In reply to Edmund Storms's message of Thu, 25 Sep 2008 15:33:40 -0600: Hi, [snip] >No one is even close to a breakthrough until the mechanism is >understood. Simply replicating a process that works is only the first >step. This only makes possible a search for the mechanism, a process >that will take much money and time. Even after the mechanism is >understood, many more millions will be needed to show that the device >is safe and will last long enough to be practical. Meanwhile, most >investment money will go into solar and wind where the advantages are >obvious and where a return on the dollar can be calculated. Cold >fusion will get pennies until it can discover the mechanism though >lucky chance. Meanwhile, we all can beat on the system to make it >more receptive when the mechanism is discovered. > >Ed [snip] I have chosen a different approach. Make a guess at the mechanism, and assume it is correct. Then optimize a design based upon the guess. Build the design. If the guess was correct, it will pay off. If not, then little is lost.
Regards, Robin van Spaandonk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
