Trombly-Kahn Toroidal Converter

Overview

The Trombly-Kahn device is based on Adam Trombly's work with a toroidal conductor topology where the coil path is entirely closed within a torus — conventional EM theory predicts zero flux linkage and zero output. Trombly and Kahn documented measurable current output in such geometries, attributed to the curl-free but non-zero vector potential (A-field) acting on conduction electrons in the conductor. This effect is related to the Aharonov-Bohm phenomenon. The build plan covers precision toroidal winding, shielding requirements, measurement methodology to isolate stray induction artifacts, and the specific rotational drive geometry used in Trombly's later demonstrations. Careful construction and rigorous measurement control are essential; stray flux pickup is the most common false-positive failure mode.

Intended Research Use