In reply to Jones Beene's message of Sat, 16 Mar 2019 20:40:27 +0000 (UTC): Hi, [snip] >Robin, >Another slightly modified explanation would be dense hydrogen in the role of >virtual neutron. >If thermal neutrons were involved, we would likely see activation elsewhere.
We do, and probably also would from virtual neutrons. :) > >Jones > > >> A slightly modified explanation:- > >The high binding energy makes Ni62 more likely than other nuclei to capture a >neutron. > >Ni62 + n => Ni63 which then decays to Cu63 over time. > >A supernova explosion may well release a massive amount of energy, but I doubt >the temperature is high enough for Ni62 + p to be significant. OTOH, they are >characterized by massive neutron formation, so the reaction above may be more >likely. >>> the % abundance of Ni-62 which we find in nature is surprisingly low at >>> only 3.6% of all nickel. This abundance should be much higher given its >>> inherent nuclear stability (binding energy). The solution to that mystery >>> may help explain something vital about LENR. Regards, Robin van Spaandonk local asymmetry = temporary success
