Converting nuclear magnetic spin to electricityThe problem with the patent is that it does not suggest the source of energy in the devices described. It is implied that the source is in the magnetic field that is involved in changing the energy states of nuclei via their respective spin quanta. Thus, a separate energy source is necessary to power the magnetic field that is active in providing the nuclei with excess spin energy in the first place.
In my thoughts about the role of spin in LENR I have assumed a potential energy of the nuclear species within a coherent system is given up to spin energy and, hence to heat or maybe directly to electrical by the creation of a voltage across a material separating two conductors such as a diode. The generation of electrical energy from no apparent source is the problem with this patent discussion. I am working on a qualitative “theory” of my own that addresses the Pd and Ni systems. This theory builds on the idea of the Ukraine researchers that have come up with localized “breathers” in the lattice of metals which display anharmonicty in their response to energy stimuli. The recent paper identified by Peter Gluck in his blog (2-12-16) is such an example: http://www.e-catworld.com/2016/02/12/low-temperature-catalysis-of-nuclear-reactions-vladimir-dubinko/ In my “theory” I consider anharmonicty as a result of “negative damping” of the motion of coherent system nucleons responding to kinetic energy inputs—thermal lattice vibration directionally organized by a magnetic field, for example. Such anharmonic motion may lead to significant displacement and, at selected locations, substantial increased probability for nuclear reactions as the distance between nucleons is periodically reduced. The frequency modulation of ambient magnetic and/or electric fields may substantially increase such a anharmonic response. I have had experience in resolving anharmonic issues in hydraulic systems where negative damping of otherwise robust structures subjected to hydraulic loading caused sever vibrations. The systems were geometrically too complex with uncertain tolerances on minute dimensions to allow analytic evaluations. It was only through testing the actual systems that changes were indicated to eliminate the conditions for the excessive vibrations. This seems to be the modus operandi of Rossi in designing his LENR systems. It may be the best way to design coherent systems with unknown defects etc. that can produce the necessary anharmonic conditions and cause the approach and reaction of nucleons in the system. Jones—thanks for that reference. It does provide a number of schemes for coupling spin of the nucleus to the electronic structure. Bob Cook From: Jones Beene Sent: Monday, February 15, 2016 7:39 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [Vo]:Converting nuclear magnetic spin to electricity For Bob Cook and other free-spinners… granted patent after 7 year wait Electric generator US 8736151 B2 – Burgener and Renlund Essentially it would convert ambient heat into electricity. Free energy (supposedly)… and it uses an electret… shades of Steorn. Abstract Methods, compositions, and apparatus for generating electricity are provided. Electricity is generated through the mechanisms nuclear magnetic spin and remnant polarization electric generation. The apparatus may include a material with high nuclear magnetic spin or high remnant polarization coupled with a poled ferroelectric material. The apparatus may also include a pair of electrical contacts disposed on opposite sides of the poled ferroelectric material and the high nuclear magnetic spin or high remnant polarization material. Further, a magnetic field may be applied to the high nuclear magnetic spin material. END of abstract. Prototypes have been shown. Not sure of current status as there were legal disputes involved. Eye witnesses under NDA have seen it producing electrical power. There is a chance that “something like this” is involved in the Steorn device (to the extent that either device actually works over an extended period) but I doubt it - since Steorn doesn’t seem to work, firstly - and secondly doesn’t have a magnetic field. Here is an update: http://dispatchesfromthefuture.com/2016/02/new-video-reveals-ocube-components-describes-problems/
