Kimura, A. and H.K. Birnbaum, Effect of adsorbed surface poisons on the loss of hydrogen from nickel. Acta metall. Mater., 1991. 39: p. 295.
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Coauthors: Matschele, T., Kieninger, W.Kirkinskii, V.A. and Y.A. Novikov, A new approach to theoretical modelling of nuclear fusion in palladium deuteride. Europhys. Lett., 1999. 46: p. 448.
Coauthors: Novikov, Y. A.Kirkinskii, V.A., V.A. Drebushchak, and A.I. Khmelnikov, Excess heat release during deuterium sorption-desorption by finely powdered palladium deuteride. Europhys. Lett., 2002. 58: p. 462.
Coauthors: Drebushchak, V. A., Khmelnikov, A. I.Kirkinskii, V.A., V.A. Drebushchak, and A.I. Khmelnikov. Experimental evidence of excess heat output during deuterium sorption-desorption in palladium deuteride. in The 9th International Conference on Cold Fusion, Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2002. Tsinghua Univ., Beijing, China: Tsinghua Univ. Press.
Coauthors: Drebushchak, V. A., Khmelnikov, A. I.
ABSTRACT
Thermal effects have been studied in the course of sorption-desorption of hydrogen isotopes by a finely powdered palladium deuteride using a conventional differential scanning calorimeter SETARAM DSC-111. During a-b transition an excess heat release is observed in palladium deuteride of about one watt per gram of deuteride. In similar experiments with palladium hydride no anomalous effects have been observed. On the basis of earlier computer modelling, relevant publications and our experimental results the excess heat release during deuterium sorption-desorption by palladium deuteride is attributed to the nuclear reactions of deuterium atoms yielding helium.
Kirkinskii, V.A. and Y.A. Novikov. Fusion reaction probability in iron hydride and the problem of nucleosynthesis in the earth's interior. in The 9th International Conference on Cold Fusion, Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2002. Tsinghua Univ., Beijing, China: Tsinghua Univ. Press.
Coauthors: Novikov, Y. A.
ABSTRACT
Numerical simulation of hydrogen isotopes nuclear interaction during their diffusion in a- and g-iron was carried out on the basis of electron orbital deformation dynamic model suggested by the authors earlier [1-4]. Calculated fusion rates show a possibility of cold fusion in the Earth's interior. Geochemical indicators of nuclear fusion are 3He/4He ratio higher than usual or the presence of tritium in deep-seated rocks, minerals and natural gases.
Kirkinskii, V.A. and Y.A. Novikov. Numercial calculations of cold fusion rates in metal deuterides. in The 9th International Conference on Cold Fusion, Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2002. Tsinghua Univ., Beijing, China: Tsinghua Univ. Press.
Coauthors: Novikov, Y. A.
ABSTRACT
An original model of а nuclear fusion mechanism in metal crystal structures at low energies is developed. It uses a new approach for estimation of electron screening in metals, which is based on account of dynamic deformation of outer metal electronic orbitals during counter motion of two deuterons near their sites boundary [1-3]. Computer simulation of deuterium behavior in the palladium deuteride crystal lattice has shown that the calculated rate of nuclear reactions agrees in order of magnitude with the values deduced from experimental data on excess heat output and helium generation.
Kirkinskii, V.A. and Y.A. Novikov. Calculations Of Nuclear Reactions Probability In A Crystal Lattice Of Titanium Deuteride. in Tenth International Conference on Cold Fusion. 2003. Cambridge, MA: LENR-CANR.org.
Coauthors: Novikov, Y. A.For calculations of probability of nuclear reactions of hydrogen isotopes in the crystal lattice of titanium deuteride the model offered earlier for palladium deuteride was used. In a series of experiments the probability of D-D approach for random initial conditions was calculated, when initial energies of approaching deuterons were set in the range of energies 0.01-0.51 eV. For each experimental value of D-D approach the reaction rate was calculated on the shifted Coulomb potential with the shift energy, which equals to the energy of screening. The mean distance of D-D approach on all series equals 0.97 angstroms, that exceeds the mean distance in a molecule D-D. However, more than 14% of all experimental values show an approach of deuterons for a distance less than 0.1 angstroms. The general reaction rate for the given set of the initial conditions will make 101.91 DD-1 s-1. It is 4 orders of magnitude less, than the analogous rate calculated earlier for palladium deuteride. For optimization of calculations the most favorable initial conditions were selected. As a result the rate of the reaction calculated according to the above model should be additionally multiplied by a correction factor, which allows for the probability of the occurrence of these favorable conditions. In our case it equals 10-16 - 10-18; the rate of the nuclear fusion reaction of deuterons in titanium deuteride should be 3-4 orders lower, than the earlier calculated rate for palladium deuteride and equals 10-14 - 10-16 DD-1 s-1.
Kirkinskii, V.A. and Y.A. Novikov. Calculations Of Nuclear Reactions Probability In A Crystal Lattice Of Lanthanum Deuteride. in The 12th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2005. Yokohama, Japan.
Coauthors: Novikov, Y. A.The dynamic model of electron orbitals deformation (EODD) was previously devised for palladium deuteride. It has now been applied to calculate the probability of nuclear reactions of hydrogen isotopes in the crystal lattice of lanthanum deuteride. In a series of computer simulations, the probability of D-D approach for random initial conditions was calculated, when the initial energies of the approaching deuterons were set in the range of 0.001-9.0 eV. For each experimental value of D-D approach the reaction rate was calculated on the shifted Coulomb potential with the shift energy, which equals to the energy of screening. The mean distance of D-D approach on the whole series equals 0.19 Å. More than 54% of all experimental values show an approach of deuterons for a distance less than 0.1 Å. The average reaction rate for the given set of the initial conditions is 103.28 DD-1 s-1. This is three orders of magnitude less than the analogous rate calculated earlier for palladium deuteride. Allowing for the higher D content and the higher number of adjacent tetrahedral sites in LaD3 as compared with PdD0,6, an overall nuclear fusion rate in lanthanum deuteride will be only slight lower than in palladium deuteride, that is, 10-12 - 10-14 DD-1 s-1.
Kishimoto, S., M. Inoue, and N. Yoshida, Solution of Hydrogen in Thin Palladium Films. J. Chem. Soc., Faraday Trans., 1986. 82: p. 2175.
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Coauthors: Nakamura, K., Fujitsuka, M.Kitamura, A., T. Saitoh, and T. Itoh. In-situ ERD Analysis of Hydrogen Isotopes during Deuterium Implantation of Pd. in 5th International Conference on Cold Fusion. 1995. Monte-Carlo, Monaco: IMRA Europe, Sophia Antipolis Cedex, France.
Coauthors: Saitoh, T., Itoh, T.Kitamura, A., T. Saitoh, and H. Itoh, In situ elastic recoil detection analysis of hydrogen isotopes during deuterium implantation into metals. Fusion Technol., 1996. 29: p. 372.
Coauthors: Saitoh, T., Itoh, H.Kitamura, A., et al. D(d,p)t REACTION RATE ENHANCEMENT IN A MIXED LAYER OF Au AND Pd. in Tenth International Conference on Cold Fusion. 2003. Cambridge, MA: LENR-CANR.org.
Coauthors: Awa, Y., Minari, T., Kubota, N., Taniike, A., Furuyama, Y.To investigate possible anomalies in nuclear reactions in solids, deuterium ion irradiation of deuterated Au/Pd samples have been performed with extensive measurements of reaction products and in situ characterization of the samples including ERDA and RBS. The D(d,p)t reaction rate has been observed to become three orders of magnitude greater than the calculated one. The deuterium density distribution in the sample with a composition modified by irradiation has been observed to peak at a depth appreciably greater than the projectile range. We speculate that the formation of the mixed layer of Au and Pd maintaining significantly high deuterium density is the key factor for the reaction rate enhancement.
Kitamura, A., et al. In Situ Accelerator Analyses Of Palladium Complex Under Deuterium Permeation. in The 12th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2005. Yokohama, Japan.
Coauthors: Nishio, R., Iwai, H., Satoh, R., Taniike, A., Furuyama, Y.Preliminary results of experiments on D2 gas permeation using a system [vacuum/CaO/Sr/PdDx/D2] have shown some evidence of nuclear transmutation from Sr to Mo. The system is a little simpler than that used by Iwamura et al., and has a reversed gas flow direction. The diagnostic method used to identify the elements was conventional XPS, giving the areal densities of 4.2 × 1014 cm-2 (Sr) and 3.3 × 1014 cm-2 (Mo). Extended analytical methods are now being prepared, including in situ and simultaneous PIXE, RBS and NRA/ERD analyses for areal densities of transmutation elements and deuterium distribution.
Kitamura, A., et al., Anomalous effects in charging of Pd powders with high density hydrogen isotopes. Phys. Lett. A, 2009. 273(35): p. 3109-3112.
Coauthors: Nohmi, T., Sasaki, Y., Taniike, A., Takahashi, A., Seto, R., Fujita, Y.A twin system for hydrogen absorption experiments has been constructed to replicate the phenomenon of heat and 4He generation by D2 gas absorption in nano-sized Pd powders reported by Arata and Zhang, and to investigate the underlying physics. For Pd-Zr oxide nano-powders, anomalously large energies of hydrogen isotope absorption, 2.4 ±0.2 eV/D-atom and 1.8 ±0.4 eV/H-atom, as well as large loading ratio of D/Pd =1.1 ±0.0 and H/Pd =1.1 ±0.3, respectively, were observed in the phase of deuteride/hydride formation. The sample charged with D2 also showed significantly positive output energy in the second phase after the deuteride formation.
Kitamura, A., et al. CMNS Research Progressing in Kobe University -Deuterium Permeation and Absorption-. in The 9th Meeting of Japan CF-Research Society. 2009. Shizuoka, Japan.
Coauthors: Yamaguchi, T., Nohmi, T., Sasaki, Y., Miyashi, Y., Taniike, A., Furuyama, Y., Takahashi, A.
Experimental studies on condensed matter nuclear science (CMNS) ongoing at Kobe University are reviewed. One is a study of nuclear transmutation during forced permeation of deuterium (D) through multi-layered films of CaO/X/Pd, where X is element to be transmuted. This is described in detail in the present paper.
The second study is to confirm heat and 4He generation by D absorption in nano-sized Pd powders reported by Arata and Zhang, and to investigate the underlying physics. We have installed a twin system to perform calorimetry during D2 or H2 absorption by micronized powders of Si, Pd, Pd-black, and Pd-Zr oxide compounds. The research is performed as a joint research program with Technova Inc., and is described in detail in the separate two papers presented by the joint group in the present proceedings.
Kitamura, A., et al. MDE (Metal Deuterium Energy) Project 2009 Results Explanation File. in 237rd ACS National Meeting. 2009. Salt Lake City.
Coauthors: Yamaguchi, T., Nohmi, T., Sasaki, Y., Miyoshi, Y., Taniike, A., Furuyama, Y., Takahashi, A.Abstracts and PowerPoint slides of papers presented at the 237rd ACS National Meeting, March 2009. Work discussed include independent replications of Arata’s palladium black experiment (with steel cells instead of a DS-Cathode) and Arata’s zirconium-oxide palladium material.
Kitamura, A., et al. Search for Nuclear Reaction Products in Gas Phase Experiments - Deuterium Permeation and Absorption - (PowerPoint slides). in 15th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2009. Rome, Italy: ENEA.
Coauthors: Sasaki, Y., Miyoshi, Y., Yamaguchi, Y., Taniike, A., Furuyama, Y., Takahashi, A., Seto, R., Fujita, Y.
Summary of PIXE analysis
* We tried to replicate the nuclear transmutation of Sr (2 - 50 x 10E15 cm^-2) to Mo under deuterium permeation through a variety of multilayered CaO/Sr/Pd samples.
* Apparently positive results were obtained in 8 runs out of 14, although the identification of Mo peaks in the PIXE analysis was not definite.
* It has been implied that sputtering loss of the atoms could be responsible for the observed tendency that areal density of Sr decreases in most cases, while there is a modest increase in that of Mo.
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Coauthors: Guilinger, T. R., Kelly, M. J., Doyle, B. L., Walsh, D., Tsao, S. S.Knies, D., et al. In Situ Energy-Dispersive X-ray Diffraction Study of Thin Pd Foil at D/Pd and H/Pd ~1 (PowerPoint slides). in 15th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2009. Rome, Italy: ENEA.
Coauthors: Violante, V., Grabowski, K. S., Dominguez, D. D., He, J., Hu, J. Z., Qadri, S. B., Hubler, G. K.
Motivation
* In situ XRD not performed for H/Pd > 0.76 in Fleischmann-Pons electrolytic cells
Possibility of learning
* Does a new gamma phase was suggested by Tripodi et. al. for the electrochemically loaded palladium when the composition H/Pd approaching 1 exist?
* Does temperature coefficient of resistivity of PdH versus the concentration of H anomaly show up in Pd crystalline structure (Tripodi et. al.)?
* In the Pd-D system, new phases were found through deuterium thermal desorption spectra.
Does anything show up on FPE system (Rybalko et. al.)?
* Report showing oscillating resistivity for palladium hydrides at some concentration range of H/Pd>0.9 (Miley et. al.).
* These proposed phase transitions are only based on indirect experimental data and have not been structurally determined.
Kobayashi, M., et al. Measurements of D/Pd and Excess Heat during Electrolysis of LiOD in a Fuel-Cell Type Closed Cell Using a Palladium Sheet Cathode. in Third International Conference on Cold Fusion, "Frontiers of Cold Fusion". 1992. Nagoya Japan: Universal Academy Press, Inc., Tokyo, Japan.
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Coauthors: Nyikos, L., Szentpetery, I., Horvath, D., Kecskemeti, J., Lovas, A., Pajkossy, T., Pocs, L.Kogashi, S., Present status of cold fusion research. J. Inst. Electron. Inf. Commun. Eng. (Japan), 1990. 73: p. 1311 (in Japanese).
Coauthors:Kojima, H., R.S. Tebble, and D.E.G. Williams, The variation with temperature of the magnetic susceptibility of some of the transition metals. Proc. Royal Soc London, A, 1961. 260: p. 237.
Coauthors: Tebble, R. S., Williams, D. E. G.Kojima, H., W.-S. Zhang, and J. Dash. Precision Measurement Of Excess Energy In Electrolytic System Pd/D/H2SO4 And Inverse-Power Distribution Of Energy Pulses Vs. Excess Energy. in The 13th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2007. Sochi, Russia.
Coauthors: Zhang, W-S., Dash, J.Excess energy was measured with a Seebeck envelope calorimeter in an electrolytic system containing a 2 mm diameter Pd tube cathode. After about 50 hours of electrolysis, many power pulses (Pex < ∼0.5 W) and bursts (Pex > ∼0.5 W) of excess power Pex were observed. The distribution of the number of power pulses N(Pex) with definite excess power Pex plotted on a logarithmic scale is expressed as a straight line with a gradient ~ – 2 for Pex < ∼0.5 W showing the typical behavior of the 1/f noise. The distribution for Pex > ∼0.5 W deviates from this regularity. These characteristic behaviors are discussed in relation to complexity in the mechanism of the excess energy generation in the experimental system.
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Coauthors:Kooistra, J., The Alternate View - LENR Part I, in Analog Science Fiction and Fact. 2003. p. 96.
Coauthors:Now and then, the subject of "cold fusion" comes up in the Analog online forum, and I, as the resident expert, wind up entering discussions on the topic. Unfortunately, what soon happens is that I start getting questions-usually pretty good ones-that I can't possibly answer in the amount of time I'm willing to spend hanging out on the Internet, let alone the fraction of that time I have to devote to the forum.
Kooistra, J., The Alternate View - LENR Part II, in Analog Science Fiction and Fact. 2003. p. 80.
Coauthors:In Part I of this column, I explained that “cold fusion” may not be fusion at all, and that the preferred term is now Low Energy Nuclear Reactions, or LENR. I also discussed my relevant experience as an experimental physicist; experience which led me to reject outright early claims that “cold fusion is all hooey,” based on hastily conducted experiments that failed to replicate the original result.
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Coauthors: Dash, J.
ABSTRACT
Excess heat was produced at the rate of about 1.2 watts during electrolysis of heavy water with a titanium cathode weighing 0.0625 g. Analysis of the electrodes before and after electrolysis with a scanning electron microscope (SEM) and an energy dispersive spectrometer (EDS) revealed that new surface topographical features with concentrations of unexpected elements (S, K, Ca, V, Cr, Fe, Ni, and Zn ) formed during electrolysis.
Kornilova, A.A., V. Vysotskii, and G.A. Zykov. Investigation of combined influence of Sr, Cl and S on the effectiveness of nuclear transmutation of Fe-54 isotope in biological cultures. in The 9th International Conference on Cold Fusion, Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2002. Tsinghua Univ., Beijing, China: Tsinghua Univ. Press.
Coauthors: Vysotskii, V., Zykov, G. A.Kornilova, A.A., et al. Investigation of radiation effects at bubble cavitation in running liquid. in ICCF-14 International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2008. Washington, DC.
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Coauthors: Triletskii, V. S., Cherepin, V. T., Chichkan, S. M.Kosyakhkov, A.A., et al., Mass-spectrometric study of the products of nuclear reactions occurring by ion-plasma saturation of titanium with deuterium. Dokl. Akad. Nauk [Tekh. Fiz.], 1990. 312(1): p. 96 (in Russian).
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Coauthors: Romaniv, O. N., Pazderskii, Yu. A., Aksiment'eva, E. M., Babei, Yu. I., Koval'chuk, A. E.Koval'chuk, E.P., O.M. Yanchuk, and O.V. Reshetnyak, Electromagnetic radiation during electrolysis of heavy water. Phys. Lett. A, 1994. 189: p. 15.
Coauthors: Yanchuk, O. M., Reshetnyak, O. V.Kowalski, L. Teachers Debate Cold Fusion. in Tenth International Conference on Cold Fusion. 2003. Cambridge, MA: LENR-CANR.org.
Coauthors:What follows is a collection of messages about cold fusion from teachers. The messages were posted on the Internet discussion list, Phys-L, or were sent to me in private. They illustrate a wide range of opinion. PHYS-L is a list dedicated to learning and teaching physics with 700 subscribers from over 35 countries, the majority of whom are physics educators.
Kowalski, L. The Dilemma Of A Physics Teacher. in Tenth International Conference on Cold Fusion. 2003. Cambridge, MA: LENR-CANR.org.
Coauthors:
This presentation is dedicated to an unknown high school chemistry student who sent me an e-mail message last spring. She wrote:
"Help! My name is Maggie Johnson and I am a sophomore at Saratoga
High School. In my chemistry class, I am doing a project on Cold Fusion.
I was looking on the Internet for websites on Cold Fusion, and I came
across links to your Cold Fusion items. I was wondering if you could
give me some advice or information?"
1) A year ago I would have replied that cold fusion is pseudoscience. But I am no longer comfortable with this kind of reply. . . .
Kowalski, L., et al. Charged particles from Ti and Pd foils. in Eleventh International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2004. Marseille, France.
Coauthors: Jones, S., Letts, D., Cravens, D.After familiarizing himself with the use of CR-39 detectors, about a year ago, the first author asked Steven Jones to send him a TiDx foil, similar to that described at the Tenth International Conference on Cold Fusion (1). It was an attempt detect 3 MeV protons with the CR-39 chips. The idea was to develop an experiment suitable for student-oriented cold fusion projects. That is how the first author became a cold fusion researcher. After receiving the foil he sandwiched it between two CR-39 detectors for the period of 55 days. The area of each detector was one square inch. The exposure started three days after the sample was prepared (by keeping the titanium foil in deuterium gas at high temperature and pressure).
Kowalski, L. History of attempts to publish a paper. in Eleventh International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2004. Marseille, France.
Coauthors:
My 2004 paper, reviewing recent cold fusion claim, has been rejected (without sending it to referees and without offering any criticism) by editors of seven journals:
1) Physics Today, USA
2) American Scientist, USA
3) Scientific American, USA
4) Nature, UK
5 New Scientist, UK
6) The Physics Teacher, USA
7) Science, USA
Kowalski, L., Please Donate ICCF Proceedings To The Niels Bohr Library. 2004.
Coauthors:The Niels Bohr Library is dedicated to the history of physics and allied fields. It is part of the Center for History of Physics of the American Institute of Physics (AIP), located in College Park, Maryland. (See http://www.aip.org/history/nblbro.htm.) I have recently been in contact with director of Library, Dr. R. J. Anderson. He has indicated that the Library is interested in preserving proceedings of cold fusion conferences. I would like to coordinate the process of collecting these important materials from those who are willing to become donors. Please contact me, preferably by email, even if you have only one volume to donate.
Kowalski, L. Recent cold fusion claims: are they valid? in Eleventh International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2004. Marseille, France.
Coauthors:
What is Cold Fusion?
Cold fusion (CF) is a mixture of several claims that may or may not be related. Some of them belong to the realm of basic science while others belong to the area of patents. And some seem to be science fiction. From the point of view of history the CF episode, described in several books (1-7) and articles (8,9), is highly unusual. It is a situation in which the validity of research in one particular field has been officially questioned, at least in the US. According to many scientists, the cold fusion claims are in conflict with basic principles of physics and chemistry. That is why most researchers are no longer interested in cold fusion. Surprisingly, however, the field still attracts a large number of investigators with excellent credentials. Once a year they meet at international conferences and publish papers, most often in conference proceedings and over the Internet (10). As a nuclear physicist, and a physics teacher, I examined some of these publications and attended one cold fusion conference (11).
Kowalski, L., et al. New results and an ongoing excess heat controversy. in The 12th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2005. Yokohama, Japan.
Coauthors: Luce, G., Little, S., Slaughter, R.Kowalski, L., et al. Searching for excess heat in a Mizuno-type Cell (PowerPoint slides). in The 12th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2005. Yokohama, Japan.
Coauthors: Little, S., Luce, G., Slaughter, R.Kowalski, L., S. Little, and G. Luce. Searching for excess heat in Mizuno-type plasma electrolysis. in The 12th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2005. Yokohama, Japan.
Coauthors: Little, S., Luce, G.Excess heat generated in the glow discharge plasma electrolysis, first reported by Mizuno and Ohmori (1), has been studied by several researchers, both in Japan (2, 3, 4) and in other countries (5, 6, 7, 8). Most reports, but not all, confirmed generation of excess heat. Facing this situation we decided to replicate the most recent experiment (8) in which excess heat was reported to increase with voltage. Our results do not confirm reality of excess heat.
Kowalski, L. On emission of nuclear particles caused by electrolysis. in 8th International Workshop on Anomalies in Hydrogen / Deuterium Loaded Metals. 2007. Sicily, Italy.
Coauthors:Numerous tracks of charged nuclear particles, emitted during electrolysis, were discovered by Oriani and Fisher. More recently, emission of such particles after electrolysis was discovered by Oriani. This presentation is based on ten experiments conducted to replicate the reported results. Seven clusters of tracks were found in two out of six electrolysis experiments. Three clusters were also found in one of four experiments conducted to study emission of nuclear particles after electrolysis. Arguments are presented against prosaic explanations for the clusters, such as natural radioactivity and cosmic rays.
Kowalski, L., Comments on 'The Use of CR-39 in Pd/D Co-deposition Experiments' by P.A. Mosier-Boss, S. Szpak, F.E. Gordon and L.P.G. Forsely, Interpreting SPAWAR-Type Dominant Pits. Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys., 2008. 44: p. 291-295.
Coauthors:A recent claim [Eur. Phys. J. Appl. Phys. 40, 293 (2007)] demonstrating a nuclear process triggered by electrolysis is challenged. An analysis, based on relative diameters, is used to demonstrate that predominant pits could not possibly be attributed to alpha particles, or to less massive nuclear projectiles. This conclusion is supported not only by positive results from a replication experiment, but also by results from the experiment on which the original claim was based. While the numerous SPAWAR-type pits seem to be highly reproducible, their interpretation is not yet clear.
Kowalski, L. Nuclear or not nuclear: how to decide? in ICCF-14 International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2008. Washington, DC.
Coauthors:A recent claim demonstrating a nuclear process triggered by electrolysis is challenged. An analysis, based on relative diameters, is used to demonstrate that predominant pits could not possibly be attributed to alpha particles, or to less massive nuclear projectiles. This conclusion is supported not only by positive results from a replication experiment, but also by results from the experiment on which the original claim was based. While the numerous SPAWAR-type pits seem to be highly reproducible, their interpretation is not yet clear. The SPAWAR discovery can be called scientific (rather than protoscientific) because it is reproducible.
Kozima, H., Neutron Moessbauer effect and the cold fusion in inhomogeneous materials. Nuovo Cimento Soc. Ital. Fis. A, 1994. 107 A: p. 1781.
Coauthors:Kozima, H. and S. Watanabe. Nuclear Processes in Trapped Neutron Catalyzed Model for Cold Fusion. in 5th International Conference on Cold Fusion. 1995. Monte-Carlo, Monaco: IMRA Europe, Sophia Antipolis Cedex, France.
Coauthors: Watanabe, S.Kozima, H., et al. Analysis of the electrolytic cold fusion experiments on TNCF model. in Sixth International Conference on Cold Fusion, Progress in New Hydrogen Energy. 1996. Lake Toya, Hokkaido, Japan: New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan.
Coauthors: Katsuhiko, H., Masahiro, N., Masayuki, O.Kozima, H., et al., Analysis of the First Cold Fusion Experiment on TNCF Model Analysis of Tritium and Neutron Generation in Pd+LiOD/D2O System. Cold Fusion, 1996.
Coauthors: Hiroe, K., Nomura, M., Ohta, M.Kozima, H., Excess Heat and Helium Generation in CF Experiments. Cold Fusion, 1996. 17.
Coauthors:Kozima, H., et al., On the Elemental Transmutation in Biological and Chemical Systems. Cold Fusion, 1996. 17.
Coauthors: Hiroe, K., Nomura, M., Ohta, M.Kozima, H. On the existance of trapped thermal neutron in cold fusion materials. in Sixth International Conference on Cold Fusion, Progress in New Hydrogen Energy. 1996. Lake Toya, Hokkaido, Japan: New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan.
Coauthors:Kozima, H., et al., Analysis of cold fusion experiments generating excess heat, tritium and helium. J. Electroanal. Chem., 1997. 425: p. 173.
Coauthors: Watanabe, S., Hiroe, K., Nomura, M., Kaki, K.Kozima, H., K. Kaki, and M. Ohta, Anomalous phenomenon in solids described by the TNCF model. Fusion Technol., 1998. 33: p. 52.
Coauthors: Kaki, K., Ohta, M.Kozima, H., The cold fusion phenomenon. Int. J. Soc. Mat. Eng. Resources, 1998. 6(1): p. 68.
Coauthors:Kozima, H. The TNCF Model for the Cold Fusion Phenomenon. in The Seventh International Conference on Cold Fusion. 1998. Vancouver, Canad: ENECO, Inc., Salt Lake City, UT.
Coauthors:Kozima, H., M. Fujii, and K. Arai, Tritium and helium measurements by Bockris et al. analyzed on the TNCF Model. Cold Fusion, 1998. 26.
Coauthors: Fujii, M., Arai, K.Kozima, H., et al., Analysis of energy spectrum of neutrons in cold-fusion experiments by the TCNF model. Nuovo Cimento Soc. Ital. Fis. A, 1999. 112 A: p. 1431.
Coauthors: Ohta, M., Fujii, M., Arai, K., Kudoh, H., Kaki, K.Kozima, H., et al., Nuclear reactions in surface layers of deuterium-loaded solids. Fusion Technol., 1999. 36: p. 337.
Coauthors: Arai, K., Fujii, M., Kudoh, H., Yoshimoto, K., Kaki, K.Kozima, H., Present status of cold fusion research. 1. Hoshasen Kagaku (Tokyo), 1999. 42(10): p. 310 [in Japanese].
Coauthors:Kozima, H., Present status of cold fusion research. 2. Hoshasen Kagaku (Tokyo), 1999. 42(11): p. 351 [in Japanese].
Coauthors:Kozima, H., K. Yoshimoto, and K. Arai, First reliable tritium data by Packham et al. analyzed by TCNF model. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 2000. 25: p. 505.
Coauthors: Yoshimoto, K., Arai, K.Kozima, H. and K. Arai, Local coherence, condensation and nuclear reaction of neutrons at crystal boundary of metal hydrides and deuterides. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 2000. 25(9): p. 845.
Coauthors: Arai, K.Kozima, H. and K. Arai, Localized nuclear transmutation in PdHx observed by Bockris and Minevski revealed a characteristic of CF phenomenon. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 2000. 25(6): p. 513.
Coauthors: Arai, K.Kozima, H., Neutron drop: condensation of neutrons in metal hydrides and deuterides. Fusion Technol., 2000. 37: p. 253.
Coauthors:Kozima, H., et al. Nuclear Transmutation in Solids Explained by TNCF Model. in 8th International Conference on Cold Fusion. 2000. Lerici (La Spezia), Italy: Italian Physical Society, Bologna, Italy.
Coauthors: Ohta, M., Arai, K., Fujii, M., Kudoh, H., Yoshimoto, K.Kozima, H. The Cold Fusion Phenomenon and Physics of Neutrons in Solids. in 8th International Conference on Cold Fusion. 2000. Lerici (La Spezia), Italy: Italian Physical Society, Bologna, Italy.
Coauthors:Kozima, H. TNCF Model- A Phenomenological Approach. in 8th International Conference on Cold Fusion. 2000. Lerici (La Spezia), Italy: Italian Physical Society, Bologna, Italy.
Coauthors:Kozima, H., K. Arai, and K. Yoshimoto, Tritium and 4He data by Chien et al. confirmed the cold fusion phenomenon. Int. J. Hydrogen Energy, 2000. 25: p. 509.
Coauthors: Arai, K., Yoshimoto, K.Kozima, H., et al., Possible explanation of 4He production in a Pd/D2 system by the TNCF model. Fusion Sci. & Technol., 2001. 40: p. 86.
Coauthors: Ohta, M., Fujii, M., Arai, K., Kudoh, H.Kozima, H. An explanation of data sets obtained by McKubre et al. (excess heat), Clarke (null results of 4He, RHe) and Clarke et al (tritiium) with "Arata Cell". in The 9th International Conference on Cold Fusion, Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2002. Tsinghua Univ., Beijing, China: Tsinghua Univ. Press.
Coauthors:Kozima, H., et al. Consistent explanation of topography changes and nuclear transmutation in surface layers of cathodes in electrolytic cold fusion experiments. in The 9th International Conference on Cold Fusion, Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2002. Tsinghua Univ., Beijing, China: Tsinghua Univ. Press.
Coauthors: Warner, J., Cano, C. S., Dash, J.
Synopsis
Nuclear transmutations (NT’s) and exotic surface topography observed in the surface layers of cathodes in electrolytic experiments by J. Dash et al. over the last ten years have been analyzed using the TNCF model. Surface topographies of the cathodes showed characteristic fine structures where the results of nuclear transmutation (NT) were detected. Nuclear transmutations, characterized by their locality, are accompanied by excess heat generation, which suggests a nuclear origin. The products of nuclear transmutation are explained either by decay of excited cathode element nuclei to form an element of higher mass number than the original (nuclear transmutation by decay, or NTD) or by fission of these nuclei (nuclear transmutation by fission, or NTF). The model was successfully used to analyze two cases of quantitative changes of isotope ratios in Ti and Pd cathodes and the surface topography change. . . .
Kozima, H. Excited states of nucleons in a nucleus and cold fusion phenomenon in transition-metal hydrides and deuterides. in The 9th International Conference on Cold Fusion, Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2002. Tsinghua Univ., Beijing, China: Tsinghua Univ. Press.
Coauthors:Kozima, H. CF-Matter and the Cold Fusion Phenomenon. in Tenth International Conference on Cold Fusion. 2003. Cambridge, MA: LENR-CANR.org.
Coauthors:The working concept of “cf-matter,” defined as “neutron drops in a thin neutron liquid” as described in previous papers, is used to explain complex events, especially nuclear transmutations, in cold fusion phenomenon (CFP). In samples used in CF experiments, the cf‑matter contains high‑density neutron drops in surface/boundary regions while in the volume it contains only a few of them, in accordance with experimental data. Generation of various nuclear transmutations, the most interesting features in CFP, are explained naturally if we use the concept of the cf-matter. Qualitative correspondence between the relative isotopic abundance of elements in the universe and the number of observations of elements in CFP is shown using more than 40 experimental data, sets. This facts is an evidence showing statistically that CFP in transition‑metal hydrides/deuterides is a low energy version of nuclear processes occurring in the stars catalyzed by, specific neutrons in the cf‑matter formed in surface/boundary regions of CF materials.
Kozima, H. Cold Fusion Phenomenon and Solid State Nuclear Physics. in Eleventh International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2004. Marseille, France.
Coauthors:Kozima, H. Complexity in the Cold Fusion Phenomenon. in ICCF-14 International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2008. Washington, DC.
Coauthors:Kozima, H. and H. Date. Nuclear Transmutations in Polyethylene (XLPE) Films and Water Tree Generation in Them. in ICCF-14 International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2008. Washington, DC.
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Coauthors: Marx, G., Plieth, W.Krishnan, M.S., et al., Cold Fusion Experiments Using a Commercial Pd-Ni Electrolyser, in BARC Studies in Cold Fusion, P.K. Iyengar and M. Srinivasan, Editors. 1989, Atomic Energy Commission: Bombay. p. A 1.
Coauthors: Malhotra, S. K., Gaonkar, D. G., Srinivasan, M., Sikka, S. K., Shyam, A., Chitra, V., Iyengar, T. S., Iyengar, P. K.The first reports of observation of 'Cold Fusion' during the electrolysis of heavy water using Pd cathodes, resulted in frantic attempts in several laboratories of the world to duplicate these experiments and if possible improve upon them. Electrolytic cold fusion investigations were initiated at Trombay in the first week of April '89 as a collaborative effort between the Heavy Water and Neutron Physics Divisions of BARC. A commercial (Milton Roy) diffusion type Pd-Ag cathode/ Ni anode hydrogen generator which was readily available was employed for this purpose, after loading NaOD as electrolyte in place of the original NaOH. This paper gives details of the electrolyser characteristics, conditions of operation and the neutron and tritium measurements.
Krishnan, M.S., et al., Evidence for Production of Tritium via Cold Fusion Reactions in Deuterium Gas Loaded Palladium, in BARC Studies in Cold Fusion, P.K. Iyengar and M. Srinivasan, Editors. 1989, Atomic Energy Commission: Bombay. p. B 4.
Coauthors: Malhotra, S. K., Gaonkar, D. G., Nagvenkar, V. B., Sadhukhan, H. K.After the first announcement reporting the observation of cold fusion further evidence supporting the same has appeared in scientific literature although many other groups have failed to obtain positive results. Palladium and titanium loaded electrolytically and titanium loaded directly with deuterium gas have been reported to emit neutrons. Interestingly gas loading experiments involving Pd-D have not been reported so far. Such experiments were therefore conducted recently in our group. Tritium measurements in gas loaded Pd-D targets have been carried out. The present paper summarises the results obtained so far to ascertain whether cold fusion reactions occur in gas loaded Pd targets also.
Krishnan, M.S., S.K. Malhotra, and H.K. Sadhukhan, Material Balance of Tritium in the Electrolysis of Heavy Water, in BARC Studies in Cold Fusion, P.K. Iyengar and M. Srinivasan, Editors. 1989, Atomic Energy Commission: Bombay. p. A 10.
Coauthors: Malhotra, S. K., Sadhukhan, H. K.Krishnan, M.S., et al., Observation Of Cold Fusion In A Ti-SS Electrochemical Cell, in BARC Studies in Cold Fusion, P.K. Iyengar and M. Srinivasan, Editors. 1989, Atomic Energy Commission: Bombay. p. A 3.
Coauthors: Malhotra, S. K., Gaonkar, D. G., Nayar, M. G., Shyam, A., Sikka, S. K.Since the two communications reporting the occurrence of cold fusion, experiments had been initiated in a number of laboratories to study the electrolysis of D2O with palladium (Pd) as cathode. In a few cases titanium (Ti) has also been used as cathode. Ti is a material of interest as it can form deuteride up to the composition of TiD2 (against 0.6 in case of Pd). Further Ti is more easily available and cheaper in our country. Three groups have reported the use of Ti as the cathode material in their electrolytic experiments. Meanwhile in an interesting paper use of Ti in deuterium gas loading experiments has been reported wherein occurrence of neutron bursts under non-equilibrium conditions was observed.
Krivit, S. and N. Winocur, Cold Fusion Report (in Chinese). 2004, New Energy Times.
Coauthors: Winocur, N.Krivit, S. and N. Winocur, Cold Fusion Report (in Italian). 2004, New Energy Times.
Coauthors: Winocur, N.Krivit, S. and N. Winocur, The Rebirth of Cold Fusion: Real Science, Real Hope, Real Energy. 2004: Pacific Oaks Press.
Coauthors: Winocur, N.
Here is the first chapter from the book: Krivit, S. and N. Winocur, The Rebirth of Cold Fusion: Real Science, Real Hope, Real Energy. 2004: Pacific Oaks Press. For more information about this book, or to purchase a copy, please see:
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Krivit, S. Cold Fusion, a Journalistic Investigation (PowerPoint slides). in American Physical Society Meeting. 2005. Los Angeles.
Coauthors:Krivit, S. How Can Cold Fusion Be Real, Considering It Was Disproved By Several Well-Respected Labs In 1989? (PowerPoint slides). in 12th International Conference on Emerging Nuclear Energy Systems. 2005. Brussels, Belgium.
Coauthors:PowerPoint presentation for the paper with the same title.
Krivit, S. How Can Cold Fusion Be Real, Considering It Was Disproved By Several Well-Respected Labs In 1989? in 12th International Conference on Emerging Nuclear Energy Systems. 2005. Brussels, Belgium.
Coauthors:
This journalistic investigation into cold fusion follows the work of Eugene Mallove, formerly with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology press office as well as Infinite Energy magazine, and the work of author Charles Beaudette.
This paper is the result of a broad survey of original interviews with researchers who have been active in the cold fusion field for the past 15 years, their papers, and references to significant, previously undisclosed cold fusion experiments and audits.
This investigation shows that the claims of excess heat were never disproved, in contrast to the generally-held belief at the time. With the benefit of 16 years of progress and hindsight, cold fusion researchers have accumulated convincing evidence to establish the claims of a new, genuine field of science. This investigation shows that the original hope of cold fusion, a new source of energy without harmful radiation, remains. This paper also serves as a brief summary of some of the highlights of the field to date.
Krivit, S. Introduction to a new method to initiate cold fusion / condensed matter nuclear reactions. in The 12th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2005. Yokohama, Japan.
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Coauthors:Krivit, S. What really happened with cold fusion and why is it coming back? (PowerPoint slides). in International Congress of Nanotechnology. 2005. San Francisco, CA.
Coauthors:Krivit, S. What really happened with cold fusion and why is it coming back? in International Congress of Nanotechnology. 2005. San Francisco, CA.
Coauthors:Krivit, S. and B. Daviss, Extraordinary Evidence. New Energy Times, 2006(19).
Coauthors: Daviss, B.
This article describes recent experiments at the U.S. Navy San Diego SPAWAR Systems Center, which demonstrated nuclear effects with palladium co-deposition cathodes subjected to magnetic or high voltage fields.
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Scientists at the U.S. Navy’s San Diego SPAWAR Systems Center have produced something unique in the 17-year history of the scientific drama historically known as cold fusion: simple, portable, highly repeatable, unambiguous, and permanent physical evidence of nuclear events using detectors that have a long track record of reliability and acceptance among nuclear physicists.
Krivit, S., Low energy nuclear reaction research - Global scenario. Curr. Sci., 2008. 94(7): p. 854.
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Coauthors:Krivit, S. and J. Marwan, A new look at low-energy nuclear reaction research. J. Environ. Monit., 2009. 11: p. 1731-1746.
Coauthors: Marwan, JThis paper presents a new look at low-energy nuclear reaction research, a field that has developed from one of the most controversial subjects in science, cold fusion. Early in the history of this controversy, beginning in 1989, a strong polarity existed; many scientists fiercely defended the claim of new physical effects as well as a new process in which like-charged atomic nuclei overcome the Coulomb barrier at normal temperatures and pressures. Many other scientists considered the entire collection of physical observations -- along with the hypothesis of a cold fusion -- entirely a mistake. Twenty years later, some people who had dismissed the field in its entirety are considering the validity of at least some of the reported experimental phenomena. As well, some researchers in the field are wondering whether the underlying phenomena may be not a fusion process but a neutron capture/absorption process. In 2002, a related tabletop form of thermonuclear fusion was discovered in the field of acoustic inertial confinement fusion. We briefly review some of this work, as well.
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Coauthors: Hasegawa, N., Kubota, A., Imai, N., Ishikawa, M., Akita, H., Tsuchida, Y.
ABSTRACT
We have developed a novel electrolytic cell pressurized by D2 in which deuterium loading ratio in a palladium cathode can be determined in-situ during the calorimetric measurements of excess heat. A gas diffusion type fuel cell anode is partially immersed in the electrolyte solution to act as a counter electrode, at which electrochemical oxidation of deuterium gas molecules to deuterium ions takes place instead of electrolytic decomposition of water molecules to generate oxygen gas.
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Abstract
Previous experiments have shown that tritium is produced in deuterated titanium. To define better the phenomenon a series of tests have been performed using various metals and alloys and different deuterating conditions. Sheets and shavings of titanium, zirconium, hafnium, tantalum, Zircaloy 2 and Ti-Zr 50% alloy have been tested.
A statistical analysis of the tritium production shows that significant differences are obtained varying the type of metal used. Using pure metals the tritium production increases with the increase of the atomic number of the metal. Moreover higher productions of tritium have been obtained using materials of technical purity as tantalum, Zircaloy 2 and Ti-Zr alloy.
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This report will discuss briefly some of the early calorimetric experiments on cold fusion and in more detail, a single experiment just concluded.
A closed cell electrolytic experiment has been conducted using a palladium cathode and platinum anode with accurate (+/-0.001 watt) calorimetric measurements. Results indicate a positive energy output of approximately 50 Kilojoules more than was input to the experiment through electrolysis current and heater current. The heat output was observed both as short term bursts of energy and as long term sustained production. Colorimetric calibration with an internal heat source showed essentially identical data before and after the electrolysis experiment. Material balance for palladium, water and lithium showed essentially no material had been consumed during the experiment. Tritium levels measured before and after electrolysis showed a factor of 3 increase that cannot be accounted for by concentration effects.
Lautzenhiser, T., D. Phelps, and M. Eisner. Constant Heat Flow Calorimeter. in ICCF-14 International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2008. Washington, DC.
Coauthors: Phelps, D, Eisner, M.A constant heat flow calorimeter is described and its application to a Fleischmann-Pons experiment is detailed. In this calorimeter the electrolytic cell is contained in an isothermal chamber into which electrical power is fed from two separate sources. One source feeds biasing power Paux to an auxiliary resistive element located in the chamber while the other source provides, Pe, the electrochemical power requirements for the cell. The cell temperature T1 is maintained at its set point by varying Paux as needed. Clearly power needs to be removed from the cell if a steady state is to be maintained and this is accomplished by inducing heat flow through a thermal link to a reference body whose temperature T2 is less than T1. . . .
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Coauthors:The DoE promised to evaluate cold fusion claims fairly, twice. Both times, when given a chance to keep the promise, the DoE failed.
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Letts, D. and D. Cravens. Laser Stimulation Of Deuterated Palladium: Past And Present. in Tenth International Conference on Cold Fusion. 2003. Cambridge, MA: LENR-CANR.org.
Coauthors: Cravens, D.A method is disclosed to fabricate a Palladium cathode that can be electrolyzed in heavy water and stimulated with a laser at a predetermined wavelength to produce apparent excess power; the fabrication method involves cold working, polishing, etching and annealing the Palladium prior to electrolytic loading with Deuterium. Loading is accomplished with the cathode sitting in a magnetic field of 350 Gauss. After loading the cathode with Deuterium, Gold is co-deposited electrolytically on the cathode. When a coating of Gold is visible on the cathode, co-deposition is halted and the cathode is stimulated with a low-power laser with a maximum power of 30 milliwatts. The thermal response of the cathode is typically 500 mW with maximum output observed of approximately 1 watt. The effect is repeatable when protocols are followed and has been demonstrated in several laboratories.
Letts, D. and P.L. Hagelstein. Stimulation of Optical Phonons in Deuterated Palladium. in ICCF-14 International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2008. Washington, DC.
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Progress made since 2007 in the triggering of excess power by terahertz stimulation of deuterated palladium is reported. The stimulation was provided by tuning dual lasers to one of three specific beat frequencies corresponding to the known optical phonon frequencies of deuterated palladium (8, 15, 20 THz).
Results imply that optical phonons may be involved in the Fleischmann-Pons effect, giving preliminary support to Hagelstein's phonon theory. The importance of laser beam polarization is also demonstrated, confirming earlier work reported by Violante et al., and by Letts and Cravens.
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Coauthors:Paradigm shifts in physics have occurred at about 80-year intervals for the past 500 years. The periodicity of the paradigm shifts is due to the constraints of inhibition of apprehension and the difference between theoreticians and technicians, so that there is a three-generation periodicity. The various phenomena called “cold fusion” and associated physical anomalies are the grounds for another scientific revolution. If the historical pattern of paradigm development continues into the future, we can make predictions about this new physics and its economic effects. The Fluid Theory, Field Theory, and Q.M-Relativity Theory paradigms each led to an industrial revolution that happened about 55 or 80 years afterward.
Lewis, E. The Ball Lightning State In Cold Fusion. in Tenth International Conference on Cold Fusion. 2003. Cambridge, MA: LENR-CANR.org.
Coauthors:There is evidence of microscopic ball lightning in the most common kinds of cold fusion and transmutation experiments. Photographs of BL effects from four groups are shown in this article. There is a state of existence of material and energy like that of ball lighting. Common characteristics and effects of ball lightning are described, as are simple hypotheses and conjectures.
Lewis, E. Cold Fusion in the Context of a Scientific Revolution in Physics: History and Economic Ramifications. in Eleventh International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2004. Marseille, France.
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Coauthors:Lewis, E. Evidence of Ball Lightning -- A Survey of Some Recent Experimental Papers Describing Microscopic Objects Associated with Transmutation Phenomena. in ICCF-14 International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2008. Washington, DC.
Coauthors:Eight or 9 groups of researchers have reported that transmutation experiments are associated with the emission of anomalous objects that cause anomalous markings. Since the year 2000, Urutskoev et al., Savvatimova, Ivoilov, and Adamenko have published similar results, and several scientists are speculating that these emitted objects are Lochak monopoles. Plastic targets like CR-39 and nuclear emulsions of various kinds are used by researchers as a way to detect various particles and objects, and people are finding anomalous markings on their detectors and on their electrodes. Before them, Matsumoto, Shoulders and I reported finding similar markings in transmutation experiments. I found such markings on the components of an electrolysis cell [1]. I hypothesized that microscopic ball lightning is produced in transmutation experiments. Matsumoto accepted this idea when I told him, and Savvatimova and Urutskoev acknowledge that they have found tracks similar to those in the photographs published by Matsumoto [2, 3]. Their transmutation results are similar also. During this decade, several groups investigated these objects that evidence the characteristics and behavior of ball lightning.
Lewis, E. The Eighty Year Periodicity of Scientific Revolutions and What It Means for the Cold Fusion Field. in ICCF-14 International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2008. Washington, DC.
Coauthors:About 19 years ago, I developed a theory of scientific revolutions and economic depressions that allowed predictions that have been accurate. This general theory allows one to understand how the new plasmoid paradigm may develop over the next 100 years, if science continues to develop in the eighty year pattern it has had for the last 600 years. During the next 20 years, younger people may accept the new paradigm and develop the physical theories. About 40 years from now, if the paradigm is accepted by society, inventors and technicians will begin to invent the paradigm's major inventions. Along with explaining the economic and scientific predictions of this theory, this paper describes the history of plasmoid research relating to the cf/LENR field. Of particular interest to people nowadays, twenty years ago this model accurately predicted the timing and characteristics of the economic depressionary period that is starting now. This model ties the economic long-wave cycle to scientific revolutions in physics.
Lewis, E., Tracks of Ball Lightning in Apparatus? J. Condensed Matter Nucl. Sci., 2009. 2.
Coauthors:Researchers of electrical discharge and electrolysis experiments have been finding microscopic markings that are unusual and anomalous. It is possible that these markings are made by microscopic objects that are in the size range of 400–0.1 Åm. These objects may be a type of microscopic ball lightning. They may share the anomalous characteristics of natural ball lightning. They are also finding highly anomalous material activity and emissions. Pictures of the markings and anomalous effects that were taken by six groups of researchers are shown and interpreted in this article.
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ABSTRACT
Excess heat in a gas-loading D/Pd system is detected using current-constant mode or temperature-constant mode. A reproducible “pumping effect” is observed for the D/Pd gas-loading system. Using this effect, the power density of “excess heat” (apparent excess energy) reaches 2 W/cc.
Li, X.Z., et al. "Super-absorption" - Correlation between deuterium flux and excess heat-. in The 9th International Conference on Cold Fusion, Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2002. Tsinghua Univ., Beijing, China: Tsinghua Univ. Press.
Coauthors: Liu, B., Ren, X. Z., Tian, J., Cao, D. X., Chen, S., Pan, G. H., Ho, D., Deng, Y.
ABSTRACT
The concept of Super-Absorption has been proposed based on the correlation between deuterium flux and excess heat, and based on the selective resonant tunneling model. The experimental evidence for this correlation is shown in the D/Pd system with a Calvet high precision calorimeter. A theoretical model is set-up to show how the resonant tunneling effect will correlate the deuterium flux to the generation of excess heat.
Li, X.Z. Condensed Matter Nuclear Science (Introduction to Proceedings). in The 9th International Conference on Cold Fusion, Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2002. Tsinghua Univ., Beijing, China: Tsinghua Univ. Press.
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“Condensed Matter Nuclear Science” was suggested for the title of a new journal during an extended meeting held by ICCF-9 International Advisory Committee on May 21, 2002. It symbolized the new starting point of this research field after 13 years of world-wide continuous study.
Three coherences were announced in Lerici, ITALY as the theme of ICCF-9, i.e. the coherence between CONDENSED MATTER PHYSICS and NUCLEAR PHYSICS; the coherence between “hot fusion” and “cold fusion”; and the coherence between application and fundamental research. This conference is organized according to the theme.
Li, X.Z., Nuclear Physics for Nuclear Fusion ---Selective Resonant Tunneling in Light Nuclei Fusion---. Fusion Sci. & Technol., 2002. 41(63).
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Abstract
Deuterium flux through the thin wall of a palladium tube has been studied by monitoring gas pressure and temperature. A high-precision calorimeter (Calvet) was used to detect heat flow when the heater was shut down and the palladium tube was cooling down slowly. At certain temperatures an abnormal deuterium flux appeared. This deuterium flux reached a peak when the temperature of the palladium was decreasing. This abnormal deuterium flux differs from the monotonic feature of a normal diffusive flux and is accompanied by a heat flow.
Li, X.Z., et al. PROGRESS IN GAS-LOADING D/Pd SYSTEM -- The feasibility of a self-sustaining heat generator --. in Tenth International Conference on Cold Fusion. 2003. Cambridge, MA: LENR-CANR.org.
Coauthors: Liu, B., Cai, N., Wei, Q., Tian, J., Cao, D. X.Great progress has been made after 14 year of experiments with the gas-loading D/Pd system. 6 watts of “excess heat” were generated in a gas-loaded D/Pd system for 9 hours continuously. This experiment has been repeated 6 times already in various configurations. The “excess power” density in the Pd disk is more than 100 W per cubic centimeter, which is about the power density in a fuel rod of a thermal neutron fission reactor.
Li, X.Z., et al., A Chinese View on Summary of Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. J. Fusion Energy, 2004. 23(3): p. 217-221.
Coauthors: Liu, B., Wei, Q., Zheng, S., Cao, D. X.
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Investigation on tritium was one of the recommendations in Energy Research Advisory Board
(ERAB) report of U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) in November, 1989. Fifteen years evolution of the related research proved that it was an important recommendation. A selective resonant tunneling model is attempted to explain this discovery. Deuterium flux might be a key issue to solve the problem of the reproducibility. A further investigation is suggested based on this model.
Li, X.Z., et al. Multiple Scattering Theory (MST) and Condensed Matter Nuclear Science -- "Super-Absorption" in a Crystal Lattice --. in Eleventh International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2004. Marseille, France.
Coauthors: Liu, B., Chen, S., Wei, Q., Cai, N., Zheng, S., Cao, D. X.
Abstract
A simple 1-dimensional model is used to illustrate “super-absorption” in a crystal lattice. The WKB method is applied to calculate the reflection rate and the transmission rate for a single cell. Then matrix algebra is manipulated to give the relation between the single cell and an array of N cells. The selective resonant tunneling in this array of N cells is discussed, and the dependence of the absorption rate on the number of the cells is calculated to show the difference between coherent and non-coherent systems.
Li, X.Z. The Puzzle of Excess Heat with No Strong Nuclear Radiation (PowerPoint slides). in Eleventh International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2004. Marseille, France.
Coauthors:Li, X.Z., et al. Multiple Scattering of Deuteron Wave Function near Surface of Palladium Lattice (PowerPoint slides). in The 12th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2005. Yokohama, Japan.
Coauthors: Liu, B., Wei, Q., Cai, N., Zheng, S., Cao, D. X.Li, X.Z., et al. Multiple Scattering of Deuteron Wave Function near Surface of Palladium Lattice. in The 12th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2005. Yokohama, Japan.
Coauthors: Liu, B., Wei, Q., Cai, N., Zheng, S., Cao, D. X.Li, X.Z., et al. Selective Resonant Tunneling through Coulomb Barrier by Confined Particles in Lattice Well. in 8th International Workshop on Anomalies in Hydrogen / Deuterium Loaded Metals. 2007. Sicily, Italy.
Coauthors: Wei, Q., Liu, B., Cai, N.Li, X.Z., Q. Wei, and B. Liu, An Approach to Nuclear Energy without Strong Nuclear Radiation, in Low-Energy Nuclear Reactions Sourcebook. 2008, American Chemical Society: Washington, DC. p. 39-56.
Coauthors: Wei, Q., Liu, B.Li, X.Z., B. Liu, and Q. Wei. Condensed Matter Nuclear Science Research in China. in ICCF-14 International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2008. Washington, DC.
Coauthors: Liu, B., Wei, Q.Li, X.Z., et al. Exploring a Self-Sustaining Heater without Strong Nuclear Radiation. in ICCF-14 International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2008. Washington, DC.
Coauthors: Liu, B., Wei, Q., Zheng, S. X., Cao, D. X.Li, X.Z. Predictability of Theory, and Collaboration with Experimentalists in CMNS (PowerPoint slides). in American Physical Society Meeting. 2008. New Orleans.
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Prof. T. Dolan . . . IAEA Coordinator for International Fusion Research (1995-2001), decided to use 3-Parameter formula instead of 5-Parameter formula for D+T Fusion Cross-Section in his Plasma Course at Univ. of Illinois, 2008.
Because 3-Parameter formula is better than 5-Parameter formula not only in numbers but also in Physics.
3-Parameter formula shows the possibility of having nuclear reaction without strong neutron or gamma radiation.
Li, X.Z., Review of CBS 60 Minutes 'Cold Fusion is Hot Again' (in Chinese). 2009, Tsinghua University: Beijing.
Coauthors:A review, written in Chinese, of the CBS 60 Minutes program “Cold Fusion is Hot Again.” This program was broadcast on April 19, 2009.
Li, X.Z., et al. Wave Nature of Deuterium Flux Permeating through Palladium Thin Film with Nanometer Coating Layers --- (II) Theoretical Model ---- (PowerPoint slides). in 15th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science. 2009. Rome, Italy: ENEA.
Coauthors: Liu, B., Tian, J., Ren, X. Z., Li, J., Wei, Q., Liang, C. L., Yu, J. Z.Super-wave has generated the long lasting, high gain "excess heat" in deuterium/palladium systems during Energetics Technologies, ENEA, and SRI collaboration. There must be an internal wave nature of the deuterium/palladium systems, which is in response to external super-wave, particularly, near the surface of the deuterium/palladium systems. Three sets of experimental data in the past 7 years at Tsinghua University are summarized to reveal this wave nature (please see abstract (I)). A simple theoretical model was set-up to understand this wave nature.
Liang, W.X., et al. Neutron Measurements in a AC-Discharge Tube. in Third International Conference on Cold Fusion, "Frontiers of Cold Fusion". 1992. Nagoya Japan: Universal Academy Press, Inc., Tokyo, Japan.
Coauthors: Xu, D. M., Zhang, G. Y., Yao, Z. L., Wang, E. Y.