Ultra low momentum neutron

In summary, This article discusses a peer reviewed journal article published in THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL C, which focuses on ultra low momentum neutron catalyzed nuclear reactions on metallic hydride surfaces. The article presents a hand-wavy calculation that has not been found interesting by the majority of the scientific community. However, the theory has been gaining ground recently as it suggests that the process is not fusion, but rather a weak force interaction. The 2004 DOE review of LENR also supports this idea. NASA is currently conducting experiments to confirm aspects of the theory and a meeting was held at CERN this year to further discuss it. Overall, the article and theory have sparked some interest and debate in the scientific community.
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Eur. Phys. J. C (2006)
THE EUROPEAN PHYSICAL JOURNAL C
Digital Object Identifier (DOI) 10.1140/epjc/s2006-02479-8
Ultra low momentum neutron catalyzed nuclear reactions on metallic hydride surfaces
A. Widom 1, L. Larsen 2
1 Physics Department, Northeastern University, 110 Forsyth Street, Boston MA 02115, USA
2 Lattice Energy LLC, 175 North Harbor Drive, Chicago IL 60601, USA

Can anyone comment of this peer reviewed journal article?
 
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The comment is "yawn". It's a hand-wavy calculation that the rest of the community didn't find interesting. Nine cites, seven of them self-cites, and two by Cold Fusioners with an axe to grid. Yawn.
 
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I have been reading about this lately. It's quite interesting. The process is not fusion at all, but purely a weak force interaction. The 2004 DOE review of LENR certainly supported the idea that no strong force interactions were taking place.

The theory has been gaining ground lately. I think once people admit that fusion is not taking place, it is possible to move on with the science.

NASA is currently trying to confirm some aspects of the theory:

http://futureinnovation.larc.nasa.gov/view/articles/futurism/bushnell/low-energy-nuclear-reactions.html

Also, there was a meeting at CERN about it this year:

http://cdsweb.cern.ch/record/1433865/
 
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1. What is an ultra low momentum neutron?

An ultra low momentum neutron is a type of neutron that has been slowed down to a very low speed, typically less than 10 meters per second. This is achieved by using materials such as liquid hydrogen or deuterium, which have a low atomic mass and can effectively scatter and absorb the neutrons, reducing their momentum.

2. Why are ultra low momentum neutrons important in scientific research?

Ultra low momentum neutrons are important in scientific research because they have a longer lifetime than faster moving neutrons, allowing scientists to study their behavior and interactions in more detail. They are also used in various experiments to probe the fundamental properties of matter and to study the structure of materials at the atomic level.

3. How are ultra low momentum neutrons produced?

Ultra low momentum neutrons are produced through a process called moderation, where fast neutrons are slowed down by colliding with atoms in a material. This can be achieved using a variety of materials and techniques, such as using a liquid or solid moderator, or by using a beam of high energy protons to induce nuclear reactions that produce slow neutrons.

4. What are the applications of ultra low momentum neutrons?

The applications of ultra low momentum neutrons include neutron scattering experiments, which are used to study the structure and dynamics of materials, and in neutron imaging techniques, which can be used to image the interior of objects and materials. They are also used in nuclear physics research and in the development of new technologies, such as nuclear reactors and neutron-based therapies for cancer treatment.

5. How are ultra low momentum neutrons detected?

Ultra low momentum neutrons are detected using specialized detectors such as scintillators, which emit light when a neutron interacts with them, or gas detectors, which measure the ionization produced by the neutrons. These detectors can be combined with other instruments to measure various properties of the neutrons, such as their energy and direction of travel.

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