Zero-Point Energy, in simplest terms is the lowest amount of energy in space, or more specifically the native energy present in a true vacuum. Some theorists have suggested the possibility of harnessing this vast storehouse of energy to create “Free-Energy” devices, prompting individuals ranging from the blossoming ametur inventor to respected scientific minds such as Nikola Tessla to take to the workbench in search of such a device. Free Energy however, is impossible according to the Law of Conservation of Energy, which states that energy of any particular system remains constant, although it may change forms. This has led the pursuers of free energy to become pariahs of sorts, and almost never taken seriously.

Despite all the controversy, some have met with apparent success, creating machines that produce more (in some cases MUCH more) energy than is put in to them. Many of such machines utilize water as a substrate for collecting this “extra energy,” with another trend appearing in the use of high-intensity pulses of energy. Yet for the most part many of these inventions fall under the radar of most people. I think, despite the controversy surrounding the topic, if people are making claims of a super-efficient machine, it should be the scientific community’s duty to conduct full and unbiased investigations of these claims.

Below is a documentary, appearing in 1995 in Europe on the topic.

Additional Reading:

• Calphysics Institute: Introduction to Zero Point Energy
• Zero Point Energy