The
discovery of radio waves had created revolution in the scientific development
of the modern world. Research on ultrasound and infra sound has given it a big
leap towards the new horizons of advanced technology.
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The
pulse-echo method for testing of metals was developed in 1940-50 based on Prof.
Dazisch's research on ultrasonic waves. Contemporary research on ultrasound has
led to multifaceted applications in engineering and sciences.
Use
of ultrasound - in noninvasive technologies like the EMR, sonography and
ultrasonic surgery, in the diagnosis and treatment of disease like arthritis,
gall-stone and in complicated surgical operations has taken a predominant place
in the medical technology today. Amongst the recent experimental studies, the
research works of Dr. Luxel in Sweden, Dr. J.C. Taylor in England and Dr.
Toshio Bogoi in Japan have shown promising use of ultrasonic in the
neurological disorders as well.
The
visible as well as the subtle effects of infrasound are found to be more
powerful in the field of communications than those of the audible or
ultrasound. The radio waves could be used only through appropriate transistors.
This limitation has been overcome by the invention of microwaves and other
infrasonic waves. The special use of infrasound lies in the acquisition of
distance (in time and space) and low frequency signals and is therefore of
specific importance in telematics and advanced telecommunication technology.
According to Dr. Joseph Todd, a radiologist in the University of California at
Los Angeles, infrasonic radio waves could also be sent or received via
neurological signals. Nature possesses many live examples to support his
claims.
The
frantic running around by animals like cats, dogs, rabbits …… etc, hours before
the occurrence of an earthquake in the nearby area - indicates the capabilities
of these animals in sensing the infrasonic vibrations deep below the earth's
surface. Systematic experimental studies on the changes in the behaviors of
several animals and birds have given conclusive results in this regard. The Japanese
make use of the Goldfish to know about the tremors well in advance. Some
species of elephants and fin whales are found to make efficient use of
infrasonic signals for deciding the direction of their future movements……..
The
presence of an infrasonic effect, due to its subtle nature, is often linked
with 'mysterious' events. One such interesting phenomenon is associated with
the research of Prof. Govard Marceillia of Vienna. He used to feel dull and
restless with nausea while working in the office in his properly clean and airy
chamber. This had started happening every day since several months.
Mysteriously, his condition would become normal as soon as he came out of the
particular chamber…… His body and mind were in good health otherwise. Regular
observance of this peculiar phenomenon prompted him to investigate the
matter…….
Once,
while he was sitting with the support of a wall in his chamber, he sensed some
sort of vibrations in it. It was found that the noise of an air-conditioner
(fitted several months ago) in the adjacent room gives rise to these
vibrations…..; the frequency of these micro-scale vibrations was found to
measure around 07 hertz, which was generating infrasonic waves in the chamber
of the Professor.
Prof.
Govard then carried out intensive research on microwaves. He developed an
instrument to generate infrasonic waves. To his surprise, during several
experiments he observed that these waves were capable of penetrating the bodies
of the guinea pigs and, due to their high energy fields, were capable of
liquidating the solid constituents there in a fraction of a second. During a
demonstration of the power of infrasonic waves - when he operated his machine
to generate such waves in an open ground…., the glasses of the concrete
buildings in the surroundings were found to have broken almost instantaneously
and the inhabitants of the buildings complained of headaches, irritation,
nausea and tension during this experiment.
Because
of their immense potential in creating high energy fields, the discovery of
infrasonic waves soon led to the technological developments ranging from the
household appliances like the microwave ovens to the highly sophisticated
instruments for advanced scientific research. The above examples and
technological applications clearly signify the magnificent role of the power of
sounds in our physical life. However, if misused this power would be equally
detrimental…. Noise pollution is among the major health-hazards being faced by
the world today. The selfish and power-hungry motives of a few have also led to
destructive use of sonic energy. This greed and exploitation of the astonishing
power of sound could prove to be disastrous to humanity and to the existence
life on our beloved planet.
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