The proof LRLs really work

[Dave J.]

Difference between a compass and L-rods:

Compass responds to real magnetic fields.

L-rods respond to imaginary magnetic fields.

Therefore the two kinds of magnetic fields are orthogonal.

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The math gets kinda tricky on ya because real magnetic fields are vectors in 3-space, and if you convert from vector representation to cartesian, you're stuck having to use imaginary numbers to describe a real vector.

Now suppose the magnetic field is of the kind where the vector magnitude itself is imaginary? Pseudoscientists, put your pseudomathematician hats on (y'know, the ones made of tinfoil to protect your brain from skeptic rays), sharpen your pencils and have at it! (Dell, you're in over your head on this, better leave it up to Hung and Mr. Devil.)

--Dave J.