This proposal outlines a visionary yet physically grounded concept to address long-term global energy needs by utilizing the Earth’s ionosphere as a controllable electromagnetic structure. The core idea involves inducing large-scale electron flows in the ionosphere through orbiting satellites equipped with precision laser or microwave emitters. These artificial currents, if aligned with the Earth’s magnetic field and rotational vectors, could create an enormous electromagnetic coil-like structure capable…
The ionosphere, a naturally ionized layer of the upper atmosphere (60–1000 km altitude), contains free electrons and ions influenced by solar activity and Earth’s magnetic field. We propose orbiting platforms that emit directed energy beams (e.g., high-frequency lasers or microwave pulses) to stimulate and guide electron movement in a specific direction, forming a controlled current loop. When aligned with geomagnetic field lines and Earth’s rotation, this setup can reduce resistive and Lorentz losses, a…
By treating this configuration as a planetary-scale electromagnetic coil, it becomes theoretically possible to:
We must assess:
Transparency, open monitoring, and international cooperation are essential.
We invite researchers, engineers, and policymakers to critically assess and refine this concept. Even if deployment is generations away, foundational exploration today can shape tomorrow’s solutions.
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