Unconventional Physics Research Dossier

Research Dossier: Dr. Hal Puthoff / Earth Tech International 1. Executive Summary Dr. Harold E. Puthoff is a key figure at the intersection of theoretical physics, parapsychology, and U.S. national security interests, a position he has occupied for over five decades. His primary research focus has consistently revolved around the theoretical and experimental exploration of the quantum vacuum, also referred to as spacetime metric engineering, with the explicit goal of developing breakthrough energy and propulsion applications. In the period from 2018 to the present, Dr. Puthoff's work has entered a new phase of public engagement and theoretical convergence. This phase is marked by his association with a newly coalescing "gray track" ecosystem focused on a unifying concept known as Extended Electrodynamics (EED). His significance within this ecosystem is not only as a pioneer of its foundational theories but also as an intellectual anchor and legitimizing figure for a new generation of government-funded researchers, including the principals of Un LAB (Charles Chase) and Field Propulsion Technologies (Richard Banduric). This dossier synthesizes multiple intelligence vectors to map Dr. Puthoff's recent activities and collaborations. A key finding is the identification of a new corporate entity, Quantcomm LLC, as the assignee for his recent patents, indicating a potential commercialization or compartmentalization of his work on scalar and vector potential communications—a direct technological application of EED. Furthermore, this investigation confirms direct, repeated professional interactions between Puthoff, Charles Chase, and Richard Banduric at government-sponsored or adjacent forums, establishing the existence of a previously unmapped collaborative network. While direct contractual links are not evident in open-source intelligence, the deep thematic resonance of their research, their use of a shared theoretical language (EED), and their overlapping participation in curated technical exchanges constitute a strong body of evidence for a coordinated, albeit deniable, research vector aimed at developing breakthrough technologies under the strategic umbrella of U.S. national security interests. 2. Key Research Vectors (2018-Present) 2.1 Foundational Vector: Spacetime Metric & Vacuum Engineering The intellectual foundation of Dr. Puthoff's recent work is built upon his decades-long research into the physics of the quantum vacuum, zero-point energy (ZPE), and his "polarizable vacuum" (PV) model of general relativity. This extensive body of work, which posits that so-called "empty space" is an energetic and structured medium, serves as the direct precursor to his current activities. His role as a key subject matter expert for the U.S. defense and intelligence communities is codified in the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) reference document produced for the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), titled "Advanced Space Propulsion Based on Vacuum (Spacetime Metric) Engineering". Although published prior to 2018, this document formalizes the principles that continue to guide his research and demonstrates a long-standing, high-level government interest in moving these concepts from theoretical physics into an engineering discipline. This history indicates that his continued relevance and activity are not new developments but rather the current phase of a multi-decade, government-adjacent research program focused on engineering the vacuum for strategic applications. 2.2 Emergent Vector: Extended Electrodynamics (EED) The most significant recent development in Dr. Puthoff's public-facing research is the consolidation and promotion of a unifying theory termed "Extended Electrodynamics" (EED). This framework appears to be an evolution of his earlier PV and ZPE work, providing a more comprehensive model for unconventional field effects. The primary vector for the socialization of this concept was the December 2024 "Ecosystemic Futures" podcast, an event presented in collaboration with the NASA Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project. In this forum, Dr. Puthoff acted as a co-host for a panel that included Richard Banduric of Field Propulsion Technologies, with the explicit focus being EED and its applications in propulsion, energy, and communication. The core concepts of EED, as articulated in these discussions, involve a modification of Maxwell's equations to incorporate scalar and longitudinal field effects. A key tenet is the ability to generate and utilize vector potentials (A) and scalar potentials (∅) in the absence of conventional electromagnetic fields (E, B). This theoretical construct allows for phenomena such as non-shieldable, penetrating communication signals and novel propulsive forces. The deliberate introduction of EED as a common theoretical language within a curated community of "gray track" researchers suggests a coordinated effort to establish a shared physics-based framework. This framework serves to unify disparate-sounding research areas—such as metamaterials (Banduric), vacuum fluctuations (Chase), and lattice confinement fusion (Forsley)—under a single, coherent, and potentially dual-use paradigm. 2.3 Ancillary Interests: UAP Phenomena & Advanced Concepts Dr. Puthoff's consistent and high-profile involvement in the discourse surrounding Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) is not a separate research track but a critical contextual driver for his physics research. His participation in the November 2023 Sol Foundation Symposium at Stanford University and the November 2024 National Science Foundation (NSF) Interagency Meeting on Disruptive Technology underscores this connection, as UAP was a key topic at both high-level events. His 2022 paper, "Ultraterrestrial Models," provides a glimpse into his formal, speculative thinking, where he considers hypotheses that UAP may represent a locally-based, isolated, high-tech society, thereby linking observed phenomena to the potential for advanced, terrestrial technology development. This engagement with the UAP topic functions as a powerful "demand signal" to legitimize and secure government interest in fundamental physics research that might otherwise be deemed too speculative for funding. The observation of phenomena with flight characteristics that appear to defy conventional physics—a central theme of the AATIP program for which Puthoff was a contractor—creates a national security imperative to investigate the underlying principles. This imperative provides a strong justification for the exploration of concepts like spacetime metric engineering and EED, which offer potential explanations for such observations. The UAP discussion is therefore a strategic tool used to rationalize and promote the exploration of the very physics he has been researching for decades. 3. Patent & Publication Analysis 3.1 Patent Portfolio (2018-Present) A forensic analysis of all patents co-invented by Dr. Puthoff and either published or granted in the 2018-present timeframe reveals a singular focus on a "Communications system" based on the principles of scalar and vector potentials. A critical finding is that all identified patents in this period are assigned to a previously un-profiled entity, Quantcomm LLC, rather than Dr. Puthoff's established organization, Earth Tech International. The core claim of these patents is a method of communication using field-free potentials (E=B=0) that are not subject to shielding by conventional means, such as seawater or plasma. This technology represents a direct engineering application of the Extended Electrodynamics (EED) principles discussed in his recent presentations. The co-inventor on all of these patents, Christopher A. Eusebi, is identified as a new person of interest and a key node in this emerging technology vector. The consistent assignment to Quantcomm LLC suggests a deliberate effort to compartmentalize or commercialize this specific technology stream separately from the broader research activities at Earth Tech. Table 3.1: Dr. Hal Puthoff Patent Analysis (2018-Present) Patent / Pub. Number Title Filing / Grant Date(s) Assignee Core Claim