Construction of Machines Capable of Extracting Energy from the Forces of Nature with Over-unity Efficiencies is Made Possible

The possibility of constructing machines capable of extracting energy from the forces of nature with N > 1 efficiencies by making use of novel energy-harvesting ideas has been brought to light. The electrostatic, magnetic and electromagnetic forces have been identified as the promising ones to meet this objective. The working of one of such machines is based on the simple idea of allowing both the charging and discharging currents of a capacitor to pass through a DC motor uni-directionally repetitively. The second kind of machine, capable of extracting energy from magnetic forces, makes use of both attractive and repulsive forces between pole pieces of permanent and electromagnets. This machine is capable of generating energy with N > 1 efficiencies as it effectively extracts energy from both the attractive and repulsive magnetic forces. The machines of the third kind take advantage of Barlow’s motor, which, when connected in series with a DC motor and a DC current is passed through them the Barlow’s motor generates energy without the consumption of any electrical power. The possible ways of improving the efficiency of the machines are discussed.