The TSC theory has such a kinetic energy for the alphas identified
Bob.
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From: Eric Walker
To: [email protected]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2014 10:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Vo]:"Christopher H. Cooper"
I wrote:
If an alpha is born from a [dd]* resonance in which the mass energy is
fractionated among a large number of sinks (e.g., nearby electrons and ion
cores), the 4He daughter would have no or almost no energy.
This was stated incorrectly. To the extent that there is binding between the
[dd]* state and one or more nearby ion cores, I assume the daughter 4He would
be imparted kinetic energy in corresponding measure. So if this system is
anywhere near what is really going on, we have a parameter that we can play
with and adjust to match the actual kinetic energies that are seen (not very
much). The more there is interaction with the electronic structure, and the
less there is interaction with the ion cores, the less kinetic energy imparted
to the daughter 4He.
Eric
