Jones, Having been a semi-passive lurker at Luke's Hydrino discussion group for many years I've kept loose tabs on the recent "Fifth Force" discussion. Needless to say, and as you have pointed out, John E. Connett (aka Nora B.) and Dr. Z. are do not appear to be terribly impressed with Dr. Mills' experimental apparatus nor the evidence it has allegedly produced.
According to Dr. Z. a real test (whatever "real" might be defined to incorporate) is likely to be costly. While I honestly hope I'm dead wrong on this point it would appear that Dr. Mills' claimed experimental 5th force evidence is in real danger of being marginalized for lack of proper funding. And after its been marginalized it is likely to be quickly forgotten. One itchy thing that has been repeated numerous times by both Dr. Mill's supporters and skeptics was why he didn't go the extra effort of flipping the experimental apparatus 180 degrees to see if the collected data would change its tone. Presumably, if there is some accuracy to Mill's 5th Force claim then flipping the device 180 degrees should produce a change in vectors. I find this to be a compelling query, and indeed wonder why Dr. Mills apparently hasn't done it. I would think that if Dr. Mills had any faith in his experimental claims he would be eager to perform just this. In any case, one would think Mill's recent claim would have stirred up sufficient interest within the scientific community to garner at least -some- effort to independently check out these claims, but what do I know. :-( Regards, Steven Vincent Johnson www.OrionWorks.com
