Hello Keith, Well yes, but I don't think it would take anywhere near 50lbs of power supply to reach the tiny currents generated by lithium tantalate. For that matter, why not just use the PZT from one of those gas flame lighters. PZT is a slightly better pyroelectric, no? And besides, why not just go piezoelectric, tap the PZT and get a really nice burst of neutrons?
Frankly, I just don't get this whole news release. Here's a guy getting fairly major publicity for accomplishing nearly nothing, while people doing major research on CF can't get arrested. The only thing that I can see that attracts any attention is the "cuteness factor" of using a pyroelectric. M. (the invisible man) Keith wrote: > About 50 pounds of iron, and a wall outlet. > You could warm the pyroelectric crystal with your > hands and generate neutrons. > But there is no new physics here, sadly. You are > not missing anything. > K. >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Michael Foster [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2005 3:02 PM >> To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Times: Tabletop Fusion >> Am I missing something? What is the advantage of >> using the pyroelectric crystal as a high voltage >> source over some other more conventional power >> supply? >> M. _______________________________________________ Join Excite! - http://www.excite.com The most personalized portal on the Web!
