On an earlier post I suggested that the LENR reactions such as those exhibited
by Rossi could have been triggered by cosmic rays. I was a little disappointed
by the few comments that were generated and I was hoping to further study this
possibility.
One of the main skeptic positions is that it takes far more energy to activate
the fusion like reaction than is available at normal temperatures. Why should
we limit our thoughts to some form of steady state conditions for the
initiation of the reactions when it may just take some triggering events to
overcome the barriers? How many different initiation locations are required to
make a block of TNT explode? Hopefully these are not occurring randomly, and
if they were, who could store the material safely?
Let’s try to determine whether or not the basic cosmic ray trigger concept is
possible. If it is, what evidence should we look for in an effort to make that
determination?
First, is there enough energy available within a cosmic ray to activate a LENR
reaction at any location within a nickel-hydrogen complex? Mr. Cude suggests
that it takes in excess of 100 keV to overcome the proton to nickel coulomb
barrier. His number seems agreeable to me, and now the question is whether or
not this can be obtained by cosmic ray collisions?
Second, if a small volume of material achieves reaction and releases several
MeV of energy does the material then allow the reaction to spread? Of course
the release of many MeV at the active region now would be adequate to enable
more reactions since it far exceeds the 100 keV threshold suggested if in the
correct form. Is there evidence pro or con as to whether or not this is
happening?
Third, are the pits seen on the electrodes of electrolysis type systems an
indication that small regions are undergoing some form of extreme spot heating?
Could this crater forming type of event suggest that miniature reactions
involving millions of atoms are occurring? If so, why does the reaction head
along one main path toward the surface instead of spread out uniformly? Could
it be that the reaction follows the path of one of the suspect cosmic ray
particles as it moves like a bulldozer through the matrix? Is it possible that
the energy is released in a favorable direction to conserve momentum?
Forth, I was reading that muons are one of the main particles remaining once a
cosmic ray reaches the ground level. Have they been shown to activate cold
fusion reactions in lab experiments and considered a well respected proven
concept? I understand that the normal process is for DT reactions to be
catalyzed, but there is mention of formation of a neutron like atomic
structure. The size of this combination proton-muon group is extremely tiny
and might be capable of overcoming the coulomb barrier by tunneling into the
nickel nucleus. Why could this not happen within the Rossi type reactor where
hydrogen gas is held within a high temperature and pressure environment? Could
this then deliver the triggering energy needed?
As you can see, I have listed a lot of questions that seek answers. The vortex
community has numerous experts available that could help enlighten me and
others if they would take a little time to consider these questions. I would
find your responses as a well deserved break from the endless semantic games
that are filling the bandwidth. Was the vortex originally formed as a
collection of scientifically interested persons intending to discuss new
concepts? Please demonstrate that we are here to work together instead of
arguing endlessly. Thanks guys.
Dave
