“With the same apparatus, one day I discovered the exact vibration of the atoms of an apple tree, and of a peach tree. I synchronized the apparatus with the vibration of the peach tree, then started to increase the vibration little by little until it reached that of an apple tree. The increase took eight hours, after which I kept the vibration of the peach tree at the vibration of the apple tree for sixteen days. Little by little I saw the peach tree transform and become an apple tree. The same system could transform a small Mayflower peach variety into a larger peach variety.
– Pier Luigi Ighina
Few threads in the vast tapestry of scientific history are as colorful and controversial as Pier Luigi Ighina‘s. Born in 1908 in Milan, Italy, Ighina emerged as a figure whose work would challenge the very foundations of our understanding of matter and energy. His life’s pursuit was nothing short of revolutionary: to unravel the mysteries of the atom and harness the power of what he called the “magnetic atom” – a concept that, if proven, could fundamentally reshape our perception of the physical world.
From Marconi’s Apprentice to Scientific Maverick
Ighina’s journey into the depths of atomic theory began remarkably early in his life. At the astonishingly young age of 16, Ighina invented the atomic microscope and discovered what he referred to as the “magnetic atom”. He claimed that this atomic microscope could magnify objects an incredible 1.2 billion times. This feat, if verified, would have far surpassed the capabilities of any microscope of his time, setting the stage for his lifelong pursuit of understanding the universe’s most fundamental nature.
But Ighina’s scientific pedigree extends beyond his own inventions. Ighina was an apprentice to Guglielmo Marconi, the renowned inventor of radio. For over a decade, he worked as a technician and apprentice for Marconi. This association with Marconi undoubtedly influenced Ighina’s approach to scientific inquiry and his willingness to challenge established norms. The time spent under Marconi’s tutelage provided Ighina with a unique perspective on electromagnetic phenomena, which would later inform his theories about the nature of matter and energy.
Working with Marconi, who was known for his groundbreaking work in long-distance radio transmission, likely exposed Ighina to cutting-edge research in electromagnetic waves and their interactions with matter. This experience may have been crucial in shaping Ighina’s later theories about the magnetic atom and its role in the structure of matter.
Dr. Massimo Citro wrote about Ighina in his book “The Basic Code of the Universe: The Science of the Invisible in Physics, Medicine, and Spirituality”. Dr. Citro referred to Ighina as “not just a mine of knowledge and an author of brilliant discoveries, he was above all a great humble master of science and life.” This description paints a picture of a man whose contributions extended beyond mere scientific theory, touching on the philosophical and spiritual aspects of existence.
Importantly, Dr. Citro was the last person to interview Ighina a month before he died in 2004 at the age of 94. This final interview provides valuable insights into Ighina’s thoughts and theories near the end of his life. The fact that Ighina continued to develop and refine his ideas well into his 90s speaks to his lifelong dedication to scientific inquiry and his unwavering belief in the validity of his theories.
The Magnetic Atom
At the core of Ighina’s theories lies the concept of the magnetic atom. Ighina proposed that these magnetic atoms were smaller and faster than regular atoms and are in perpetual motion. He believed that these atoms were present in all matter and played a crucial role in setting the fundamental rhythm and pulse of various forms of matter.
The concept of the magnetic atom is a radical departure from conventional atomic theory. Electromagnetic forces govern the behavior of protons, neutrons, and electrons in standard physics. Ighina’s magnetic atom, however, introduces a new element that he believed was fundamental to the structure and behavior of all matter.
Ighina defined four laws pertaining to all atoms:
- What he referred to as “light atoms” (atoms of light) were capable of exciting other atoms, which absorbed some of the motion of the light atoms.
- The absorption of some of the light atoms’ motion speeds up the motion of the observed atoms.
- It is necessary for an atom to be in contact with an atom of higher motion before it can excite other atoms; atoms with the highest motion attract atoms of the lowest motion.
- There is a positive correlation between an atom’s motion and its luminosity, such that the higher the motion, the higher the luminosity and vice versa.
These laws offer a dynamic perspective on atomic behavior, where the motion and energy states of atoms govern their interaction. The concept of “light atoms” exciting other atoms suggests a transfer of energy that goes beyond conventional understanding of atomic interactions.
He categorized matter based on the atoms’ pulsation and absorption rates. This classification system offers a new way of categorizing substances, based not on their chemical properties or atomic structure, but on their vibrational characteristics.
Ighina discovered that magnetic atoms were in all matter, but magnetic atoms had special properties not possessed by other atoms. Each magnetic atom’s pulse transfers motion to other atoms. This idea of energy transfer through pulsation introduces a rhythmic, almost musical quality to the behavior of matter at the atomic level.
Isolating the Magnetic Atom
One of Ighina’s most remarkable claims was his ability to isolate and photograph the magnetic atom. He used atoms of differing absorption rates to create a “wall” of atoms around the magnetic atom in order to isolate it. In 1940, he captured pictures of the magnetic atom.
The process of isolation was intricate and required a deep understanding of atomic behavior. Ighina’s method of creating an atomic “wall” to isolate the magnetic atom is a fascinating concept. If true, it would represent a significant advancement in atomic manipulation and observation, potentially allowing for the study of individual atoms in a way that was not possible with conventional scientific instruments of the time.
What he witnessed through this process was nothing short of extraordinary – he observed the isolated magnetic atom to radiate pulsating magnetic energy into the surrounding environment. He discovered that the magnetic atom sets the pulse and basic rhythm of a substance or object.
Ighina then brought the magnetic atom into contact with other atoms. Other atoms make contact with the magnetic atom to absorb its motion until their own motion is at its optimum, then they move away. The magnetic atom’s pulsation quickly recovers from this interaction because its own motion is perpetual. As a result, Ighina concluded that all other atoms derive their motion and rhythm from the magnetic atom.
This description of atomic interaction presents a hierarchical view of atomic structure, with the magnetic atom acting as a sort of conductor, orchestrating the behavior of surrounding atoms through its perpetual motion and energy transfer.
Ighina’s Regulating Apparatus: A Tool for Transforming Material Form
Perhaps the most controversial and intriguing aspect of Ighina’s work was his development of a regulating apparatus that allowed him to regulate the magnetic atom’s vibrations. He eventually realized that he could use the regulating apparatus to “tune in“ to the vibrational pattern of any form of matter. After tuning in, he could alter the regulating apparatus’s vibration to transform any form of matter into another.
Ighina’s experiments with this apparatus yielded results that, if verified, would revolutionize our understanding of material science. He reported transforming a peach tree into an apple tree by manipulating its atomic vibrations over a period of sixteen days. This process involved carefully tuning the apparatus to match the vibration of the peach tree, then gradually increasing the frequency to match that of an apple tree.
This implies that the only thing differentiating one form of matter from another is the information it contains. Change the information that informs that form of matter, and the form itself will change in accordance with the new information.
Ighina then began experimenting with his regulating apparatus on animals. He then transformed the tail of a mouse into that of a cat. The tail lasted only four days before reverting to its original form. The tail detached itself and the mouse died. The tail’s atoms didn’t stay in their altered form for very long. This experiment, while ethically questionable by modern standards, highlights the potential dangers and limitations of matter transformation. It suggests that while short-term changes might be possible, maintaining these transformations in living organisms presents significant challenges.
By tuning his apparatus into the healthy vibration of the other areas of the bone and modulating that vibration with the unhealthy vibration of the osteomyelitis, he was able to heal the bone of a rabbit suffering from osteomyelitis. The rabbit’s fever completely disappeared. This application suggests potential medical uses for vibrational therapy, if the underlying principles could be validated and replicated. Modern medicine, which uses therapies like ultrasound in various treatments, is not entirely unfamiliar with the idea of using vibrational energy to treat diseases.
Matter as Rhythm
Ighina viewed matter as a rhythm that pulsates in different ways. This view seems reminiscent of superstring theory, which posits that the fundamental constituents of the universe are vibrating strings of energy. Theoretical physicists developed superstring theory, a highly mathematical construct, but Ighina’s ideas present a more tangible, albeit controversial, view of matter as vibrational energy.
According to Ighina’s worldview, one can transform a peach tree into an apple tree by recording the peach tree’s basic rhythm (or code) and infusing it into the apple tree. Knowing a thing’s code and working with it in a specific way allows one to transform it into almost any other form. The energetic field and surrounding space of an object contains its basic rhythm or code.
This concept of a “code” governing the nature of matter is intriguing. It suggests that the physical form of an object is merely a manifestation of an underlying informational pattern.
Ighina stated, “I noticed that each type of matter has its own magnetic field composed of magnetic atoms and atoms of the matter itself.” Ighina identified the magnetic atoms/field as the fundamental rhythm/code of the object under study. This observation suggests a deep connection between the magnetic properties of matter and its fundamental nature, an idea that, while not accepted by mainstream science, offers an intriguing perspective on the relationship between energy and matter.
Dr. Citro compares Ighina’s magnetic atom to the “basic code,” which serves as an inexhaustible source of information that organizes any form of matter. If one transfers this organizing principle to another form of matter, it transforms its form to align with the new organizing information field. Citro concludes that nature is inherently capable of transferring information from one system to another through variations in the energetic field surrounding a system.
This idea of information transfer through energetic fields is fascinating and has some parallels in quantum physics, particularly in phenomena like quantum entanglement, where particles can instantaneously influence each other regardless of the distance between them. While Ighina’s theories go far beyond accepted science, they do encourage us to think about the nature of information and its role in shaping physical reality.
Ighina’s ideas urge us to consider outside of accepted scientific perspectives. His theory of the magnetic atom as a basic building unit of matter, able of influencing and changing other atoms, offers a quite distinct perspective of atomic structure and behavior. The intriguing and divisive theory of transforming matter by vibrational frequency control points to opportunities, if real, that would transform disciplines including materials science and medicine.
Whether seen as a scientific oddball or a misunderstood genius, Pier Luigi Ighina’s contributions to the philosophy of matter and energy will inspire ideas and discussion for years to come. Ighina’s ideas remind us that the search of knowledge sometimes calls for us to step outside the cozy boundaries of conventional wisdom in a world when scientific paradigms are always changing.
Source – Citro, M. (2012). The Basic Code of the Universe: The Science of the Invisible in Physics, Medicine, and Spirituality. Park Street Press.