Marcel Vogel
Marcel Joseph Vogel | |
|---|---|
| Born | Template:Birth date |
| Died | February 12, 1991 (aged 73) |
| Occupation(s) | Research scientist, inventor |
| Years active | 1945–1984 |
| Known for | Luminescence, magnetic coatings, liquid crystal devices, crystal healing advocacy |
Marcel Joseph Vogel (April 14, 1917 – February 12, 1991) dedicated 27 years as a research scientist at the IBM San Jose Research Center. Although frequently referred to as Dr. Vogel, this designation originated from an honorary degree rather than an earned Ph.D. In the later stages of his career, he delved into concepts related to quartz crystals and metaphysical fields.
Mainstream scientific contributions
Vogel's interest in luminescence began during his adolescence and culminated in the 1943 thesis Luminescence in Liquids and Solids and Their Practical Application, co-written with Dr. Peter Pringsheim from the University of Chicago.
In 1945, he established Vogel Luminescence in San Francisco, where he created products including fluorescent crayons, insecticide markers, and black light kits designed to detect rodent presence. The company also manufactured psychedelic color products that gained popularity within the "new age" poster market. After selling Vogel Luminescence to Ultra Violet Products in 1957, Vogel transitioned to IBM as a full-time research scientist, remaining there until his retirement in 1984.
During 1977–78, Vogel collaborated on testing the Markovich Tesla Electrical Power Source (MTEPS), an invention by Peter T. Markovich.
Throughout his career at IBM, Vogel was awarded 32 patents for innovations such as magnetic coatings utilized in 24" hard disk drive systems that continue to be applied today. His technical expertise encompassed luminescence, phosphor materials, magnetic technologies, and liquid crystal devices.
At Vogel’s funeral in 1991, IBM colleague Bernard McGinity honored him for his "exceptional intellect," "abundant creativity," and "endless stream of innovative ideas."
Crystals
Vogel was a proponent of crystal healing, maintaining that specifically cut crystals have therapeutic effects.[1]
Billy Meier UFO metal sample
He conducted an analysis on a metal sample purportedly given to Billy Meier by extraterrestrials, but he misread the test results and mistakenly identified the presence of thallium, a rare element.[2]
Plant communication
Vogel endorsed investigations into plant consciousness and advocated for fostering "empathy between plant and human beings."[3]
In popular media
Vogel featured in the debut episode of In Search Of..., hosted by Leonard Nimoy, where he presented his ideas concerning communication with plants.
See also
External links
- Biographical overview of Vogel on the Vogel Crystals site
- Vogel featured on the IBM100 Magnetic Stripe Technology team page
- ↑ Chandler, Russell. Understanding the New Age. Word Pub 1988, -p 103.
- ↑ Prothero, Donald R.; Callahan, Timothy D. (2 August 2017). UFOs, Chemtrails, and Aliens: What Science Says. Indiana University Press. p. 151. ISBN 9780253027061. Retrieved 12 August 2023.
- ↑ Galston, Arthur W. The Unscientific Method: By Ignoring Accepted Rules of Evidence, the Authors of a Popularized Book on Plants Reach Many False Conclusions. BioScience, Volume 24, Issue 7, July 1974, Pages 415–416.