Benjamin T. Solomon

Benjamin T. Solomon, BSc, DipOR, MAOR, MBS, is an engineer, researcher, author, and entrepreneur whose work bridges the frontiers of physics, propulsion, and finance. As President & CEO of QuantumRisk LLC and Principal Investigator at iSETI LLC, Solomon has dedicated his career to unlocking the mysteries of gravity modification and interstellar propulsion. He is also the founder of both iSETI LLC and the Xodus One Foundation, organizations devoted to researching advanced physics and technologies with the potential to transform humanity’s future among the stars.

In addition to his entrepreneurial ventures, Solomon is a member of the Nuclear and Future Flight Propulsion Technical Committee of the American Institute of Aeronautics & Astronautics (AIAA), where he collaborates with fellow scientists and engineers to explore the limits of propulsion science.

Education and Early Career

Solomon’s academic journey began with a BSc in Electrical & Electronics Engineering from Aston University in the United Kingdom (1979). He went on to earn a Master of Arts in Operations Research at Lancaster University (1982), followed by a Master of Business Studies in Banking & Finance at University College Dublin, Ireland (1995). His commitment to advanced physics later led him to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he completed a Certificate in the Professional Program in Relativity, Gravity, and Cosmology in 2006.

This unique educational foundation—spanning engineering, operations research, finance, and theoretical physics—has enabled Solomon to integrate diverse fields into his research, from mathematical modeling and systems theory to practical propulsion concepts.

Defining Gravity Modification

Over the course of a 12-year study into the theoretical and technological feasibility of gravity modification, Solomon developed some of the most original frameworks in the field. He defined gravity modification as the ability to alter the strength and/or direction of the gravitational effect without relying on mass as the primary source of this modification.

His framework breaks this down into two core components:

  • Field Modulation – the capacity to attenuate or amplify a force field.

  • Field Vectoring – the ability to redirect the orientation of a force field.

This systematic definition provides a foundation for approaching gravity not as an immutable force, but as a phenomenon that might be engineered for propulsion and energy applications.

Discoveries and Publications

One of Solomon’s most significant contributions is the discovery of the generic force field equation for macroscopic forces (gravity, electromagnetism, and mechanical), expressed as:

g = ô c²

where ô represents the change in time dilation divided by the change in distance. Alongside this, Solomon has introduced breakthrough concepts including:

  • Gravitational, electromagnetic, and mechanical noninertia (Ni) fields

  • The photon’s spatial probability field

  • The Var-Gamma distribution

These discoveries provide new mathematical and physical insights into how forces operate and interact across scales.

His groundbreaking ideas are captured in his book, An Introduction to Gravity Modification: A Guide to Using Laithwaite’s and Podkletnov’s Experiments and the Physics of Forces for Empirical Results, which distills his years of research and experimentation into an accessible guide for scientists, engineers, and enthusiasts.

Beyond his book, Solomon has contributed a wide body of peer-reviewed papers and conference presentations, including:

  • Non-Gaussian Radiation Shielding – 100 Year Starship Study Public Symposium, Journal of the British Interplanetary Society (2011)

  • Gravitational Acceleration Without Mass & Noninertia Fields – Physics Essays, Vol. 24, 327 (2011)

  • Reverse Engineering Podkletnov’s Experiments – SPESIF-11, Physics Procedia, Elsevier (2011)

  • Non-Gaussian Photon Probability Distribution – SPESIF-10, AIP Conference Proceedings (2010)

  • An Approach to Gravity Modification as a Propulsion Technology – SPESIF-09, AIP Conference Proceedings (2009)

Through these publications, Solomon has established himself as a leading voice in the niche but rapidly growing domain of advanced propulsion and gravity research.

Financial Analytics and Quantum Risk

In addition to his work in physics, Solomon has built a reputation in the financial sector as a registered investment advisor representative in the state of Colorado. At QuantumRisk LLC, he specializes in financial and credit downside risk analytics, applying the same rigor and systems-based thinking to economic modeling that he applies to theoretical physics. This dual expertise underscores Solomon’s ability to navigate both abstract scientific theory and real-world risk management.

Looking to the Future

Benjamin T. Solomon’s career exemplifies the spirit of innovation and intellectual curiosity. From his early training in engineering and operations research to his pioneering work on gravity modification, Solomon has consistently pursued ideas that challenge established paradigms.

Through iSETI LLC and the Xodus One Foundation, he continues to push the boundaries of what is possible, envisioning a future in which gravity modification and interstellar propulsion are not only feasible but practical. His work inspires the next generation of scientists and engineers to think beyond convention—and to consider a universe in which humanity’s reach extends far beyond Earth.

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