Several recent papers state that this neutron production is anomalous and still not properly explained, e.g., from a popular science site -
"Lightning strikes produce free neutrons, and we're not sure how. Low energy neutrons not due to cosmic rays or any other previously known source." http://arstechnica.com/science/2012/03/nuclear-lightening/ Larsen indicates ways to test his hypothesis. Wendt-Irion type electric arcing experiments could also be repeated. -- Lou Pagnucco mixent wrote" > In reply to [email protected]'s message of Mon, 12 Nov 2012 > 14:25:19 > -0500 (EST): > Hi, > [snip] >>http://www.slideshare.net/lewisglarsen/larsen-electroweak-neutron-production-and-capture-in-lightning-dischargesans-meeting-san-diego-nov-2012 > > Lightning contains many high velocity electrons, which are not present in > a > metal lattice. > > Regards, > > Robin van Spaandonk > > http://rvanspaa.freehostia.com/project.html > > >
