In reply to Jed Rothwell's message of Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:19:37 -0400: Hi, [snip] >A crucial question is: Can we learn to control cold fusion without a >comprehensive theory? Can we use empirical methods to improve cells >to the point where they become practical sources of energy? Michael >Melich believes we can, based on examples of other technology >developed without fundamental theory, such as solid state radar. >Others say that until the physics are fully understood, it is not >likely the reaction will be controlled. I cannot judge this issue, >but I hope that Melich is right, because I do not see many prospects >for a theory. [snip] Then I will give you one. :)
In order for my model to work, the electron needs to vibrate at two different frequencies concurrently. It hadn't previously occurred to me that this might be a problem, until I worked out the natural secondary resonant frequency in the perpendicular direction. It turned out to be the same as the primary frequency which is a real problem, because I need it to be a fraction thereof. However it has since occurred to me that H atoms usually exist in the company of other atoms, so it's possible that a second atom could supply a "forced" vibration at the required secondary frequency. IOW, the inner electrons of heavier atoms may provide the necessary frequencies, and the heavier the atom, the higher the frequency provided, i.e. . This in turn implies a smaller sub-quantum atom. Furthermore, since sub-quantum atoms are so small, they can fit inside other atoms, and may become "caged" there, allowing several of them to accumulate in one place (i.e. in the same host atom). When that happens, the sub-quantum atoms may react with one another rather than with the host. The effect of the shrinking radius has a much stronger effect on the fusion lifetime than the increase in central charge of the host atom (the two effects work in opposite directions), so contrary to what one might expect, this would mean that heavier host atoms have a shorter fusion time with the sub-quantum hydrogen than lighter host atoms. It might therefore be interesting to try some of the heavier Hydrogen permeable substances with D as fuel, e.g. La compounds, which should react even faster/better than Pd. BTW this theory would therefore imply that Pd works better than Ni, which in turn works better than Ti. La should work better than Pd, however one is then left wondering why La compounds used for H storage don't self destruct. Perhaps rapid transport of H through the material is necessary, to increase the likelihood that a proton will tunnel into a host atom, where it may then "borrow" an electron from the host to become a sub-quantum atom? Regards, Robin van Spaandonk http://rvanspaa.freehostia.com/Project.html
