Actually, cons and pros. This is sort of interesting. It is well
researched. See:
<http://en.alternapedia.org/wiki/Cold_fusion_(nuclear_energy)>http://en.alternapedia.org/wiki/Cold_fusion_(nuclear_energy)
Sample:
Is cold fusion possible ?
NO
Nuclear fusion in cold fusion experiments would be contrary to all
understanding gained of nuclear reactions.[2] If the claimed excess
heat exceeds that possible by other conventional processes (chemical,
mechanical, etc.), one must conclude that an error has been made in
measuring the excess heat.[3]
YES
Experiments are the basis of scientific inquiries, not theories. If
the observations are contrary to current understanding, then our
understanding needs to change. Cold fusion requires the invention of
an entirely new nuclear process.[4]
NO
For fusion to occur, the repulsion force between the twocharged
nuclei must be overcome. This requires moreenergy than available via
chemical means.
YES
The Coulomb barrier can be significantly lowered in metal lattice
thanks to electron screening effects. Also, the mechanism could be
other than fusion: nuclei may absorb neutrons, not deuterons;
neutrons have no charge, and thus are impervious to the Coulomb barrier.
. . .
- Jed
