scientists have found that the shape of the great pyramid of giza focuses electromagnetic energy such as radio waves within its hidden chambers. now the team want to recreate the concentrating effect on a nanoscale size, building tiny molecules with a similar shape with the hope that they will harness the same power to focus waves. if successfully demonstrated, these particles could be used as solar cells or even sensors, researchers claim.

scientists discover the shape of the great pyramid of giza can focus electromagnetic energy

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in a statement, ITMO university, russia, wrote: ‘while egyptian pyramids are surrounded by many myths and legends, we have little scientifically reliable information about their physical properties. together with scientists from the laser zentrum hannover, the group of researchers looked at how the great pyramid would interact with electromagnetic waves of a proportional length. the results showed that the pyramid could concentrate electromagnetic energy in its internal chambers as well as under its base, where the third unfinished chamber is located.

scientists discover the shape of the great pyramid of giza can focus electromagnetic energy

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led by the university, the group created a model of the great pyramid of giza to accurately measure it electromagnetic response. they estimated that resonances in the pyramid can be induced by radio waves with a length ranging from 200 to 600 meters. the results signify the power of the pyramid shape in its ability to concentrate electromagnetic energy, a quirk in the design not realised when they were built 4,400 years ago.

scientists discover the shape of the great pyramid of giza can focus electromagnetic energy

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egyptian pyramids have always attracted great attention. we as scientists were interested in them as well, so we decided to look at the great pyramid as a particle dissipating radio waves resonantly‘, says dr. sc. andrey evlyukhin, scientific supervisor and coordinator of the research. ‘due to the lack of information about the physical properties of the pyramid, we had to use some assumptions. For example, we assumed that there are no unknown cavities inside, and the building material with the properties of an ordinary limestone is evenly distributed in and out of the pyramid. With these assumptions made, we obtained interesting results that can find important practical applications.’