Going further with the possibility that the Higgs field (HF) and the zero point field (ZPF) are similar if not identical, being other names for 'aether' ... and in the sense of another dimension of space which always interacts (props -up) 3-space to the extent of "seeming to provide mass", we must be prepared to open Pandora's box of possibilities for alternative energy. IOW, there are definite implications for LENR even now, as the story unfolds.
In which case, I will agree with Jouni, that some portion of 15 billion spent was worth it. It would have been wiser to peel off some of that for LENR, since the actual value of 125 GeV was predicted long ago, and is not new ... but nevertheless ... what's done is done. Can we benefit from the added certainty that this value is correct ? Mentioned previously are some of the many energy anomalies with elements of mass-energy in the range of 125 GeV (134 amu) including tellurium, iodine and xenon. The value of 134 amu or 125 GeV would represent a rest-mass equivalent, so the interesting isotopes, which could connect most easily to this ZPF/HF "gateway" are up to 7% less in mass-energy than the precise Higgs value, and include the three elements above. Note particularly in all three elements, the physical property of strong "photon sensitivity" such as fluorescence/ phosphorescence. The leader in photovoltaics, First Solar, uses CdTe exclusively - it is not OU of course, but it could mean something in the final analysis. Xenon headlamps are ultra-bright for a reason that may also relate to the HF. Energy "efficiency" in some materials could portend actual gainfulness. Of particular interest to the prime value of 125 GeV are the resonant or fractional-mass elements at one-half and one-quarter of the prime matter-wave. This would include Ni64 or Ni62, of course, but probably not the lower mass nickel isotopes. These two heavy isotopes could be a 'gateway' to mass renormalization into 3-space via the HF/ZPF, due to resonance at the half-wave value. In fact these two isotopes are mentioned specifically by AR, but it is one of those crazy details that most observers in the past have ignored or pooh-poohed ... relegated to Rossi-speak ... since isotopes of nickel are extremely costly, so much so that enrichment does not mesh well with the other claims of low cost. I now think that it is an even bet that longer-term operation of a Ni-H cell will demand enrichment in the HF/ZPF-resonant isotopes. It is also an even bet that that a less expensive enrichment method is Rossi's major breakthrough (over Thermacore). Mentioned before is the strong possibility that this kind of enrichment can be done in one or two passes in a commercial ultracentrifuge, using nickel liquid (such as the chloride) as feedstock. Moving on - there is the all-important quarter-mass resonance value for the HF/ZPF which would be around 32-34 amu. I call it "all important" as this relates to life. It also relates strong to photon sensitivity. This mass-energy level includes sulfur and phosphorus, in the range of 32 amu. Since both of these are vital for biological life, much has been written on them - especially ATP. Adenosine-triphosphate (ATP) is called the "spark of life" since it is the basis of intracellular energy transfer in biology. ATP transports chemical energy within cells for metabolism and is absolutely vital. This makes the Higgs field "personal" at least in this speculation based on resonance in mass energy. ... 'nuf said for now... simply a few more details to consider in appraising the possibility of real and useful aether inter-connections, and finding the HF and ZPF "gateways" at the 125 GeV value and its whole fractional resonances, and the possibility of real-world implications for this LHC information. (even though the value was predicted 10 years ago) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- Please forgive speculation based on too little information, and on a story that is just breaking. I do realize that none of the numbers are firm yet, and that I am trying to wedge into the big-picture a few energy anomalies which could be unconnected in the end, and which few in physics believe anyway. However, if there is any remote connection between all of this Higgs-hyperbole and maximizing the output of LENR in Ni-H reactions, then it is worth and early stab. Not to mention that emergent new meme - that the Higgs field = aether = zpe, roughly speaking. After all, we taxpayers need to get out some tiny return out for the billion$ sunk into that particular black (money) hole. Ok first off. Yours truly has been a big proponent for Ni-64 being the active isotope in Ni-H reactions for reasons which are in the archives and will not be repeated. It is probably yet another coincidence that this isotope is one half the atomic mass of what could be the Higgs (aether) value, depending on details to emerge later. Actually 63Ni, which is unstable would be the best fit for ½ of what I believe is the best value - 126 amu. Admittedly this could be a failing attempt to match up the shadows on the wall of Plato's cave, but heck ... the effort is shaping up better than a random-walk, thus far. _____________________________________________ 1 amu = 931.46 MeV/c2 or alternatively 1 GeV = 1.074 amu. Ergo 125 GeV =~ 134 amu. The reported anomaly identified with the Higgs boson or field is at 125 GeV but that does not mean that 134 amu is a usable value for the equivalent rest mass. Xenon has an stable isotope with mass at 134 and that argues against this being the precise mass of the Higgs boson, or whatever was identified recently in data that every PR firm in the world is being paid to pump up as if it were actually really a god ... and even though all of these analogies is bit like comparing apples to oranges. However, there is other evidence indicating that the rest mass of the particle in question would be less. I have accumulated some hints that suggest it is lower - around 126 amu. At this level, there could be repercussions in 3-space with a few adjoining isotopes, especially if the Higgs field were a fractal space which we can identify with aether. Understanding this would open the door to how a higher dimension can interact with 3-space. It should be noted that among the dangerous or proscribed materials that citizens of the USA cannot possess under The Code of Federal regulations of the United States of America, are two tellurium nuclear isomers with amu of 125 and 127. Probably coincidence, as is that gap at iodine 126. Jones
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