Explaining high density cold fusion

The process of cold fusion is very different from fusion processes in plasmas which are less dense by many factors of ten. Onjections to the realitity of cold fusion is related to the much lower release of neutrons compared to the amount expected in plasma fusion. Analysis of the process of fusion in dense metal material predicts that the production of neutrons should be much lower. Alse the intermittant production of energy in localized spots is eplained, predicted, and observed.

(PRWEB) September 8, 2004

Cold Fusion Explained

A recent article on the Internet by the New York Times (March 25, 2004) has indicated that the Energy Department will review the process of cold fusion. The concept was previously rejected because the many published experimental results do not agree with the theory of fusion based upon classical high temperature fusion. Also because the production of energy is not demonstrated consistently, the experimental results are questioned. Successful cold fusion would harm funding of alternative (plasma) approaches, limit oil prices and profit, and could cause political instability. The concept of cold fusion was sidelined for over 15 years, and this has harmed our economy.

However my review of the process from the point of view of plasma physics and solid state physics has provided explanations for some of the major objections.

The lack of observed neutrons is said to prove the absence of fusion because neutron emission usually occurs in high temperature plasma fusion where two ions such as deuterium or hydrogen fuse. This two body process results in the single body Helium plus a neutron which normally is needed to satisfy the two conditions of conservation of energy and of momentum. Thus in high temperature fusion massive amounts of neutrons are emitted. My explanation is that for fusion in palladium the high density of other nearby atoms will interact to readily satisfy the conditions of conservation of energy and momentum without the need for neutrons. This is an advantage because neutrons are not desirable for various reasons including safety and deterioration of equipment by neutrons.

I explain the problem where cold fusion is not continuous and can not be easily turned on and off. Fusion in a palladium matrix depends upon the diffusion of deuterium and only occurs when local deuterium density reaches a critical value. During the fusion phase which generates energy the local density of deuterium is rapidly depleted below the density needed to maintain fusion, and thus the fusion ends. When the continuing diffusion of deuterium brings the local density back to the critical value, a fusion pulse starts again.

A proper understanding will lead to usable solid state fusion as a source of vital energy.

A more detailed analysis will be available on my web site http://inventing-solutions.com - if enough interest and requests are received.

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