“Yes, gentlemen. I am talking about a completely new domain of the universe that lies beyond the dimensions of space and time—a domain so strange that we are only beginning to glimpse some of the possibilities that are waiting to be uncovered. But even this first glimpse has revealed facts so staggering as to fundamentally change and in many cases dispose of practically every currently accepted law of physics. The whole universe that has been revealed up until now by all our instruments turns out to be nothing more than a shadow of an infinitely more exciting and vaster superuniverse. Let me tell you about some of the workings of this superuniverse.”
Morelli went on to describe in nontechnical terms the theory behind particle extinctions and creations, and the interpretation of these events as transitions of basic entities between the various dimensions of k-space. He described the generation of k-waves and explained how all the known forces and forms of energy of physics could be interpreted in terms of them, and led from there to the notion of gravity as a discontinuous, dynamic phenomenon that resulted from the slow decay of matter particles.
“But gravity waves are just projections into our universe of a more complex k-wave,” he told them. “In the superuniverse there exists a form of superwave that defies all powers of imagination and has the property of being able to pervade all the points of our ordinary space simultaneously. These superwaves are produced continuously in every piece of matter in the universe—in the planets, the stars, and even in the voids between—and every tiny particle-event taking place at any point in the cosmos makes itself known instantly at each and every other point.” Surprised mutterings ran through the audience. Morelli chose that moment to make his first announcement concerning the practical relevance of it all.
“Here at Sudbury, we have constructed an instrument that not only responds to these superwaves coming from everywhere in the universe, but in addition enables them to be processed into meaningful visual images.” He gestured toward the large screen behind him, which he had used earlier to present diagrams illustrating the basic concepts of k-theory, and operated the controls below the edge of the lectern in front of him. Immediately the screen came to life to show a bright orange-yellow disk.
“That, gentlemen, is a cross-section view right through the center of Earth,” he informed them. Gasps of astonishment erupted.
Warren Keele, the nuclear sciences expert, was unable to contain his amazement. “You’re saying that’s a real, live view through the Earth?” he said. “You mean your instrument can actually pick up these waves coming from all through Earth and make pictures out of them?”
The comments from around the room had risen to a steady murmur. Morelli seized the chance to capitalize on the mood of the moment. “Yes, we can do exactly that. We can do much better than that, too.” He changed the view to that of another, similar-looking disk. “And that is another sectional view, but this time one of our Moon!” He repeated the procedure with a flourish to show a third disk, this time one that became noticeably brighter towards its center. “And that’s the Sun!” His voice rose above the ensuing clamor to drive home his point. “Every one of these images was obtained from within a hundred yards of where you are sitting, and every one of them shows the object as it was at the instant the information was received. Later on today, we will take you into another building and show you the screen from which these pictures were taken. You will be able to sit in front of it and gaze into the heart of the Sun!”
Morelli then went on to describe the operation of the GRASER and dropped his second bombshell when he announced that gravity could be produced and controlled artificially.
“At any other time this would be a stupendous achievement in itself,” he said. “It’s something that men have dreamed about for a hundred years. As things are, it comes as a mere by-product of something that’s bigger and even more stupendous by far.”
When Morelli had finished, excitement and enthusiasm bubbled on every side. Some of the generals were still looking bemused and a miniature instant conference began around William Foreshaw. Morelli waited patiently.