Do you think that a random comic ray would start a process at one
single site in a material that causes steady release of watts of
power? Cosmic rays do not even initiate chemical reactions. For
example TNT is completely stable in spite of being bombarded
continuously. Of course, imagination can suggest all kinds of
process, but a little common sense has to be used. Otherwise, no
progress will be made,.
Ed
On Feb 22, 2013, at 11:46 AM, Paul Breed wrote:
I would question assumption #5
5. The process does not require applied energy to be initiated
With start up times measured in days...I don't think you can say
that, ie a random cosmic ray,
or stray energy from anywhere..... could kick it off....
I would also question the complete rejection of the neutron creation
branch of theory....
I found the following to be somewhat interesting in this realm...
http://www.slideshare.net/lewisglarsen/lattice-energy-llclenrs-ca-1950ssternglass-exptseinstein-bethenov-25-2011
