate choices for
application of frequencies can be made.  
   
Specifically, whenever reference is made to, for example, a
spectral catalyst duplicating at least a portion of a physical
catalyst's spectral pattern, this reference is to all the
different frequencies produced by a physical catalyst ;
including, but not necessarily limited to, electronic,
vibrational, rotational, and NOF frequencies. To catalyze,
control, and/or direct a chemical reaction then, all that is
needed is to duplicate one or more frequencies from a physical
catalyst, with, for example, an appropriate electromagnetic
energy. The actual physical presence of the catalyst is not
necessary. A spectral catalyst can substantially completely
replace a physical catalyst, if desired.  
   
A spectral catalyst can also augment or promote the activity of
a physical catalyst.  
   
The exchange of energy at particular frequencies, between
hydrogen, hydroxy, and platinum is primarily what drives the
conversion to water. These participants interact and create a
miniature atomic scale lasing system that amplify their
respective energies. The addition of these same energies to a
reaction system, using a spectral catalyst, does the same thing.
The spectral catalyst amplifies the participant energies by
resonating with them and when frequencies match, energy
transfers and the chemicals (matter) can absorb the energy.
Thus, a spectral catalyst can augment a physical catalyst, as
well as replace it. In so doing, the spectral catalyst may
increase the reaction rate, enhance specificity, and/or allow
for the use of less physical catalyst.  
   
Figure 12 shows a basic bell-shaped curve produced by comparing
how much energy an object absorbs, as compared to the frequency
of the energy. This curve is called a resonance curve. As
elsewhere herein stated, the energy transfer between, for
example, atoms or molecules, reaches a maximum at the resonant
frequency (fo). The farther away an applied frequency is from
the resonant frequency, fo, the lower the energy transfer (e.
g., matter to matter, energy to matter, etc.). At some point the
energy transfer will fall to a value representing only about 50%
of that at the resonant frequency to. The frequency higher than
the resonant frequency, at which energy transfer is only about
50% is called"f2."The frequency lower than the resonant
frequency, at which about 50% energy transfer occurs, is
labeled''fi.  
   
The resonant characteristics of different objects can be
compared using the information from the simple exemplary
resonance curve shown in Figure 12. One such useful
characteristic is called the"resonance quality"or"Q"factor. To
determine the resonance quality for an object the following
equation is utilized: fo  
Q= (f2-fl)  
Accordingly, as shown from the equation, if the bell-shaped
resonance curve is tall and narrow, then (f2-fl) will be a very
small number and Q, the resonance quality, will be high (see
Figure 13 a). An example of a material with a high"Q"is a high
quality quartz crystal resonator. If the resonance curve is low
and broad, then the spread or difference between f2 and fi will
be relatively large. An example of a material with a low"Q"is a
marshmallow.  
   
The dividing of the resonant frequency by this large number will
produce a much lower Q value (see Figure 13b).  
   
Atoms and molecules, for example, have resonance curves which
exhibit properties similar to larger objects such as quartz
crystals and marshmallows. If the goal is to stimulate atoms in
a reaction (e. g., hydrogen in the reaction to produce water as
mentioned previously) a precise resonant frequency produced by a
reaction system component or environmental reaction condition
(e. g., hydrogen) can be used. It is not necessary to use the
precise frequency, however. Use of a frequency that is near a
resonant frequency of, for example, one or more reaction system
components or environmental reaction conditions is adequate.  
   
There will not be quite as much of an effect as using the exact
resonant frequency, because less energy will be transferred, but
there will still be an effect. The closer the applied frequency
is to the resonant frequency, the more the effect. The farther
away the applied frequency is from the resonant frequency, the
less effect that is present (i. e., the less energy transfer
that occurs).  
   
Harmonics present a similar situation. As previously stated,
harmonics are created by the heterodyning (i. e., adding and
subtracting) of frequencies, allowing the transfer of
significant amounts of energy. Accordingly, for example,
desirable results can be achieved in chemical reactions if
applied frequencies (e. g., at least a portion of a spectral
catalyst) are harmonics (i. e., matching heterodynes) with one
or more resonant frequency (ies) of one or more reaction system
components or environmental reaction conditions.  
   
Further, similar to applied frequencies being close to resonant
frequencies, applied frequencies which are close to the harmonic
frequency can also produce desirable results.  
   
The amplitude of the energy transfer will be less relative to a
harmonic frequency, but an effect will still occur. For example,
if the harmonic produces 70% of the amplitude of the fundamental
resonant frequency and by using a frequency which is merely
close to the harmonic, for example, about 90% on the harmonic's
resonance curve, then the total effect will be 90% of 70%, or
about 63% total energy transfer in comparison to a direct
resonant frequency. Accordingly, according to the present
invention, when at least a portion of the frequencies of one or
more reaction system components or environmental reaction
conditions at least partially match, then at least some energy
will transfer and at least some reaction will occur (i. e., when
frequencies match, energy transfers).  
   
 **DUPLICATING
THE CATALYST MECHANICS OF ACTION**  
As stated previously, to catalyze, control, and/or direct a
chemical reaction, a spectral catalyst can be applied. The
spectral catalyst may correspond to at least a portion of a
spectral pattern of a physical catalyst or the spectral catalyst
may correspond to frequencies which form or stimulate required
participants (e. g., heterodyned frequencies) or the spectral
catalyst may substantially duplicate environmental reaction
conditions such as temperature or pressure. Thus, as now taught
by the present invention, the actual physical presence of a
catalyst is not required to achieve the desirable chemical
reactions. The removal of a physical catalyst is accomplished by
understanding the underlying mechanism inherent in catalysis,
namely that desirable energy can be exchanged (i. e.,
transferred) between, for example, (1) at least one participant
(e. g., reactant, transient, intermediate, activated complex,
reaction product, promoter and/or poison) and/or at least one
component in a reaction system and (2) an applied
electromagnetic energy (e. g., spectral catalyst) when such
energy is present at one or more specific frequencies. In other
words, the targeted mechanism that nature has built into the
catalytic process can be copied according to the teachings of
the present invention. Nature can be further mimicked because
the catalyst process reveals several opportunities for
duplicating catalyst mechanisms of action, and hence improving
the use of spectral catalysts, as well as the control of
countless chemical reactions.  
   
For example, the previously discussed reaction of hydrogen and
oxygen to produce water, which used platinum as a catalyst, is a
good starting point for understanding catalyst mechanisms of
action. For example, this invention discloses that platinum
catalyzes the reaction in several ways not contemplated by the
prior art:  
Platinum directly resonates with and energizes reaction
intermediates and/or transients (e. g., atomic hydrogen and
hydroxy radicals) ;  
Platinum harmonically resonates with and energizes at least one
reaction intermediate and or transient (e. g., atomic hydrogen)
; and  
Platinum energizes multiple upper energy levels of at least one
reaction intermediate and or transient (e. g., atomic hydrogen).  
   
This knowledge can be utilized to improve the functioning of the
spectral catalyst and/or spectral energy catalyst to design
spectral catalysts and spectral energy catalysts which differ
from actual catalytic spectral patterns, and to design physical
catalysts, and to optimize environmental reaction conditions.
For example, the frequencies of atomic platinum are in the
ultraviolet, visible light, and infrared regions of the
electromagnetic spectrum. The electronic spectra of virtually
all atoms are in these same regions. However, these very high
electromagnetic frequencies can be a problem for large-scale and
industrial applications because wave energies having high
frequencies typically do not penetrate matter very well (i. e.,
do not penetrate far into matter). The tendency of wave energy
to be absorbed rather than transmitted, can be referred to as
attenuation. High frequency wave energies have a high
attenuation, and thus do not penetrate far into a typical
industrial scale reaction vessel containing typical reactants
for a chemical reaction. Thus, the duplication and application
of at least a portion of the spectral pattern of platinum into a
commercial scale reaction vessel will typically be a slow
process because a large portion of the applied spectral pattern
of the spectral catalysts may be rapidly absorbed near the edges
of the reaction vessel.  
   
Thus, in order to input energy into a large industrial-sized
commercial reaction vessel, a lower frequency energy could be
used that would penetrate farther into the reactants housed
within the reaction vessel. The present invention teaches that
this can be accomplished in a unique manner by copying nature.
As discussed herein, the spectra of atoms and molecules are
broadly classified into three (3) different groups: electronic,
vibrational, and rotational.  
   
The electronic spectra of atoms and small molecules are said to
result from transitions of electrons from one energy level to
another, and have the corresponding highest frequencies,
typically occurring in the ultraviolet (UV), visible, and
infrared (IR) regions of the EM spectrum. The vibrational
spectra are said to result primarily from this movement of bonds
between individual atoms within molecules, and typically occur
in the infrared and microwave regions. Rotational spectra occur
primarily in the microwave and radiowave regions of the EM
spectrum due, primarily, to the rotation of the molecules.  
   
Microwave or radiowave radiation could be an acceptable
frequency to be used as a spectral catalyst because it would
penetrate well into a large reaction vessel. Unfortunately,
platinum atoms do not produce frequencies in the microwave or
radiowave portions of the electromagnetic spectrum because they
do not have vibrational or rotational spectra.  
   
However, by copying the mechanism of action platinum, selected
platinum frequencies can be used as a model for a spectral
catalyst in the microwave portion of the spectrum.  
   
Specifically, as previously discussed, one mechanism of action
of platinum in the reaction system to produce water involves
energizing at least one reaction intermediate and/or transient.
Reaction intermediates in this reaction are atomic hydrogen and
the hydroxy radical. Atomic hydrogen has a high frequency
electronic spectrum without vibrational or rotational spectra.
The hydroxy radical, on the other hand, is a molecule, and has
vibrational and rotational spectra as well as an electronic
spectrum. Thus, the hydroxy radical emits, absorbs and
heterodynes frequencies in the microwave portion of the
electromagnetic spectrum.  
   
Thus, to copy the mechanism of action of platinum in the
reaction to form water, namely resonating with at least one
reaction intermediate and/or transient, the hydroxy intermediate
can be specifically targeted via resonance. However, instead of
resonating with the hydroxy radical in its electronic spectrum,
as physical platinum catalyst does, at least one hydroxy
frequency in the microwave portion of the EM spectrum can be
used to resonate with the hydroxy radical. Hydroxy radicals
heterodyne at a microwave frequency of about 21.4 GHz.
Energizing a reaction system of hydrogen and oxygen gas with a
spectral catalyst at about 21.4 GHz will catalyze the formation
of water. In this instance, the mechanism of action of the
physical catalyst platinum has been partially copied and the
mechanism has been shifted to a different region of the
electromagnetic spectrum.  
   
The second method discussed above for platinum catalyzing a
reaction, involves harmonically energizing at least one reaction
intermediate in the reaction system. For example, assume that
one or more lasers was available to catalyze the hydrogen-oxygen
reaction to form water, however, the frequency range of such
lasers was only from, for example, 1,500 to 2,000 THz. Platinum
does not produce frequencies in that portion of the  
EM spectrum. Moreover, the two hydroxy frequencies that platinum
resonates with, 975 and 1,060 THz, are outside the frequency
range that the lasers, in this example, can generate.  
   
Likewise, the hydrogen spectrum does not have any frequencies
between 1,500 and 2,000  
THz (see Figures 9-10).  
   
However, according to the present invention, by again copying
the mechanism of action of platinum, frequencies can be adapted
or selected to be convenient and/or efficient for the equipment
available. Specifically, harmonic frequencies corresponding to
the reaction intermediates and/or transients, and also
corresponding to frequencies capable of being generated by the
lasers of this example, can be utilized. For the hydroxy
radical, having a resonant frequency of 975 THz, the first
harmonic is 1,950 THz. Thus, a laser of this example could be
tuned to 1,950 THz to resonate harmonically with the hydroxy
intermediate. The first harmonics of three different hydrogen
frequencies also fall within the operational range of the lasers
of this example. The fundamental frequencies are 755,770 and 781
THz and the first harmonics are 1,510,1,540, and 1,562 THz,
respectively. Thus, a laser of this example could be tuned to
the first harmonics 1,510,1,540, and 1,562 THz in order to
achieve a heterodyned matching of frequencies between
electromagnetic energy and matter and thus achieve a transfer
and absorption of said energy.  
   
Thus, depending on how many lasers are available and the
frequencies to which the lasers can be tuned, third or fourth
harmonics could also be utilized. The third harmonic of the
hydrogen frequency, 456 THz, occurs at 1,824 THz, which is also
within the operating range of the lasers of this example.
Similarly, the fourth harmonic of the hydrogen frequency, 314
THz, occurs at 1,570 THz, which again falls within the operating
range of the lasers of this example. In summary, a mechanism of
action of a physical catalyst can be copied, duplicated or
mimicked while moving the relevant spectral catalyst
frequencies, to a portion of the electromagnetic spectrum that
matches equipment available for the reaction system and the
application of electromagnetic energy.  
   
The third method discussed above for platinum catalyzing this
reaction involves energizing at least one reaction intermediate
and/or transient at multiple upper energy levels and setting up,
for example, an atomic scale laser system. Again, assume that
the same lasers discussed above are the only electromagnetic
energy sources available and assume that there are a total of
ten (10) lasers available. There are four (4) first harmonics
available for targeting within the operating frequency range of
1,500 to 2,000 THz. Some portion of the lasers should be
adjusted to four (4) first harmonics and some should be adjusted
to the third, fourth, and higher harmonics. Specifically, the
present invention has discovered that a mechanism of action that
physical platinum uses is to resonate with multiple upper energy
levels of at least one reaction participant. It is now
understood that the more upper energy levels that are involved,
the better. This creates an atomic scale laser system with
amplification of the electromagnetic energies being exchanged
between the atoms of platinum and hydrogen. This amplification
of energy catalyzes the reaction at a much faster rate than the
reaction would ordinarily proceed. This mechanism of action can
also be exploited to catalyze, for example, the reaction with
the available lasers discussed above.  
   
For example, rather than setting all ten (10) lasers to the four
(4) first harmonics and energizing only four (4) levels, it
should now be understood that it would be desirable to energize
as many different energy levels as possible. This task can be
accomplished by setting each of the ten (10) lasers to a
different frequency. Even though the physical catalyst platinum
is not present, the energizing of multiple upper energy levels
in the hydrogen will amplify the energies being exchanged
between the atoms, and the reaction system will form its'own
laser system between the hydrogen atoms. This will permit the
reaction to proceed at a much faster rate than it ordinarily
would. Once again, nature can be mimicked by duplicating one of
her mechanisms of action by specifically targeting multiple
energy levels with a spectral catalyst to achieve energy
transfer in a novel manner.  
   
The preceding discussion on duplicating catalyst mechanisms of
action is just the beginning of an understanding of many
variables associated with the use of spectral catalysts.  
   
These additional variables should be viewed as potentially very
useful tools for enhancing the performance of spectral energy,
and/or physical catalysts. There are many factors and variables
that affect both catalyst performance, and chemical reactions in
general. For example, when the same catalyst is mixed with the
same reactant, but exposed to different environmental reaction
conditions such as temperature or pressure, different products
can be produced. Consider the following example: 300 C  
EMI77.1  
   
1.    Cyclohexene   
Benzene+    2H2  
   
   
Pd catalyst < 300 C  
EMI77.2  
   
   
   
2.    Cyclohexene   
Benzene    +    2Cyclohexane  
   
Pd catalyst  
   
The same catalyst with the same reactant, produces quite
different products in these two reactions, namely molecular
hydrogen or cyclohexane, depending on the reaction temperature.  
   
Many factors are known in the art which affect the direction and
intensity with which a physical catalyst guides a reaction or
with which a reaction proceeds in general.  
   
Temperature is but one of these factors. Other factors include
pressure, volume, surface area of physical catalysts, solvents,
support materials, contaminants, catalyst size and shape and
composition, reactor vessel size, shape and composition,
electric fields, magnetic fields, and acoustic fields. The
present invention teaches that these factors all have one thing
in common. These factors are capable of changing the spectral
patterns (i. e., frequency pattern) of, for example,
participants and/or reaction system components. Some changes in
spectra are very well studied and thus much information is
available for consideration and application thereof. The prior
art does not contemplate, however, the spectral chemistry basis
for each of these factors, and how they relate to catalyst
mechanisms of action, and chemical reactions in general.
Further, alternatively, effects of the aforementioned factors
can be enhanced or diminished by the application of additional
spectral, spectral energy, and/or physical catalyst frequencies.
Moreover, these environmental reaction conditions can be at
least partially simulated in a reaction system by the
application of one or more corresponding spectral environmental
reaction conditions (e. g., a spectral energy pattern which
duplicates at least a portion of one or more environmental
reaction conditions). Alternatively, one spectral environmental
reaction condition (e. g., a spectral energy pattern
corresponding to temperature) could be substituted for another
(e. g., spectral energy pattern corresponding to pressure) so
long as the goal of matching of frequencies was met.  
   
 **TEMPERATURE**  
At very low temperatures, the spectral pattern of an atom or
molecule has clean, crisp peaks (see Figure 15a). As the
temperature increases, the peaks begin to broaden, producing a
bell-shaped curve of a spectral pattern (see Figure 15b). At
even higher temperatures, the bell-shaped curve broadens even
more, to include more and more frequencies on either side of the
primary frequency (see Figure 15c). This phenomenon is
called"broadening".  
   
These spectral curves are very much like the resonance curves
discussed in the previous section. Spectroscopists use resonance
curve terminology to describe spectral frequency curves for
atoms and molecules (see Figure 16). The frequency at the top of
the curve, fo, is called the resonance frequency. There is a
frequency (f2) above the resonance frequency and another (fl)
below it (i. e., in frequency), at which the energy or intensity
(i. e., amplitude) is 50% of that for the resonance frequency
to. The quantity 12-fi is a measure of how wide or narrow the
spectral frequency curve is. This quantity (f2-fl) is the"line
width". A spectrum with narrow curves has a small line width,
while a spectrum with wide curves has a large line width.  
   
Temperature affects the line width of spectral curves. Line
width can affect catalyst performance, chemical reactions and/or
reaction pathways At low temperatures, the spectral curves of
chemical species will be separate and distinct, with a lesser
possibility for the transfer of resonant energy between
potential reaction system components (see Figure 17a).  
   
However, as the line widths of potentially reactive chemical
species broaden, their spectral curves may start to overlap with
spectral curves of other chemical species (see Figure 17b).  
   
When frequencies match, or spectral energy patterns overlap,
energy transfers. Thus, when temperatures are low, frequencies
do not match and reactions are slow. At higher temperatures,
resonant transfer of energy can take place and reactions can
proceed very quickly or proceed along a different reaction
pathway than they otherwise would have at a lower temperature.  
   
Besides affecting the line width of the spectral curves,
temperature also can change, for example, the resonant frequency
of reaction system components. For some chemical species, the
resonant frequency will shift as temperature changes. This can
be seen in the infrared absorption spectra in Figure 18a and
blackbody radiation graphs shown in Figure  
18b. Further, atoms and molecules do not all shift their
resonant frequencies by the same amount or in the same
direction, when they are at the same temperature. This can also
affect catalyst performance. For example, if a catalyst resonant
frequency shifts more with increased temperature than the
resonant frequency of its targeted chemical species, then the
catalyst could end up matching the frequency of a chemical
species, and resonance may be created where none previously
existed (see Figure 18c). Specifically, Figure 18c shows
catalyst"C"at low temperature and"C\*"at high temperature. The
catalyst"C\*"resonates with reactant"A"at high temperatures, but
not at low temperatures.  
   
The amplitude or intensity of a spectral line may be affected by
temperature also. For example, linear and symmetric rotor
molecules will have an increase in intensity as the temperature
is lowered while other molecules will increase intensity as the
temperature is raised. These changes of spectral intensity can
also affect catalyst performance. Consider the example where a
low intensity spectral curve of a catalyst is resonant with one
or more frequencies of a specific chemical target. Only small
amounts of energy can be transferred from the catalyst to the
target chemical (e. g., a hydroxy intermediate). As temperature
increases, the amplitude of the catalyst's curve increases also.
In this example, the catalyst can transfer much larger amounts
of energy to the chemical target when the temperature is raised.  
   
If the chemical target is the intermediate chemical species for
an alternative reaction route, the type and ratio of end
products may be affected. By examining the above
cyclohexene/palladium reaction again, at temperatures below 300
C, the products are benzene and hydrogen gas. However, when the
temperature is above 300 C, the products are benzene and
cyclohexane. Temperature is affecting the palladium and/or other
constituents in the reaction system (including, for example,
reactants, intermediates, and/or products) in such a way that an
alternative reaction pathway leading to the formation of
cyclohexane is favored above 300 C. This could be a result of,
for example, increased line width, altered resonance
frequencies, or changes in spectral curve intensities for any of
the components in the reaction system.  
   
It is important to consider not only the spectral catalyst
frequencies one may wish to use to catalyze a reaction, but also
the reaction conditions under which those frequencies are
supposed to work. For example, in the palladium/cyclohexene
reaction at low temperatures, the palladium may match
frequencies with an intermediate for the formation of hydrogen
molecules (H2). At temperatures above 300 C the reactants and
transients may be unaffected, but the palladium may have an
increased line width, altered resonant frequency and/or
increased intensity. The changes in the line width, resonant
frequency and/or intensity may cause the palladium to match
frequencies and transfer energy to an intermediate in the
formation of cyclohexane instead. If a spectral catalyst was to
be used to assist in the formation of cyclohexane at room
temperature, the frequency for the cyclohexane intermediate
would be more effective if used, rather than the spectral
catalyst frequency used at room temperature.  
   
Thus, it may be important to understand the reaction system
dynamics in designing and selecting an appropriate spectral
catalyst. The transfer of energy between different reaction
system components will vary, depending on temperature. Once
understood, this allows one to knowingly adjust temperature to
optimize a reaction, reaction product, interaction and/or
formation of reaction product at a desirable reaction rate,
without the trial and error approaches of prior art. Further, it
allows one to choose catalysts such as physical catalysts,
spectral catalysts, and/or spectral energy patterns to optimize
a desired reaction pathway. This understanding of the spectral
impact of temperature allows one to perform customarily high
temperature (and, sometimes high danger) chemical processes at
safer, room temperatures. It also allows one to design physical
catalysts which work at much broader temperature ranges (e. g.,
frigid arctic temperatures or hot furnace temperatures), as
desired.  
   
 **PRESSURE**  
Pressure and temperature are directly related to each other.
Specifically, from the ideal gas law, we know that PV = nRT
where P is pressure, V is volume, n is the number of moles of
gas, R is the gas constant, and  
T is the absolute temperature. Thus, at equilibrium, an increase
in temperature will result in a corresponding increase in
pressure. Pressure also has an effect on spectral patterns.  
   
Specifically, increases in pressure can cause broadening and
changes in spectral curves, just as increases in temperature do
(see Figure 19 which shows the pressure broadening effects on
the NH3 3.3 absorption line).  
   
Mathematical treatments of pressure broadening are generally
grouped into either collision or statistical theories. In
collision theories, the assumption is made that most of the time
an atom or molecule is so far from other atoms or molecules that
their energy fields do not interact. Occasionally, however, the
atoms or molecules come so close together that they collide. In
this case, the atom or molecule may undergo a change in wave
phase (spectral) function, or may change to a different energy
level. Collision theories treat the matter's emitted energy as
occurring only when the atom or molecule is far from others, and
is not involved in a collision. Because collision theories
ignore spectral frequencies during collisions, collision
theories fail to predict accurately chemical behavior at more
than a few atmospheres of pressure, when collisions are
frequent.  
   
Statistical theories, however, consider spectral frequencies
before, during and after collisions. They are based on
calculating the probabilities that various atoms and/or
molecules are interacting with, or perturbed by other atoms or
molecules. The drawback with statistical treatments of pressure
effects is that the statistical treatments do not do a good job
of accounting for the effects of molecular motion. In any event,
neither collision nor statistical theories adequately predict
the rich interplay of frequencies and heterodynes that take
place as pressure is increased. Experimental work has
demonstrated that increased pressure can have effects similar to
those produced by increased temperature, by:  
1) broadening of the spectral curve, producing increased line
width; and  
2) shifting of the resonant frequency (fo).  
   
Pressure effects different from those produced by temperatures
are: (1) pressure changes typically do not affect intensity,
(see Figure 20 which shows a theoretical set of curves
exhibiting an unchanged intensity for three applied different
pressures) as with temperature changes; and (2) the curves
produced by pressure broadening are often less symmetric than
the temperature-affected curves. Consider the shape of the three
theoretical curves shown in Figure 20. As the pressure
increases, the curves become less symmetrical.  
   
A tail extending into the higher frequencies develops. This
upper frequency extension is confirmed by the experimental work
shown in Figure 21. Specifically, Figure 21a shows a pattern for
the absorption by water vapor in air (lOg of H20 per cubic
meter) ; and Figure 21b shows the absorption in NH3 at 1
atmosphere pressure.  
   
Pressure broadening effects on spectral curves are broadly
grouped into two types: resonance or"Holtsmark"broadening,
and"Lorentz"broadening. Holtsmark broadening is secondary to
collisions between atoms of the same element, and thus the
collisions are considered to be symmetrical. Lorentz broadening
results from collisions between atoms or molecules which are
different. The collisions are asymmetric, and the resonant
frequency, fo, is often shifted to a lower frequency. This shift
in resonant frequency is shown in Figure 20.  
   
The changes in spectral curves and frequencies that accompany
changes in pressure can affect catalysts, both physical and
spectral, and chemical reactions and/or reaction pathways.  
   
At low pressures, the spectral curves tend to be fairly narrow
and crisp, and nearly symmetrical about the resonant frequency.
However, as pressures increase, the curves may broaden, shift,
and develop high frequency tails.  
   
At low pressures the spectral frequencies in the reaction system
might be so different for the various atoms and molecules that
there may be little or no resonant effect, and thus little or no
energy transfer. At higher pressures, however, the combination
of broadening, shifting and extension into higher frequencies
can produce overlapping between the spectral curves, resulting
in the creation of resonance, where none previously existed, and
thus, the transfer of energy. The reaction system may proceed
down one reaction pathway or another, depending on the changes
in spectral curves produced by various pressure changes. One
reaction pathway may be resonant and proceed at moderate
pressure, while another reaction pathway may be resonant and
predominate at higher pressures. As with temperature, it is
important to consider the reaction system frequencies and
mechanisms of action of various catalysts under the
environmental reaction conditions one wishes to duplicate.
Specifically, in order for an efficient transfer of energy to
occur between, for example, a spectral catalyst and at least one
reactant in a reaction system, there must be at least some
overlap in frequencies.  
   
For example, a reaction with a physical catalyst at 400 THz and
a key transient at 500  
THz may proceed slowly at atmospheric pressure. Where the
frequency pressure is raised to about five (5) atmospheres, the
catalyst broadens out through the 500 THz, for example, of the
transient. This allows the transfer of energy between the
catalyst and transient by, for example, energizing and
stimulating the transient. The reaction then proceeds very
quickly.  
   
Without wishing to be bound by any particular theory or
explanation, it appears that, the speed of the reaction has much
less to do with the number of collisions (as taught by the prior
art) than it has to do with the spectral patterns of the
reaction system components. In the above example, the reaction
could be energized at low pressures by applying the 500 THz
frequency to directly stimulate the key transient. This could
also be accompanied indirectly using various heterodynes, (e.
g., @ 1,000 THz harmonic, or a 100 THz non-harmonic heterodyne
between the catalyst and transient (500 THz-400 THz = 100 THz.).  
   
As shown herein, the transfer of energy between different
reaction system components will vary, depending on pressure.
Once understood, this allows one to knowingly adjust pressure to
optimize a reaction, without the trial and error approaches of
prior art. Further, it allows one to choose catalysts such as
physical catalysts, spectral catalysts, and/or spectral energy
patterns to optimize one or more desired reaction pathways.  
   
This understanding of the spectral impact of pressure allows one
to perform customarily high pressure (and thus, typically, high
danger) chemical processes at safer, room pressures. It also
allows one to design physical catalysts which work over a large
range of acceptable pressures (e. g., low pressures approaching
a vacuum to several atmospheres of pressure).  
   
 **SURFACE
AREA**  
Traditionally, the surface are of a catalyst has been considered
to be important because the available surface area controls the
number of available binding sites.  
   
Supposedly, the more exposed binding sites, the more catalysis.
In light of the spectral mechanisms disclosed in the present
invention, surface area may be important for another reason.  
   
Many of the spectral catalyst frequencies that correspond to
physical catalysts are electronic frequencies in the visible
light and ultraviolet regions of the spectrum. These high
frequencies have relatively poor penetrance into, for example,
large reaction vessels that contain one or more reactants. The
high frequency spectral emissions from a catalyst such as
platinum or palladium (or the equivalent spectral catalyst) will
thus not travel very far into such a reaction system before such
spectral emissions (or spectral catalysts) are absorbed.  
   
Thus, for example, an atom or molecule must be fairly close to a
physical catalyst so that their respective electronic
frequencies can interact.  
   
Thus, surface area primarily affects the probability that a
particular chemical species, will be close enough to the
physical catalyst to interact with its electromagnetic spectra
emission (s). With small surface area, few atoms or molecules
will be close enough to interact. However, as surface area
increases, so too does the probability that more atoms or
molecules will be within range for reaction. Thus, rather than
increasing the available number of binding sites, larger surface
area probably increases the volume of the reaction system
exposed to the spectral catalyst frequencies or patterns. This
is similar to the concept of assuring adequate penetration of a
spectral catalyst into a reaction system (e. g., assuming that
there are adequate opportunities for species to interact with
each other).  
   
An understanding of the effects of surface area on catalysts and
reaction system components allows one to knowingly adjust
surface area and other reaction system components to optimize a
reaction, reaction pathway and/or formation of reaction product
(s), at a desirable reaction rate, without the drawbacks of the
prior art. For instance, surface area is currently optimized by
making catalyst particles as small as possible, thereby
maximizing the overall surface area. The small particles have a
tendency to, for example, sinter (merge or bond together) which
decreases the overall surface area and catalytic activity.
Rejuvenation of a large surface area catalyst can be a costly
and time-consuming process. This process can be avoided with an
understanding of the herein presented invention in the field of
spectral chemistry. For example, assume a reaction is quickly
catalyzed by a 3 m2 catalyst bed (in a transfer of energy from
catalyst to a key reactant and product). After sintering takes
place, however, the surface area is reduced to 1 m2. Thus, the
transfer of energy from the catalyst is dramatically reduced,
and the reaction slows down. The costly and time consuming
process of rejuvenating the surface area can be avoided (or at
least delayed) by augmenting the reaction system with one or
more desirable spectral energy patterns. In addition, because
spectral energy patterns can affect the final physical form or
phase of a material, as well as its chemical formula, the
sintering process itself may be reduced or eliminated.  
   
 **CATALYST
SIZE AND SHAPE**  
In a related line of reasoning, catalyst size and shape are
classically thought to affect physical catalyst activity.
Selectivity of reactions controlled by particle size has
historically been used to steer catalytic pathways. As with
surface area, certain particle sizes are thought to provide a
maximum number of active binding sites and thus maximize the
reaction rate.  
   
The relationship between size and surface area has been
previously discussed.  
   
In light of the current understanding of the spectral mechanisms
underlying the activity of physical catalysts and reactions in
general, catalyst size and shape may be important for other
reasons. One of those reasons is a phenomenon called"self
absorption".  
   
When a single atom or molecule produces its'classical spectral
pattern it radiates electromagnetic energy which travels outward
from the atom or molecule into neighboring space. Figure 22a
shows radiation from a single atom versus radiation from a group
of atoms as shown in Figure 22b. As more and more atoms or
molecules group together, radiation from the center of the group
is absorbed by its'neighbors and may never make it out into
space. Depending on the size and shape of the group of atoms,
self absorption can cause a number of changes in the spectral
emission pattern (see Figure 23). Specifically, Figure 23a shows
a normal spectral curve produced by a single atom; Figure 23b
shows a resonant frequency shift due to self absorption; Figure
23c shows a self-reversal spectral pattern produced by self
absorption in a group of atoms and Figure 23d shows a
self-reversal spectral pattern produced by self absorption in a
group of atoms. These changes include a shift in resonant
frequency and self-reversal patterns.  
   
The changes in spectral curves and frequencies that accompany
changes in catalyst size and shape can affect catalysts,
chemical reactions and/or reaction pathways. For example, atoms
or molecules of a physical catalyst may produce spectral
frequencies in the reaction system which resonate with a key
transient and/or reaction product. With larger groups of atoms,
such as in a sintered catalyst, the combination of resonant
frequency shifting and self-reversal may eliminate overlapping
between the spectral curves of chemical species, thereby
minimizing or destroying conditions of resonance.  
   
A reaction system may proceed down one reaction pathway or
another, depending on the changes in spectral curves produced by
the particle sizes. For example, a catalyst having a moderate
particle size may proceed down a first reaction pathway while a
larger size catalyst may direct the reaction down another
reaction pathway.  
   
The changes in spectral curves and frequencies that accompany
changes in catalyst size and shape are relevant for practical
applications. Industrial catalysts are manufactured in a range
of sizes and shapes, depending on the design requirements of the
process and the type of reactor used. Catalyst activity is
typically proportional to the surface area of the catalyst bed
in the reactor. Surface area increases as the size of the
catalyst particles decreases.  
   
Seemingly, the smaller the catalyst particles, the better for
industrial applications. This is not always the case, however.
When a very fine bed of catalyst particles is used, high
pressures may be required to force the reacting chemicals across
or through the catalyst bed. The chemicals enter the catalyst
bed under high pressure, and exit the bed (e. g., the other
side) at a lower pressure. This large difference between entry
and exit pressures is called a"pressure drop". A compromise is
often required between catalyst size, catalyst activity, and
pressure drop across the catalyst bed.  
   
The use of spectral catalysts according to the present invention
allows for much finer tuning of this compromise. For example, a
large catalyst size can be used so that pressure drops across
the catalyst bed are minimized. At the same time, the high level
of catalyst activity obtained with a smaller catalyst size can
still be obtained by, for example, augmenting the physical
catalyst with at least a portion of one or more spectral
catalyst (s).  
   
For example, assume that a 10mm average particle size catalyst
has 50% of the activity of a 5mm average particle size catalyst.
With a 5mm-diameter catalyst, however, the pressure drop across
the reactor may be so large that the reaction cannot be
economically performed. The compromise in historical processes
has typically been to use twice as much of the 1 Omm catalyst,
to obtain the same, or approximately the same, amount of
activity as with the original amount of 5mm catalyst. However,
an alternative desirable approach is to use the original amount
of 1 Omm physical catalyst and augment the physical catalyst
with at least a portion of at least one spectral catalyst.
Catalyst activity can be effectively doubled (or increased even
more) by the spectral catalyst, resulting in approximately the
same degree of activity (or perhaps even greater activity) as
with the 5mm catalyst. Thus, the present invention permits the
size of the catalyst to be larger, while retaining favorable
reactor vessel pressure conditions so that the reaction can be
performed economically, using half as much (or less) physical
catalyst as compared to traditional prior art approaches.  
   
Another manner to approach the problem of pressure drops in
physical catalyst beds, is to eliminate the physical catalyst
completely. For example, in another embodiment of the invention,
a fiberoptic sieve, (e. g., one with very large pores) can be
used in a flow-through reactor vessel. If the pore size is
designed to be large enough there can be virtually no pressure
drop across the sieve, compared to a pressure drop accompanying
the use of a 5 mm diameter or even a 10 mm diameter physical
catalyst discussed above. According to the present invention,
the spectral catalyst can be emitted through the fiberoptic
sieve, thus catalyzing the reacting species as they flow by.
This improvement over the prior art approaches has significant
processing implications including lower costs, higher rates and
improved safety, to mention only a few.  
   
Industrial catalysts are also manufactured in a range of shapes,
as well as sizes.  
   
Shapes include spheres, irregular granules, pellets, extrudate,
and rings. Some shapes are more expensive to manufacture than
others, while some shapes have superior properties (e. g.,
catalyst activity, strength, and less pressure drop) than
others. While spheres are inexpensive to manufacture, a packed
bed of spheres produces high pressure drops and the spheres are
typically not very strong. Physical catalyst rings on the other
hand, have superior strength and activity and produce very
little pressure drop, but they are also relatively expensive to
produce.  
   
Spectral energy catalysts permit a greater flexibility in
choosing catalyst shape. For example, instead of using a packed
bed of inexpensive spheres, with the inevitable high pressure
drop and resulting mechanical damage to the catalyst particles,
a single layer of spheres augmented, for example, with a
spectral energy catalyst can be used. This catalyst is
inexpensive, activity is maintained, and large pressure drops
are not produced, thus preventing mechanical damage and
extending the useful life of physical catalyst spheres.  
   
Similarly, far smaller numbers of catalyst rings can be used
while obtaining the same or greater catalyst activity by, for
example, supplementing with at least a portion of a spectral
catalyst. The process can proceed at a faster flow-through rate
because the catalyst bed will be smaller relative to a bed that
is not augmented with a spectral catalyst.  
   
The use of spectral energy catalysts and/or spectral
environmental reaction conditions to augment existing physical
catalysts has the following advantages: -permit the use of less
expensive shaped catalyst particles; -permit the use of fewer
catalyst particles overall; -permit the use of stronger shapes
of catalyst particles; and -permit the use of catalyst particle
shapes with better pressure drop characteristics.  
   
\* Their use to replace existing physical catalysts has similar
advantages: -eliminate the use and expense of catalyst particles
altogether; -allow use of spectral catalyst delivery systems
that are stronger ; and -delivery systems can be designed to
incorporate superior pressure drop characteristics.  
   
Catalyst size and shape are also important to spectral emission
patterns because all objects have an NOF depending on their size
and shape. The smaller an object is in dimension, the higher its
NOF will be in frequency (because speed = length x frequency).  
   
Also, two (2) objects of the same size, but different shape will
have different NOF's (e. g., the resonant NOF frequency of a 1.0
m diameter sphere, is different from the NOF for a 1.0 m edged
cube). Wave energies (both acoustic and EM) will have unique
resonant frequencies for particular objects. The objects, such
as physical catalyst particles or powder granules of reactants
in a slurry, will act like antennas, absorbing and emitting
energies at their structurally resonant frequencies. With this
understanding, one is further able to manipulate and control the
size and shape of reaction system components (e. g., physical
catalysts, reactants, etc.) to achieve desired effects. For
example, a transient for a desired reaction pathway may produce
a spectral rotational frequency of 30 GHz. Catalyst spheres lcm
in diameter with structural EM resonant frequency of 30 GHz
(3xl08m/s lxl0~2m = 30x109Hz), can be used to catalyze the
reaction. The catalyst particles will structurally resonate with
the rotational frequency of the transient, providing energy to
the transient and catalyzing the reaction. Likewise, the
structurally resonant catalyst particles may be further
energized by a spectral energy catalyst, such as, for example,
30 GHz microwave radiation. Thus understood, the spectral
dynamics of chemical reactions can be much more precisely
controlled than in prior art trial and error approaches.  
   
 **SOLVENTS**  
Typically, the term solvent is applied to mixtures for which the
solvent is a liquid, however, it should be understood that
solvents may also comprise solids, liquids, gases or plasmas
and/or mixtures and/or components thereof. The prior art
typically groups liquid solvents into three broad classes:
aqueous, organic, and non-aqueous. If an aqueous solvent is
used, it means that the solvent is water. Organic solvents
include hydrocarbons such as alcohols and ethers. Non-aqueous
solvents include inorganic non-water substances. Many catalyzed
reactions take place in solvents.  
   
Because solvents are themselves composed of atoms, molecules
and/or ions they can have pronounced effects on chemical
reactions. Solvents are comprised of matter and they emit their
own spectral frequencies. The present invention teaches that
these solvent frequencies undergo the same basic processes
discussed earlier, including heterodyning, resonance, and
harmonics. Spectroscopists have known for years that a solvent
can dramatically affect the spectral frequencies produced by
its'solutes. Likewise, chemists have known for years that
solvents can affect catalyst activity. However, the
spectroscopists and chemists in the prior art have apparently
not associated these long studied changes in solute frequencies
with changes in catalyst activity. The present invention
recognizes that these changes in solute spectral frequencies can
affect catalyst activity and chemical reactions and/or reaction
pathways in general, changes include spectral curve broadening.
Changes of curve intensity, gradual or abrupt shifting of the
resonant frequency fo, and even abrupt rearrangement of resonant
frequencies.  
   
When reviewing Figure 24a, the solid line represents a portion
of the spectral pattern of phthalic acid in alcohol while the
dotted line represents phthalic acid in the solvent hexane.  
   
Consider a reaction taking place in alcohol, in which the
catalyst resonates with phthalic acid at a frequency of 1,250,
the large solid curve in the middle. If the solvent is changed
to hexane, the phthalic acid no longer resonates at a frequency
of 1,250 and the catalyst can not stimulate and energize it. The
change in solvent will render the catalyst ineffective.  
   
Similarly, in reference to Figure 24b, iodine produces a high
intensity curve at 580 when dissolved in carbon tetrachloride,
as shown in curve B. In alcohol, as shown by curve  
A the iodine produces instead, a moderate intensity curve at
1,050 and a low intensity curve at 850. Accordingly, assume that
a reaction uses a spectral catalyst that resonates directly with
the iodine in carbon tetrachloride at 580. If the spectral
catalyst does not change and the solvent is changed to alcohol,
the spectral catalyst will no longer function because
frequencies no longer match and energy will not transfer.
Specifically, the spectral catalyst's frequency of 580 will no
longer match and resonate with the new iodine frequencies of 850
and 1,050.  
   
However, there is the possibility that the catalyst will change
its spectral pattern with a change in the solvent. The catalyst
could change in a similar manner to the iodine, in which case
the catalyst may continue to catalyze the reaction regardless of
the change in solvent.  
   
Conversely, the spectral catalyst pattern could change in a
direction opposite to the spectral pattern of the iodine. In
this instance, the catalyst will again fail to catalyze the
original reaction. There is also the possibility that the change
in the catalyst could bring the catalyst into resonance with a
different chemical species and help the reaction proceed down an
alternative reaction pathway.  
   
Finally, consider the graph in Figure 24c, which shows a variety
of solvent mixtures ranging from 100% benzene at the far left,
to a 50: 50 mixture of benzene and alcohol in the center, to
100% alcohol at the far right. The solute is phenylazophenol.
The phenylazophenol has a frequency of 855-860 for most of the
solvent mixtures. For a 50: 50 benzene: alcohol mixture the
frequency is 855; or for a 98: 2 benzene: alcohol mixture the
frequency is still 855. However, at 99.5: 0.5 benzene: alcohol
mixture, the frequency abruptly changes to about 865. A catalyst
active in 100% benzene by resonating with the phenylazophenol at
865, will lose its activity if there is even a slight amount of
alcohol (e. g., 0.5%) in the solvent.  
   
Thus understood, the principles of spectral chemistry presented
herein can be applied to catalysis, and reactions and/or
reaction pathways in general. Instead of using the prior art
trial and error approach to the choice of solvents and/or other
reaction system components, solvents can be tailored and/or
modified to optimize the spectral environmental reaction
conditions. For example, a reaction may have a key reaction
participant which resonates at 400 THz, while the catalyst
resonates at 800 THz transferring energy harmonically.  
   
Changing the solvent may cause the resonant frequencies of both
the participant and the catalyst to abruptly shift to 600 THz.
There the catalyst would resonate directly with the participant,
transferring even more energy, and catalyzing the reaction
system more efficiently.  
   
 **SUPPORT
MATERIALS**  
Catalysts can be either unsupported or supported. An unsupported
catalyst is a formulation of the pure catalyst, with
substantially no other molecules present. Unsupported catalysts
are rarely used industrially because these catalysts generally
have low surface area and hence low activity. The low surface
area can result from, for example, sintering, or coalescence of
small molecules of the catalyst into larger particles in a
process which reduces surface tension of the particles. An
example of an unsupported catalyst is platinum alloy gauze,
which is sometimes used for the selective oxidation of ammonia
to nitric oxide.  
   
Another example is small silver granules, sometimes used to
catalyze the reaction of methanol with air, to form
formaldehyde. When the use of unsupported catalysts is possible,
their advantages include straightforward fabrication and
relatively simple installation in various industrial processes.  
   
A supported catalyst is a formulation of the catalyst with other
particles, the other particles acting as a supporting skeleton
for the catalyst. Traditionally, the support particles are
thought to be inert, thus providing a simple physical
scaffolding for the catalyst molecules. Thus, one of the
traditional functions of the support material is to give the
catalyst shape and mechanical strength. The support material is
also said to reduce sintering rates. If the catalyst support is
finely divided similar to the catalyst, the support will act as
a "spacer"between the catalyst particles, and hence prevent
sintering. An alternative theory holds that an interaction takes
place between the catalyst and support, thereby preventing
sintering. This theory is supported by the many observations
that catalyst activity is altered by changes in support material
structure and composition.  
   
Supported catalysts are generally made by one or more of the
following three methods: impregnation, precipitation, and/or
crystallization. Impregnation techniques use preformed support
materials, which are then exposed to a solution containing the
catalyst or its precursors. The catalyst or precursors diffuse
into the pores of the support. Heating, or another conversion
process, drives off the solvent and transforms the catalyst or
precursors into the final catalyst. The most common support
materials for impregnation are refractory oxides such as
aluminas and aluminum hydrous oxides. These support materials
have found their greatest use for catalysts that must operate
under extreme conditions such as steam reforming, because they
have reasonable mechanical strengths.  
   
Precipitation techniques use concentrated solutions of catalyst
salts (e. g., usually metal salts). The salt solutions are
rapidly mixed and then allowed to precipitate in a finely
divided form. The precipitate is then prepared using a variety
of processes including washing, filtering, drying, heating, and
pelleting. Often a graphitic lubricant is added.  
   
Precipitated catalysts have high catalytic activity secondary to
high surface area, but they are generally not as strong as
impregnated catalysts.  
   
Crystallization techniques produce support materials called
zeolites. The structure of these crystallized catalyst zeolites
is based on Si04 and A104 (see Figure 25a which shows the
tetrahedral units of silicon; and Figure 25b which shows the
tetrahedral units of aluminum). These units link in different
combinations to form structural families, which include rings,
chains, and complex polyhedra. For example, the Si04 and A104
tetrahderal units can form truncated octahedron structures,
which form the building blocks for A, X, and  
Y zeolites (see Figure 26a which shows a truncated octahedron
structure with lines representing oxygen atoms and corners are
Al or Si atoms; Figure 26b which shows zeolite with joined
truncated octahedrons joined by oxygen bridges between square
faces; and Figure 26c which shows zeolites X and Y with joined
truncated octahedrons joined by oxygen bridges between hexagonal
faces).  
   
The crystalline structure of zeolites gives them a well defined
pore size and structure.  
   
This differs from the varying pore sizes found in impregnated or
precipitated support materials. Zeolite crystals are made by
mixing solutions of silicates and aluminates and the catalyst.
Crystallization is generally induced by heating (see spectral
effects of temperture in the Section entitled"Temperature"). The
structure of the resulting zeolite depends on the
silicon/aluminum ratio, their concentration, the presence of
added catalyst, the temperature, and even the size of the
reaction vessels used, all of which are environmental reaction
conditions. Zeolites generally have greater specificity than
other catalyst support materials (e. g., they do not just speed
up the reaction). They also may steer the reaction towards a
particular reaction pathway.  
   
Support materials can affect the activity of a catalyst.
Traditionally, the prior art has attributed these effects to
geometric factors. However, according to the present invention,
there are spectral factors to consider as well. It has been well
established that solvents affect the spectral patterns produced
by their solutes. Solvents can be liquids, solids, gases and/or
plasmas Support materials can, in many cases, be viewed as
nothing more than solid solvents for catalysts. As such, support
materials can affect the spectral patterns produced by their
solute catalysts.  
   
Just as dissolved sugar can be placed into a solid phase solvent
(ice), catalysts can be placed into support materials that are
solid phase solvents. These support material solid solvents can
have similar spectral effects on catalysts that liquid solvents
have. Support materials can change spectral frequencies of their
catalyst solutes by, for example, causing spectral curve
broadening, changing of curve intensity, gradual or abrupt
shifting of the resonant frequency to, and even abrupt
rearrangement of resonant frequencies.  
   
Thus, due to the disclosure herein, it should become clear to an
artisan of ordinary skill that changes in support materials can
have dramatic effects on catalyst activity. The support
materials affect the spectral frequencies produced by the
catalysts. The changes in catalyst spectral frequencies produce
varying effects on chemical reactions and catalyst activity,
including accelerating the rate of reaction and also guiding the
reaction on a particular reaction path. Thus support materials
can potentially influence the matching of frequencies and can
thus favor the possibility of transferring energy between
reaction system components and/or spectral energy patterns, thus
permitting certain reactions to occur.  
 **POISONING**  
Poisoning of catalysts occurs when the catalyst activity is
reduced by adding a small amount of another constituent, such as
a chemical species. The prior art has attributed poisoning to
chemical species that contain excess electrons (e. g., electron
donor materials) and to adsorption of poisons onto the physical
catalyst surface where the poison physically blocks reaction
sites. However, neither of these theories satisfactorily
explains poisoning.  
   
Consider the case of nickel hydrogenation catalysts. These
physical catalysts are substantially deactivated if only 0.1%
sulphur compounds by weight are adsorbed onto them.  
   
It is difficult to believe that 0.1% sulphur by weight could
contribute so many electrons as to inactivate the nickel
catalyst. Likewise, it is difficult to believe that the presence
of 0.1 % sulphur by weight occupies so many reaction sites that
it completely deactivates the catalyst.  
   
Accordingly, neither prior art explanation is satisfying.  
   
Poisoning phenomena can be more logically understood in terms of
spectral chemistry. In reference to the example in the Solvent
Section using a benzene solvent and phenylazophenol as the
solute, in pure benzene the phenylazophenol had a spectral
frequency of 865 Hz. The addition of just a few drops of alcohol
(0.5%) abruptly changed the phenylazophenol frequency to 855. If
the expectation was for the phenylazophenol to resonate at 865,
then the alcohol would have poisoned that particular reaction.
The addition of small quantities of other chemical species can
change the resonant frequencies (fo) of catalysts and reacting
chemicals. The addition of another chemical species can act as a
poison to take the catalyst and reacting species out of
resonance. (i. e., the presence of the additional species can
remove any substantial overlapping of frequencies and thus
prevent any significant transfer of energy).  
   
Besides changing resonant frequencies of chemical species,
adding small amounts of other chemicals can also affect the
spectral intensities of the catalyst and, for example, other
atoms and molecules in the reaction system by either increasing
or decreasing the spectral intensities. Consider cadmium and
zinc mixed in an alumina-silica precipitate (see Figure 27 which
shows the influences of copper and bismuth on the zinc/cadmium
line ratio). A normal ratio between the cadmium 3252. 5 spectral
line and the zinc 3345.0 spectral line was determined. The
addition of sodium, potassium, lead, and magnesium had little or
no effect on the Cd/Zn intensity ratio. However, the addition of
copper reduced the relative intensity of the zinc line and
increased the cadmium intensity. Conversely, addition of bismuth
increased the relative intensity of the zinc line while
decreasing cadmium.  
   
Also, consider the effect of small amounts of magnesium on a
copper-aluminum mixture (see Figure 28 which shows the influence
of magnesium on the copper aluminum intensity ratio). Magnesium
present at 0.6%, caused significant reductions in line intensity
for copper and for aluminum. At 1.4% magnesium, the spectral
intensities for both copper and aluminum were reduced by about a
third. If the copper frequency is important for catalyzing a
reaction, adding this small amount of magnesium would
dramatically reduce the catalyst activity. Thus, it could be
concluded that the copper catalyst had been poisoned by the
magnesium.  
   
In summary, poisoning effects on catalysts are due to spectral
changes. Adding a small amount of another chemical species to a
physical catalyst and/or reaction system can change the
resonance frequencies or the spectral intensities of one or more
chemical species (e. g., reactant). The catalyst might remain
the same, while a crucial intermediate is changed.  
   
Likewise, the catalyst might change, while the intermediate
stays the same. They might both change, or they might both stay
the same and be oblivious to the added poison species. This
understanding is important to achieving the goals of the present
invention which include targeting species to cause an overlap in
frequencies, or in this instance, specifically targeting one or
more species so as to prevent any substantial overlap in
frequencies and thus prevent reactions from occurring by
blocking the transfer of energy.  
   
 **PROMOTERS**  
Just as adding a small amount of another chemical species to a
catalyst and reaction system can poison the activity of the
catalyst, the opposite can also happen. When an added species
enhances the activity of a catalyst, it is called a promoter.
For instance, adding a few percent calcium and potassium oxide
to iron-alumina compounds promotes activity of the iron catalyst
for ammonia synthesis. Promoters act by all the mechanisms
discussed previously in the Sections entitled Solvents, Support
Materials, and Poisoning. Not surprisingly, some support
materials actually are promoters. Promoters enhance catalysts
and specific reactions and/or reaction pathways by changing
spectral frequencies and intensities.  
   
While a catalyst poison takes the reacting species out of
resonance (i. e., the frequencies do not overlap), the promoter
brings them into resonance (i. e., the frequencies do overlap).  
   
Likewise, instead of reducing the spectral intensity of crucial
frequencies, the promoter may increase the crucial intensities.  
   
Thus, if it was desired for phenylazophenol to react at 855 in a
benzene solvent, alcohol could be added and the alcohol would be
termed a promoter. If it was desired for the phenylazophenol too
react at 865, alcohol could be added and the alcohol could be
considered a poison. Thus understood, the differences between
poisons and promoters are a matter of perspective, and depend on
which reaction pathways and/or reaction products are desired.
They both act by the same underlying spectral chemistry
mechanisms of the present invention.  
   
 **CONCENTRATION**Concentrations of chemical species are known to affect
reaction rates and dynamics.  
   
Concentration also affects catalyst activity. The prior art
explains these effects by the probabilities that various
chemical species will collide with each other. At high
concentrations of a particular species, there are many
individual atoms or molecules present.  
   
The more atoms or molecules present, the more likely they are to
collide with something else.  
   
However, this statistical treatment by the prior art does not
explain the entire situation.  
   
Figure 29 shows various concentrations of N-methyl urethane in a
carbon tetrachloride solution. At low concentrations, the
spectral lines have a relatively low intensity. However, as the
concentration is increased, the intensities of the spectral
curves increase also. At 0.01 molarity, the spectral curve at
3,460 cm~1 is the only prominent frequency. However, at 0.15
molarity, the curves at 3,370 and 3,-300 cm-1 are also
prominent.  
   
As the concentration of a chemical species is changed, the
spectral character of that species in the reaction mixture
changes also. Suppose that 3,300 and 3,370 cm-1 are important
frequencies for a desired reaction pathway. At low
concentrations the desired reaction pathway will not occur.
However, if the concentrations are increased (and hence the
intensities of the relevant frequencies) the reaction will
proceed down the desired pathway.  
   
Concentration is also related to solvents, support structures,
poisons and promoters, as previously discussed.  
 **FINE STRUCTURE FREQUENCIES**  
The field of science concerned generally with measuring the
frequencies of energy and matter, known as spectroscopy, has
already been discussed herein. Specifically, the three broad
classes of atomic and molecular spectra were reviewed.
Electronic spectra, which are due to electron transitions, have
frequencies primarily in the ultraviolet (UV), visible, and
infrared (IR) regions, and occur in atoms and molecules.
Vibrational spectra, which are due to, for example, bond motion
between individual atoms within molecules, are primarily in the  
IR, and occur in molecules. Rotational spectra are due primarily
to rotation of molecules in space and have microwave or
radiowave frequencies, and also occur in molecules.  
   
The previous discussion of various spectra and spectroscopy has
been oversimplified.  
   
There are actually at least three additional sets of spectra,
which comprise the spectrum discussed above herein, namely, the
fine structure spectra and the hyperfine structure spectra and
the superfine structure spectra. These spectra occur in atoms
and molecules, and extend, for example, from the ultraviolet
down to the low radio regions. These spectra are often mentioned
in prior art chemistry and spectroscopy books typically as an
aside, because prior art chemists typically focus more on the
traditional types of spectroscopy, namely, electronic,
vibrational, and rotational.  
   
The fine and hyperfine spectra are quite prevalent in the areas
of physics and radio astronomy. For example, cosmologists map
the locations of interstellar clouds of hydrogen, and collect
data regarding the origins of the universe by detecting signals
from outerspace, for example, at 1.420 GHz, a microwave
frequency which is one of the hyperfine splitting frequencies
for hydrogen. Most of the large databases concerning the
microwave and radio frequencies of molecules and atoms have been
developed by astronomers and physicists, rather than by
chemists. This apparent gap between the use by chemists and
physicists, of the fine and hyperfine spectra in chemistry, has
apparently resulted in prior art chemists not giving much, if
any, attention to these potentially useful spectra.  
   
Referring again to Figures 9a and 9b, the Balmer series (i. e.,
frequency curve II), begins with a frequency of 456 THz (see
Figure 30a). Closer examination of this individual frequency
shows that instead of there being just one crisp narrow curve at
456 THz, there are really seven different curves very close
together that comprise the curve at 456 THz. The seven (7)
different curves are fine structure frequencies. Figure 30b
shows the emission spectrum for the 456 THz curve in hydrogen. A
high-resolution laser saturation spectrum, shown in Figure 31,
gives even more detail. These seven different curves, which are
positioned very close together, are generally referred to as a
multiplet.  
   
Although there are seven different fine structure frequencies
shown, these seven frequencies are grouped around two major
frequencies. These are the two, tall, relatively high intensity
curves shown in Figure 30b. These two high intensity curves are
also shown in  
Figure 31 at zero cm~l (456. 676 THz), and at relative
wavenumber 0.34 cm~l (456. 686 THz).  
   
What appears to be a single frequency of (456 THz), is actually
composed predominantly of two slightly different frequencies
(456.676 and 456.686 THz), and the two frequencies are typically
referred to as doublet and the frequencies are said to be split.
The difference or split between the two predominant frequencies
in the hydrogen 456 THz doublet is 0.010 THz (100 THz) or 0.34
cnf 1 wavnurnbers. This difference frequency, 10 GHz, is called
the fine splitting frequency for the 456 THz frequency of
hydrogen.  
   
Thus, the individual frequencies that are typically shown in
ordinary electronic spectra are composed of two or more distinct
frequencies spaced very close together. The distinct frequencies
spaced very close together are called fine structure
frequencies. The difference, between two fine structure
frequencies that are split apart by a very slight amount, is a
fine splitting frequency (see Figure 32 which shows fi and f2
which comprise fo and which are shown as underneath fo. The
difference between fi and fa is known as the fine splitting
frequency). This"difference"between two fine structure
frequencies is important because such a difference between any
two frequencies is a heterodyne.  
   
Almost all the hydrogen frequencies shown in Figures 9a and 9b
are doublets or multiplets. This means that almost all the
hydrogen electronic spectrum frequencies have fine structure
frequencies and fine splitting frequencies (which means that
these heterodynes are available to be used as spectral
catalysts, if desired). The present invention discloses that
these"differences"or heterodynes can be quite useful for certain
reactions. However, prior to discussing the use of these
heterodynes, in the present invention, more must be understood
about these heterodynes. Some of the fine splitting frequencies
(i. e., heterodynes) for hydrogen are listed in Table 3. These
fine splitting heterodynes range from the microwave down into
the upper reaches of the radio frequency region.  
 **Table 3-Fine Splitting Frequencies for Hydrogen****Frequency (THz) Orbital Wavenumber (cm~l) Fine Splitting
Frequency**  
2,466 2p 0. 365 10.87 GHz  
456 n2-3 0.340 10.02 GHz  
2,923 3p 0.108 3.23 GHz  
2,923 3d 0.036 1.06 GHz  
3,082 4p 0.046 1.38 GHz  
3,082 4d 0.015 448.00 MHz  
3,082 4f 0.008 239.00 MHz  
There are more than 23 fine splitting frequencies (i. e.,
heterodynes) for just the first series or curve I in hydrogen.
Lists of the fine splitting heterodynes can be found, for
example, in the classic 1949 reference"Atomic Energy Levels"by
Charlotte Moore. This reference also lists 133 fine splitting
heterodyned intervals for carbon, whose frequencies range from
14.1 THz (473.3 cm~1) down to 12.2. GHz (0.41 cm~1). Oxygen has
287 fine splitting heterodynes listed from 15.9 THz (532.5 cm-1)
down to 3.88 GHz (0.13 cm~1). The 23 platinum fine splitting
intervals detailed are from 23.3 THz (775.9 cm~1) to 8.62 THz in
frequency (287.9 cm~1).  
   
Diagrammatically, the magnification and resolution of an
electronic frequency into several closely spaced fine
frequencies is depicted in Figure 33. The electronic orbit is
designated by the orbital number n = 0,1,2, etc. The fine
structure is designated as a. A quantum diagram for the hydrogen
fine structure is shown in Figure 34. Specifically, shown is the
fine structure of the n = 1 and n = 2 levels of the hydrogen
atom. Figure 35 shows the multiplet splittings for the lowest
energy levels of carbon, oxygen, and fluorine, as represented
by"C","O"and"F", respectively.  
   
In addition to the fine splitting frequencies for atoms (i. e.,
heterodynes), molecules also have similar fine structure
frequencies. The origin and derivation for molecular fine
structure and splitting is different from that for atoms,
however, the graphical and practical results are quite similar.
In atoms, the fine structure frequencies are said to result from
the interaction of the spinning electron with its'own magnetic
field. Basically, this means the electron cloud of a single
atomic sphere, rotating and interacting with its'own magnetic
field, produces the atomic fine structure frequencies. The prior
art refers to this phenomena as "spin-orbit coupling". For
molecules, the fine structure frequencies correspond to the
actual rotational frequencies of the electronic or vibrational
frequencies. So the fine structure frequencies for atoms and
molecules both result from rotation. In the case of atoms, it is
the atom spinning and rotating around itself, much the way the
earth rotates around its axis. In the case of molecules, it is
the molecule spinning and rotating through space.  
   
Figure 36 shows the infrared absorption spectrum of the SF6
vibration band near 28.3  
THz (10.6, um wavelength, wavenumber 948 cm~l) of the SF6
molecule. The molecule is highly symmetrical and rotates
somewhat like a top. The spectral tracing was obtained with a
high resolution grating spectrometer. There is a broad band
between 941 and 952 cm~1 (28. 1 and 28.5 THz) with three sharp
spectral curves at 946,947, and 948 cm~1 (28. 3,28.32, and  
23.834 THz).  
   
Figure 37a shows a narrow slice being taken from between 949 and
950 cm~1, which is blown up to show more detail in Figure 37b. A
tunable semiconductor diode laser was used to obtain the detail.
There are many more spectral curves which appear when the
spectrum is reviewed in finer detail. These curves are called
the fine structure frequencies for this molecule. The total
energy of an atom or molecule is the sum of its'electronic,
vibrational, and rotational energies. Thus, the simple Planck
equation discussed previously herein: E=hv can be rewritten as
follows: E = Ee + Ev + E r where E is the total energy, Ee is
the electronic energy, By is the vibrational energy, and Er is
the rotational energy. Diagrammatically, this equation is shown
in Figure 38 for molecules.  
   
The electronic energy, Ee, involves a change in the orbit of one
of the electrons in the molecule. It is designated by the
orbital number n = 0,1,2,3, etc. The vibrational energy,  
Ev, is produced by a change in the vibration rate between two
atoms within the molecule, and is designated by a vibrational
number v = 1, 2,3, etc. Lastly, the rotational energy, Er, is
the energy of rotation caused by the molecule rotating around
its'center of mass. The rotational energy is designated by the
quantum number J = 1, 2, and 3, etc., as determined form angular
momentum equations.  
   
Thus, by examining the vibrational frequencies of SF6 in more
detail, the fine structure molecular frequencies become
apparent. These fine structure frequencies are actually produced
by the molecular rotations,"J", as a subset of each vibrational
frequency.  
   
Just as the rotational levels"J"are substantially evenly
separated in Figure 38, they are also substantially evenly
separated when plotted as frequencies.  
   
This concept may be easier to understand by viewing some
additional frequency diagrams. For example, Figure 39a shows the
pure rotational absorption spectrum for gaseous
hydrogen-chloride and Figure 39b shows the same spectrum at low
resolution. In  
Figure 39a, the separate waves, that look something like teeth
on a"comb", correspond to the individual rotational frequencies.
The complete wave (i. e., that wave comprising the whole comb)
that extends in frequency from 20 to 500 cm~1 corresponds to the
entire vibrational frequency. At low resolution or
magnification, this set of rotational frequencies appear to be a
single frequency peaking at about 20 cm~1 (598 GHz) (see Figure
39b). This is very similar to the way atomic frequencies such as
the 456 THz hydrogen frequency appear (i. e., just one frequency
at low resolution, that turn out to be several different
frequencies at higher magnification).  
   
In Figure 40, the rotational spectrum (i. e., fine structure) of
hydrogen cyanide is shown, where"J"is the rotational level. Note
again, the regular spacing of the rotational levels. (Note that
this spectrum is oriented opposite of what is typical). This
spectrum uses transmission rather than emission on the
horizontal Y-axis, thus, intensity increases downward on the
Y-axis, rather than upwards.  
   
Additionally, Figure 41 shows the vu-vs vibrational bands for
FCCF (where v1 is vibrational level 1 and vs vibrational level
5) which includes a plurality of rotational frequencies. All of
the fine sawtooth spikes are the fine structure frequencies
which correspond to the rotational frequencies. Note, the
substantially regular spacing of the rotational frequencies.
Also note, the undulating pattern of the rotational frequency
intensity, as well as the alternating pattern of the rotational
frequency intensities.  
   
Consider the actual rotational frequencies (i. e., fine
structure frequencies) for the ground state of carbon monoxide
listed in Table 4.  
  **Table 4. Rotational Frequencies and Derived Rotational
Constant for CO in the Ground State**   
J Transition Frequency (MHz) Frequency (GHz) 0 # 1 115,271.204
115 1 2 230,537.974 230 2--+3 345,795.989 346 3--+4 461,040.811
461 4--+5 576,267.934 576 5--+6 691,472.978 691 6 # 7
806,651.719 807  
Where; Bo = 57,635.970 MHz  
Each of the rotational frequencies is regularly spaced at
approximately 115 GHz apart. Prior art quantum theorists would
explain this regular spacing as being due to the fact that the
rotational frequencies are related to Planck's constant and the
moment of inertia (i. e., center of mass for the molecule) by
the equation: B= h 87r2I where B is the rotational constant, h
is Planck's constant, and I is the moment of inertia for the
molecule. From there the prior art established a frequency
equation for the rotational levels that corresponds to: f = 2B
(J + 1) where f is the frequency, B is the rotational constant,
and J is the rotational level. Thus, the rotational spectrum (i.
e., fine structure spectrum) for a molecule turns out to be a
harmonic series of lines with the frequencies all spaced or
split (i. e., heterodyned) by the same amount.  
   
This amount has been referred to in the prior art as"2B",
and"B"has been referred to as the "rotational constant". In
existing charts and databases of molecular frequencies,"B"is
usually listed as a frequency such as MHz. This is graphically
represented for the first four rotational frequencies for CO in
Figure 42.  
   
This fact is interesting for several reasons. The rotational
constant"B", listed in many databases, is equal to one half of
the difference between rotational frequencies for a molecule.  
   
That means that B is the first subharmonic frequency, to the
fundamental frequency"2B", which is the heterodyned difference
between all the rotational frequencies. The rotational constant
B listed for carbon monoxide is 57.6 GHz (57,635.970 MHz). This
is basically half of the 115 GHz difference between the
rotational frequencies. Thus, according to the present
invention, if it is desired to stimulate a molecule's rotational
levels, the amount"2B"can be used, because it is the fundamental
first generation heterodyne. Alternatively, the same"B" can be
used because"B"corresponds to the first subharmonic of that
heterodyne.  
   
Further, the prior art teaches that if it is desired to use
microwaves for stimulation, the microwave frequencies used will
be restricted to stimulating levels at or near the ground state
of the molecule (i. e., n = 0 in Figure 38). The prior art
teaches that as you progress upward in  
Figure 38 to the higher electronic and vibrational levels, the
required frequencies will correspond to the infrared, visible,
and ultraviolet regions. However, the prior art is wrong about
this point.  
   
By referring to Figure 38 again, it is clear that the rotational
frequencies are evenly spaced out no matter what electronic or
vibrational level is under scrutiny. The even spacing shown in
Figure 38 is due to the rotational frequencies being evenly
spaced as progression is made upwards through all the higher
vibrational and electronic levels. Table 5 lists the rotational
frequencies for lithium fluoride (LiF) at several different
rotational and vibrational levels.  
   
 **Table 5.
Rotational Frequencies for Lithium Fluoride (LiF)**  
Vibrational Level Rotational Transition Frequency (MHz) 00-189,
740.46 0 1 # 2 179, 470.35 0 2 # 3 269, 179.18 0 3 # 4 358,
856.19 0 4 # 5 448, 491.07 5 # 6 538, 072.65  
1 0 1 88,319.18  
1 1 2 176,627.91 1 2 # 3 264,915.79  
1 3 # 4 353,172.23 1 4 # 5 441,386.83  
2 0 # 1 86,921.20  
2 1 # 2 173,832.04  
2 2 # 3 260,722.24  
2 3 # 4 347,581.39  
3 1 # 2 171,082.27  
3 2 # 3 256,597.84  
3 3--+4 342,082.66  
It is clear from Table 5 that the differences between rotational
frequencies, no matter what the vibrational level, is about
86,000 to about 89, 000 MHz (i. e., 86-89 GHz). Thus, according
to the present invention, by using a microwave frequency between
about 86,000  
MHz and 89,000 MHz, the molecule can be stimulated from the
ground state level all the way up to its'highest energy levels.
This effect has not been even remotely suggested by the prior
art. Specifically, the rotational frequencies of molecules can
be manipulated in a unique manner. The first rotational level
has a natural oscillatory frequency (NOF) of 89,740 MHz.  
   
The second rotational level has an NOF of 179,470 MHz. Thus,  
NOFrotational1#2 - NOFrotational 0#1 = Subtracted Frequency
rotational 2-1 ; or  
179,470 MHz - 89,740 MHz = 89,730 MHz  
Thus, the present invention has discovered that the NOF's of the
rotational frequencies heterodyne by adding and subtracting in a
manner similar to the manner that all frequencies heterodyne.
Specifically, the two rotational frequencies heterodyne to
produce a subtracted frequency. This subtracted frequency
happens to be exactly twice as big as the derived rotational
constant"B"listed in nuclear physics and spectroscopy manuals.
Thus, when the first rotational frequency in the molecule is
stimulated with the Subtracted  
Frequency rotational 2-1, the first rotational frequency will
heterodyne (i. e., in this case add) with the NOFrotational o-,
(i. e., first rotational frequency) to produce NOFrotationat 1,
which is the natural oscillatory frequency of the molecule's
second rotational level.  
   
In other words:  
Subtracted Frequency rotational 2-1 + NOFrotational o, 1 =
NOFrotatjonal l 2i  
Or 89,730 MHz + 89,740 MHz = 179, 470 MHz  
Since the present invention has disclosed that the rotational
frequencies are actually evenly spaced harmonics, the subtracted
frequency will also add with the second level NOF to produce the
third level NOF. The subtracted frequency will add with the
third level NOF to produce the fourth level NOF. And so on and
so on. Thus, according to the present invention, by using one
single microwave frequency, it is possible to stimulate all the
rotational levels in a vibratory band.  
   
Moreover, if all the rotational levels for a vibrational
frequency are excited, then the vibrational frequency will also
be correspondingly excited. Further, if all the vibrational
levels for an electronic level are excited, then the electronic
level will be excited as well.  
   
Thus, according to the teachings of the present invention, it is
possible to excite the highest levels of the electronic and
vibrational structure of a molecule by using a single microwave
frequency. This is contrary to the prior art teachings that the
use of microwaves is restricted to the ground state of the
molecule. Specifically, if the goal is to resonate directly with
an upper vibrational or electronic level, the prior art teaches
that microwave frequencies can not be used. If, however,
according to the present invention, a catalytic mechanism of
action is initiated by, for example, resonating with target
species indirectly through heterodynes, then one or more
microwave frequencies can be used to energize at least one upper
level vibrational or electronic state. Accordingly, by using the
teachings of the present invention in conjunction with the
simple processes of heterodyning it becomes readily apparent
that microwave frequencies are not limited to the ground state
levels of molecules.  
   
The present invention has determined that catalysts can actually
stimulate target species indirectly by utilizing at least one
heterodyne frequency (e. g., harmonic). However, catalysts can
also stimulate the target species by direct resonance with at
least one fundamental frequency of interest. However, the
rotational frequencies can result in use of both mechanisms. For
example, Figure 42 shows a graphical representation of fine
structure spectrum showing the first four rotational frequencies
for CO in the ground state. The first rotational frequency for
CO is 115 GHz. The heterodyned difference between rotational
frequencies is also 115 GHz. The first rotational frequency and
the heterodyned difference between frequencies are identical.
All of the upper level rotational frequencies are harmonics of
the first frequency. This relationship is not as apparent when
one deals only with the rotational constant"B"of the prior art.
However, frequency-based spectral chemistry analyses, like those
of the present invention, makes such concepts easier to
understand.  
   
Examination of the first level rotational frequencies for LiF
shows that it is nearly identical to the heterodyned difference
between it and the second level rotational frequency.  
   
The rotational frequencies are sequential harmonics of the first
rotational frequency.  
   
Accordingly, if a molecule is stimulated with a frequency equal
to 2B (i. e., a heterodyned harmonic difference between
rotational frequencies) the present invention teaches that
energy will resonate with all the upper rotational frequencies
indirectly through heterodynes, and resonate directly with the
first rotational frequency. This is an important discovery.  
   
The prior art discloses a number of constants used in
spectroscopy that relate in some way or another to the
frequencies of atoms and molecule, just as the rotational
constant"B" relates to the harmonic spacing of rotational fine
structure molecular frequencies. The alpha (a)
rotation-vibration constant is a good example of this. The alpha
rotation-vibration frequency constant is related to slight
changes in the frequencies for the same rotational level, when
the vibrational level changes. For example, Figure 43 a shows
the frequencies for the same rotational levels, but different
vibrational levels for LiF. The frequencies are almost the same,
but vary by a few percent between the different vibrational
levels.  
   
Referring to Figure 43b, the differences between all the
frequencies for the various rotational transitions at different
vibrational levels of Figure 43 a are shown. The rotational
transition 0--- > 1 in the top line of Figure 43b has a
frequency of 89,740.46 MHz at vibrational level 0. At
vibrational level 1, the 0- 1 transition is 88,319.18 MHz. The
difference between these two rotational frequencies is 1,421.28
MHz. At vibrational level 2, the 0 ~ 1 transition is 86,921.20
MHz. The difference between it and the vibrational level 1
frequency (88,319.18 MHz) is 1,397.98 MHz. These slight
differences for the same J rotational level between different
vibrational levels are nearly identical. For the J = 0--+ I
rotational level they center around a frequency of 1,400 MHz.  
   
For the J = 1- 2 transition, the differences center around 2,800
Hz, and for the  
J = 2- > 3 transition, the differences center around 4,200
Hz. These different frequencies of 1,400,2,800 and 4,200, Hz
etc., are all harmonics of each other. Further, they are all
harmonics of the alpha rotation-vibration constant. Just as the
actual molecular rotational frequencies are harmonics of the
rotational constant B, the differences between the rotational
frequencies are harmonics of the alpha rotation-vibration
constant. Accordingly, if a molecule is stimulated with a
frequency equal to the alpha vibration-rotation frequencies, the
present invention teaches that energy will resonate with all the
rotational frequencies indirectly through heterodynes. This is
an important discovery.  
   
Consider the rotational and vibrational states for the triatomic
molecule OCS shown in Figure 44. Figure 44 shows the same
rotational level (J = 1 ~ 2) for different vibrational states in
the OCS molecule. For the ground vibrational (000) level, J = 1
# 2 transition; and the excited vibrational state (100) J = 1- 2
transition, the difference between the two frequencies is equal
to 4 X alpha, (4al). In another excited state, the frequency
difference between the ground vibrational (000) level, J = I--+
2 transition, and the center of the two 1- type doublets is 4 X
alpha2 (4a2). In a higher excited vibrational state, the
frequency difference between (000) and (02 0) is 8 X alpha2
(8a2). Thus, it can be seen that the rotation-vibration
constants"a"are actually harmonics of molecular frequencies.
Thus, according to the present invention, stimulating a molecule
with an"a"frequency, or a harmonic of"a", will either directly
resonate with or indirectly heterodyne harmonically with various
rotational-vibrational frequencies of the molecule.  
   
Another interesting constant is the l-type doubling constant.
This constant is also shown in Figure 44. Specifically, Figure
44 shows the rotational transition J = 1 # 2 for the triatomic
molecule OCS. Just as the atomic frequencies are sometimes split
into doublets or multiplets, the rotational frequencies are also
sometimes split into doublets. The difference between them is
called the l-type doubling constant. These constants are usually
smaller (i. e., of a lower frequency) than the a constants. For
the OCS molecule, the a constants are 20.56 and 10.56 MHz while
the l-type doubling constant is 6.3 MHz. These frequencies are
all in the radiowave portion of the electromagnetic spectrum.  
   
As discussed previously herein, energy is transferred by two
fundamental frequency mechanisms. If frequencies are
substantially the same or match, then energy transfers by direct
resonance. Energy can also transfer indirectly by heterodyning,
(i. e., the frequencies substantially match after having been
added or subtracted with another frequency). Further, as
previously stated, the direct or indirect resonant frequencies
do not have to match exactly.  
   
If they are merely close, significant amounts of energy will
still transfer. Any of these constants or frequencies that are
related to molecules or other matter via heterodynes, can be
used to transfer, for example, energy to the matter and hence
can directly interact with the matter.  
   
In the reaction in which hydrogen and oxygen are combined to
form water, the present invention teaches that the energizing of
the reaction intermediates of atomic hydrogen and the hydroxy
radical are crucial to sustaining the reaction. In this regard,
the physical catalyst platinum energizes both reaction
intermediates by directly and indirectly resonating with them.
Platinum also energizes the intermediates at multiple energy
levels, creating the conditions for energy amplification. The
present invention also teaches how to copy platinum's mechanism
of action by making use of atomic fine structure frequencies.  
   
The invention has previously discussed resonating with the fine
structure frequencies with only slight variations between the
frequencies (e. g., 456.676 and 456.686 THz).  
   
However, indirectly resonating with the fine structure
frequencies, is a significant difference.  
   
Specifically, by using the fine splitting frequencies, which are
simply the differences or heterodynes between the fine structure
frequencies, the present invention teaches that indirect
resonance can be achieved. By examining the hydrogen 456 THz
fine structure and fine splitting frequencies (see, for example,
Figures 30 and 31 and Table 3 many heterodynes are shown). In
other words, the difference between the fine structure
frequencies can be calculated as follows:  
456.686 THz-456. 676 THz = 0.0102 THz = 10. 2 GHz  
Thus, if hydrogen atoms are subjected to 10.2 GHz
electromagnetic energy (i. e., energy corresponding to
microwaves), then the 456 THz electronic spectrum frequency is
energized by resonating with it indirectly. In other words, the
10.2 GHz will add to 456.676 THz to produce the resonant
frequency of 456.686 THz. The 10.2 GHz will also subtract from
the 456.686 THz to produce the resonant frequency of 456.676
THz. Thus, by introducing 10.2  
GHz to a hydrogen atom, the hydrogen atom is excited at the 456
THz frequency. A microwave frequency can be used to stimulate an
electronic level.  
   
According to the present invention, it is also possible to use a
combination of mimicked catalyst mechanisms. For example, it is
possible to: 1) resonate with the hydrogen atom frequencies
indirectly through heterodynes (i. e., fine splitting
frequencies) ; and/or 2) resonate with the hydrogen atom at
multiple frequencies. Such multiple resonating could occur using
a combination of microwave frequencies either simultaneously, in
sequence, and/or in chirps or bursts. For example, the
individual microwave fine splitting frequencies for hydrogen of
10.87 GHz, 10.2 GHz, 3.23 GHz, 1.38 GHz, and 1.06 GHz could be
used in a sequence. Further, there are many fine splitting
frequencies for hydrogen that have not been expressly included
herein, thus, depending on the frequency range of equipment
available, the present invention provides a means for tailoring
the chosen frequencies to the capabilities of the available
equipment. Thus, the flexibility according to the teachings of
the present invention is enormous.  
   
Another method to deliver multiple electromagnetic energy
frequencies according to the present invention, is to use a
lower frequency as a carrier wave for a higher frequency.  
   
This can be done, for example, by producing 10.2 GHz EM energy
in short bursts, with the bursts coming at a rate of about 239
MHz. Both of these frequencies are fine splitting frequencies
for hydrogen. This can also be achieved by continuously
delivering EM energy and by varying the amplitude at a rate of
about 239 MHz. These techniques can be used alone or in
combination with the various other techniques disclosed herein.  
   
Thus, by mimicking one or more mechanisms of action of catalysts
and by making use of the atomic fine structure and splitting
frequencies, it is possible to energize upper levels of atoms
using microwave and radiowave frequencies. Accordingly, by
selectively energizing or targeting particular atoms, it is
possible to catalyze and guide desirable reactions to desired
end products. Depending on the circumstances, the option to use
lower frequencies may have many advantages. Lower frequencies
typically have much better penetration into large reaction
spaces and volumes, and may be better suited to large-scale
industrial applications. Lower frequencies may be easier to
deliver with portable, compact equipment, as opposed to large,
bulky equipment which delivers higher frequencies (e. g.,
lasers). The choice of frequencies of a spectral catalyst may be
for as simple a reason as to avoid interference from other
sources of EM energy. Thus, according to the present invention,
an understanding of the basic processes of heterodyning and fine
structure splitting frequencies confers greater flexibility in
designing and applying spectral energy catalysts in a targeted
manner. Specifically, rather than simply reproducing the
spectral pattern of a physical catalyst, the present invention
teaches that is possible to make full use of the entire range of
frequencies in the electromagnetic spectrum, so long as the
teachings of the present invention are followed. Thus, certain
desirable frequencies can be applied while other not so
desirable frequencies could be left out of an applied spectral
energy catalyst targeted to a particular participant and/or
component in the reaction system.  
   
As a further example, reference is again made to the hydrogen
and oxygen reaction for the formation of water. If it is desired
to catalyze the water reaction by duplicating the catalyst's
mechanism of action in the microwave region, the present
invention teaches that several options are available. Another
such option is use of the knowledge that platinum energizes the
reaction intermediates of the hydroxy radical. In addition to
the hydrogen atom, the B frequency for the hydroxy radical is
565.8 GHz. That means that the actual heterodyned difference
between the rotational frequencies is 2B, or 1,131.6 GHz.  
   
Accordingly, such a frequency could be utilized to achieve
excitement of the hydroxy radical intermediate.  
   
Further, the a constant for the hydroxy radical is 21.4 GHz.
Accordingly, this frequency could also be applied to energizing
the hydroxy radical. Thus, by introducing hydrogen and oxygen
gases into a chamber and irradiating the gases with 21.4 GHz,
water will be formed. This particular gigahertz energy is a
harmonic heterodyne of the rotational frequencies for the same
rotational level but different vibrational levels. The
heterodyned frequency energizes all the rotational frequencies,
which energize the vibrational levels, which energize the
electronic frequencies, which catalyze the reaction.
Accordingly, the aforementioned reaction could be catalyzed or
targeted with a spectral catalyst applied at several applicable
frequencies, all of which match with one or more frequencies in
one or more participants and thus permit energy to transfer.  
   
Still further, delivery of frequencies of 565.8 GHz, or even
1,131.6 GHz, would result in substantially all of the rotational
levels in the molecule becoming energized, from the ground state
all the way up. This approach copies a catalyst mechanism of
action in two ways. The first way is by energizing the hydroxy
radical and sustaining a crucial reaction intermediate to
catalyze the formation of water. The second mechanism copied
from the catalyst is to energize multiple levels in the
molecule. Because the rotational constant"B" relates to the
rotational frequencies, heterodynes occur at all levels in the
molecule. Thus, using the frequency"B"energizes all levels in
the molecule. This potentiates the establishment of an energy
amplification system such as that which occurs with the physical
catalyst platinum.  
   
Still further, if a molecule was energized with a frequency
corresponding to an l-type doubling constant, such frequency
could be used in a substantially similar manner in which a fine
splitting frequency from an atomic spectrum is used. The
difference between the two frequencies in a doublet is a
heterodyne, and energizing the doublet with its'heterodyne
frequency (i. e., the splitting frequency) would energize the
basic frequency and catalyze the reaction.  
   
A still further example utilizes a combination of frequencies
for atomic fine structure.  
   
For instance, by utilizing a constant central frequency of
1,131.6 GHz (i. e., the heterodyned difference between
rotational frequencies for a hydroxy radical) with a vibrato
varying around the central frequency by i 21.4 GHz (i. e., the a
constant harmonic for variations between rotational
frequencies), use could be made of 1.131.6 GHz EM energy in
short bursts, with the bursts coming at a rate of 21.4 GHz.  
   
Since there is slight variation between rotational frequencies
for the same level, that frequency range can be used to
construct bursts. For example, if the largest"B"is 565.8  
GHz, then a rotational frequency heterodyne corresponds to
1,131.6 GHz. If the smallest"B" is 551.2 GHz, this corresponds
to a rotational frequency heterodyne of 1,102 GHz. Thus,
"chirps"or bursts of energy starting at 1,100 GHz and increasing
in frequency to 1,140 GHz, could be used. In fact, the
transmitter could be set to"chirp"or burst at a rate of 21.4
GHz.  
   
In any event, there are many ways to make use of the atomic and
molecular fine structure frequencies, with their attendant
heterodynes and harmonics. An understanding of catalyst
mechanisms of action enables one of ordinary skill armed with
the teachings of the present invention to utilize a spectral
catalyst from the high frequency ultraviolet and visible light
regions, down into the sometimes more manageable microwave and
radiowave regions.  
   
Moreover, the invention enables an artisan of ordinary skill to
calculate and/or determine the effects of microwave and
radiowave energies on chemical reactions and/or reaction
pathways.  
   
 **HYPERFINE
FREQUENCIES**  
Hyperfine structure frequencies are similar to the fine
structure frequencies. Fine structure frequencies can be seen by
magnifying a portion of a standard frequency spectrum.  
   
Hyperfine frequencies can be seen by magnifying a portion of a
fine structure spectrum. Fine structure splitting frequencies
occur at lower frequencies than the electronic spectra,
primarily in the infrared and microwave regions of the
electromagnetic spectrum. Hyperfine splitting frequencies occur
at even lower frequencies than the fine structure spectra,
primarily in the microwave and radio wave regions of the
electromagnetic spectrum. Fine structure frequencies are
generally caused by at least the electron interacting with
its'own magnetic field. Hyperfine frequencies are generally
caused by at least the electron interacting with the magnetic
field of the nucleus.  
   
Figure 36 shows the rotation-vibration band frequency spectra
for an SF6 molecule.  
   
The rotation-vibration band and fine structure are shown again
in Figure 45. However, the fine structure frequencies are seen
by magnifying a small section of the standard vibrational band
spectrum (i. e., the lower portion of Figure 45 shows some of
the fine structure frequencies). In many respects, looking at
fine structure frequencies is like using a magnifying glass to
look at a standard spectrum. Magnification of what looks like a
flat and uninteresting portion of a standard vibrational
frequency band shows many more curves with lower frequency
splitting. These many other curves are the fine structure
curves. Similarly, by magnifying a small and seemingly
uninteresting portion of the fine structure spectrum of the
result is yet another spectrum of many more curves known as the
hyperfine spectrum.  
   
A small portion (i. e., from zero to 300) of the SF6 fine
structure spectrum is magnified in Figure 46. The hyperfine
spectrum includes many curves split part by even lower
frequencies. This time the fine structure spectrum was magnified
instead of the regular vibrational spectrum. What is found is
even more curves, even closer together. Figures 47a and 47b show
a further magnification of the two curves marked with asterisks
(i. e.,"\*"and "\*\*") in Figure 46.  
   
What appears to be a single crisp curve in Figure 46, turns out
to be a series of several curves spaced very close together.
These are the hyperfine frequency curves. Accordingly, the fine
structure spectra is comprised of several more curves spaced
very close together.  
   
These other curves spaced even closer together correspond to the
hyperfine frequencies.  
   
Figures 47a and 47b show that the spacing of the hyperfine
frequency curves are very close together and at somewhat regular
intervals. The small amount that the hyperfine curves are split
apart is called the hyperfine splitting frequency. The hyperfine
splitting frequency is also a heterodyne. This concept is
substantially similar to the concept of the fine splitting
frequency. The difference between two curves that are split
apart is called a splitting frequency. As before, the difference
between two curves is referred to as a heterodyne frequency. So,
hyperfine splitting frequencies are all heterodynes of hyperfine
frequencies.  
   
Because the hyperfine frequency curves result from a
magnification of the fine structure curves, the hyperfine
splitting frequencies occur at only a fraction of the fine
structure splitting frequencies. The fine structure splitting
frequencies are really just several curves, spaced very close
together around the regular spectrum frequency. Magnification of
fine structure splitting frequencies results in hyperfine
splitting frequencies. The hyperfine splitting frequencies are
really just several more curves, spaced very close together. The
closer together the curves are, the smaller the distance or
frequency separating them. Now the distance separating any two
curves is a heterodyne frequency. So, the closer together any
two curves are, the smaller (lower) is the heterodyne frequency
between them. The distance between hyperfine splitting
frequencies (i. e., the amount that hyperfine frequencies are
split apart) is the hyperfine splitting frequency. It can also
be called a constant or interval.  
   
The electronic spectrum frequency of hydrogen is 2,466 THz. The
2,466 THz frequency is made up of fine structure curves spaced
10.87 GHz (0.01087 THz) apart. Thus, the fine splitting
frequency is 10.87 GHz. Now the fine structure curves are made
up of hyperfine curves. These hyperfine curves are spaced just
23.68 and 59.21 MHz apart. Thus, 23 and 59 MHz are both
hyperfine splitting frequencies for hydrogen. Other hyperfine
splitting frequencies for hydrogen include
2.71,4.21,7.02,17.55,52.63,177.64, and 1,420.0  
MHz. The hyperfine splitting frequencies are spaced even closer
together than the fine structure splitting frequencies, so the
hyperfine splitting frequencies are smaller and lower than the
fine splitting frequencies.  
   
Thus, the hyperfine splitting frequencies are lower than the
fine splitting frequencies.  
   
This means that rather than being in the infrared and microwave
regions, as the fine splitting frequencies can be, the hyperfine
splitting frequencies are in the microwave and radiowave
regions. These lower frequencies are in the MHz (106 hertz) and
Khz (103 hertz) regions of the electromagnetic spectrum. Several
of the hyperfine splitting frequencies for hydrogen are shown in
Figure 48. (Figure 48 shows hyperfine structure in the n = 2 to
n = 3 transition of hydrogen).  
   
Figure 49 shows the hyperfine frequencies for CH3I. These
frequencies are a magnification of the fine structure
frequencies for that molecule. Since fine structure frequencies
for molecules are actually rotational frequencies, what is shown
is actually the hyperfine splitting of rotational frequencies.
Figure 49 shows the hyperfine splitting of just the J = 1- 2
rotational transition. The splitting between the two tallest
curves is less than 100 MHz.  
   
Figure 50 shows another example of the molecule C1CN. This set
of hyperfine frequencies is from the J == 1- 2 transition of the
ground vibrational state for C1CN. Notice that the hyperfine
frequencies are separated by just a few megahertz, (MHz) and in
a few places by less than even one megahertz.  
   
The energy-level diagram and spectrum of the J = l/2 ~ 3/2
rotational transition for  
NO is shown if Figure 51.  
   
In Figure 52, the hyperfine splitting frequencies for NH3 are
shown. Notice that the frequencies are spaced so close together
that the scale at the bottom is in kilohertz (Kc/sec).  
   
The hyperfine features of the lines were obtained using a beam
spectrometer.  
   
Just as with fine splitting frequencies, the hyperfine splitting
frequencies are heterodynes of atomic and molecular frequencies.
Accordingly, if an atom or molecule is stimulated with a
frequency equal to a hyperfine splitting frequency (a
heterodyned difference between hyperfine frequencies), the
present invention teaches that the energy will equal to a
hyperfine splitting frequency will resonate with the hyperfine
frequencies indirectly through heterodynes. The related
rotational, vibrational, and/or electronic energy levels will,
in turn, be stimulated. This is an important discovery. It
allows one to use more radio and microwave frequencies to
selectively stimulate and target specific reaction system
components (e. g., atomic hydrogen intermediates can be
stimulated with, for example, (2.55, 23.68 59.2 and/or 1,420
MHz).  
   
Hyperfine frequencies, like fine frequencies, also contain
features such as doublets.  
   
Specifically, in a region where one would expect to find only a
single hyperfine frequency curve, there are two curves instead.
Typically, one on either side of the location where a single
hyperfine frequency was expected. Hyperfine doubling is shown in
Figures 53 and 54.  
   
This hyperfine spectrum is also from NH3. Figure 53 corresponds
to the J = 3 rotational level and Figure 54 corresponds to the J
= 4 rotational level. The doubling can be seen most easily in
the J = 3 curves (i. e., Figure 53). There are two sets of short
curves, a tall one, and then two more short sets. Each of the
short sets of curves is generally located where one would expect
to find just one curve. There are two curves instead, one on
either side of the main curve location. Each set of curves is a
hyperfine doublet.  
   
There are different notations to indicate the source of the
doubling such as l-type doubling, K doubling, and A doubling,
etc., and they all have their own constants or intervals.  
   
Without going into the detailed theory behind the formation of
various types of doublets, the interval between any two
hyperfine multiplet curves is also a heterodyne, and thus all of
these doubling constants represent frequency heterodynes.
Accordingly, those frequency heterodynes (i. e., hyperfine
constants) can also be used as spectral energy catalysts
according to the present invention.  
   
Specifically, a frequency in an atom or molecule can be
stimulated directly or indirectly. If the goal was to stimulate
the 2,466 THz frequency of hydrogen for some reason, then, for
example, an ultraviolet laser could irradiate the hydrogen with
2,466 THz electromagnetic radiation. This would stimulate the
atom directly. However, if such a laser was unavailable, then
hydrogen's fine structure splitting frequency of 10.87 GHz could
be achieved with microwave equipment. The gigahertz frequency
would heterodyne (i. e., add or subtract) with the two closely
spaced fine structure curves at 2,466, and stimulate the 2,466  
THz frequency band. This would stimulate the atom indirectly.  
   
Still further, the atom could be stimulated by using the
hyperfine splitting frequency for hydrogen at 23.68 MHz as
produced by radiowave equipment. The 23.68 MHz frequency would
heterodyne (i. e., add or subtract) with the two closely spaced
hyperfine frequency curves at 2,466, and stimulate the fine
structure curves at the 2,466 THz. Stimulation of the fine
structure curves would in turn lead to stimulation of the 2,466
THz electronic frequency for the hydrogen atom.  
   
Still further, additional hyperfine splitting frequencies for
hydrogen in the radiowave and microwave portions of the
electromagnetic spectrum could also be used to stimulate the
atom. For example, a radio wave pattern with 2.7 MHz, 4.2 MHz, 7
MHz, 18 MHz, 23 MHz, 52 MHz, and 59 MHz could be used. This
would stimulate several different hyperfine frequencies of
hydrogen, and it would stimulate them essentially all at the
same time. This would cause stimulation of the fine structure
frequencies, which in turn would stimulate the electronic
frequencies in the hydrogen atom.  
   
Still further, depending on available equipment and/or design,
and/or processing constraints, some delivery mode variations can
also be used. For example, one of the lower frequencies could be
a carrier frequency for the upper frequencies. A continuous
frequency of 52 MHz could be varied in amplitude at a rate of
2.7 MHz. Or, a 59 MHz frequency could be pulsed at a rate of 4.2
MHz. There are various ways in which these frequencies can be
combined and/or delivered, including different wave shapes
durations, intensity shapes, duty cycles, etc. Depending on
which of the hyperfine splitting frequencies are stimulated, the
evolution of, for example, various and specific transients may
be precisely tailored and controlled, allowing precise control
over reaction systems using the fine and/or hyperfine splitting
frequencies.  
   
Accordingly, a major point of the present invention is once it
is understood the energy transfers when frequencies match, then
determining which frequencies are available for matching is the
next step. This invention discloses precisely how to achieve
that goal.  
   
Interactions between equipment limitations, processing
constraints, etc., can decide which frequencies are best suited
for a particular purpose. Thus, both direct resonance and
indirect resonance are suitable approaches for the use of
spectral energy catalysts.  
   
 **ELECTRIC
FIELDS**  
Another means for modifying the spectral pattern of substances,
is to expose a substance to an electric field. Specifically, in
the presence of an electric field, spectral frequency lines of
atoms and molecules can be split, shifted, broadened, or changed
in intensity. The effect of an electric field on spectral lines
is known as the"Stark Effect", in honor of its'discoverer, J.
Stark. In 1913, Stark discovered that the Balmer series of
hydrogen (i. e., curve II of Figures 9a and 9b) was split into
several different components, while Stark was using a high
electric field in the presence of a hydrogen flame. In the
intervening years, Stark's original observation has evolved into
a separate branch of spectroscopy, namely the study of the
structure of atoms and molecules by measuring the changes in
their respective spectral lines caused by an electric field.  
   
The electric field effects have some similarities to fine and
hyperfine splitting frequencies. Specifically, as previously
discussed herein, fine structure and hyperfine structure
frequencies, along with their low frequency splitting or
coupling constants, were caused by interactions inside the atom
or molecule, between the electric field of the electron and the
magnetic field of the electron or nucleus. Electric field
effects are similar, except that instead of the electric field
coming from inside the atom, the electric field is applied from
outside the atom. The Stark effect is primarily the interaction
of an external electric field, from outside the atom or
molecule, with the electric and magnetic fields already
established within the atom or molecule.  
   
When examining electric field effects on atoms, molecules, ions
and/or components thereof, the nature of the electric field
should also be considered (e. g., such as whether the electric
field is static or dynamic). A static electric field may be
produced by a direct current.  
   
A dynamic electric field is time varying, and may be produced by
an alternating current. If the electric field is from an
alternating current, then the frequency of the alternating
current compared to the frequencies of the, for instance atom or
molecule, should also be considered.  
   
In atoms, an external electric field disturbs the charge
distribution of the atom's electrons. This disturbance of the
electron's own electric field induces a dipole moment in it (i.
e., slightly lopsided charge distribution). This lopsided
electron dipole moment then interacts with the external electric
field. In other words, the external electric field first induces
a dipole moment in the electron field, and then interacts with
the dipole. The end result is that the atomic frequencies become
split into several different frequencies. The amount the
frequencies are split apart depends on the strength of the
electric field. In other words, the stronger the electric field,
the farther apart the splitting.  
   
If the splitting varies directly with the electric field
strength, then it is called first order splitting (i. e., Av =
AF where Av is the splitting frequency, A is a constant and F is
the electric field strength. When the splitting varies with the
square of the field strength, it is called a second order or
quadriatic effect (i. e., Av = BF2). One or both effects may be
seen in various forms of matter. For example, the hydrogen atom
exhibits first order Stark effects at low electric field
strengths, and second order effects at high field strengths.
Other electric field effects which vary with the cube or the
fourth power, etc., of the electric field strength are less
studied, but produce splitting frequencies nonetheless. A second
order electric field effect for potassium is shown in Figures 55
and 56. Figure 55 shows the schematic dependence of the 4s and
5p energy levels on the electric field. Figure 56 shows a plot
of the deviation from zero-field positions of the 5p2 P112. 3/2
v 4S2 S1/2 transition wavenumbers against the square of the
electric field. Note that the frequency splitting or separation
of the frequencies (i. e., deviation from zero-field wavenumber)
varies with the square of the electric field strength (v/cm) 2.  
   
The mechanism for the Stark effect in molecules is simpler than
the effect is in atoms.  
   
Most molecules already have an electric dipole moment (i. e., a
slightly uneven charge distribution). The external electric
field simply interacts with the electric dipole moment already
inside the molecule. The type of interaction, a first or a
second order Stark effect, is different for differently shaped
molecules. For example, most symmetric top molecules have
first-order Stark effects. Asymmetric rotors typically have
second-order Stark effects. Thus, in molecules, as in atoms, the
splitting or separation of the frequencies due to the external
electric field, is proportional either to the electric field
strength itself, or to the square of the electric field
strength.  
   
An example of this is shown in Figure 57, which diagrams how
frequency components of the J = 0-- > 1 rotational transition
for the molecule CHsCI respond to an external electric field.
When the electric field is very small (e. g., less than 10 E2
esu2/cm2), the primary effect is shifting of the three
rotational frequencies to higher frequencies. As the field
strength is increased (e. g., between 10 and 20 E2 esu2/cm2),
the three rotational frequencies split into five different
frequencies. With continued increases in the electric field
strength, the now five frequencies continue to shift to even
higher frequencies. Some of the intervals or differences between
the five frequencies remain the same regardless of the electric
field strength, while other intervals become progressively
larger and higher. Thus, a heterodyned frequency might stimulate
splitting frequencies at one electric field strength, but not at
another.  
   
Another molecular example is shown in Figure 58. (This is a
diagram of the Stark  
Effect in the same OCS molecule shown in Figure 44 for the J = 1
~ 2). The J= I--\* 2 rotational transition frequency is shown
centered at zero on the horizontal frequency axis in  
Figure 58. That frequency centered at zero is a single frequency
when there is no external electric field. When an electric field
is added, however, the single rotational frequency splits into
two. The stronger the electric field is, the wider the splitting
is between the two frequencies. One of the new frequencies
shifts up higher and higher, while the other frequency shifts
lower and lower. Because the difference between the two
frequencies changes when the electric field strength changes, a
heterodyned splitting frequency might stimulate the rotational
level at one electric field strength, but not at another. An
electric field can effect the spectral frequencies of reaction
participants, and thus impact the spectral chemistry of a
reaction.  
   
Broadening and shifting of spectral lines also occurs with the
intermolecular Stark effect. The intermolecular Stark effect is
produced when the electric field from surrounding atoms, ions,
or molecules, affects the spectral emissions of the species
under study. In other words, the external electric field comes
from other atoms and molecules rather than from a  
DC or AC current. The other atoms and molecules are in constant
motion, and thus their electric fields are inhomogeneous in
space and time. Instead of a frequency being split into several
easily seen narrow frequencies, the original frequency simply
becomes much wider, encompassing most, if not all, of what would
have been the split frequencies, (i. e., it is broadened).
Solvents, support materials, poisons, promoters, etc., are
co+mposed of atoms and molecules and components thereof. It is
now understood that many of their effects are the result of the
intermolecular Stark effect.  
   
The above examples demonstrate how an electric field splits,
shifts, and broadens spectral frequencies for matter. However,
intensities of the lines can also be affected. Some of these
variations in intensity are shown in Figures 59a and 59b. Figure
59a shows patterns of Stark components for transitions in the
rotation of an asymmetric top molecule for the J = 4--), 5
transition; whereas Figure 59b corresponds to J = 4- 4. The
intensity variations depend on rotational transitions, molecular
structure, etc., and the electric field strength.  
   
An interesting Stark effect is shown in a structure such as a
molecule, which has hyperfine (rotational) frequencies. The
general rule for the creation of hyperfine frequencies is that
the hyperfine frequencies result from an interaction between
electrons and the nucleus.  
   
This interaction can be affected by an external electric field.
If the applied external electric field is weak, then the Stark
energy is much less than the energy of the hyperfine energy (i.
e., rotational energy). The hyperfine lines are split into
various new lines, and the separation (i. e., splitting) between
the lines is very small (i. e., at radio frequencies and extra
low frequencies).  
   
If the external electric field is very strong, then the Stark
energy is much larger than the hyperfine energy, and the
molecule is tossed, sometimes violently, back and forth by the
electric field. In this case, the hyperfine structure is
radically changed. It is almost as though there no longer is any
hyperfine structure. The Stark splitting is substantially the
same as that which would have been observed if there were no
hyperfine frequencies, and the hyperfine frequencies simply act
as a small perturbation to the Stark splitting frequencies.  
   
If the external electric field is intermediate in strength, then
the Stark and hyperfine energies are substantially equivalent.
In this case, the calculations become very complex.  
   
Generally, the Stark splitting is close to the same frequencies
as the hyperfine splitting, but the relative intensities of the
various components can vary rapidly with slight changes in the
strength of the external electric field. Thus, at one electric
field strength one splitting frequency may predominate, while at
an electric field strength just 1% higher, a totally different
Stark frequency could predominate in intensity.  
   
All of the preceding discussion on the Stark effect has
concentrated on the effects due to a static electric field, such
as one would find with a direct current. The Stark effects of a
dynamic, or time-varying electric field produced by an
alternating current, are quite interesting and can be quite
different. Just which of those affects appear, depends on the
frequency of the electric field (i. e., alternating current)
compared to the frequency of the matter in question. If the
electric field is varying very slowly, such as with 60 Hz wall
outlet electricity, then the normal or static type of electric
field effect occurs. As the electric field varies from zero to
maximum field strength, the matter frequencies vary from their
unsplit frequencies to their maximally split frequencies at the
rate of the changing electric field.  
   
Thus, the electric field frequency modulates the frequency of
the splitting phenomena.  
   
However, as the electrical frequency increases, the first
frequency measurement it will begin to overtake is the line
width (see Figure 16 for a diagram of line width). The line
width of a curve is its'distance across, and the measurement is
actually a very tiny heterodyne frequency measurement from one
side of the curve to the other side. Line width frequencies are
typically around 100 KHz at room temperature. In practical
terms, line width represents a relaxation time for molecules,
where the relaxation time is the time required for any transient
phenomena to disappear. So, if the electrical frequency is
significantly smaller than the line width frequency, the
molecule has plenty of time to adjust to the slowly changing
electric field, and the normal or static-type Stark effects
occur.  
   
If the electrical frequency is slightly less than the line width
frequency, the molecule changes its'frequencies substantially in
rhythm with the frequency of the electric field (i. e., it
entrains to the frequency of the electric field). This is shown
in Figure 60 which shows the  
Stark effect for OCS on the J =1- > 2 transition with applied
electric fields at various frequencies. The letter"a"corresponds
to the Stark effect with a static DC electric field;"b"
corresponds to a broadening and blurring of the Stark
frequencies with a 1 KHz electric field ; and"c"corresponds to a
normal Stark effect with an electric field of 1,200 KHz.. As the
electric field frequency approaches the KHz line width range,
the Stark curves vary their frequencies with the electric field
frequency and become broadened and somewhat blurred.  
   
When the electric field frequency moves up and beyond the line
width range to about 1,200  
KHz, the normal Stark type curves again become crisp and
distinguishable. In many respects, the molecule cannot keep up
with the rapid electrical field variation and simply averages
the Stark effect. In all three cases, the cyclic splitting of
the Stark frequencies is modulated with the electrical field
frequency, or its'first harmonic (i. e., 2X the electrical field
frequency).  
   
The next frequency measurement that an ever-increasing
electrical frequency will overtake in a molecule is the
transitional frequency between two rotational levels (i. e.,
hyperfine frequencies). As the electric field frequency
approaches a transitional frequency between two levels, the
radiation of the transitional frequency in the molecule will
induce transitions back and forth between the levels. The
molecule oscillates back and forth between both levels, at the
frequency of the electric field. When the electric field and
transition level frequencies are substantially the same (i. e.,
in resonance), the molecule will be oscillating back and forth
in both levels, and the spectral lines for both levels will
appear simultaneously and at approximately the same intensity.
Normally, only one frequency level is seen at a time, but a
resonant electric field causes the molecule to be at both levels
at essentially the same time, and so both transitional
frequencies appear in its'spectrum.  
   
Moreover, for sufficiently large electric fields (e. g., those
used to generate plasmas) additional transition level
frequencies can occur at regular spacings substantially equal to
the electric field frequency. Also, splitting of the transition
level frequencies can occur, at frequencies of the electric
field frequency divided by odd numbers (e. g., electric field
frequency"fE"divided by 3, or 5, or 7, i. e., fE/3 or fE/5,
etc.).  
   
All the varied effects of electric fields cause new frequencies,
new splitting frequencies and new energy level states.  
   
Further, when the electric field frequency equals a transition
level frequency of for instance, an atom or molecule, a second
component with an opposite frequency charge and equal intensity
can develop. This is negative Stark effect, with the two
components of equal and opposite frequency charges destructively
canceling each other. In spectral chemistry terms this amounts
to a negative catalyst or poison in the reaction system, if the
transition thus targeted was important to the reaction pathway.
Thus, electric fields cause the Stark effect, which is the
splitting, shifting, broadening, or changing intensity and
changing transitional states of spectral frequencies for matter,
(e. g., atoms and molecules). As with many of the other
mechanisms that have been discussed herein, changes in the
spectral frequencies of reaction systems can affect the reaction
rate and/or reaction pathway. For example, consider a reaction
system like the following: C C A + B- Intermediates-D+F where A
& B are reactants, C is a physical catalyst, I stands for
the intermediates, and D & F are the products.  
   
Assume arguendo that the reaction normally progresses at only, a
moderate rate, by virtue of the fact that the physical catalyst
produces several frequencies that are merely close to harmonics
of the intermediates. Further assume that when an electric field
is added, the catalyst frequencies are shifted so that several
of the catalyst frequencies are now exact or substantially exact
harmonics of the intermediates. This will result in, for
example, the reaction being catalyzed at a faster rate. Thus,
the Stark effect can be used to obtain a more efficient energy
transfer through the matching of frequencies (i. e., when
frequencies match, energies transfer).  
   
If a reaction normally progresses at only a moderate rate,
many"solutions"have included subjecting the reaction system to
extremely high pressures. The high pressures result in a
broadening of the spectral patterns, which improves the transfer
of energy through a matching of resonant frequencies. By
understanding the underlying catalyst mechanisms of action, high
pressure systems could be replaced with, for example, a simple
electric field which produces broadening. Not only would this be
less costly to an industrial manufacturer, it could be much
safer for manufacturing due to the removal of, for example, high
pressure equipment.  
   
Some reactants when mixed together do not react very quickly at
all, but when an electric field is added they react rather
rapidly. The prior art may refer to such a reaction as being
catalyzed by an electric field and the equations would look like
this:  
E A+B > D+FandA+B- > D+F where E is the electric field. In
this case, rather than applying a catalyst"C" (as discussed
previously) to obtain the products"D + F", an electric
field"E"can be applied. In this instance, the electric field
works by changing the spectral frequencies (or spectral pattern)
of one or more components in the reaction system so that the
frequencies come into resonance, and the reaction can proceed
along a desired reaction pathway (i. e., when frequencies match,
energy is transferred). Understood in this way, the electric
field becomes just another tool to change spectral frequencies
of atoms and molecules, and thereby affect reaction rates in
spectral chemistry.  
   
Reaction pathways are also important. In the absence of an
electrical field, a reaction pathway will progress to one set of
products: C C A + B < Intermediates < D + F  
However, if an electrical field is added, at some particular
strength of the field, the spectral frequencies may change so
much, that a different intermediate is energized and the
reaction proceeds down a different reaction pathway: C C A + B #
Intermediates # G + H  
E E  
This is similar to the concept discussed earlier herein,
regarding the formation of different products depending on
temperature. The changes in temperature caused changes in
spectral frequencies, and hence different reaction pathways were
favored at different temperatures.  
   
Likewise, electric fields cause changes in spectral frequencies,
and hence different reactions pathways are favored by different
electric fields. By tailoring an electric field to a particular
reaction system, one can control not only the rate of the
reaction but also the reaction products produced.  
   
The ability to tailor reactions, with or without a physical
catalyst, by varying the strength of an electric field should be
useful in many manufacturing situations. For example, it might
be more cost effective to build only one physical set-up for a
reaction system and to use one or more electric fields to change
the reaction dynamics and products, depending on which product
is desired. This would save the expense of having a separate
physical set-up for production of each group of products.  
   
Besides varying the strength of an electric field, the frequency
of an electric field can also be varied. Assuming that a
reaction will proceed at a much faster rate if a particular
strength static electric field (i. e., direct current) is added
as in the following: C C A + B # Intermediates # D + F  
E E  
But further assume, that because of reactor design and location,
it is much easier to deliver a time-varying electric field with
alternating current. A very low frequency field, such as with a
60 Hz wall outlet, can produce the normal or static-type Stark
effect. Thus, the reactor could be adapted to the 60 Hz electric
field and enjoy the same increase in reaction rate that would
occur with the static electric field.  
   
If a certain physical catalyst produces spectral frequencies
that are close to intermediate frequencies, but are not exact,
it is possible that the activity of the physical catalyst in the
past may have been improved by using higher temperatures. As
disclosed earlier herein, the higher temperatures actually
broadened the physical catalyst's spectral pattern to cause the
frequency of the physical catalyst to be at least a partial
match for at least one of the intermediates. What is significant
here is that high temperature boilers can be minimized, or
eliminated altogether, and in their stead a moderate frequency
electric field which, for example, broadened the spectral
frequencies, could be used. For example, a frequency of around
100 Khz, equivalent to the typical line width frequencies at
room temperature, could broaden substantially all of the
spectral curves and cause the physical catalyst's spectral
curves to match those of, for example, required intermediates.
Thus, the electric field could cause the matter to behave as
though the temperature had been raised, even though it had not
been. (Similarly, any spectral manipulation, (e. g., electric
fields acoustics, heterodynes, etc., that cause changes in the
spectral line width, may cause a material to behave as though
its temperature had been changed).  
   
The cyclic splitting of the Stark frequencies can be modulated
with the electrical field frequency or its'first harmonic (i.
e., first-order Stark effects are modulated with the electrical
field frequency, while second-order Stark effects are modulated
by two times the electrical field, frequency). Assume that a
metallic platinum catalyst is used in a hydrogen reaction and it
is desired to stimulate the 2.7 MHz hyperfine frequency of the
hydrogen atoms. Earlier herein it was disclosed that
electromagnetic radiation could be used to deliver the 2.7 MHz
frequency. However, use of an alternating electric field at 2.7
MHz could be used instead.  
   
Since platinum is a metal and conducts electricity well, the
platinum can be considered to be a part of the alternating
current circuit. The platinum will exhibit a Stark effect, with
all the frequencies splitting at a rate of 2.7 MHz. At
sufficiently strong electric fields, additional transition
frequencies or"sidebands"will occur at regular spacings equal to
the electric field frequency. There will be dozens of split
frequencies in the platinum atoms that are heterodynes of 2.7
MHz. This massive heterodyned output may stimulate the hydrogen
hyperfine frequency of 2.7 MHz and direct the reaction.  
   
Another way to achieve this reaction, of course, would be to
leave the platinum out of the reaction altogether. The 2.7 MHz
field will have a resonant Stark effect on the hydrogen,
separate and independent of the platinum catalyst. Copper is not
normally catalytic for hydrogen, but copper could be used to
construct a reaction vessel like a Stark waveguide to energize
the hydrogen. A Stark waveguide is used to perform Stark
spectroscopy. It is shown as Figures 61a and 61b. Specifically,
Figure 61a shows the construction of the Stark waveguide,
whereas Figure 61b shows the distribution of fields in the Stark
waveguide. The electrical field is delivered through the
conducting plate. A reaction vessel could be made for the
flow-through of gases and use an economical metal such as copper
for the conducting plate. When the 2.7 MHz alternating current
is delivered through the electrical connection to the copper
conductor plate, the copper spectral frequencies, none of which
are particularly resonant with hydrogen, will exhibit a Stark
effect with normal-type splitting. The Stark frequencies will be
split at a rate of 2.7 MHz. At a sufficiently strong electric
field strength, additional sidebands will appear in the copper,
with regular spacings (i. e., heterodynes) of 2.7  
MHz even though none of the actual copper frequencies matches
the hydrogen frequencies, the Stark splitting or heterodynes
will match the hydrogen frequency. Dozens of the copper split
frequencies may resonate indirectly with the hydrogen hyperfine
frequency and direct the reaction (i. e., when frequencies
match, energies transfer).  
   
With sophisticated equipment and a good understanding of a
particular system, Stark resonance can be used with a transition
level frequency. For example, assume that to achieve a
particular reaction pathway, a molecule needs to be stimulated
with a transition level frequency of 500 MHz. By delivering the
500 MHz electrical field to the molecule, this resonant
electrical field may cause the molecule to oscillate back and
forth between the two levels at the rate of 500 MHz. This
electrically creates the conditions for light amplification (i.
e., laser via stimulation of multiple upper energy levels) and
any added electromagnetic radiation at this frequency will be
amplified by the molecule. In this manner, an electrical field
may substitute for the laser effects of physical catalysts.  
   
In summary, by understanding the underlying spectral mechanisms
of chemical reactions, electric fields can be used as yet
another tool to catalyze and modify those chemical reactions
and/or reaction pathways by modifying the spectral
characteristics, for example, at least one participant and/or
one or more components in the reaction system.  
   
Thus, another tool for mimicking catalyst mechanisms of
reactions can be utilized.  
 **MAGNETIC FIELDS**  
In spectral terms, magnetic fields behave similar to electric
fields in their effect.  
   
Specifically, the spectral frequency lines, for instance of
atoms and molecules, can be split and shifted by a magnetic
field. In this case, the external magnetic field from outside
the atom or molecule, interacts with the electric and magnetic
fields already inside the atom or molecule.  
   
This action of an external magnetic field on spectral lines is
called the"Zeeman  
Effect", in honor of its'discoverer, Dutch physicist Pieter
Zeeman. In 1896, Zeeman discovered that the yellow flame
spectroscopy"D"lines of sodium were broadened when the flame was
held between strong magnetic poles. It was later discovered that
the apparent broadening of the sodium spectral lines was
actually due to their splitting and shifting.  
   
Zeeman's original observation has evolved into a separate branch
of spectroscopy, relating to the study of atoms and molecules by
measuring the changes in their spectral lines caused by a
magnetic field. This in turn has evolved into the nuclear
magnetic resonance spectroscopy and magnetic resonance imaging
used in medicine, as well as the laser magnetic resonance and
electron spin resonance spectroscopy used in physics and
chemistry.  
   
The Zeeman effect for the famous"D"lines of sodium is shown in
Figures 62a and 62b. Figure 62a shows the Zeeman effect for
sodium"D"lines ; whereas Figure 62b shows the energy level
diagram for the transitions in the Zeeman effect for the
sodium"D"lines.  
   
The"D"lines are traditionally said to result from transition
between the 3p2p and 3s2S electron orbitals. As is shown, each
of the single spectral frequencies is split into two or more
slightly different frequencies, which center around the original
unsplit frequency.  
   
In the Zeeman effect, the amount that the spectral frequencies
are split apart depends on the strength of the applied magnetic
field. Figure 63 shows Zeeman splitting effects for the oxygen
atom as a function of magnetic field. When there is no magnetic
field, there are two single frequencies at zero and 4.8. When
the magnetic field is at low strength (e. g., 0.2  
Tesla) there is just slight splitting and shifting of the
original two frequencies. However, as the magnetic field is
increased, the frequencies are split and shifted farther and
farther apart.  
   
The degree of splitting and shifting in the Zeeman effect,
depending on magnetic field strength, is shown in Figure 64 for
the 3P state of silicon.  
   
As with the Stark effect generated from an external electric
field, the Zeeman effect, generated from an external magnetic
field, is slightly different depending on whether an atom or
molecule is subjected to the magnetic field. The Zeeman effect
on atoms can be divided into three different magnetic field
strengths: weak; moderate ; and strong. If the magnetic field
strength is weak, the amount that the spectral frequencies will
be shifted and split apart will be very small. The shifting away
from the original spectral frequency will still stimulate the
shifted frequencies. This is because they will be so close to
the original spectral frequency that they will still be well
within its resonance curve. As for the splitting, it is so
small, that it is even less than the hyperfine splitting that
normally occurs. This means that in a weak magnetic field, there
will be only very slight splitting of spectral frequencies,
translating into very low splitting frequencies in the lower
regions of the radio spectrum and down into the very low
frequency region. For example, the Zeeman splitting frequency
for the hydrogen atom, which is caused by the earth's magnetic
field, is around 30 KHz. Larger atoms have even lower
frequencies in the lower kilohertz and even hertz regions of the
electromagnetic spectrum.  
   
Without a magnetic field, an atom can be stimulated by using
direct resonance with a spectral frequency or by using its fine
or hyperfine splitting frequencies in the infrared through
microwave, or microwave through radio regions, respectively. By
merely adding a very weak magnetic field, the atom can be
stimulated with an even lower radio or very low frequency
matching the Zeeman splitting frequency. Thus, by simply using a
weak magnetic field, a spectral catalyst range can be extended
even lower into the radio frequency range.  
   
The weak magnetic field from the Earth causes Zeeman splitting
in atoms in the hertz and kilohertz ranges. This means that all
atoms, including those in biological organisms, are sensitive to
hertz and kilohertz EM frequencies, by virtue of being subjected
to the Earth's magnetic field.  
   
At the other end of magnetic field strength, is the very strong
magnetic field. In this case, the splitting apart and shifting
of the spectral frequencies will be very wide. With this wide
shifting of frequencies, the difference between the split
frequencies will be much larger than the difference between the
hyperfine splitting frequencies. This translates to Zeeman
effect splitting frequencies at higher frequencies than the
hyperfine splitting frequencies. This splitting occurs somewhere
around the microwave region. Although the addition of a strong
magnetic field does not extend the reach in the electromagnetic
spectrum at one extreme or the other, as a weak magnetic field
does, it still does provide an option of several more potential
spectral catalyst frequencies that can be used in the microwave
region.  
   
The moderate magnetic field strength case is more complicated.
The shifting and splitting caused by the Zeeman effect from a
moderate magnetic field will be approximately equal to the
hyperfine splitting. Although not widely discussed in the prior
art, it is possible to apply a moderate magnetic field to an
atom, to produce Zeeman splitting which is substantially
equivalent to its'hyperfine splitting. This presents interesting
possibilities.  
   
Methods for guiding atoms in chemical reactions were disclosed
earlier herein by stimulating atoms with hyperfine splitting
frequencies. The Zeeman effect provides a way to achieve similar
effects without introducing any spectral frequencies at all. For
example, by introducing a moderate magnetic field, resonance may
be set-up within the atom itself, that stimulates and/or
energizes and/or stabilizes the atom.  
   
The moderate magnetic field causes low frequency Zeeman
splitting, that matches and hence energizes the low frequency
hyperfine splitting frequency in the atom. However, the low
hyperfine splitting frequencies actually correspond to the
heterodyned difference between two vibrational or fine structure
frequencies. When the hyperfine splitting frequency is
stimulated, the two electronic frequencies will eventually be
stimulated. This in turn causes the atom to be, for example,
stimulated. Thus, the Zeeman effect permits a spectral energy
catalyst stimulation of an atom by exposing that atom to a
precise strength of a magnetic field, and the use of spectral EM
frequencies is not required (i. e., so long as frequencies
match, energies will transfer). The possibilities are quite
interesting because an inert reaction system may suddenly spring
to life upon the application of the proper moderate strength
magnetic field.  
   
There is also a difference between the"normal"Zeeman effect and
the"anomalous"  
Zeeman effect. With the"normal"Zeeman effect, a spectral
frequency is split by a magnetic field into three frequencies,
with expected even spacing between them (see Figure 65a which
shows the"normal"Zeeman effects and Figure 65b which shows
the"anomalous"Zeeman effects). One of the new split frequencies
is above the original frequency, and the other new split
frequency is below the original frequency. Both new frequencies
are split the same distance away from the original frequency.
Thus, the difference between the upper and original and the
lower and original frequencies is about the same. This means
that in terms of heterodyne differences, there are at most, two
new heterodyned differences with the normal  
Zeeman effect. The first heterodyne or splitting difference is
the difference between one of the new split frequencies and the
original frequency. The other splitting difference is between
the upper and lower new split frequencies. It is, of course,
twice the frequency difference between either of the upper or
lower frequencies and the original frequency.  
   
In many instances the Zeeman splitting produced by a magnetic
field results in more than three frequencies, or in splitting
that is spaced differently than expected. This is called
the"anomalous"Zeeman effect (see Figures 65 and 66; wherein
Figure 66 shows an anamolous Zeeman effect for zinc 3p ~ 3s.  
   
If there are still just three frequencies, and the Zeeman effect
is anomalous because the spacing is different than expected, the
situation is similar to the normal effect. However, there are at
most, two new splitting frequencies that can be used. If,
however, the effect is anomalous because more than three
frequencies are produced, then there will be a much more richly
varied situation. Assume an easy case where there are four
Zeeman splitting frequencies (see Figures 67a and Figure 67b).
Figure 67a shows four Zeeman splitting frequencies and Figure
67b shows four new heterodyned differences.  
   
In this example of anomalous Zeeman splitting, there are a total
of four frequencies, where once existed only one frequency. For
simplicity's sake, the new Zeeman frequencies will be labeled 1,
2,3, and 4. Frequencies 3 and 4 are also split apart by the same
difference "w". Thus,"w"is a heterodyned splitting frequency.
Frequencies 2 and 3 are also split apart by a different
amount"x". So far there are two heterodyned splitting
frequencies, as in the normal Zeeman effect.  
   
However, frequencies 1 and 3 are split apart by a third
amount"y", where"y"is the sum of"w"and"x". And, frequencies 2
and 4 are also split apart by the same third amount "y".
Finally, frequencies 1 and 4 are split even farther apart by an
amount"z". Once again, "z"is a summation amount from adding"w +
x + w". Thus, the result is four heterodyned frequencies : w, x,
y, and z in the anomalous Zeeman effect.  
   
If there were six frequencies present from the anomalous Zeeman
effect, there would be even more heterodyned differences. Thus,
the anomalous Zeeman effect results in far greater flexibility
in the choice of frequencies when compared to the normal Zeeman
effect.  
   
In the normal Zeeman effect the original frequency is split into
three evenly spaced frequencies, with a total of just two
heterodyned frequencies. In the anomalous Zeeman effect the
original frequency is split into four or more unevenly spaced
frequencies, with at least four or more heterodyned frequencies.  
   
Now for a discussion of the Zeeman effect in molecules.
Molecules come in three basic varieties: ferromagnetic ;
paramagnetic ; and diamagnetic. Ferromagnetic molecules are
typical magnets. The materials typically hold a strong magnetic
field and are composed of magnetic elements such as iron,
cobalt, and nickel.  
   
Paramagnetic molecules hold only a weak magnetic field. If a
paramagnetic material is put into an external magnetic field,
the magnetic moment of the molecules of the material are lined
up in the same direction as the external magnetic field. Now,
the magnetic moment of the molecules is the direction in which
the molecules own magnetic field is weighted.  
   
Specifically, the magnetic moment of a molecule will tip to
whichever side of the molecule is more heavily weighted in terms
of its own magnetic field. Thus, paramagnetic molecules will
typically tip in the same direction as an externally applied
magnetic field. Because paramagnetic materials line up with an
external magnetic field, they are also weakly attracted to
sources of magnetic fields.  
   
Common paramagnetic elements include oxygen, aluminum, sodium,
magnesium, calcium and potassium. Stable molecules such as
oxygen (Oz) and nitric oxide (NO) are also paramagnetic.
Molecular oxygen makes up approximately 20% of our planet's
atmosphere.  
   
Both molecules play important roles in biologic organisms. In
addition, unstable molecules, more commonly known as free
radicals, chemical reaction intermediates or plasmas, are also
paramagnetic. Paramagnetic ions include hydrogen, manganese,
chromium, iron, cobalt, and nickel. Many paramagnetic substances
occur in biological organisms. For instance the blood flowing in
our veins is an ionic solution containing red blood cells. The
red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which in turn contains
ionized iron. The hemoglobin, and hence the red blood cells, are
paramagnetic. In addition, hydrogen ions can be found in a
multitude of organic compounds and reactions. For instance, the
hydrochloric acid in a stomach contains hydrogen ions. Adenosine
triphosphate (ATP), the energy system of nearly all biological
organisms, requires hydrogen and manganese ions to function
properly. Thus, the very existence of life itself depends on
paramagnetic materials.  
   
Diamagnetic molecules, on the other hand, are repelled by a
magnetic field, and line up what little magnetic moments they
have away from the direction of an external magnetic field.
Diamagnetic substances do not typically hold a magnetic field.
Examples of diamagnetic elements include hydrogen, helium, neon,
argon, carbon, nitrogen, phosphorus, chlorine, copper, zinc,
silver, gold, lead, and mercury. Diamagnetic molecules include
water, most gases, organic compounds, and salts such as sodium
chloride. Salts are really just crystals of diamagnetic ions.
Diamagnetic ions include lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium,
caesium, fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, ammonium, and
sulphate. Ionic crystals usually dissolve easily in water, and
as such the ionic water solution is also diamagnetic. Biologic
organisms are filled with diamagnetic materials, because they
are carbon-based life forms. In addition, the blood flowing in
our veins is an ionic solution containing blood cells. The ionic
solution (i. e., blood plasma) is made of water molecules,
sodium ions, potassium ions, chlorine ions, and organic protein
compounds. Hence, our blood is a diamagnetic solution carrying
paramagnetic blood cells.  
   
With regard to the Zeeman effect, first consider the case of
paramagnetic molecules.  
   
As with atoms, the effects can be categorized on the basis of
magnetic field strength. If the external magnetic field applied
to a paramagnetic molecule is weak, the Zeeman effect will
produce splitting into equally spaced levels. In most cases, the
amount of splitting will be directly proportional to the
strength of the magnetic field, a"first-order"effect. A general
rule of thumb is that a field of one (1) oersted (i. e.,
slightly larger than the earth's magnetic field) will produce
Zeeman splittings of approximately 1.4 MHz in paramagnetic
molecules.  
   
Weaker magnetic fields will produce narrower splittings, at
lower frequencies. Stronger magnetic fields will produce wider
splittings, at higher frequencies. In these first order  
Zeeman effects, there is usually only splitting, with no
shifting of the original or center frequency, as was present
with Zeeman effects on atoms.  
   
In many paramagnetic molecules there are also second-order
effects where the  
Zeeman splitting is proportional to the square of the magnetic
field strength. In these cases, the splitting is much smaller
and of much lower frequencies. In addition to splitting, the
original or center frequencies shift as they do in atoms,
proportional to the magnetic field strength.  
   
Sometimes the direction of the magnetic field in relation to the
orientation of the molecule makes a difference. For instance, x
frequencies are associated with a magnetic field parallel to an
exciting electromagnetic field, while a frequencies are found
when it is perpendicular. Both and a frequencies are present
with a circularly polarized electromagnetic field. Typical
Zeeman splitting patterns for a paramagnetic molecule in two
different transitions are shown in Figure 68a and 68b. The
frequencies are seen when AM = 0, and are above the long
horizontal line. The o frequencies are seen when AM 1, and are
below the long horizontal line. If a paramagnetic molecule was
placed in a weak magnetic field, circularly polarized light
would excite both sets of frequencies in the molecule. Thus, it
is possible to control which set of frequencies are excited in a
molecule by controlling its orientation with respect to the
magnetic field.  
   
\* When the magnetic field strength is intermediate, the
interaction between the paramagnetic molecule's magnetic moments
and the externally applied magnetic field produces Zeeman
effects equivalent to other frequencies and energies in the
molecule. For instance, the Zeeman spitting may be near a
rotational frequency and disturb the end-overend rotational
motion of the molecule. The Zeeman splitting and energy may be
particular or large enough to uncouple the molecule's spin from
its molecular axis.  
   
If the magnetic field is very strong, the nuclear magnetic
moment spin will uncouple from the molecular angular momentum.
In this case, the Zeeman effects overwhelm the hyperfine
structure, and are of much higher energies at much higher
frequencies. In spectra of molecules exposed to strong magnetic
fields, hyperfine splitting appears as a small perturbation of
the Zeeman splitting.  
   
Next, consider Zeeman effects in so called"ordinary molecules"or
diamagnetic molecules. Most molecules are of the diamagnetic
variety, hence the designation"ordinary".  
   
This includes, of course, most organic molecules found in
biologic organisms. Diamagnetic molecules have rotational
magnetic moments from rotation of the positively charged
nucleus, and this magnetic moment of the nucleus is only about
1/1000 of that from the paramagnetic molecules. This means that
the energy from Zeeman splitting in diamagnetic molecules is
much smaller than the energy from Zeeman splitting in
paramagnetic molecules. The equation for the Zeeman energy in
diamagnetic molecules is: Hz =-(gjJ = glI). Ho where J is the
molecular rotational angular momentum, I is the nuclear-spin
angular momentum, gj is the rotational g factor, and gi is the
nuclear-spin g factor. This Zeeman energy is much less, and of
much lower frequency, than the paramagnetic Zeeman energy. In
terms of frequency, it falls in the hertz and kilohertz regions
of the electromagnetic spectrum.  
   
Finally, consider the implications of Zeeman splitting for
catalyst and chemical reactions and for spectral chemistry. A
weak magnetic field will produce hertz and kilohertz Zeeman
splitting in atoms and second order effects in paramagnetic
molecules. Virtually any kind of magnetic field will produce
hertz and kilohertz Zeeman splitting in diamagnetic molecules.
All these atoms and molecules will then become sensitive to
radio and very low frequency (VLF) electromagnetic waves. The
atoms and molecules will absorb the radio or VLF energy and
become stimulated to a greater or lesser degree. This could be
used to add spectral energy to, for instance, a particular
molecule or intermediate in a chemical reaction system. For
instance, for hydrogen and oxygen gases turning into water over
a platinum catalyst, the hydrogen atom radical is important for
maintaining the reaction. In the earth's weak magnetic field,
Zeeman splitting for hydrogen is around 30 KHz. Thus, the
hydrogen atoms in the reaction system, could be energized by
applying to them a Zeeman splitting frequency for hydrogen (e.
g., 30 KHz). Energizing the hydrogen atoms in the reaction
system will duplicate the mechanisms of action of platinum, and
catalyze the reaction. If the reaction was moved into outer
space, away from the earth's weak magnetic field, hydrogen would
no longer have a 30 KHz Zeeman splitting frequency, and the 30
KHz would no longer as effectively catalyze the reaction.  
   
The vast majority of materials on this planet, by virtue of
existing within the earth's weak magnetic field, will exhibit
Zeeman splitting in the hertz and kilohertz regions. This
applies to biologies and organics as well as inorganic or
inanimate materials. Humans are composed of a wide variety of
atoms, diamagnetic molecules, and second order effect
paramagnetic molecules. These atoms and molecules all exist in
the earth's weak magnetic field. These atoms and molecules in
humans all have Zeeman splitting in the hertz and kilohertz
regions, because they are in the earth's magnetic field.
Biochemical and biocatalytic process in humans are thus
sensitive to hertz and kilohertz electromagnetic radiation, by
virtue of the fact that they are in the earth's weak magnetic
field. As long as humans continue to exist on this planet, they
will be subject to spectral energy catalyst effects from hertz
and kilohertz EM waves because of the Zeeman effect from the
planet's magnetic field. This has significant implications for
low frequency communications, as well as chemical and
biochemical reactions, diagnostics, and treatment of diseases.  
   
A strong magnetic field will produce splitting greater than the
hyperfine frequencies, in the microwave and infrared regions of
the EM spectrum in atoms and paramagnetic molecules. In the
hydrogen/oxygen reaction, a strong field could be added to the
reaction system and transmit MHz and/or GHz frequencies into the
reaction to energize the hydroxy radical and hydrogen reaction
intermediates. If physical platinum was used to catalyze the
reaction, the application of a particular magnetic field
strength could result in both the platinum and the reaction
intermediate spectra having frequencies that were split and
shifted in such a way that even more frequencies matched than
without the magnetic field. In this way, Zeeman splitting can be
used to improve the effectiveness of a physical catalyst, by
copying its mechanism of action (i. e., more frequencies could
be caused to match and thus more energy could transfer).  
   
A moderate magnetic field will produce Zeeman splitting in atoms
and paramagnetic molecules at frequencies on par with the
hyperfine and rotational splitting frequencies. This means that
a reaction system can be energized without even adding
electromagnetic energy.  
   
Similarly, by placing the reaction system in a moderate magnetic
field that produces Zeeman splitting equal to the hyperfine or
rotational splitting, increased reaction would occur. For
instance, by using a magnetic field that causes hyperfine or
rotational splitting in hydrogen and oxygen gas, that matches
the Zeeman splitting in hydrogen atom or hydroxy radicals, the
hydrogen or hydroxy intermediate would be energized and would
proceed through the reaction cascade to produce water. By using
the appropriately tuned moderate magnetic field, the magnetic
field could be used to turn the reactants into catalysts for
their own reaction, without the addition of physical catalyst
platinum or the spectral catalyst of platinum. Although the
magnetic field would simply be copying the mechanism of action
of platinum, the reaction would have the appearance of being
catalyzed solely by an applied magnetic field.  
   
Finally, consider the direction of the magnetic field in
relation to the orientation of the molecule. When the magnetic
field is parallel to an exciting electromagnetic field,
frequencies are produced. When the magnetic field is
perpendicular to an exciting electromagnetic field, a
frequencies are found. Assume that there is an industrial
chemical reaction system that uses the same (or similar)
starting reactants, but the goal is to be able to produce
different products at will. By using magnetic fields combined
with spectral energy or physical catalysts, the reaction can be
guided to one set of products or another. For the first set of
products, the electromagnetic excitation is oriented parallel to
the magnetic field, producing one set of 7r \*equencies, which
leads to a first set of products. To achieve a different
product, the direction of the magnetic field is changed so that
it is perpendicular to the exciting electromagnetic field. This
produces a different set of a frequencies, and a different
reaction pathway is energized, thus producing a different set of
products. Thus, according to the present invention, magnetic
field effects, Zeeman splitting, splitting and spectral energy
catalysts can be used to fine tune the specificity of many
reaction systems.  
   
In summary, by understanding the underlying spectral mechanism
to chemical reactions, magnetic fields can be used as yet
another tool to catalyze and modify those chemical reactions by
modifying the spectral characteristics of at least one
participant and/or at least one component in the reaction
system.**REACTOR VESSEL SIZE, SHAPE AND COMPOSITION**  
An important consideration in the use of spectral chemistry is
the reactor vessel size, shape and composition. The reactor
vessel size and shape can affect the vessel's NOF to various
wave energies (e. g., EM, acoustic, electrical current, etc).
This in turn may affect reaction system dynamics. For instance,
a particularly small bench-top reactor vessel may have an EM NOF
of 1,420 MHz related to a 25 cm dimension. When a reaction with
an atomic hydrogen intermediate is performed in the small
bench-top reactor, the reaction proceeds quickly, due in part to
the fact that the reactor vessel and the hydrogen hyperfine
splitting frequencies match (1,420 MHz). This allows the reactor
vessel and hydrogen intermediates to resonate, thus transferring
energy to the intermediate and promoting the reaction pathway.  
   
When the reaction is scaled up for large industrial production,
the reaction would occur in a much larger reactor vessel with an
EM NOF of, for example, 100 MHz. Because the reactor vessel is
no longer resonating with the hydrogen intermediate, the
reaction proceeds at a slower rate. This deficiency in the
larger reactor vessel can be compensated for, by, for example,
supplementing the reaction with 1,420 MHz radiation, thereby
restoring the faster reaction rate.  
   
Likewise, reactor vessel composition may play a similar role in
reaction system dynamics. For example, a stainless steel
bench-top reactor vessel may produce vibrational frequencies
which resonate with vibrational frequencies of a reactant, thus,
for example, promoting disassociation of a reactant into
reactive intermediates. When the reaction is scaled up for
industrial production, it may be placed into, for example, a
ceramic-lined metal reactor vessel. The new reactor vessel
typically will not produce the reactant vibrational frequency,
and the reaction will proceed at a slower rate. Once again, this
deficiency in the new reactor vessel, caused by its different
composition, can be compensated for either by returning the
reaction to a stainless steel vessel, or by supplementing, for
example, the vibrational frequency of the reactant into the
ceramic-lined vessel.  
   
It should now be understood that all the aspects of spectral
chemistry previously discussed (resonance, targeting, poisons,
promoters, supporters, electric and magnetic-fields both
endogenous and exogenous to reaction system components, etc.)
apply to the reactor vessel, as well as to, for example, any
participant placed inside it. The reactor vessel may be
comprised of matter (e. g., stainless steel, plastic, glass,
and/or ceramic, etc.) or it may be comprised of a field or
energy (e. g., magnetic bottle, light trapping, etc.) A reactor
vessel, by possessing inherent properties such as frequencies,
waves, and/or fields, may interact with other components in the
reaction system and/or at least one participant. Likewise,
holding vessels, conduits, etc., some of which may interact with
the reaction system, but in which the reaction does not actually
take place, may interact with one or more components in the
reaction system and may potentially affect them, either
positively or negatively.  
   
Accordingly, when reference is made to the reactor vessel, it
should be understood that all portions associated therewith may
also be involved in desirable reactions.  
 **EXAMPLES**  
The invention will be more clearly perceived and better
understood from the following specific examples.  
 **EXAMPLE 1****REPLACING A PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A SPECTRAL CATALYST****IN A GAS PHASE REACTION****2H2 + 02 platinum catalyst 2H20**  
Water can be produced by the method of exposing H2 and 02 to a
physical platinum (Pt) catalyst but there is always the
possibility of producing a potentially dangerous explosive risk.
This experiment replaced the physical platinum catalyst with a
spectral catalyst comprising the spectral pattern of the
physical platinum catalyst, which resonates with and transfers
energy to the hydrogen and hydroxy intermediates.  
   
To demonstrate that oxygen and hydrogen can combine to form
water utilizing a spectral catalyst, electrolysis of water was
performed to provide stoichiometric amounts of oxygen and
hydrogen starting gases. A triple neck flask was fitted with two
(2) rubber stoppers on the outside necks, each fitted with
platinum electrodes encased in glass for a four (4) inch length.
The flask was filled with distilled water and a pinch of salt so
that only the glass-encased portion of the electrode was exposed
to air, and the unencased portion of the electrode was
completely under water. The central neck was connected via a
rubber stopper to vacuum tubing, which led to a Drierite column
to remove any water from the produced gases.  
   
After vacuum removal of all gases in the system (to about 700 mm
Hg), electrolysis was conducted using a 12 V power source
attached to the two electrodes. Electrolysis was commenced with
the subsequent production of hydrogen and oxygen gases in
stoichiometric amounts. The gases passed through the Drierite
column, through vacuum tubing connected to positive and negative
pressure gauges and into a sealed 1,000 ml, round quartz flask.
A strip of filter paper, which contained dried cobalt, had been
placed in the bottom of the sealed flask. Initially the cobalt
paper was blue, indicating the absence of water in the flask. A
similar cobalt test strip exposed to the ambient air was also
blue.  
   
The traditional physical platinum catalyst was replaced by
spectral catalyst platinum emissions from a Fisher Scientific
Hollow Cathode Platinum Lamp which was positioned approximately
2 cm from the flask. This allowed the oxygen and hydrogen gases
in the round quartz flask to be irradiated with emissions from
the spectral catalyst. A Cathodeon Hollow Cathode Lamp Supply
C610 was used to power the Pt lamp at 80% maximum current (12
mAmps). The reaction flask was cooled using dry ice in a
Styrofoam container positioned directly beneath the round quartz
flask, offsetting any effects of heat from the Pt lamp. The Pt
lamp was turned on and within two days of irradiation, a
noticeable pink color was evident on the cobalt paper strip
indicating the presence of water in the round quartz flask. The
cobalt test strip exposed to ambient air in the lab remained
blue. Over the next four to five days, the pink colored area on
the cobalt strip became brighter and larger. Upon
discontinuation of the Pt emission, H20 diffused out of the
cobalt strip and was taken up by the Drierite column. Over the
next four to five days, the pink coloration of the cobalt strip
in the quartz flask faded. The cobalt strip exposed to the
ambient air remained blue.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 2****REPLACING A PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A SPECTRAL CATALYST****IN A LIQUID PHASE REACTION H202 platinum catalyst Hz + 02**The decomposition of hydrogen peroxide is an extremely slow
reaction in the absence of catalysts. Accordingly, an experiment
was performed which showed that the physical catalyst, finely
divided platinum, could be replaced with the spectral catalyst
having the spectral pattern of platinum. Hydrogen peroxide, 3%,
filled two (2) nippled quartz tubes.  
   
(the nippled quartz tubes consisted of a lower portion 17 mm
internal diameter and 150 mm in length, narrowing over a 10 mm
length to an upper capillary portion being 2.0 mm internal
diameter and 140 mm in length and were made from PhotoVac Laser
quartz tubing). Both quartz tubes were inverted in 50 ml beaker
reservoirs filled with (3%) hydrogen peroxide to 40 ml and were
shielded from incident light (cardboard cylinders covered with
aluminum foil). One of the light shielded tubes was used as a
control. The other shielded tube was exposed to a Fisher
Scientific Hollow Cathode Lamp for platinum (Pt) using a
Cathodeon  
   
Hollow Cathode Lamp Supply C610, at 80% maximum current (12 mA).
The experiment was performed several times with an exposure time
ranging from 24-96 hours. The shielded tubes were monitored for
increases in temperature (there was none) to assure that any
reaction was not due to thermal effects. In a typical experiment
the nippled tubes were prepared with hydrogen peroxide (3%) as
described above herein. Both tubes were shielded from light, and
the Pt tube was exposed to platinum spectral emissions, as
described above, for about 24 hours. Gas production in the
control tube A measured about four (4) mm in length in the
capillary (i. e., about2. 5 mm3), wwhile gas in the Pt (tube B)
measured about 50 mm (i. e., about 157 mm3). The platinum
spectral catalyst thus increased the reaction rate about 12.5
times.  
   
The tubes were then switched and tube A was exposed to the
platinum spectral catalyst, for about 24 hours, while tube B
served as the control. Gas production in the control (tube B)
measured about 2 mm in length in the capillary (i. e., about 6
mm3) while gas in the  
Pt tube (tube A) measured about 36 mm (i. e., about 113 mm3),
yielding about a 19 fold difference in reaction rate.  
   
As a negative control, to confirm that any lamp would not cause
the same result, the experiment was repeated with a sodium lamp
at 6 mA (80% of the maximum current). Na in a traditional
reaction would be a reactant with water releasing hydrogen gas,
not a catalyst of hydrogen peroxide breakdown. The control tube
measured gas to be about 4 mm in length (i. e., about 12 mm3) in
the capillary portion, while the Na tube gas measured to be
about 1 mm in length (i. e., about 3 mm3). This indicated that
while spectral emissions can substitute for catalysts, they
cannot yet substitute for reactants. Also, it indicated that the
simple effect of using a hollow cathode tube emitting heat and
energy into the hydrogen peroxide was not the cause of the gas
bubble formation, but instead, the spectral pattern of Pt
replacing the physical catalyst caused the reaction.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 3****REPLACING A PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A SPECTRAL CATALYST****IN A SOLID PHASE REACTION**It is well known that certain micro-organisms have a toxic
reaction to silver Ag. It is now understood through this
invention, that high intensity spectral frequencies produced in
the silver electronic spectrum match with ultraviolet
frequencies that are lethal to bacteria (by creation of free
radicals and by causing bacterial DNA damage) but are harmless
to mammalian cells. Thus, it was theorized that the known
medicinal and anti-microbial uses of silver are due to a
spectral catalyst effect. In this regard, an experiment was
conducted which showed that the spectral catalyst emitting the
spectrum of silver demonstrated a toxic or inhibitory effect on
micro-organisms.  
   
Bacterial cultures were placed onto standard growth medium in
two petri dishes (one control and one Ag) using standard plating
techniques covering the entire dish. Each dish was placed at the
bottom of a light shielding cylindrical chamber. A light
shielding foilcovered, cardboard disc with a patterned slit was
placed over each culture plate. A Fisher  
Scientific Hollow Cathode Lamp for Silver (Ag) was inserted
through the top of the Ag exposure chamber so that only the
spectral emission pattern from the silver lamp was irradiating
the bacteria on the Ag culture plate (i. e., through the
patterned slit). A Cathodeon  
Hollow Cathode Lamp Supply C610 was used to power the Ag lamp at
80% maximum current (3.6 mA). The control plate was not exposed
to emissions of an Ag lamp, and ambient light was blocked. Both
control and Ag plates were maintained at room temperature (e.
g., about 70-74 F) during the silver spectral emission exposure
time, which ranged from about 12-24 hours in the various
experiments. Afterwards, both plates were incubated using
standard techniques (37 C, aerobic Forma Scientific Model 3157,
Water-Jacketed Incubator) for about 24 hours.  
   
The following bacteria (obtained from the Microbiology
Laboratory at People's  
Hospital in Mansfield, Ohio, US), were studied for effects of
the Ag lamp spectral emissions: 1. E. coli ;  
2. Strep. pneumoniae ;  
3. Staph. aureus ; and  
4. Salmonella typhi.  
   
This group included both Gram+ and Gram~ species, as well as
cocci and rods.  
   
Results were as follows:  
1. Controls-all controls showed full growth covering the culture
plates;  
2. The Ag plates -areas unexposed to the Ag spectral emission
pattern showed full growth.  
   
-areas exposed to the Ag spectral emission pattern showed: a. E.
coli-no growth; b. Strep. pneumoniae-no growth ; and c. Staph.
aureus-no growth; d. Salmonella tyhli-inhibited growth.  
   
EXAMPLE 4  
 **REPLACING A
PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A SPECTRAL CATALYST, AND****COMPARING RESULTS TO PHYSICAL CATALYST RESULTS IN A BIOLOGIC****PREPARATION**To further demonstrate that certain susceptible organisms
which have a toxic reaction to silver would have a similar
reaction to the spectral catalyst emitting the spectrum of
silver, cultures were obtained from the American Type Culture
Collection (ATCC) which included  
Escherichia coli #25922, and Klebsiella pneumonia, subsp
Pneumoniae, # 13883. Control and Ag plate cultures were
performed as described above. After incubation, plates were
examined using a binocular microscope. The E. coli exhibited
moderate resistance to the bactericidal effects of the spectral
silver emission, while the Klebsiella exhibited moderate
sensitivity. All controls exhibited full growth.  
   
Accordingly, an experiment was performed which demonstrated a
similar result using the physical silver catalyst as was
obtained with the Ag spectral catalyst. Sterile test discs were
soaked in an 80 ppm, colloidal silver solution. The same two (2)
organisms were again plated, as described above. Colloidal
silver test discs were placed on each Ag plate, while the
control plates had none. The plates were incubated as described
above and examined under the binocular microscope. The collodial
silver E. coli exhibited moderate resistance to the bactericidal
effects of the physical colloidal silver, while the Klebsiella
again exhibited moderate sensitivity. All controls exhibited
full growth.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 5****AUGMENTING A PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A SPECTRAL CATALYST**To demonstrate that oxygen and hydrogen can combine to form
water utilizing a spectral catalyst to augment a physical
catalyst, electrolysis of water was performed to provide the
necessary oxygen and hydrogen starting gases, as in Example 1.  
   
Two quartz flasks (A and B) were connected separately after the
Drierite column, each with its own set of vacuum and pressure
gauges. Platinum powder (31 mg) was placed in each flask. The
flasks were filled with electrolytically produced stoichiometric
amounts of  
H2 and 02 to 120 mm Hg. The flasks were separated by a stopcock
from the electrolysis system and from each other. The pressure
in each flask was recorded over time as the reaction proceeded
over the physical platinum catalyst. The reaction combines three
(3) moles of gases, (i. e., two (2) moles H2 and one (1) mole
02), to produce two (2) moles H2O.  
   
This decrease in molarity, and hence progress of the reaction,
can be monitored by a decrease in pressure"P"which is
proportional, via the ideal gas law, (PV = nRT), to molarity"n".
A baseline rate of reaction was thus obtained. Additionally, the
test was repeated filling each flask with H2 and 02 to 220 mm
Hg. Catalysis of the reaction by only the physical catalyst
yielded two baseline reaction curves which were in good
agreement between flasks A and B, and for both the 110 mm and
220 mm Hg tests.  
   
Next, the traditional physical platinum catalyst in flask A was
augmented with spectral catalyst platinum emissions from two (2)
parallel Fisher Scientific Hollow Cathode  
Platinum Lamps, as in Example 1, which were positioned
approximately two (2) cm from flask A. The test was repeated as
described above, separating the two (2) flasks from each other
and monitoring the rate of the reaction via the pressure
decrease in each. Flask B served as a control flask. In flask A,
the oxygen and hydrogen gases, as well as the physical platinum
catalyst, were directly irradiated with emissions from the Pt
lamp spectral catalyst.  
   
Rate of reaction in the control flask B, was in good agreement
with previous baseline rates. Rate of reaction in flask"A",
wherein physical platinum catalyst was augmented with the
platinum spectral pattern, exhibited an overall mean increase of
60%, with a maximal increase of 70% over the baseline and flask
B.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 6****REPLACING A PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A FINE STRUCTURE
HETERODYNED** **FREQUENCY** **AND** **REPLACING A
PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A FINE STRUCTURE FREQUENCY****, THE
ALPHA ROTATION-VIBRATION CONSTANT**Water was electrolyzed to produce stoichiometric amounts of
hydrogen and oxygen gases as described above herein.
Additionally, a dry ice cooled stainless steel coil was placed
immediately after the Drierite column. After vacuum removal of
all gases in the system, electrolysis was accomplished using a
12 V power source attached to the two electrodes, resulting in a
production of hydrogen and oxygen gases. After passing through
the Drierite column, the hydrogen and oxygen gases passed
through vacuum tubing connected to positive and negative
pressure gauges, through the dry ice cooled stainless steel coil
and then to a 1,000 ml round, quartz flask. A strip of filter
paper impregnated with dry (blue) cobalt was in the bottom of
the quartz flask, as an indicator of the presence or absence of
water.  
   
The entire system was vacuum evacuated to a pressure of about
700 mm Hg below atmospheric pressure. Electrolysis was
performed, producing hydrogen and oxygen gases in stoichiometric
amounts, to result in a pressure of about 220 mm Hg above
atmospheric pressure. The center of the quartz flask, now
containing hydrogen and oxygen gases was irradiated for
approximately 12 hours with continuous microwave electromagnetic
radiation emitted from a Hewlett Packard microwave spectroscopy
system which included an HP 83350B Sweep Oscillator, an HP 8510B
Network Analyzer, and an HP 8513A Reflection  
Transmission Test Set. The frequency used was 21.4 GHz, which
corresponds to a fine splitting constant, the alpha
rotation-vibration constant, of the hydroxy intermediate, and is
thus a harmonic resonant heterodyne for the hydroxy radical. The
cobalt strip changed strongly in color to pink which indicated
the presence of water in the quartz flask, whose creation was
catalyzed by a harmonic resonant heterodyne frequency for the
hydroxy radical.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 7****REPLACING A PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A HYPERFINE SPLITTING
FREQUENCY**An experimental dark room was prepared, in which there is no
ambient light, and which can be totally darkened. A shielded,
ground room (Ace Shielded Room, Ace,  
Philadelphia, PA, US, Model A6H3-16; 8 feet wide, 17 feet long,
and 8 feet high copper mesh) was installed inside the dark room.  
   
Hydrogen peroxide (3%) was placed in nippled quartz tubes, which
were then inverted in beakers filled with (3%) hydrogen
peroxide, as described in greater detail herein.  
   
The tubes were allowed to rest for about 18 hours in the dark
room, covered with nonmetallic light blocking hoods (so that the
room could be entered without exposing the tubes to light).
Baseline measurements of gases in the nippled tubes were then
performed.  
   
Three nippled RF tubes were placed on a wooden grid table in the
shielded room, in the center of grids 4,54, and 127;
corresponding to distances of about 107 cm, 187 cm, and 312 cm
respectively, from a frequency-emitting antenna (copper tubing
15 mm diameter, 4.7 m octagonal circumference, with the center
frequency at approximately 6.5 MHz. A 25 watt, 17 MHz signal was
sent to the antenna. This frequency corresponds to a hyperfine
splitting frequency of the hydrogen atom, which is a transient
in the dissociation of hydrogen peroxide. The antenna was pulsed
continuously by a BK Precision RF Signal Generator  
Model 2005A, and amplified by an Amplifier Research amplifier,
Model 25A-100. A control tube was placed on a wooden cart
immediately adjacent to the shielded room, in the dark room. All
tubes were covered with non-metallic light blocking hoods.  
   
After about 18 hours, gas production from dissociation of
hydrogen peroxide and resultant oxygen formation in the nippled
tubes was measured. The RF tube closest to the antenna produced
11 mm length gas in the capillary (34 mm3), the tube
intermediate to the antenna produced a 5 mm length (10 mm3) gas,
and the RF tube farthest from the antenna produced no gas. The
control tube produced 1 mm gas. Thus, it can be concluded that
the RF hyperfine splitting frequency for hydrogen increased the
reaction rate approximately five (5) to ten (10) times.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 8****REPLACING A PHYSICAL CATALYST WITH A MAGNETIC FIELD**Hydrogen peroxide (15%) was placed in nippled quartz tubes,
which were then inverted in beakers filled with (15%) hydrogen
peroxide, as described above. The tubes were allowed to rest for
four (4) hours on a wooden table in a shielded cage, in a dark
room.  
   
Baseline measurements of gases in the nippled tubes were then
performed.  
   
Remaining in the shielded cage, in the dark room, two (2)
control tubes were left on a wooden table as controls. Two (2)
magnetic field tubes were placed on the center platform of an
ETS Helmholtz single axis coil, Model 6402,1.06 gauss/Ampere,
pulsed at about 83 Hz by a BK Precision 20 MHz Sweep/Function
Generator, Model 4040. The voltage output of the function
generator was adjusted to produce an alternating magnetic field
of about 19.5 milliGauss on the center platform of the Helmholtz
Coil, as measured by a Holaday Model HI-3627, three (3) axis ELF
magnetic field meter and probe. Hydrogen atoms, which are a
transient in the dissociation of hydrogen peroxide, exhibit
nuclear magnetic resonance via  
Zeeman splitting at this applied frequency and applied magnetic
field strength. Thus, frequency of the alternating magnetic
field was resonant with the hydrogen transients.  
   
After about 18 hours, gas production from dissociation of
hydrogen peroxide and resultant oxygen formation in the nippled
tubes was measured. The control tubes averaged about 180 mm gas
formation (540mm3) while the tubes exposed to the alternating
magnetic field produced about 810 mm gas (2,430 mm3), resulting
in an increase in the reaction rate of approximately four (4)
times.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 9****NEGATIVELY CATALYZING A REACTION WITH AN ELECTRIC FIELD**Hydrogen peroxide (15%) was placed in four (4) nippled
quartz tubes which were inverted in hydrogen peroxide (15%)
filled beakers, as described in greater detail above herein. The
tubes were placed on a wooden table, in a shielded room, in a
dark room. After four (4) hours, baseline measurements were
taken of the gas in the capillary portion of the tubes.  
   
An Amplifier Research self-contained electromagnetic mode cell
("TEM") Model  
TC1510A had been placed in the shielded, darkened room. A sine
wave signal of about 133  
MHz was provided to the TEM cell by a BK Precision RF Signal
Generator, Model 2005A, and an Amplifier Research amplifier,
Model 25A100. Output levels on the signal generator and
amplifier wave adjusted to produce an electric field (E-field)
of about five (5) V/m in the center of the TEM cell, as measured
with a Holaday Industries electric field probe, Model HI-
4433GRE, placed in the center of the lower chamber.  
   
Two of the hydrogen peroxide filled tubes were placed in the
center of the upper chamber of the TEM cell, about 35 cm from
the wall of the shielded room. The other two (2) tubes served as
controls and were placed on a wooden table, also about 35 cm
from the same wall of the shielded, dark room, and removed from
the immediate vicinity of the TEM cell, so that there was no
ambient electric field, as confirmed by E-field probe
measurements.  
   
The 133 MHz alternating sine wave signal delivered to the TEM
cell was well above the typical line width frequency at room
temperature (e. g., about 100 KHz) and was theorized to be
resonant with an n=20 Rydberg state of the hydrogen atom as
derived from A E = c E314 where E is the change in energy in
cm'\ c is 7.51 +/-0.02 for the hydrogen state n = 20 and E is
the electric field intensity in (Kv/cm) 2.  
   
After about five (5) hours of exposure to the electric field,
the mean gas production in the tubes subjected to the E-field
was about 17.5 mm, while mean gas production in the control
tubes was about 58 mm.  
   
While not wishing to be bound by any particular theory or
explanation, it is believed that the alternating electric field
resonated with an upper energy level in the hydrogen atoms,
producing a negative Stark effect, and thereby negatively
catalyzing the reaction.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 10****AUGMENTATION OF A PHYSICAL CATALYST BY IRRADIATING
REACTANTS/TRANSIENTS WITH A SPECTRAL CATALYST**Hydrogen and oxygen gases were produced in stoichiometric
amounts by electrolysis, as previously described in greater
detail above herein. A stainless steel coil cooled in dry ice
was placed immediately after the Drierite column. Positive and
negative pressure gauges were connected after the coil, and then
a 1,000 ml round quartz flask was sequentially connected with a
second set of pressure gauges.  
   
At the beginning of each experimental run, the entire system was
vacuum evacuated to a pressure of about minus 650 mm Hg. The
system was sealed for about 15 minutes to confirm the
maintenance of the generated vacuum and integrity of the
connections.  
   
Electrolysis of water to produce hydrogen and oxygen gases was
performed, as described previously.  
   
Initially, about 10 mg of finely divided platinum was placed
into the round quartz flask. Reactant gases were allowed to
react over the platinum and the reaction rate was monitored by
increasing the rate of pressure drop over time, as previously
described. The starting pressure was approximately in the
mid-90's mm Hg positive pressure, and the ending pressure was
approximately in the low 30's over the amount of time that
measurements were taken. Two (2) control runs were performed,
with reaction rates of about 0.47 mm Hg/minute and about 0.48 mm
Hg/minute.  
   
For the third run, a single platinum lamp was applied, as
previously described, except that the operating current was
reduced to about eight (8) mA and the lamp was positioned
through the center of the flask to irradiate only the
reactant/transient gases, and not the physical platinum
catalyst. The reaction rate was determined, as described above,
and was found to be about 0.63 mm Hg/minute, an increase of 34%.  
   
 **EXAMPLE 11****APPARENT POISONING OF A REACTION BY THE SPECTRAL PATTERN****OF A PHYSICAL POISON**The conversion of hydrogen and oxygen gases to water, over a
stepped platinum physical catalyst, is known to be poisoned by
gold. Addition of gold to this platinum catalyzed reaction
reduces reaction rates by about 95%. The gold blocks only about
one sixth of the platinum binding sites, which according to
prior art, would need to be blocked to poison the physical
catalyst to this degree. Thus, it was theorized that a spectral
interaction of the physical gold with the physical platinum
and/or reaction system could also be responsible for the
poisoning effects of gold on the reaction. It was further
theorized that addition of the gold spectral pattern to the
reaction catalyzed by physical platinum could also poison the
reaction.  
   
Hydrogen and oxygen gases were produced by electrolysis, as
described above in greater detail. Finely directed platinum,
about 15 mg, was added to the round quartz flask.  
   
Starting pressures were about in the 90's mm Hg positive
pressure, and ending pressures were about in the 20's mm Hg over
the amount of time that measurements were taken.  
   
Reaction rates were determined as previously described. The
first control run revealed a reaction rate of about 0.81 mm
Hg/minute.  
   
In the second run, a Fisher Hollow Cathode Gold lamp was
applied, as previously described, at an operating frequency of
about eight (8) mA, (80% maximum current), through about the
center of the round flask. The reaction rate increased to about
0.87 mm Hg/minute.  
   
A third run was then performed on the same reaction flask and
physical platinum that had been in the flask exposed to the gold
spectral pattern. The reaction rate decreased to about 0.75 mm
Hg/minute.  
   


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 **US7482072**
 **US8216432**  
**Optimizing Reactions in Fuel Cells and Electrochemical
Reactions**   
   
 **Abstract -**- 
This invention relates to novel methods for affecting,
controlling and/or directing various reactions and/or reaction
pathways or systems by exposing one or more components in a fuel
cell reaction system to at least one spectral energy pattern. In
a first aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy
pattern can be applied to a fuel cell reaction system. In a
second aspect of the invention, at least one spectral energy
conditioning pattern can be applied to a conditioning reaction
system. The spectral energy conditioning pattern can, for
example, be applied at a separate location from the reaction
vessel (e.g., in a conditioning reaction vessel) or can be
applied in (or to) the reaction vessel, but prior to other
reaction system participants being introduced into the reaction
vessel.  
   


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***Some Related Patents******:***  
 **US
4481091****Chemical processing using electromagnetic field
enhancement**  
   
Louis Brus, et al.  
November 6, 1984  
   
 **Abstract --**
The use of induced electromagnetic field enhancement to improve
chemical processing is disclosed. Shape, image and resonant
polarizability phenomena are used to obtain regions of increased
field intensities where atomic and/or molecular interactions are
advantageously affected to yield improved or increased chemical
processing.  
   
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  **DISCLOSURES OF INTEREST**  
   
Recent studies involving the interaction of electromagnetic
radiation and matter have shown that radiation scattering
phenomena are sometimes enhanced in the vicinity of rough
surfaces. Exemplary enhanced phenomena include "Enhanced Raman
Scattering" (ERS) observed when the scattering molecules are in
the vicinity of surfaces with appropriate material and physical
characteristics (J. E. Rowe, C. V. Shank, D. A. Zweiner and C.
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Review Letters, 45, 355 (1980)). Various theories are being
advanced to explain this and other similarly enhanced scattering
processes. As a result of such theoretical work, it has recently
become apparent that these phenomena are associated with
increased electromagnetic field intensities in the vicinity of
certain surfaces due to resonance, image, and shape (or corona)
effects.  
   
Shape effects associated with enhanced processes are similar to
those observed in the vicinity of pointed metals and referred to
as "corona" or "lightening rod" phenomena. Classical
electromagnetic theory indicates that in the vicinity of sharply
pointed materials, especially metals, electromagnetic field
intensities increase dramatically. Consequently, interactions
between matter and electromagnetic radiation which are dependent
on electromagnetic field intensities will be enhanced in the
regions surrounding such pointed bodies, due to increased field
values in these regions.  
   
In addition, the electromagnetic field in the vicinity of
certain materials will have increased values as a result of
resonances in the dielectric polarizability of the material (J.
I. Gerstein and A. Nitzan, Journal of Chemical Physics, 73, 3023
(1980); and J. I. Gersten, Journal of Chemical Physics, 72, 5779
(1980)). Such polarizability resonances are often referred to as
plasmon or polariton modes and can be localized in small
dielectric particles, or extended over a dielectric surface. The
probability of exciting such resonances in dielectric materials
by irradiation with an electromagnetic field depends on the
dielectric properties of the material and its environment, and
on the material's morphological nature (i.e., degree and
character of the surface roughness). Excitation of such surface
plasmon or polariton modes lead to increased electromagnetic
field intensities near the surfaces of such materials.
Absorption or scattering of electromagnetic radiation by atoms
or molecules depends on the electromagnetic field intensity, and
hence will be enhanced near field enhancing materials. (An
equivalent heuristic model considers a particle or a surface
protrusion as a very efficient energy absorber which may
transfer some energy to nearby atoms or molecules thereby
enhancing the excitation of, or scattering by, the atoms or
molecules.)  
   
Field enhancement due to the image effect is associated with the
field due to the image charge distribution as discussed in the
prior art.  
   
It is of interest to compare these enhanced field phenomena with
focusing effects such as, for example, those due to simple
dielectric lenses and concave mirrors. Clearly, light passing
through an appropriate lens will be focused to a limited region,
and in that region the electromagnetic field associated with the
light will be intensified. However, such focusing effects are
limited by the wavelength of the light, and the photons
associated with the field cannot be confined to a region with
characteristic dimension smaller than the wavelength of the
light. Hence, while regions of intense optical power may be
formed by focusing coherent radiation, such as that obtained
from lasers, the effect is fundamentally limited by the
wavelength of the light. However, the enhancement phenomena
described above do not have such limitations, and regions of
field enhancement smaller than that encountered using lenses and
concave mirrors may be obtained. Furthermore, electromagnetic
radiation which has already been optically focused with lenses
may be further enhanced using the resonance, image, or shape
phenomena, thereby obtaining extremely small regions of
extremely high intensity fields.  
   
In the opposite spatial limit, lens optics is extremely
cumbersome if large areas of high field intensities are desired.
(Clearly, extremely large lenses which are impractical or
impossible to fabricate could be used to focus light and obtain
relatively large areas of increased field intensities. However,
such techniques are highly impractical.) Resonance, image and
corona phenomena, on the other hand, may be used in the vicinity
of microscopic protrusions or particles distributed over large
areas to obtain extended regions of substantially increased
field intensities. The effect is similar to focusing light to a
large number of points using a large number of lenses.  
   
In order to understand the invention described in this
specification, it is important to distinguish prior art surface
chemistry, photochemistry, and surface photochemistry. These
prior areas of study involve chemical interactions induced or
effected by the interaction of molecules with light and/or with
surfaces, but do not involve enhanced fields due to the
resonance, image and corona phenomena described above.  
   
 **SUMMARY OF
THE INVENTION**  
   
This invention involves the use of induced electromagnetic field
enhancement in improved chemical processing. Shape, image, and
resonant polarizability phenomena are used to obtain regions of
increased field intensities, where atomic and/or molecular
interactions are advantageously affected to yield improved or
increased chemical processing.  
   
According to the invention, irradiating, with electromagnetic
radiation comprising a given wavelength, an appropriate body of
characteristic dimension between about 5 .ANG. and about the
given wavelength, results in enhancement of the electromagnetic
field in the vicinity of the body. Placing atoms or molecules,
capable of undergoing a photochemical reaction when exposed to
radiation of the given wavelength, into the region of enhanced
field adjacent to but spaced apart from the body results
typically in an increase of the reaction rate over that observed
absent the field enhancement. Exemplary reactions that can often
be advantageously affected by this technique are photocatalysis,
surface modification, image formation, isotope separation,
heterogeneous or homogeneous chemical synthesis, and chemical
purification via selective reaction of one component or isomer
in a mixture.  
   
 **BRIEF
DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS** **FIG. 1 is a schematic representation of chemical
processing using electromagnetic field enhancement;** **FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the invention with a
multiplicity of field enhancing bodies;** **FIG. 3 depicts an embodiment wherein the field enhancing
bodies are deposited or formed on the surface;** **FIG. 4 shows computed effective absorption cross section
vs. photon energy for a model of I.sub.2 dissociation, and** **FIG. 5 gives computed molecular absorption of energy
from 10.4 .mu.m incident radiation by SF.sub.6 molecules near
a doped InSb sphere.** **DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION**  
 **A. Field Enhancement**  
   
It is known that the electromagnetic field in the region of a
pointed body near the point, or in the region of a microscopic
body with appropriate dielectric properties, may be
significantly increased. The latter dielectric effect stems from
the fact that the field in the vicinity of an appropriate
dielectric body may be viewed as the sum of two components--the
background or incident field, present without the body, and the
field induced by the polarized dielectric body (J. I. Gersten
and A. Nitzan, Journal of Chemical Physics, 73, 3023 (1980); and
J. I. Gersten, Journal of Chemical Physics, 72, 5779 (1980)).
Since the two fields must be added to obtain the resultant net
field in the vicinity of the dielectric body, a resonance in the
induced field will result in large field intensities in the
vicinity of the dielectric body. It should be noted that the
induced field may have a sign opposite to that of the incident
field, and in such situations field intensities lower than that
of the incident field may result, if the induced field has
values approximately equal to that of the incident field. The
invention makes use of enhanced field intensities due to
resonance, image or shape phenomena to stimulate or catalyze
appropriate chemical processes. Regions of reduced field
intensities may also be used advantageously in chemical
processing, and fall within the term "enhanced" as used here,
and within the scope of this invention.  
   
 **B.
Alternative Methods of Field Enhancement**  
   
Creation of fields with enhanced intensity by other techniques
may be found in the literature. Lenses and concave mirrors, for
example, may be used to focus light to limited regions of space
thereby obtaining enhanced fields. However, such focusing
effects are inherently limited by the wavelength of the light,
and even laser light cannot be focused to spatial regions of
dimension less than the wavelength of the light. On the other
hand, and as previously discussed, it is impractical to obtain
extended regions of enhanced field intensities using lens
optics. The resonance, image and shape phenomena discussed in
this application, however, may involve field enhancement over
regions smaller (i.e., with higher resolution) or larger
(similar to the use of many lenses) than that possible using
lens optics.  
   
 **C. The
Invention**  
   
The invention resides in the realization that electromagnetic
field intensities enhanced by resonance, image, or shape effects
may be used to obtain improved chemical processing. Any chemical
process affected by the presence of an electromagnetic field may
be improved using this technique. Such processes include
chemistry involving reactants generated or activated by
photochemical processes, or chemistry with reaction rates
affected by the presence of electromagnetic fields. Reactants
may be generated in the course of photochemical processes by (1)
exciting molecules, by direct excitation or energy transfer, to
states for which chemical processes may be more likely, (2)
ionizing or dissociating species yielding desired products, or
products which then partake in chemical processes, or (3)
exciting states which then decay to other states that actively
participate in ensuing chemical reactions. These three processes
may be generically characterized by absorption of one or more
photons followed by subsequent chemical reaction. The enhanced
field may also advantageously affect reaction rates by changing
reactant properties without absorption of photons.  
   
 **D. Details
of Field Enhancement**  
   
When specific types of bodies are irradiated with
electromagnetic radiation appropriate field enhancement will
result. Such field enhancement may advantageously affect
chemical processes among reactants which are located within the
enhanced field. Bodies capable of appropriately enhancing fields
will generally have characteristic dimensions of between 5
Angstroms and the wavelength of the irradiating field.
Irradiating electromagnetic fields will have wavelengths between
0.05 and 60 microns, or alternatively between 0.2 and 20
microns.  
   
In addition, in order for the field to be enhanced by
appropriate dielectric resonance phenomena, the body must have a
polarizability resonance in the spectral vicinity of the
wavelength of the irradiating electromagnetic field. In
spherical bodies, this resonance occurs at wavelengths for which
the real part of the relative dielectric function will be
approximately -2.+-.1, or -2.+-..5, and the imaginary part of
the dielectric constant will be less than one. (In this
specification the term relative dielectric function
.epsilon.(.omega.) stands for the expression .epsilon..sub.p
(.omega.)/.epsilon..sub.m (.omega.), where .epsilon..sub.p is
the dielectric function of the field enhancing particle, and
.epsilon..sub.m is the dielectric function of the surrounding
medium. The angular frequency of the radiation is symbolized by
.omega..)  
   
While it has been indicated that the field enhancing bodies will
generally have characteristic dimensions of between 5 Angstroms
and the wavelength of the irradiating field, it should be
understood that the bodies need not be spherical. The field
enhancing bodies may just as well be irregularly shaped with the
required characteristic dimensions. While the particular shape
of the irregularly shaped field enhancing body may shift the
effective wavelength of any dielectric resonance, the basic
field enhancement phenomena will, nevertheless, effectively
occur.  
   
A simple schematic representation of an embodiment of the
invention is shown in FIG. 1. In this figure, 11 represents
appropriate electromagnetic radiation irradiating the field
enhancing particle, 12 and reactants, 13. The field in the
vicinity of the particle is increased and chemical processes
involving one or more reactants, 13, are thereby enhanced.  
   
Clearly, most, if not all, applications of this invention will
involve more than one field enhancing particle. For example, as
shown in FIG. 2, the invention may be practiced with a multitude
of field enhancing bodies, 12, perhaps suspended in a liquid,
solid or a gas comprising reactant species, 13, which are
appropriately irradiated with electromagnetic radiation 11.  
   
As shown in FIG. 3, the field enhancing particles may be
deposited or formed on a surface, 14. Irradiation in this case
need not be at the angle shown, but may be at any orientation
set to maximize desirable processing parameters. A particular
embodiment of FIG. 3 involves a solid body whose surface is
appropriately rough thereby effectively simulating an
aggregation of field enhancing particles. The rough surface may
be grown, deposited or formed by any appropriate process (for
the example of roughened electrochemical electrodes, see R. P.
Van Dyne in Chemical and Biological Applications of Lasers,
edited by C. B. Moore, Vol. 4 (Academic, N.Y., 1978)). Molecules
on or adjacent to the rough surface may partake in enhanced
chemical processes as a result of the enhanced field.  
   
While the field enhancement associated with the corona effect is
wavelength independent, the field enhancement associated with
the resonance phenomenon is wavelength as well as shape
dependent. The wavelength dependence associated with the
resonance field enhancement may shift depending upon the number
density and shapes of the field enhancing particles and the
material composition of the medium surrounding the field
enhancing body. The specification of the resonance condition for
ensembles of enhancing bodies may be determined by theories
readily available in the literature (M. Moscovitz, Journal of
Chemical Physics, 69, 4159 (1978); and C. G. Granquist and O.
Hunderi, Physical Review B, 16, 3513 (1977)).  
   
While the material composition of the field enhancing body may
fall within a broad category of materials for which enhanced
fields result, the following may assist the practitioner in
initial selection of appropriate field enhancing materials.  
   
The shape dependent lightening rod effect will be strongest with
most, if not all, metals. In this connection, the term metal
implies that the absolute value of the dielectric coefficient at
the radiation frequency is much larger than one.  
   
Resonant field enhancement will occur in the vicinity of
appropriately shaped materials of the following composition. In
the UV and visible, up to wavelengths of about 7500 Angstroms,
metals which can support surface plasmons such as silver, gold,
copper, etc., may be used. In addition, dielectric solids, such
as cadmium sulphide, anthracene, or most solid organic dyes
having internal electronic excited states at specific
wavelengths may be used.  
   
In the infrared wavelength range, i.e., for wavelengths greater
than about 7500 Angstroms, semiconductors, with either n or p
doping sufficient to give free carrier plasmon resonances at the
desired wavelength, may be used. Such semiconductors include
silicon, germanium, indium antimonide, gallium arsenide, etc.
Doped ionic semiconductors exhibiting interacting lattice
vibration and phasmon resonances, such as doped silicon carbide,
may also be used. Dielectrics with ionic optical lattice
vibrations yielding resonances at specific wavelengths, such as
silicon carbide in the vicinity of 10.6 microns, magnesium oxide
in the vicinity of 16 microns, and aluminum oxide at a number of
infrared wavelengths, may be used. Small bandgap semiconductors
with polarizability resonances near the optical absorption edge,
such as gallium aluminum arsenide in the vicinity of 1.3
microns, may also be used.  
   
The field enhancing body does not have to be compositionally
homogeneous. The body may be a solid phase solution of two
materials or may be made of inclusions of one material inside
another. The appropriateness of the material composition of the
body is determined by the existence of resonance conditions in
the effective or net dielectric function of the final composite
material.  
   
The field enhancing body may in itself have an internal
structure designed either to produce a resonance at the
specified wavelength or, as described below, to prevent reactant
molecules from reaching certain volumes of space. For example,
the body could be approximately spherical with an inner core and
an outer surface layer of different materials.  
   
 **E. Details
of Enhanced Chemistry**  
   
While enhanced electromagnetic fields have recently been used to
enhance phenomena such as light scattering, field enhancement
has not been used to improve or enhance chemical processing. The
failure to apply field enhancement to chemical processing may be
attributed partly to the fact that the body which is the source
of field enhancement, may also provide a channel for energy
damping or deexcitation of molecules excited in the enhanced
field. The time dependence of such damping is critical if
chemical processes, which are also time dependent, are to be
advantageously enhanced. For example, applicants have found that
in the vicinity close to the field enhancing particle (i.e.,
within 10 Angstroms) the energy transfer from the excited
molecule to the field enhancing particle is usually so rapid
that chemistry is only minimally enhanced. However, in regions
removed from the field enhancing particle, the "damping" energy
transfer from excited molecule to field enhancing particle
usually decreases rapidly, while the field enhancing phenomenon
still remains significant. Consequently, in regions somewhat
removed (e.g., more than 0.1 particle radii, or greater than
0.5, 3, 10 or 25 Angstroms in appropriate cases) from the field
enhancing particle, chemical processing may be significantly
enhanced without deleterious interferences due to damping
phenomena. In accordance with this realization, this invention
may be advantageously practiced using field enhancing particles
which are coated with a layer of a neutral material so as to
increase the likelihood that molecules which will partake in
subsequent chemistry do not approach the field enhancing
particles any closer than the optimum spacing required for
enhanced chemistry.  
   
In addition to the optimum spacing which plays a significant
role in enhanced chemistry, other linewidth and wavelength
overlap considerations may also play a significant role in the
efficiency of energy transfer from the field enhancing particle
to the reactant molecule. For example, the nonresonant nature of
Raman scattering implies that overlap between the molecular
resonance and the particle polarizability resonance is not
critical for enhancement. However, in enhanced chemical
reactions where on-resonance excitation of molecules is of
significance, one must consider not only the absolute magnitude
of the field enhancing phenomena, but also the wavelength
behavior of the field enhancement. Efficiency of induced
chemical processing will be maximized when the molecule
absorption and the radiation wavelength are in near resonance
(e.g., within 4 percent of each other in some cases). However,
for cost effectiveness, it may be more advantageous to work with
a system in which the magnitude of field enhancement is less
dramatic, but the wavelength range over which the enhancement
occurs is broad enough to overlap with the lineshape of the
absorbing molecule. Alternatively, a molecule may be chosen, in
large part, for lineshape characteristics which will overlap
with those of the field enhancing particle. In such
off-resonance embodiments, consideration must be given to the
constructive or destructive interference of the induced field
with the initial field, in determining whether to operate above
or below resonance. (A more detailed discussion of the relevant
mathematical consideration appears in section G below.)  
   
Advantageous use may also be made of intramolecular decay
processes of excited molecules in order to maximize chemical
processing when the field is enhanced via wavelength dependent
polarizability resonances. If the excited state from which
reaction occurs can be produced by internal relaxation from some
higher lying state within the molecule, it may be advantageous
to choose a radiation wavelength and particle resonance which
are in resonance with absorption into this higher lying state.
Enhanced absorption into the higher state will be followed by
relaxation into the reactive state. The competing transfer of
energy from the excited molecule (in the reactive state) to the
enhancing particle, which is dependent on the dielectric
properties of the particle and, in particular, is largest for
.omega. satisfying .epsilon.(.omega.)=-1 (if the molecule to
particle distance is much smaller than the particle
characteristic size) will be less than that which would have
occurred if enhanced absorption has occurred directly to the
reacting state.  
   
While there may be many plasmon modes associated with the field
enhancing particle, only the dipole modes are effective in
enhancing absorption by the molecule for dimensional values of
the field enhancing particle much less than the wavelength of
light. Dimensional values of the field enhancing particle which
are on the order of magnitude of the exciting light wavelength
will result in higher order modes becoming more effective in
transferring energy, and may be advantageously used in this
invention.  
   
 **F. Specific
Suggested Embodiments**  
   
Many specific embodiments of this invention may be divided
broadly into three categories, (a) photocatalysis of chemical
reactions, (b) surface modification of solids and (c)
lithographic or photographic image formation.  
   
In exemplary embodiments of (a) or (b) the enhancing bodies are
distributed either over a surface or throughout a gaseous or
liquid medium. The desired photochemical reaction is accelerated
in the regions of enhanced field. The absorbing molecule may
fragment, ionize, or tautomerize, react with another nearby
molecule, or diffuse to the surface of either the enhancing body
or another nearby body and undergo surface reaction.  
   
In embodiments involving rough surface configurations the
enhancing bodies may be distributed over a substrate of another
material. In this case, it is possible that excited molecules
produced in the enhanced field region actually react with the
substrate material, and may thus modify the substrate surface.  
   
The purpose of the desired photochemistry may include either
heterogeneous or homogeneous chemical synthesis, isotope
separation via selective reaction of one isotope, chemical
purification via selective reaction of one component or isomer
in a mixture, and surface modification (e.g., activation,
passivation, corrosion protection, controlled roughening, etc.).
The field enhancing bodies may be irradiated with either
monochromatic light, to be absorbed only by a desired species,
or by polychromatic light (e.g., sunlight or radiation from
incandescent sources). In the latter case, advantageous use may
be made of the wavelength specific nature of plasmon resonances
to enhance only one component of the polychromatic light. So,
for example, isotope separation may be achieved by wavelength
specific photochemical activation of only one isotope in a
mixture of two or more isotopic species even when polychromatic
light is used. The photochemical processes to be enhanced may
have rates proportional to either the first or higher powers of
the electromagnetic field intensity. Examples of higher order
processes include two or more photon absorption leading to
unimolecular reaction (e.g., fragmentation, ionization, or
isomerization), or bimolecular reaction. The rates of higher
order processes will be enhanced more than lower order processes
since these processes depend on higher powers of the enhanced
field. Enhancement of such higher order processes may make
possible photochemical applications that would be impracticably
slow without the practice of this invention.  
   
In lithographic or photographic applications a desired image is
produced by photochemical means on a surface or in a thin
material layer on a surface (e.g., the resist). In such cases,
the enhancing bodies may be distributed on the surface or
throughout the thin resist layer.  
   
Two separate techniques for image formation may be considered.
In the first technique the enhancing bodies are uniformly
distributed and an optical image is projected onto the surface
using an external optical system. The enhanced photochemistry of
image formation associated with this invention yields an
increased sensitivity or photographic speed. Photochemical image
formation using two or more photon absorption can be envisioned
in view of this invention. In the second image formation
configuration, the image to be formed is contained in a
prearranged nonuniform distribution of enhancing particles on a
surface. The photochemical image is formed when appropriate
radiation is uniformly distributed across the surface. This
second method has a distinct advantage in that image resolution
is not limited by wavelength, as in a conventional optical
photoresist and in the first technique described above, but is
rather determined by the size and precision of location of
enhancing particles on the surface. Resolutions limited only by
the size of the field enhancing particles may, as discussed
above, be as small as .about.10 Angstroms.  
   
 **G. General
Mathematical Description**  
   
While the above discussion has been in nonmathematical terms,
the more sophisticated practitioner in the art may benefit from
the following more detailed description of field enhancement via
a single sphere.  
   
Consider a molecule at distance d from the surface of a material
sphere of radius a. The molecule is modeled as a polarizable
absorbing point dipole with characteristic frequency
.omega..sub.l. Both a and d are much smaller than the field
wavelength .lambda., and we additionally assume d<<a.
Sphere excitation is characterized by multipole plasmon modes of
frequency .omega..sub.l and damping rates .lambda..sub.l,
.epsilon.(.omega..sub.l +i.lambda..sub.l)=-(l+1)/l, (l=1,2,3, .
. . ). .epsilon. is the ratio between the dielectric functions
of the sphere and of the surrounding medium. The radiation field
principally interacts with the dipolar l=1 mode, which we
approximate as a Drude oscillator with polarizability parameters
taken from experimental .epsilon.(.omega.) data. All the sphere
multipoles are involved in accepting energy from the excited
moleule.  
   
The dynamical behavior is described by an oscillator
representing the molecule coupled to a triply degenerate
oscillator representing the dipolar (l=1; m=0, .+-.1) sphere
modes. The coupling is due to the dipole-dipole interaction,
decreasing as (a+d).sup.-3. In addition, the molecule decays
with a rate given by a free molecule term, and a surface induced
term which arises from the molecular interaction with all l>1
modes. To a good approximation this can be calculated using the
plane image dipole field. The molecular polarizability is
calculated from experimental radiative lifetime data. Our model
differs from that used to discuss intermolecular energy transfer
in that (a) the sphere oscillator is triply degenerate and its
polarizability is macroscopically large, and (b) the presence of
a macroscopic body increases the nonradiative decay rate of the
molecule. We now discuss two examples illustrating different
types of enhanced photochemical processes.  
   
I.sub.2 photodissociation near 4500 Angstroms is a 1-photon
process with a short (.about.10.sup.-14 sec) excited state
lifetime. We have simulated the continuous I.sub.2 absorption by
a broad Lorentzian resonance. FIG. 4 shows the steady-state
I.sub.2 dipole excitation lineshape for several values of
distance d near an Ag sphere. The sphere dipolar resonance
occurs near 3540 Angstroms. The lineshape in FIG. 4 directly
gives the excitation spectrum for I atom production in view of
the short I.sub.2 lifetime. There are two apparent effects
leading to enhanced photochemistry, (a) the integrated intensity
of the 4500 Angstroms absorption increases as d decreases due to
enhanced local field at this wavelength, and (b) there is a new
photodissociation maximum at the sphere wavelength 3540
Angstroms, resulting from sphere absorption followed by energy
transfer to I.sub.2.  
   
We have also modeled the IR multiphoton dissociation of a
molecule near an n-type InSb sphere doped to give a free carrier
plasmon resonance nearly coinciding with a CO.sub.2 laser line.
We could alternately employ a dielectric material such as SiC
with an ionic optical phonon dipolar resonance. FIG. 5 shows the
energy of this molecule when irradiated by a CO.sub.2 laser at
10.4.mu.. Enhancement ratios of 10.sup.2 -10.sup.3 in pumping
rate may be obtained. Such enhancement may occur within a few
picoseconds of initiation of irradiation. The molecule is
modeled as a damped harmonic oscillator with parameters
corresponding to the 0.fwdarw.1.nu..sub.3 transition of SF.sub.6
(965 cm.sup.-1), and the doping in InSb was set to provide a
dipole sphere resonance at 967 cm.sup.-1. The incident intensity
corresponds to a pulse power of 2.times.10.sup.8 Watt. It is
seen from FIG. 5 that the highest rate of energy accumulation by
the molecule occurs at relatively large (.about.20 Angstroms)
distances. This is due to the sharp dependence (.about.d.sup.-3)
of the molecular damping, in contrast to the mild dependence
(.about.(d+a).sup.-3) of the field enhancement, on the
molecule-surface distance. However, even at d=150 Angstroms the
effective absorption cross-section is enhanced considerably.
Occurrence of enhanced processes so soon after initial
irradiation shows that enhanced photochemical processes may
compete successfully with rapid dissipative processes.  
   
 **ILLUSTRATIVE
EMBODIMENTS**  
   
(1) Irradiating, with electromagnetic radiation of approximately
3540 .ANG. wavelength, Ag spheres of appropriate size (i.e.,
diameter within the above disclosed range, namely, between about
5 .ANG. and the radiation wavelength) produces a high
dissociation rate in I.sub.2 molecules located about 5 .ANG.
from the sphere surface, and a somewhat lower rate for I.sub.2
molecules about 50 .ANG. from the surface. In the absence of the
field enhancing Ag spheres the dissociation rate is essentially
zero, as shown by FIG. 4.  
   
(2) Irradiating, with pulsed CO.sub.2 laser radiation (10.4
.mu.m, 2.multidot.10.sup.8 W pulse power), InSb spheres of
appropriate size (i.e., with diameter within the above disclosed
range, namely, between about 5 .ANG. and the radiation
wavelength) doped n-type to yield a dipole sphere resonance at
967 cm.sup.-1 (10.34 .mu.m), results in increased molecular
absorption in SF.sub.6 molecules located between about 5 .ANG.
and about 150 .ANG. from the surface. For instance, 4 psec after
commencement of the irradiation, molecules located 5, 20, 50,
and 150 .ANG. from the surface on average will have accumulated
the energy corresponding to 11, 16, 11, and 4 quanta of
radiation, respectively, whereas molecules located 2 .ANG. from
the surface will have accumulated only 0.25 quanta, and free
molecules (i.e., those not adjacent to a field-enhancing sphere)
only 0.2 quanta, as shown by FIG. 5.  
   


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**US 5015349****Low power density microwave discharge plasma excitation
energy induced chemical reactions**  
  
Inventors:     Suib; Steven L. (Storrs, CT),
Zhang; Zongchao (Evanston, IL)  
   
Abstract -- Disclosed is a method for cracking a hydrocarbon
material. The method includes introducing a stream including a
hydrocarbon fluid into a reaction zone. A microwave discharge
plasma is continuously maintained within the reaction zone, and
in the presence of the hydrocarbon fluid. Reaction products of
the microwave discharge are collected downstream of the reaction
zone.  
   
 **References
Cited****U.S. Patent Documents****3663394   
    May 1972   
    Kawahara****4318178   
    March 1982   
    Stewart et al.****4376225   
    March 1983   
    Vora****4574038   
    March 1986   
    Wan****FIELD OF THE INVENTION**  
   
The present invention relates to a method for making high energy
hydrocarbon products using chemical reactions that are induced
by excitation energy derived from a low power plasma. Also
disclosed herein is a method for cracking hydrocarbon materials
using a low-power plasma and a catalyst.  
   
 **BACKGROUND
OF THE INVENTION**  
   
A plasma containing ionized gases can be created by accelerating
randomly occurring free electrons in an electric field until
they attain sufficient energy to cause ionization of some of the
gas molecules. Electrons formed in this ionization are in turn
accelerated and produce further ionization. This progressive
effect causes extensive breakdown of the gas accompanied by a
rising level of electric current, and establishment of a
discharge. This condition is often referred to as a discharge
plasma. When sufficient energy has been applied, a steady state
may be attained. At steady state there is an equilibrium between
the rate of ion formation and the rate of recombination of the
ions.  
   
The electrical conductivity associated with discharge plasmas is
caused by the drift of electrons in the electric field. Protons
are also present in the plasma, but do not have a significant
effect on the electric field because of their low drift
velocity.  
   
In addition to ionization, radical formation also occurs in a
discharge plasma containing molecules consisting of two or more
atoms. Radical formation is most often caused by the removal of
one or more atoms from a molecule.  
   
Plasma chemistry is the study of reactions of the species found
in plasmas, i.e., atoms, free radicals, ions and electrons. The
principles of plasma chemistry have been applied in such diverse
areas as: chemical vapor deposition; substrate oxidation and
anodization (such as formation of magnetic recording tape); and
high temperature, high energy, plasma conversion of methane to
acetylene (e.g. the Dupont arc acetylene process).  
   
High energy hydrocarbon feedstocks such as ethylene and
acetylene are vital to the petrochemical industry. However,
these feedstocks are not found naturally in great abundance. One
of the most prevalent hydrocarbon sources is natural gas.
Natural gas contains over 90% methane, thermodynamically the
most stable hydrocarbon. The energy needed to break one of the
four C-H bonds of methane is about 415 kJ/mol.  
   
Conversion of methane to other hydrocarbons to provide useful
feedstocks is desirable, yet difficult due to the highly
endothermic nature of the requisite conversion reaction.
Typically, such conversion reactions have relied on high
temperature reaction conditions. However, high temperature
reactions are hard to control, and under such conditions it is
difficult to prevent formation of unwanted by-products.  
   
Industrial scale hydrocarbon cracking processes using plasma
technology require extensive amounts of power in the form of
electricity. For example, the Dupont acetylene process mentioned
above, uses a plasma jet with a temperature of over 4000 K. This
high temperature plasma jet is created by passing an electric
current through a gaseous medium. The large amounts of
electricity needed to create a high temperature plasma jet, and
the poor selectivity (i.e., controllability) of the reaction and
reaction products using such high temperature processes provide
an incentive for the development of lower temperature reactions.  
   
Other thermal techniques that have been employed to "crack"
methane to form useful feedstocks include low and high frequency
electrode and electrodeless discharge, triboelectric discharge,
and laser irradiation. However, there are problems associated
with each of these techniques, which make them unsuitable or
impractical for large scale application. Electrical discharge
results in coating of reactant on the electrode; triboelectric
discharge involves potentially dangerous pressure changes, and
is difficult to scale up. Laser irradiation is expensive and
potentially corrosive to the reaction chamber.  
   
Another technique which has been used in the search for an
efficient cracking process for methane is microwave discharge.
Microwave plasmas are created in the same manner as high
temperature plasmas, although different microwave frequencies
and less electric power is required to establish a plasma.  
   
Several investigators have explored the use of plasmas in
chemical reactions. McCarthy, J. Chem. Phys., 22:1360 (1954),
obtained an energy yield of approximately 3600 kJ for each mole
of C.sub.2 hydrocarbon produced using microwave discharge.
McCarthy employed a pulsed microwave source at an output power
level of 1500 watts.  
   
One example of a relatively high efficiency reaction, not
involving a plasma, is described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,574,038 to
Wan, issued Mar. 4, 1986. Wan discloses a microwave-induced
catalytic hydrocracking process for the selective conversion of
methane to ethylene and hydrogen.  
   
The method disclosed by Wan involves exposing methane and a
microwave-absorbing catalyst to microwave energy, with pulsed
microwave energy sufficient to convert the methane to ethylene
and hydrogen. According to Wan, in order for the reaction to
proceed with viable speed and selectivity, it is important that
the catalyst be capable of attaining temperatures of
1400.degree. to 1600.degree. F.  
   
In one example, Wan placed a Ni-Fe (85-15%) powder catalyst (0.1
g) in a reaction cell. The catalyst was pretreated with a stream
of hydrogen and high power microwave radiation to remove oxide
from the metal powder surface. Methane was then introduced to
the reaction cell at a pressure of one atmosphere of methane.
Wan applied a microwave energy source of 2.4 GHz at 100 watt
incident power level to the gas stream. The microwave generator
was operated to provide 5 second "on-time" pulses for a
cumulative duration of 20 seconds irradiation with off-time
rests of 20-60 seconds. By this technique, Wan obtained yields
of 51.3% ethylene, 26.7% hydrogen and 21.8% methane. With other
catalysts Wan obtained ethylene at 16% yield (Ni catalyst) and
14.6% (Co catalyst).  
   
A major disadvantage of the Wan process, and other high power
cracking processes, is that a heavy coke residue is deposited on
the walls of the reactor and/or on the catalyst that is employed
to accelerate the reaction. To maintain the reactor in operation
the microwave induced reaction must frequently be discontinued
and the residue removed. Hence, the reactor is frequently out of
service. In Wan for example, the reactor is scrubbed with
hydrogen gas to remove oxides which have contaminated the
catalyst. In addition, the Wan process does not use a plasma,
and the process entails pulsing the microwave power on and off.
As a result, the Wan process is relatively inefficient. The
catalyst must be scrubbed periodically, requiring a hydrogen
stream and additional energy. In addition, the cracking reaction
is stopped while the catalyst is scrubbed. Therefore, the Wan
method does not offer continuous production of a desired
reaction product.  
   
By virtue of its widespread availability and low cost, methane
is a desirable raw material for use in producing high energy
hydrocarbon feedstocks. In addition to simple high energy
hydrocarbon feedstocks such as ethylene, acetylene, propane,
propylene, butane and butene, it is also desirable to produce
oxygenated hydrocarbon feedstocks such as formaldehyde and
methanol from methane. Thermal, non-plasma techniques can be
used to oxidize methane at high temperatures (e.g.,
300.degree.-700.degree. C.). However, this technique affords
relatively low selectivity in terms of creating chemical bonds,
and rupturing existing bonds in the raw starting material.
Various catalysts such as metal oxides, non-metal oxides and
mixed oxides have been used in these reactions. These catalysts
include: MgO, Li-doped MgO, La.sub.2 O.sub.3, and mixtures of
NaCl and MnO.sub.2. The yields observed with these catalysts
range from about 0.1% to 30%.  
   
It has been shown that discharge plasma processes involving
methane gas as a reactant can produce radicals of H, CH.sub.3,
CH.sub.2, and CH in the gas phase. When oxygen alone is used as
the reactant, several radical species are obtained, including O,
O.sub.2.sup.+ and others. Previous attempts to create a plasma
from a mixture of hydrocarbons and oxygen using a glow discharge
arrangement, resulted in the formation of completely oxidized
hydrocarbon, i.e, CO.sub.2. Water and polymer deposits are also
formed on the walls of the reactor. Nonetheless, oxygen-rich
plasmas have been used commercially in adhesion processes and
for selectively activating aromatic species.  
   
Although microwave radiation has been used to crack methane,
large quantities of power have conventionally been required to
accomplish this objective, and substantial heat is evolved
during the cracking process. Thus, the cost of electricity used
to create the microwave radiation is a major factor in the low
cost efficiency of feedstocks produced according to conventional
microwave radiation plasma methods. In addition, the use of high
power microwave radiation can rapidly foul catalysts used in the
cracking process, resulting in additional loss of efficiency.  
   
 **OBJECTS OF
THE INVENTION**  
   
It is an object of the present invention to provide an
efficient, selective and economical process for cracking small
chain, low energy hydrocarbons in order to create high energy
hydrocarbons useful as industrial feedstocks.  
   
It is an additional object of the present invention to provide
an efficient, selective and economical process for cracking
small chain, low energy hydrocarbons in the presence of oxygen
in order to create high energy oxygenated hydrocarbons useful as
industrial feedstocks.  
   
A still further object of the present invention is to provide a
system for use in producing substituted and unsubstituted high
energy hydrocarbons from low energy hydrocarbons.  
   
 **SUMMARY OF
THE INVENTION**  
   
The present invention is directed to a method for cracking a
hydrocarbon material. The method includes introducing a stream
including a hydrocarbon fluid and optionally a carrier fluid
into a reaction zone. A microwave discharge plasma is
continuously maintained within the reaction zone, and in the
presence of the hydrocarbon fluid and the optional carrier
fluid. Reaction products of the microwave discharge are
collected downstream of the reaction zone.  
   
 **DETAILED
DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION**  
   
It has now been discovered that extremely low power microwave
energy levels can be used in a continuous process for the
conversion of short chain hydrocarbons to useful feedstocks. The
low energy microwave radiation maintains a plasma of a primary
reaction material such as methane gas alone or a gas stream of a
mixture of the primary reactant and another reactant such as
oxygen within a reaction zone. The present process is capable of
converting almost 100% of the primary reactant to a high energy
hydrocarbon. This is particularly surprising because the
conversion is accomplished by using 25 to 1000 times less energy
than prior art microwave processes.  
   
While not wishing to be bound by any particular theory of
operation, it is believed that the conversion system of the
present invention requires substantially less energy because
almost all of the low power microwave energy emitted into the
reaction zone is utilized to selectively break the bonds of the
hydrocarbon reactant. For example, if methane is used as the
reactant, almost all of the energy is used to break the C-H
bonds of the methane molecule, and to activate (by exciting or
breaking) bonds of the carrier fluid molecules.   
   
 **The Process****FIG. 1 shows a schematic diagram of the process of the
present invention.**  
   
According to a preferred process of the present invention, a
hydrocarbon fluid reactant 2 to be cracked is provided. The
hydrocarbon is mixed with a carrier fluid 4. The carrier
primarily serves to dilute the hydrocarbon fluid, and may be
either inert or reactive. The hydrocarbon fluid mixed with the
carrier may then be heated, cooled, photolyzed or preirradiated
at 6. The hydrocarbon fluid and carrier is then introduced at a
predetermined flow rate through an inlet orifice 7 to a reactor
8 having a reaction zone 9, at a predetermined flow rate.  
   
The reactor may be either a separate vessel or simply a segment
of a quartz tube in which the cross-sectional area has been
expanded (e.g., using glass blowing techniques) to provide an
enlarged volume. A source of microwave energy 10 is then applied
(irradiated into) the reactor zone and in presence of the
hydrocarbon and carrier gas that are being admitted into the
reaction zone. The frequency and power of the microwave energy
are adjusted to the point at which a microwave discharge plasma
can be maintained, hydrocarbon bonds of the primary reactant may
be broken, but polymerization of the hydrocarbon or its
decomposition products or radicals does not occur.  
   
After the microwave energy has been applied to the reaction zone
containing the hydrocarbon and carrier, a microwave discharge
plasma is initiated within the reaction zone. The plasma can be
initiated by introducing a spark into the system.  
   
After passing through the reaction zone containing the microwave
discharge plasma, the hydrocarbon fluid is conducted through an
outlet 11 in the reactor and is allowed to contact a catalyst 12
placed immediately downstream of the reactor.  
   
After contacting the catalyst, reaction products formed by
passage of the hydrocarbon and carrier through the microwave
discharge plasma and catalyst, are collected downstream of the
catalyst 12.  
   
 **PRIMARY
HYDROCARBON REACTANT**  
   
The hydrocarbon (primary) reactant used in the present process,
may be any hydrocarbon having between 1 and 6 carbons. The
hydrocarbon may be straight or branched chain; saturated or
unsaturated; and may have optionally have a functional group.
Representative examples include, methane, ethane, propane,
n-butane, pentane, hexane, iso-butane, ethylene, propene, and
mono-or di-butene, or mixtures thereof, such as natural gas.
Among the hydrocarbons having functional groups the following
are representative: haloalkanes; alcohols; ethers; thiols;
alkenes; alkynes; aldehydes; ketones; carboxylic acids;
anhydrides; esters; amides; nitriles; and amines.  
   
Ideally, the hydrocarbon should be selected from those fully
saturated hydrocarbons having between 1 and 4 carbons, i.e.,
methane, ethane, propane, iso-propane, iso-butane or n-butane.
Methane is especially preferred as the primary reactant for use
in the invention by virtue of its ready availability and low
cost. These hydrocarbons are desirable as starting materials
because they are all gaseous at standard temperature and
pressure. It is important that the hydrocarbon be introduced to
the reactor in the gas phase.  
   
Other hydrocarbon materials may also be employed as primary
reactants in the process of the invention, provided they are
heated or subjected to reduced pressure before being introduced
to the reactor, to ensure that only gas phase hydrocarbons are
introduced to the reactor.  
   
 **CARRIER**  
   
It is important, although not essential, to admix a carrier
fluid with the hydrocarbon, before the hydrocarbon enters the
reactor. The carrier should also enter the reactor in the gas
phase. The properties of the carrier may affect the reaction
conditions in the reactor. For some reactions, it may be
desirable to employ an inert carrier gas to serve primarily as a
diluent for the hydrocarbon and to provide alternate pathways
for reaction by promoting collisions between gas phase species.
Inert carrier gases that are useful in the present invention
include noble gases such as helium, neon, krypton, xenon and
argon.  
   
It has been surprisingly discovered that oxygen, hydrogen and
nitrogen may also be employed as carrier gases for a
hydrocarbon, both for reactions where the carrier is to serve
primarily as a diluent, and for reactions in which it is desired
that the carrier react with the hydrocarbon to form, e.g.,
oxygenated hydrocarbons, such as formaldehyde. While not wishing
to be bound by theory, it is believed that oxygen may serve to
prevent coke formation, and may also scrub coke already formed
on reactor walls or on catalyst surfaces by forming carbon
monoxide or carbon dioxide from the carbon of the coke. For
these reasons, oxygen is the preferred carrier gas. Nitrogen and
hydrogen may operate in a similar manner and are also considered
as being among the preferred diluent gases.  
   
If desired, noble gas carrier species can be activated to create
excited noble gas species upstream from the plasma zone. The
high energy species are then introduced to the plasma at energy
states higher than the ground state to generate radicals
requiring high amounts of energy. The noble species can be
activated upstream of the plasma zone using the emissions from
ultraviolet photolamps, laser or plasma radiation, to excite the
gas, prior to introduction of the excited gas species into the
plasma zone of the reactor.  
   
 **FLUID
CONDITIONS**  
   
Before introduction of the primary hydrocarbon reactant and
optional carrier fluids to the reactor, it may be desirable to
alter their physical characteristics. As set forth above, it is
important that both fluids be introduced into the reactor in the
gaseous phase. Liquids can be vaporized to the gas phase by
heating to the vaporization temperature or by lowering the
ambient pressure sufficiently to cause vaporization of the
liquid. Thus, the process of the present invention, can include
the steps of heating or cooling the fluid starting materials to
convert them to gaseous form or changing the pressure of the
gases introduced to the reactor. It is preferred that the
pressure of the gases be between about 3 and 760 torr.  
   
It is highly desirable to thoroughly mix the carrier and
hydrocarbon fluids prior to introduction of the fluids to the
reactor. Admixture of the carrier and hydrocarbon fluids can be
accomplished by having separate supply tubing lines for the
hydrocarbon and carrier fluids meet at a "Y-tube", wherein the
fluids are mixed and continue to flow in a single supply line
towards the reactor inlet 7.  
   
Another important variable in the reactor conditions is the flow
rate at which the hydrocarbon and carrier gas are admitted into
the reaction zone of the reactor. Because the mixture of
hydrocarbon and carrier gas serves as fuel for the microwave
discharge plasma, it is important to optimize the flow rate of
these gases into the reactor to ensure that the plasma is
maintained as efficiently as possible. For a cylindrical reactor
of 12 mm outside diameter, served by a microwave power supply of
0.1 to 100 watts emitted at 2.45 GHz, suitable flow rates range
from 0.1 to 1000 mL/min. Preferred flow rates range from 20 to
500 mL/min.  
   
It is possible to calculate the relative rates of reaction for
the cracking process of the present invention, in order to
optimize the microwave power and other variables of the
reaction.  
   
Assuming a power of 60 watts supplied by the microwave
generator, the volume of the microwave plasma generated is 1.508
cc. Thus, the power density is 60 watts/1.508 cc, or 39.79
watts/cc.  
   
The following table is constructed based on data assembled from
Examples 28-45.  
   
TABLE 1 \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ P Q % V/Q u Rate
(torr) (cc/sec) Conversion (sec) (cm/sec) (sec.sup.-1)
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ 10 50 .38 1.81 1.66 0.223
20 100 .17 0.91 3.32 0.188 50 500 .04 0.18 16.6 0.221
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ Q = flow rate; V = volume
in cc; u = linear velocity u = Q/A residence time = V/Q rate =
Q(% Conv.)/V  
   
It is observed that as the pressure increases, (more CH.sub.4
reactant) the reaction rate remains relatively constant. It may
then be inferred that the specific type of reactor is not an
important variable, because the reaction rate doesn't depend on
the instantaneous CH.sub.4 concentration during passage through
the plasma. Thus, whether a "plug flow" or "piston flow" reactor
arrangement is used, where concentration of reactant varies with
flow, or a continuously stirred tank reactor (CSTR) is used,
where the concentration remains constant throughout the reactor,
the shape of the reactor does not matter. Therefore, the
critical factor to be considered is efficiency of transfer of
microwave energy to the reactants. This efficiency may be
quantified in terms of power density of the reactor. Power
density is dependant upon microwave power and flow rate. In
turn, flow rate is dependent upon the pressure and dimensions of
the reactor.  
   
 **REACTOR**  
   
The reactor employed in operating the microwave discharge
process is an enclosed chamber or container having an inlet
orifice and an outlet orifice. The reactor must be constructed
of materials that are capable of containing a microwave
discharge plasma, and the reactor walls must allow the passage
of microwave energy to the interior of the reactor. The reactor
should be airtight. Means for providing high voltage spark
ignition within the reactor must be provided. The spark is used
to initiate the plasma within the reactor and the spark supply
device must be positioned to introduce a charge to the reaction
zone of the reaction. The volume and shape of the reactor can be
chosen to optimize reaction conditions for particular reactions.
In one embodiment, the preferred reactor is constructed of
tubular quartz. The laboratory scale reactor employed in
Examples 2-45 herein has an outside diameter of 12 mm. However,
larger size reactors may be constructed using the same
materials. In one preferred embodiment, valves are provided for
controlling the admission to, and exhaust from the reactor of
the gaseous reactants and decomposition products.  
   
 **MICROWAVE
SOURCE**  
   
Any suitable device capable of generating microwave energy may
be employed in practicing the cracking process of the invention.
It is preferred that the generator emit microwaves at a
frequency in the 2.45 GHz range and at a variable output power
level of between about 0.1 and 100 watts, i.e., the microwave
generator can be adjusted to an output power level of between
about 0.1 and 100 watts. In one preferred embodiment, an output
power level of 40 watts is employed. In general, the output
power of the microwave generator is adjusted to provide the most
efficient level of cracking, i.e., maximum production of
decomposition reactants, at the lowest level of energy
consumption. Care must also be taken to provide sufficient
microwave energy to break the hydrocarbon bonds in the primary
reactant, while avoiding polymerization of the decomposition
products of the plasma discharge reaction. Generators emitting
microwaves at other power levels and/or frequencies may be used,
depending on reaction conditions. To focus the microwave energy
on the interior of the reactor, a wave guide is employed.  
   
Preferably, the quartz reactor is placed in close proximity to a
Raytheon microwave 1/4 wave Evenson-type cavity. The Evenson 1/4
wave cavity directs the microwave energy emitted from the
generator by guiding the energy to encircle the quartz reactor.
The Evenson cavity is adjustable such that the microwave energy
can be introduced locally to the plasma, and thereby used to
control the volume of the plasma.  
   
 **CATALYSTS**  
   
According to the present invention, it is possible to crack or
activate hydrocarbons such as methane, for example, by breaking
C-H bonds using the microwave plasma without a catalyst.
However, the ability to control the reaction and produce
specific desired end products is generally low in the absence of
a catalyst. In other words, the selectivity associated with the
reaction is usually low unless a catalyst is provided. Selection
of an appropriate catalyst is essential, if high selectivity of
the end product and good control of the reaction is to be
obtained. However, as shown below, careful selection of
reactants and reaction conditions can also result in high
selectivity of end product.  
   
The catalyst should be positioned downstream of the reaction
zone. If the catalyst is placed within the plasma reaction zone
there is a significant danger that the surface of the catalyst
may become prematurely coked. It has been found that the best
results are obtained by locating the catalyst just outside the
zone in which the microwave plasma is created. The catalyst can
be placed within the tubing carrying gases from the reactor
outlet. Alternatively, and preferably, the catalyst may be
placed within a U-tube downstream of the reactor outlet.  
   
Selection of the catalyst is dependent somewhat on reactants and
reaction conditions. Generally, a metal or metal oxide material
is employed as the catalyst. If methane is used as the reactant
gas, the catalyst must be a hydrogen acceptor if high
selectivity towards ethane or ethylene is to be attained. For
the production of olefins, it is necessary to use a catalyst
that can adsorb hydrogen, such that unsaturated species will
result. Typically, dehydrogenation catalysts such as nickel are
used for this purpose.  
   
Platinum catalysts are strong oxidizing catalysts. Large amounts
of CO.sub.2 are formed when Pt is used as a catalyst with the
process of the present invention. At the same time, relatively
large amounts of HCHO are formed. Conversely, nickel catalysts
tend to minimize the formation of highly oxidized species and
favor methanol production instead. Representative examples of
catalysts which can be used in the present invention include:
nickel, platinum, iron, nickel/iron, nickel/silica,
nickel/yttrium, nickel/alumina, platinum/alumina, manganese
oxide, manganese trioxide and molybdenum trioxide.  
   
To be useful in the present invention, a catalyst should be
resistant to coking under low power microwave reaction
conditions, and should also be thermally and photochemically
stable. Thermal stability refers to the ability of the catalyst
to withstand the operating temperatures of the hydrocarbon
cracking reactions carried out using the low power microwave
energy conditions of the present invention.  
   
In general, to be useful as a catalyst element in the instant
process, a composition must withstand continuous long term
exposure to temperatures up to about 500.degree. C. Long term
exposure refers to the intended duration of operation of the
reactor vessel of the invention. It is contemplated that in
commercial operation the microwave cracking process of the
invention may be conducted continuously for several days, or
more before the process is halted for cleaning the reaction
vessel. The catalyst element of the invention should be
non-volatile under operating conditions. A high catalyst surface
area is desirable. A high surface area can be attained by
providing the catalyst in a suitable shape or size, e.g. in
finely divided powder form. In an alternative arrangement, the
catalyst can take the form of a fine mesh screen or a sintered
disc. In addition, the catalyst array may be disposed on one or
more silica supports that are positioned in the reactant stream.  
  **TRAP**  
   
Downstream of the catalyst, volatile reaction products may be
collected or impurities removed according to methods known to
the art. One such method includes providing a cold trap 14 of
liquid nitrogen or dry ice. A liquid nitrogen trap operates by
providing a reservoir of liquid nitrogen and the gaseous phase
cracking reaction products are bubbled into the liquid nitrogen.
The reaction products are liquified or solidified by the liquid
nitrogen, trapping them within the liquid nitrogen. A vacuum
source 16 is provided downstream of the trap.  
   
The various parameters of the reaction process, such as
temperature of the reactant gas, configuration of the reactor,
the type of carrier gas, power level of the microwave energy
source, pressure of the system, and type and physical
configuration of the catalyst can be adjusted to selectively
alter the compounds produced by the present process.  
   
The present process makes it possible to achieve high
selectivity, i.e., control over the end products created.
Deleterious coking, associated with high power reactions, does
not occur. Consequently, the process may be operated almost
continuously, thereby avoiding the frequent, periodic removal of
coke and other deposits from the reactor and catalyst, that are
drawbacks of prior art processes.  
   
An essential feature of the present invention is the maintenance
of a microwave discharge plasma using very low energy levels. As
used herein, a low energy plasma is one that is created using a
microwave power source radiating at a frequency of 2.45 GHz at
an emitted (radiated) power level of up to 100 watts.  
   
Thus, it has been surprisingly discovered that a plasma formed
of a primary reactant such as methane or a methane/oxygen plasma
may be maintained using a microwave power source having a
frequency of 2.45 GHz and an emitted power level of between 0.01
and 100 watts under standard experimental conditions.  
   
A microwave plasma includes ions and electrons, neither of which
may be evenly distributed depending on various factors, such as
the type of cavity or the reactant. Thus, the plasma is not
generally in thermodynamic equilibrium but, rather consists of a
gradient of ions and electrons. In the present process, it is
desirable to promote reaction conditions that favor the creation
of radicals of the hydrocarbon reactant that can readily combine
with other radicals that are present in the plasma zone or on
the surface of the catalyst, in order to form new compounds that
may be useful, e.g. as feedstocks in the manufacture of
plastics. The present process is also useful in producing
molecular hydrogen. Ionization of the desired hydrocarbon
feedstock products is to be avoided because this may lead to
concomitant cracking reactions, and the formation of
polymerization and carbonaceous products of lower commercial
value. Ionization and cracking processes occur in plasma
reactions under high energy conditions which, therefore, are to
be avoided. Thus, the input power to the microwave source should
be optimized, usually at low power/energy consumption, to
promote coupling reactions and to avoid cracking and ionization
reactions.  
   
The power density required to maintain the plasma is dependent
on reactor dimensions, composition and flow rate of the gas
stream and the gas stream pressure. Other factors which will
influence power density include the presence or absence of a
catalyst; the composition of the reactor; additives to the fuel
stream; and temperature.  
   
It has been determined experimentally, by the present inventors,
that the low microwave power emissions found to be useful in the
present process are sufficient to maintain a discharge plasma
within a gas confined in a tubular quartz reactor having an
outside diameter of 12 mm, and encircled by an Evenson quarter
wave cavity to focus the microwave energy on the plasma, at
reactant flow rates of less than 1000 mL/min, and internal
pressures (within the reactor) of between 3 and 760 torr.  
   
The energy requirements for the conversion of methane have been
experimentally determined by the present inventors. Based on the
data of Example 35, the following reaction is seen:  
   
This reaction is balanced. The coefficients were determined from
the data obtained from Examples 28-45.  
   
The enthalpy of reaction (.DELTA.H ) for this reaction is 21.166
kcal/mol of CH.sub.4. The positive value means that this is an
endothermic reaction which requires an input of heat to proceed.  
   
From the enthalpy of reaction the actual energy in watts
required for the reaction may be calculated:  
   
For a 50 cc/min flow rate, at 60 watts supplied by the generator
and a molar volume of 22.4 L/mol: (50 cc/min)/(60 sec/min
(22,400cc/mol)=3.72.times.10.sup.-5 mol/sec and (21.166 kcal.mol
CH.sub.4).times.4.184 J/cal=8.856.times.104 J/mol then
multiplying both together (8.856.times.104
J/mol).times.3.72.times.10.sup.-5 mol/sec=3.294 J/sec and 3.294
J/sec=3.294 watts.  
   
Thus, of the 60 watts supplied by the generator, only 3.294
watts (based on the experimental mass balance) are needed to
drive the reaction. Two conclusion may be drawn from this
information. First, the reactor design is not very efficient,
(3.294/60=5.5%), and second, the reaction is a low power
process.  
   
The flow rate, power and pressure of the reactor arrangement
directly influence product selectivity. Selectivity may be
explained by describing the sequence of H atom abstraction
reactions which take place:  
   
and  
   
Reactions (1), (2) and (5) are desirable reactions for the
production of ethane or ethylene from methane and in relation to
the data set forth in the Examples must be low energy processes
because they occur predominantly at low power levels in the
microwave plasma. The selectivity in the present processes is
optimized because reactions (3), (4), (6) and (7) have largely
been minimized. These undesirable reactions can be minimized by
either decreasing power, increasing the flow rate or by using a
carrier. Examples exhibiting good selectivity by adjustment of
the variables mentioned above, include those which employ a high
flow rate (e.g., 500 ml/min) (Examples 30, 39-41, 43 and 44). In
these Examples no acetylene (C.sub.2 H.sub.2) was formed,
suggesting that CH fragments are not formed when the flow rate
is high.  
   
It may be theorized that radical recombination must be the
predominant method of product formation:  
   
By preventing formation of CH, prevention of acetylene formation
is also achieved.  
   
The generalizations above appear to be accurate for the feeds
used in the present Examples, methane and ethane. C-C bond
breaking is not a concern for methane and was not observed for
ethane. The data of the present Examples suggest the following
microwave plasma reactions for ethane and ethylene:  
   
The experimental data appears to show that reaction (12)
requires more energy than reaction (11) and it may be implied
that a methane feed may result in acetylene formation if the
initial product--ethylene resides within the plasma for too
long. This may account for the observation that an increased
flow rate eliminates the production of acetylene. Thus, it
appears desirable to remove produced ethylene from the plasma
zone as quickly as possible.  
   
It is well known that the relative energies of the radical
species produced in reactions 1-12 can be influenced by the type
of plasma (e.g., microwave, electrical discharge, glow
discharge, etc.), and the type of carrier. The data obtained
according to the present invention, suggest now that the power
level of the plasma is also important in influencing relative
energies of radical species.  
   
To increase selectivity of desired products and decrease
production of undesirable compounds, several factors must be
optimized. These factors include: pressure, power, flow rate,
and optionally carrier.  
   
For carbon chain compounds such as butane (C.sub.4 H.sub.10) C-C
bond breaking is a concern because as the carbon chain length
increases it becomes easier to break a C-C bond. One could
anticipate the following reaction schemes:  
   
To increase selectivity of ethylene one would attempt to
maximize the conversion of reaction (14) and minimize all of the
others which favor final formation of acetylene, C.sub.2
H.sub.2.  
   
The discharge plasma can be initiated in a reaction zone using a
spark from a Telsa coil or a static gun, or any other similar
spark generating device. Maintenance of the plasma is easier if
a carrier gas is introduced to the reactant gas stream.  
   
A series of experiments was conducted to demonstrate the
optimized efficiency levels and reaction selectivity conditions
that may be attained with the low energy microwave reaction
process of this invention.  
   
EXAMPLE 1  
   
Preferred Laboratory Reactor System Arrangement  
   
A quartz reactor of 12 mm outside diameter was placed in close
proximity (about 3 mm downstream) to a Raytheon microwave 1/4
wave Evenson-type cavity, which was coupled to a 2.45 GHz
microwave generator operating between 0.1 and 100 watts emitted
power. The generator was adjusted to emit between 40 and 80
watts. The Evenson 1/4 wave cavity was used to direct the
microwave energy by encircling the quartz reactor, thereby
creating a reaction zone. The Evenson cavity is adjustable such
that the microwave energy can be focused on the plasma.  
   
Copper tubing of 1/8 " inside diameter fitted with brass and
stainless steel vacuum fittings were used to supply the reactant
gases and carrier gases to two arms of a 9 mm quartz,
120.degree. Y-tube. 1/8 " Swagelok fittings were used to join
the copper lines to the Y-tube. The gases mix within the Y-tube
and pass through the third arm, to be directed into the 12 mm
quartz reactor. Immediately downstream (about 2-5 mm) of the
reaction zone was located a quartz U-tube. In some experiments,
the U-tube contained a solid catalyst. The catalyst was provided
in finely divided form, of about 50 m.sup.2 /g in particle
surface area.  
   
Downstream of the U-tube, 3/8 " quartz tubing was used to direct
flow into a liquid nitrogen trap. Vacuum was applied to the
downstream side of the trap.  
   
The supply lines were equipped with flow meters and regulators,
to regulate both the proportions of the reactant gas and carrier
gas, and the flow rate.  
   
A high voltage spark generator (Tesla coil) was used to initiate
the plasma. As the spark impinges the quartz wall of the
reactor, charges build up on the outside of the wall and charged
particles flow through the quartz, and establish a charge on the
inside surface of the quartz. The surface of the inside of the
quartz tube then acts as an electrode, such that the gaseous
species in the plasma ionize and are excited to excited state
configurations.  
   
The feed gases were scrubbed with zeolite molecular sieves to
adsorb water before introduction to the reactor apparatus.
Methane and inert gases were purified by passing the gas stream
through a liquid nitrogen trap...   
   
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***& More ...***

**Ultrasound
--**

**Report
DOE/PC/30143-T4 ~** ***Energy Res. Abstr*****.
7(10), Abstr. # 27651 (1982) ~** ***(CA*****97:58220 )** ~ Ultrasonic Coal Cleaning ~   
Ultrasonic activation of several coal cleaning processes in
all cases "demonstrated effects that would translate in
production to processing efficiencies and/or capital equipment
savings. Specifically, in the chlorinolysis process, pyritic S
was removed 23 times faster w/ ultrasonics than w/o it. In
NaOCl leaching, the total S extraction rate was 3 times faster
w/ ultrasound. Two benefits were seen w/ oxydesulfurization:
ultrasonics doubled the reaction rate and at slightly
accelerated rates allowed a pressure reduction from 960 to 500
psi".

***British Patent*****# 737,555 ~ (*****CA*** **50:6109)**:
Ultrasonic Gasification of Lignite ~   
Gas-gas & gas-aerosol reactions are increased several
hundred times by passing a supersonic shock wave through the
mixture. Lignite dust having a caloric value of 5060 Kcal/kg
is gasified in air at 1200-1700\* & 0.8-1.5 atmospheres to
give a gas having a caloric value of 745 KCal/cu meter by
passing a shock wave of 125 MHz/sec through the mixture. The
shock wave is generated by the periodic compression obtained
by the exothermic reaction of coal dust with air.

***Gov. Rep.
Announce. Index*** **(US) 90(23), Abstr. # 060,438
(1990) ~ Report, 1990, GRI-90/-163.1; Order #PB90-269622 ~** ***CA*****115:32418 ~** Ultrasonic Gasification of Coal ~   
Numerous operating conditions, catalysts & reactor
configurations; "Overall, at the conditions and with the
catalysts and slurry media tested, ultrasound was not
effective in sustaining coal gasification reactions. The most
favorable results were obtained w/ lignite-water slurry
irradiated w/ high intensity ultrasound w/ KOH catalyst @ 550
F & 1050 psig. After 1 hour sonification, the C conversion
to gas was about 5%... Ultrasound significantly increased the
types & quantities of components that were solubilized...
and reduced the particle size of lignite..."

***French Patent*****# 973,715 ~** Cracking of Lignite & Shale w/
Ultrasound ~   
Hydrogenation of oil shale & lignite @ low temperature
& low w/ 1-3 MHz ultrasound.

***USP*****# 2,722,498** ~ Ultrasonic Extraction of Oil Shale ~   
Solvent extraction of shale oil is improved w/ ultrasound (400
KHz). The amount of organic material extracted is tripled and
the time required is reduced by 90%.

***USP*****# 4,280,558 ~ (CA 95:153539) ~** Ultrasonic Recovery of
Oil from Sand ~   
Water is pumped into an oil-bearing formation and ultrasound
is applied to drive out the oil.

***USP*****# 4,151,067** ~ Ultrasonic Extraction of Oil Shale ~   
Oil is separated from a slurry of oil shale by treatment w/
ultrasound.

***Brazil Patent*****# PI BR 82 04,258 ~ (CA 99:161300)** ~ Ultrasonic
Extraction of Oil Shale ~   
A mixture of powdered oil shale & bitumen is heated to
300-400\* and treated w/ ultrasound. "The process produces a
higher yield than previous techniques, produces relatively few
and environmentally acceptable emissions, and uses a minimal
amount of water."

***Brazil Patent*****# PI BR 80 08,635 ~ (CA 96:165417) ~** Ultrasonic
Extraction of Oil Shale ~   
Application of 20 KHz & 80 kg/cm2 to crushed oil shale for
1 minute generates internal temperatures up to 315\*,
liberating petroleum extracts.

***Brazil Patent*****# PI BR 81 06,361 ~ (CA 97:112397) ~** UV-Ultrasonic
Gasification of Oil Shale ~   
Pulverized oil shale & TiO2-RuO2-Pt catalyst & H20 are
irradiated w/ UV light @ 0.83u to give H & CO2. Ultrasound
is used to maintain movement of the particles.

***Fuel*****68(10):1227-1233 (1989) ~** ***(CA*****111:198237 ) ~** Ultrasonic Extraction of Coal ~   
Ultrasound (0.455-1.46 W/cm2 ) can extract at least 58% of
mobile organic matter w/o rupturing any chemical bonds. The
average molecular weight of the extract is 340-1055

***British Patent*****# GB 2,139,245 ~ (CA 102:64815) ~** Coal Cleaning w/
Ultrasound ~   
Coal slurry (pH 6-9) is agitated w/ ultrasound and separated
by centrifuging or froth flotation. A second treatment w/
ultrasound and ozone releases more contaminants.

***Probl. Obog.
Tverd. Goryuch Iskop*****. 5 (2): 70-80 (1976);**
Increasing Effectiveness of Coal Flotation w/ Ultrasound ~ *(CA*
87:154619 ) ~   
15 sec treatment increases yield of concentrates to 78%
(originally 66%). Exposure of slurry containing both collector
(kerosene) and frothing agent sharply decreased flotation
efficiency.

***USP*****# 4,156,593 ~ (CA 91:94260) ~** Ultrasonic Wet-Grinding
Coal ~   
Coal contaminants (e.g., pyrites, clay) are removed from coal
slurry @ relatively low temp & press & @ increased
throughput rates by an ultrasonic source. Pyrites are reduced
from ~ 30 % to ~ 0.7 %.

***USP*****# 4,151,067 ~ ( CA 91:60105) ~** Ultrasonic Production of
Shale Oil ~   
A slurry of pulverized oil shale is treated w/ ultrasound to
emulsify it. The emulsion is separated by aeration. "The
process has only moderate requirements for heat and energy".

***An. Quim*****.
86(2):175-181 (1990) ~** Ultrasonic Extraction of Tar Sand
~ *(CA* 113:234362 ) ~   
Extraction of tar sands w/ a solution of sodium-silicate &
ultrasound produces bitumen w/ very low ash content &
virtually free of metals and asphaltenes, w/ ~ 95% cumulative
recovery (based on C content) in a continuous operation.

***USP*****# 4,054,506 ~ (*****CA*** **88:25480) ~**
Extraction of Tar Sand w/ Solvent & Ultrasound ~   
78% of the bitumen was removed in 60 sec; all of the bitumen
was removed in 4 extractions w/ 60 KHz

***Japan Patent*****JP 81,127,684  ~ (CA 96:71736) ~** Ultrasonic
Hydrogenation of Coal ~   
Powdered coal & catalyst (CuCl2-AnCl2) was hydrogenated w/
ultrasound (20 KHz) for 1 hr to nearly double the yield of the
same reaction w/o ultrasound.

***USP*****# 4,226,879  ~ (CA 93:222950 ) ~** Fluid Resonator ~
  
 A fluid resonator for recovery of oil, drilling,
emulsification, & secondary recovery of oil; the fluid
flows through and around cylinders positioned in the stream
and parallel to the flow causes ultrasonic vibrations in
fluid.

***Japan Patent*****# JP 97 40,980 ~ (CA 126: 253301) ~**   
Dry coal preparation for a wide range of particle sizes; high
efficiency removal of impurities (esp. sulfides).

***Ranliao Huaxue
Xuebao*** **24(4): 360-363 (1996)** ~ Ultrasonic
Treatment of Coal Slurry ~ *(CA* 125:304721 ) ~   
Ultrasound greatly decreases viscosity & improves static
stability of slurried coal; "All these results show that the
ultrasonic treatment is a practical method to improve the
high-load coal water slurry".

***Prepr. Paper:
Am. Chem. Soc.*****, Div. Fue Chem 39(4):1223-7
(1994) ~** ***(CA*** **121:259407 ) ~**
Deashing of Coal w/ Ultrasound ~   
A crossbow filter w/ sonic waves radiated parallel to the
filtering surface prevents buildup of solids at filter medium,
eliminates clogging.

***Proc. Intl.
Conf. Coal Slurry Technol*****. 16: 323-334 (1991) ~*****(CA*** **120: 275037 ) ~** Ultrasonic
Ash/Pyrite Liberation ~   
 Enhancement of ash & pyrite separation from coal by
pretreatmnt w/ ultrasound.

***USP*****# 4,391,608 ~ (CA 99:90944)** ~ Ultrasonic Beneficiation
of Coal ~   
Slurried coal is deashed & desulfurized by treatment w/
ultrasound (20 KHz @ 0.7 W/cm2/30 min) followed by separation
& washing. Froth flotation alone resulted in coal
containing 5.03% ash & 1.22% S. Ultrasonic treatment
resulted in 4.07% ash & 0.125% S.

***USP*****# 4,537,599** : Ultrasonic Deashing/Desulfurization of
Coal ~   
Sulfur, clay & pyrite are removed from slurried coal by
treatment w/ ultrasound

***S. African
Patent*** **# ZA 80 06,424 ~ (CA 96:18067)** ~
Ultrasonic Coal Cleaning ~   
Slurried coal is irradiated w/ ultrasound to produce
cavitation, reduce particle size, & detach pyrites &
ash from the coal. The impurities are removed by density
differences.

***Japan Patent*****# JP 82,128,791 ~ (CA 98:56945)** ~ Deashing of Coal w/
Ultrasound ~   
Slurried coal is deashed by ultrasound; ash content is reduced
from 14.1 to 5.4% by weight.

***Japan Patent*****# JP 84,223,793 ~ (CA 102:206456)** ~ Ultrasonic Deashing
of Coal ~

***Japan Patent*****# JP 84,142,289 ~ (CA 102:9523) ~** Ultrasonic Deashing of
Coal ~

***Japan Patent*****# JP 76,138,055 ~ (CA 87: 28575 )** ~ Removal of Oil from
Waste Water ~   
Emulsified oil (1 liter) is mixed w/ inorganic salt (CaCl, 40
gr), flocculant or electrolytic surfactant & exposed to
ultrasound (20 KHz / 20 W / 10 min ) and settled 10 min,
followed by removal of the floated oil. Treatment reduced
wastewater content from 850 ppm oil & 1030 ppm COD to 15
ppm oil & 65 ppm COD.

*U**SSR Patent*****# 126,072 ~** Apparatus for Concentration of Coal Fines
Using Ultrasound ~

**Report
DOE/PC/88883-T9 ~** ***Energy Res. Abstr.*****17(4), # 8452 (1992) ~** ***(CA*** **118: 237345
)** ~  ElectroAcoustic Dewatering of Fine Coal ~   
Pilot plant study for economic dewatering of -100 mesh &
-325 mesh coal by synergistic combination of electric &
ultrasonic fields in conjunction w/ conventional mechanical
processes.

***Godishnik
Upravlen. Geol. Prouch*****., Otdel A-12: 97-104
(1961/62)** ~ Ultrasonic Extraction of Bituminous
Material from Sedimentary Rock ~   
Ultrasonic vibration for 12 hrs nearly doubled the yield of
material extracted, w/ no change in the character of the
extracted bitumen.

***Can. J. Chem.
Engg*****. 61(5):697-702 (1983)** ~ Ultrasonic
Irradiation of Coal-Solvent Extraction ~

***Japan Patent*****# JP 94,220,457 ~ (CA 121:304495)** ~ Coal Liquefaction
w/ Ultrasound ~   
A slurry of coal and solvent is liquefied in an high-pressure
H2 atmosphere w/ a catalyst and ultrasound. See also: JP 94
108,062 & JP 94 108,061 &  JP 94,108,060 (CA
121:13753 )

**~** ***Powder
Technology*** **40(1-3):187-194 (1984) ~** ***(CA*****102:48468 )** ~ Selective Agglomeration of Coal Slimes w/
Ultrasound ~   
Acoustic agitation is much more efficient than
mechanical-rotational agitation w/ an impeller mixer.

***Sudovye
Energ. Ustanovki*** **1981, pp. 21-24 ~** ***(CA*****98:21738 )** ~ Ultrasonic Separation of Oil-Water Emulsion
~   
10-15 minutes irradiation of unstabilized water-oil emulsions,
e.g., petroleum-containing ship wastewaters, w/ an asymmetric
sound field increases the rate of emulsion separation 15 times
compared w/ untreated emulsions.

***Japan Patent*****81,52,613 (CA 96:180491)**: Ultrasonic Mixing ~   
Fuel oil & water are mixed & atomized in air by
ultrasonic apparatus designed to increase the efficiency of
fuel combustion.

***J. Appl. Chem.*****20(8): 245-251 (1970):** Ultrasonic Solubilization of Coal
~   
"The amount of coal solubilized is a function of time &
particle size. The use of char prepared at the temperature of
maximum coal fluidity increased the amount of material
solubilized".

***Wien. Mitt.:
Abwasser-Gewasser*** **1971, 6, K1-K18 ~** ***(CA*****79:57346 ) ~** Ultrasonic Clarification of Oil Industry
Waste Water ~   
"Ultrasound provides an effective means for clarification of
waste water from the oil, metal , and pharmaceutical
industries..."

***Neftepererab.
Neftekhim.*** **(Moscow) 10:14-16 (1981)** ~
Ultrasonic Stabilization of Fuel ~   
"Ultrasound disperses asphaltenes and tars present in diesel
fuels, thus improving their storage stability... Ultrasound
(15 KHz) disperses all sedimenting impurities in a few minutes
giving stable fuels".

***Japan Patent*****# JP 82,119,822 ~ (CA 97:219406)** ~ Ultrasonic
Emulsification of Oil-Water ~

***USP*****# 4,126,547 ~ (CA 90:156672)** ~ Ultrasonic Oil Spill
Removal ~

***Belgium Patent*****# BP 874,315 ~ (CA 91:177966) ~** Ultrasonic Preparation
of Coal Slurries.

**Electro-Carbonization/Gasification
--**

***Univ. Missouri
School Mines & Met., Bull.*****, Tech. Ser. No.
78 (1952)**, 84 pp.: The Process of Underground
Electrocarbonization ~   
Review of methods used in 8 Euro countries & USA: chamber,
stream, borehole, filtration linking, and hydrolinking.
Electrocarbonization (EC) involves drilling boreholes,
installing steel pipe, pre-heating, electro-linking (~ 30
min), EC (3-4 hrs), electro-gasification (w/ air/steam
injection) yields producer gas, 120-300 BTU.
Electro-carbonization takes place in a dumb-bell-shaped
elliptical zone, the long axis being fixed by the electrodes.
Fire channel fractures form, and considerable fusion occurs.

***Producers
Monthly*** **16(11):14-20 (1952) ~** ***(CA*****50: 2151 )** ~   
At a critical voltage level, current may be caused to flow
through an oil shale or sand bed, resulting in the gradual
development of a path of carbonized particles from one
electrode to another. Oil & gas are produced by
low-wattage electrical heating of shale and tar sand; the path
of carbonization is used as a heating element.

**Electro-Osmosis
--**

Water migrates to
the negative pole: Electro-osmosis. There are dozens of
patents for various forms of electro-osmosis, some of which
also may be applicable to coal. The following are specific to
coal:

***USP*****# 2,799,641 ~** Electrolytic Promotion of Oil Well Flow ~
  
Pulsed DC stimulation of oil flow can double production.

***USP*****# 3,417,823** ~ Electro-Osmosis of Oil Well Water ~   
Water is electrically transported to the cathode and removed
to improve the permeability of the remaining oil.

***J. Canadian
Petroleum Technology*** **3:8-14 (Spring 1964)**:
Electro-osmotic Increase of Reservoir Flow Rate ~

**Electro-Chemical
--**

***USP*****# 4,043,884 ~ (*****CA*** **87:143348)** ~
Electrolytic Hydrogenation of Oil Shale ~   
Kerogen is upgraded by extracting it from oil shale and
treatment w/ reductive electrolysis.

***Sci. Technol.
Oil Shale*** **1976, pp. 83-101** ~ 
Electrolytic Oxidation & Reduction of Oil Shale ~   
Almost all the higher hydrocarbons are removed by the process;
about 73% of the hydrocarbons were oxidized & dissolved.
See also: USP # 4,045,313 ( CA 87:143372 ).

**Report 1984,
DOE/FE/60339-T2 ~** ***Energy Res. Abstr.*****10(1), Abstr # 8 (1985) ~** ***(CA*****102:169454 ) ~**   
Electrochemical desulfurization w/ simultaneous production of
H @ 75\*, 1.2-1.3 V, almost 100% electrical efficiency, ~ 53%
removal of S. Addition of HI catalyzes reaction: 83% removal
of S.

***USP*****# 4,043,885 (*****CA*** **87:143346 )** ~
Electrolytic Removal of Pyrite from Oil Shale ~   
75-95% of the total S is removed after 1-5 hr of electrolysis
and 83-95% of S converted to sulfate.

***CA*****85:49084 ~** ***Fuel*** **55(1):75-78 (1976)**
~ Electrolytic Removal of Pyrite from Oil Shale ~   
Electrolytic treatment of kerogen concentrates removes pyrite.
The process uses alkali existing in the shale as electrolyte.

***USP*****# 4,045,313 ~ E**lectrolytic Recovery of Bitumen from Oil
Shale ~   
About 75% of the organic hydrocarbons are oxidized &
dissolved in the alkaline electrolyte.

***Proc.
Electrochem. Soc.*** **84-5: 492-509 (1984) ~** Anodic
Oxidation of Coal Slurries ~   
Up to 50% of the lignite slurry in NaOH @ rm temp &
electrolyzed (1.2 V) dissolved as humic acids (= fertilizer).
An increase in potential (2.5 V) gave more humic acids. Higher
potential decreases formation of humic acids. Other reaction
products: CO2 & H @ anode & cathode, & removal of
over 70% of total S.

***J.
Electrochem. Soc*****. 128(10):2097-2102 (1981) ~**
Electrolysis of Coal Slurries ~   
"Coal slurry electrolysis as a method for cheap H evolution is
not a good prospect, because of the low c.d. available after
the removal of Fe. [Add Fe?]

***USP*****# 4,043,881  ~ (*****CA*** **87:143370)** ~
Electrolytic Recovery of Oil From Retort Water ~   
Electrolysis of shale oil retort water yields ammonia; 40-50%
of the total residue and 80-90% of the organic chemicals were
recovered at the anode. The COD value was reduced to ~ 65%.

***USP*****# 3,915,819** ~ Electrolytic Purification of Oil ~   
Sulfur is removed from crude oil and an electrolyte w/
low-V/High-A DC .

***USP*****# 555,511** ~ Coal Battery ~   
Coal logs (produced by LTC) in electrolyte (molten NaOH),
bubbled w/ air: "Average electrical HP developed: 2.16 HP ~
Average electrical HP used by air pump: 0.11 ~ Average net
electrical HP developed: 2.05 ... ~ Carbon consumed in pots
per electrical HP: 0.223 lb  ~ Coal consumed on grate per
electrical HP: 0.336. " Total fuel consumed per electrical HP:
0.559 ~ Electricity obtained from 1 lb of coal\*: 1336 watt
hours (32% of that theoretically obtainable) ~ (\* 0.4 lb in
pots & 0.6 lb on grate). Thus the efficiency of this
particular generator was 12 times greater than that of the
average electric light and power plant in use in this country,
and 40 times greater than plants of corresponding size.

***Fuel*****28(1):6-11 (1949) ~** ***(CA*** **43:1664 )** ~
Production of Electricity from Coal by Electrochemical Means ~

**Electrostatics
--**

***Chem. Engg.
Commun*****. 108: 49-66 (1991) ~** ***(Chemical
Abstracts*** **116:43943 )** ~ 
Electrostatic [ES] Beneficiation of Oil Shale ~   
Oil shale pulverized to 5 microns can be completely liberated
of mineral inclusions from the organic matrix by electrostatic
treatment with a copper tribocharger. Kerogen is enriched from
12% in feed to ~ 34% in the product stream.

***CIM Bull.*****73(822): 51-61 (1980) ~** ***(CA*** **88:194216
)** ~ ES Beneficiation of Fluidized Coal ~   
"Recoveries & ash contents of beneficiated coal are
comparable to recoveries by water washing, but the dry process
avoids potential water pollution problems".

**J*****.
Powder Bulk Solids Technol*****. 1(3):22-26 (1977) ~**
  
An ES separation tower & ES beneficiation loop were
tested; yields coking concentrate high in vitrinite and low in
pyrite & ash.

***J. Coal Res.
Inst*****. (Jap.) 2:97-104 (1951) ~** ***ibid*****.,
3:11-16
(1952)
~** ***(CA*** **49:7220 ) ~**   
ES beneficiation w/ 30-35 KV produced a concentrate of coal.

***Suiyokaishi*****15: 51-56 (1963):** ES Concentration of Coal ~   
Low-Fe coal is attracted to the corona-discharge rollers &
high ash/high-Fe coal is repelled.

***Feiberger
Forschungsh.*** **A326: 161-165 (1964)**: ES
Enrichment of Coal ~   
The coal concentrate w/ low-ash/Fe is attracted to the
grounded cylinder of a Huff separator. Coal particles w/ high
ash/Fe are repelled in the corona field. "Separation is more
effective in the corona field compared w/ that without corona
discharge".

***Nenryo
Kyokai-shi*** **48(512):869-876 (1969)**: ES
Separation of Coal ~   
Coal was concentrated in a Huff-type electrostatic separator
w/ or w/o corona discharge (15-20 KV) The recovery rate was
>96% and the optimum relative humidity was nearly 60%.

***Braunkohlenarchiv.*****56:29-48 (1949**) ~   
Up to 94% of metal impurities can be separated from powdered
coal by ES treatment w/ 25 KV.

***Obogaschen.
Polenz. Iskop*****., Akad. Nauk SSSR, Inst. Gorn.
Dela 1960, pp 168-174 ~** ES Separation of Large Particles
from Coal ~   
Pilot plant for electrostatic precipitation of large particles
from coal fines. Grounded collector electrode, DC corona
discharge. 90-95% efficiency.

***Ind. Eng.
Chem. Fundamentals*** **1(1):48-52 (1962)** ~ ES
Mixing ~   
ES forces produce an extremely fine dispersion w/o moving
parts.

***Nauch. Soob.
Inst. Gorn. Dela*** **(Moscow) 45:31-38 (1968):** 
Electroseparation of Coals ~   
Corona discharge separation of coking coal used for
sulfonation gives simultaneous partial removal of coal
impurities. Power consumption: ~ 0.1 KW-br/metric ton.
Efficiency: 90%

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