Interesting article, with real information. What do you think?I will update you if and when I get any more information about the demonstration (apparently there might be some videos circulating soon). For now, though, you can form your own opinions about the reliability of cold fusion.
Did you actually measure a neutron flux?Borek said:I have been in one of those teams that "replicated" Fleischmann-Pons experiment. My boss was even interviewed by local TV. Since then I am pretty reluctant.
It is not that it can't happen. It is just that the calculated fusion rate is roughly 60 orders of magnitude lower than what was claimed by F&P.Then, while I am not a nuclear scientis (closer to nucular, if anything), I have never heard why it CAN'T happen.
Gokul43201 said:Did you actually measure a neutron flux?
Not true. Most deuterium-deuterium fusion events produce either tritium and a proton or He-3 and a neutron. Additionally, deuterium and tritium react to make He-4 and a neutron, while deuterium and He-3 make He-4 and a proton.Algr said:I have to say that the comments in that article are fairly embarrassing for those who attack cold fusion. Someone explains that D-D fusion wouldn't produce neutrons, (which seems clear to me: 2+2 particles = 4 in the helium nucleus.)
Gokul43201 said:Not true. Most deuterium-deuterium fusion events produce either tritium and a proton or He-3 and a neutron. Additionally, deuterium and tritium react to make He-4 and a neutron, while deuterium and He-3 make He-4 and a proton.
Yes, cold fusion is a legitimate scientific concept that has been studied and researched by scientists for many decades. It involves the fusion of atoms at relatively low temperatures, as opposed to the extremely high temperatures required for traditional nuclear fusion.
While there have been many claims of successful cold fusion experiments over the years, none have been replicated and verified by the scientific community. The majority of scientists remain skeptical of the concept and its feasibility.
If cold fusion were to be successfully achieved, it could potentially provide a nearly limitless source of clean energy, as it does not produce harmful byproducts like traditional nuclear energy. It could also greatly reduce our reliance on fossil fuels.
The main challenge facing cold fusion research is the lack of reproducibility in experiments. Many scientists have been unable to replicate the results of supposed successful experiments, leading to doubts about the validity of the concept. Additionally, the technology and infrastructure needed for cold fusion is still in its early stages and requires significant development.
Yes, there is still ongoing research and experimentation in the field of cold fusion, although it is not as widely funded or supported as traditional nuclear fusion or other alternative energy sources. Some scientists and organizations continue to explore the potential of cold fusion, but it remains a highly controversial and debated topic in the scientific community.