Part 3/8:
Transition and Technological Challenges
As the years progressed, a shift from Tesla-inspired technology to electromagnetic and nuclear force experiments became evident. However, Hutchison notes frustrations with the limitations imposed on his work; he was often restricted from modifying equipment or pursuing certain lines of inquiry.
Furthermore, funding dwindled—after nearly a decade of research, approximately $40,000 was depleted, leading to the closure of the lab. Hutchison describes the equipment as aging and beginning to break down, emphasizing the need to clear out much of the relic hardware, which might find new life as curiosities for Tesla enthusiasts or be sold as scrap.