On vortex, we have discussed the Efimov state going back to 2006 if not before. There is something special about 3 identical linked units (bosons) operating together, especially where the vectors are orthogonal on a rotating plane. (see the animation on the Wiki entry)
Consider the Efimov state in the context of Li6 and the evidence which is turning up that there is a substantial nuclear anomaly with lithium-6 due to transitory clustering of 3 deuterons, replacing the normal nucleus. The Spitaleri paper is an example. http://xxx.tau.ac.il/pdf/1503.05266.pdf The basic idea is that whereas the spectroscopic amplitudes of cluster-like structures can be very small, "the fusion reactions have an exponential enhancement for cluster-like structures. This is evident for the 6Li + 6Li > 3He reaction." But in looking at the animation on the Wiki- there is also the distinct possibility that what we are seeing in NOT fusion related at all, but instead the Efimov state is pumping the zero point field. But what is kind of energy is it pumping? Come to think of it, Bob Cook, as spokesman for the "spin cartel" could easily plug this idea into spin coupling, since the Li6 isotope has spin of 1. This raises the interesting prospect that spin can be pumped from the zero point field. This is a nuclear reaction, on the one hand, but the is no fusion, and thus no radiation is expected. In terms of an emerging hypothesis which answers the most questions with the least baggage - this suggestion of a lithium-6 modality, based on Efimov, ZPE, and spin coupling is sounding very attractive. One way to falsify is to add a lot more lithium to the dogbone - but not as LAH. In fact, LiOH should be ideal for getting more lithium into the mix without problems of pressure. Jones
