Electromagnetic Field Meter And Ghosts

The Electromagnetic Field Meter And Ghosts

There is a widespread idea among paranormal researchers that ghosts emit an electromagnetic field and that their presence can, thus, be detected by EMF meters. However, there seem to be no formal studies to support this idea. Instead, there are a few anecdotal reports that EMF meters 'spike' during paranormal activity at haunted locations or that haunted locations produce more variable EMF fields than non-haunted places. In both cases, it is difficult to trace any original, first-hand reports of these claimed connections and what reports are available are vague and lacking in crucial technical detail. So, why do some people claim that ghosts emit EM (electromagnetic) fields?

EMF detection equipment was not designed to detect ghosts or spirits. These meters were designed for use in the detection of artificial currents in inside buildings, homes, and other structures.

The electromagnetic field meters were adapted into paranormal research because of the theory that ghosts or spirits may cause interference with standard base readings of artificial currents.
Although this is theory, there have been correlations between unusual readings and paranormal activity.

For paranormal research, the investigator always searches for the artificial source of any reading that is different from baseline readings.
These readings could be things such as appliances, electrical outlets, breaker boxes, and even power lines in walls and floors.

Typically the investigator is looking for readings between 2 and 8 milligauss (mg), sudden drops or surges in readings that have no artificial source and another form of correlating "evidence" such as temperature drops, video, photos or any other factor that may indicate a possible haunting or ghost.

Electronic Voice Phenomena

Many in the paranormal field have studied what is commonly referred to as EVP, electronic voice phenomena. This occurs when a disembodied voice is picked up by either an analog or digital recorder. It is thought that the voice is able to imprint itself using electromagnetic energy. Usually the voices are not heard by the human ear at the time of recording because they are at an infrasound frequency, below that of which the human ear is capable of hearing. There is wide belief in the field that these are the voices of the deceased.

Researchers have created classifications for EVPS. Class A’s are easy to distinguish and there is common assent in what is being said and may only need the volume raised. The most common you will hear are class B’s which are harder to hear, but by de-noising it with the assistance of a good sound editor program, they can also be heard. Class C’s are usually very quiet whispers or sounds that are barely noticeable even with a sound editing program.

Researchers have been trying different methods to achieve higher quality recordings by experimenting with a variety of external microphones, creating white noise in the background, like turning on a fan, or using a combination of electronic gadgets. While these are all at different experimental stages, there have been significant findings.