Philadelphia Experiment: Real or Myth?

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In summary, the Philadelphia Experiment is not theoretically impossible, but it would be tricky to achieve with visible light. One method to potentially achieve this is through the use of metamaterials. The claims surrounding this myth are extreme, including crew members being embedded in steel, time travel, and spatial dislocation. However, there is no evidence to support these claims and the entire legend is believed to originate from one person, Carl M. Allen. It is also important to note that the USS Eldridge was never in Philadelphia, and the topic is banned on certain forums. For more information, refer to the S&D posting guidelines.
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is Philadelphia Experiment really possible ?
 
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Not theoretically impossible - but tricky for visible light.
Look up 'Metamaterial' to see how to do it.
 
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mgb_phys said:
Not theoretically impossible - but tricky for visible light.
Look up 'Metamaterial' to see how to do it.

Invisibility tricks are one thing, but the claims around this myth are extreme; including but not limited to crew members left half embedded in steel, time travel, spatial dislocation, etc.

The best information that I found indicates that the USS Eldridge had never even been in Philly. The entire legend originates with one person - Carl M. Allen, aka Carlos Miguel Allende. There is no supporting evidence for the story and it is a banned topic.

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FAQ: Philadelphia Experiment: Real or Myth?

Is there any evidence to support the existence of the Philadelphia Experiment?

There is no concrete evidence to support the existence of the Philadelphia Experiment. The story originated from a series of letters written by Carl Allen, a man claiming to have witnessed the experiment. However, these letters have been proven to be fabricated, and no official government records or documentation have been found to support the event.

What is the Philadelphia Experiment and how did it originate?

The Philadelphia Experiment is a supposed secret experiment conducted by the US Navy in 1943, in which a warship, the USS Eldridge, was rendered invisible and teleported to another location. The story originated from a series of letters written by Carl Allen, who claimed to be a witness to the event. However, the letters have been proven to be fabricated and there is no official evidence to support the experiment.

Are there any survivors or witnesses who have come forward?

There are no verified survivors or witnesses who have come forward to support the Philadelphia Experiment. The only source of information about the experiment is from the fabricated letters written by Carl Allen. Many of the supposed witnesses have been proven to be fictional characters or have no record of existence.

What are the most popular theories surrounding the Philadelphia Experiment?

Some popular theories surrounding the Philadelphia Experiment include the use of advanced technology or alien intervention to achieve invisibility and teleportation, as well as the potential involvement of Nikola Tesla. However, there is no evidence to support these theories, and they remain purely speculative.

Has the US Navy ever commented on the Philadelphia Experiment?

The US Navy has officially denied the existence of the Philadelphia Experiment and has stated that it is purely a hoax. In 1999, the Navy released a statement stating that there is no scientific evidence to support the claims of the experiment and that the USS Eldridge was never involved in any secret experiments.

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