Thermoelectric Potential in a Single Thermocouple Junction Excites Neurological Function in Animal Tissue
This page has been added in order to present two papers published by the world's leading scientist in the field of thermoelectricity, professor L I Anatychuk.
Shortly after the five letters highlighting the lack of scientific knowledge regarding the thermoelectric properties of dental amalgams were written in 1992, Professor Anatychuk published two scientific papers asserting the thermoelectric nature of the phenomenon known as Volta's Frog's Leg Experiment.
Paper 1 : SEEBECK OR VOLTA?
Synopsis from "Contents of Journal of Thermoelectricity, No.1, 1994".
Who was the first to observe a thermoelectric effect and to discover the possibilities of an electric current receiving in the circuit assembled of inhomogeneous materials at the temperature difference? The answer to this question is in the book on the history of physics "Storia della Fisica" written by Italian scientist Mario Glozzi, where there is a description of the fact that in 1794 Italian Volta discovered an electric current in a circuit in case the iron conductor ends are being heated up or maintained at different temperatures.
Paper 2 : ON THE DISCOVERY OF THERMOELECTRICITY BY VOLTA
Synopsis from "Contents of Journal of Thermoelectricity, No.2, 2004".
The results of historical research proving the discovery of thermoelectricity by Volta are given. Physical conditions for observation by Volta of the origination of thermoelectric effect are described. The observations by Volta are confirmed by reproduction of his experiments.
In February 2009 Professor Anatychuk accepted questions on the thermoelectric behavior of metal dental restorations - however as of 13 March 2010 he has failed to provide any answers.
The text below is the exchange of messages via Skype which was recorded at the 13th Forum of Electricity on 12 February 2009:
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[12/02/2009 12:08:10] Keith P Walsh says: Are metallic dental restorations which consist of dissimilar metals in contact with each other able to generate thermoelectric potentials?
[12/02/2009 12:08:54] Keith P Walsh says: And are these potentials large enough to dissipate electrical energy through the nerves in people's heads.
[12/02/2009 12:10:58] Keith P Walsh says: Remember that dentists sometimes screw a metal alloy retaining pin into the root socket of a patient's tooth and encase the head of the pin in metal amalgam. And dental restorations are subjected to thermal gradients all the time.
[12/02/2009 12:11:28] XIII Forum of Thermoelectricity says: who do you want to address the question?
[12/02/2009 12:11:44] Keith P Walsh says: Professor Anatychuk
[12/02/2009 12:16:58] Keith P Walsh says: Volta's frog's leg experiment - for two dissimilar conductors in contact with the frog's leg - how big does the temperature differential have to be to make the frog's leg jump? how many degree K - to Prof. Anatychuk
[12/02/2009 12:17:05] XIII Forum of Thermoelectricity says: Introduce yourself, please.
Your question is accepted.
Professor will answer, when will be in a position.
[12/02/2009 12:18:56] Keith P Walsh says: My name is Keith Walsh, I am in the UK. I have read that metal dental fillings generate electrical potentials up to 350 milliviolts - is this a thermoelectric potential?
[12/02/2009 12:19:41] Keith P Walsh says: my e-mail address is keith.p.walsh@btinternet.com
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