The Science of Basic L-Rod Dowsing: An Investigation

Dowsing has been practiced for centuries, with evidence suggesting it may have been used for millennia. The most common tool used today is a wire bent into the shape of an L, leading to the term L-rod dowsing. While some physical phenomenon in the environment causes a physiological response in the body, none of the many studies performed in the past have resulted in a comprehensive, testable explanation for how dowsing works. This book reviews and critiques common explanations, investigates various aspects of L-rod dowsing, and proposes a mechanism that explains the physical observations. It presents a theory based on well-known scientific principles for the physical component of dowsing.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 277 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2024
Publisher: McFarland & Co Inc

Dowsing has been a well-known practice for over 500 years, with some evidence suggesting it may have been used for even longer. Historically, dowsers used a forked, Y-shaped stick to follow the movement of water, minerals, or other objects beneath the ground. Today, the most common tool used is a wire bent into the shape of an L, leading to the term "L-rod dowsing." While some forms of dowsing appear to have a clear physical basis, where a physical phenomenon in the environment causes a physiological response in the body, many others remain unexplained. Despite numerous studies conducted in the past, none have provided a comprehensive, testable explanation for how dowsing works. This book reviews and critiques some of the common explanations for L-rod field dowsing, describes an investigation into various aspects of L-rod dowsing, and proposes a mechanism that explains the physical observations. Building on the prior scientific studies, it presents a theory based on well-known scientific principles for the physical component of dowsing.

Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781476694016