The Quantum Fusion Hypothesis

2013

The field of cold fusion is not “fusion ” as the current establishment defines it. A basic tenet of research is that correlation does not equal causation. The current assumption of Deuterium Deuterium (DD) fusion based on the excellent work of Dr. Michael McKubre showing a near perfect match of excess heat to helium produced is only a correlation. The assumption of DD fusion may be fallacious and leading to a dead end. In many cases the Pons Fleischmann reaction starts with deuterium and ends with helium. This would seem to indicate DD fusion, but this is assuming that correlation equals causation. Related Fields The Quantum Fusion (QF) Hypothesis explains the Fleischmann-Pons Effect and a large cross section of experiments researchers in this field have observed. It is an explanation of how cold to ultra cold neutron(s) form. QF draws on work in the fields of mechanics, chemistry including molecular, quantum and computational, material science, physics, including quantum and astro,...

Current Science, 2015

Early criticisms were made of the scientific claims made by Martin Fleischmann and Stanley Pons in 1989 on their observation of heat effects in electrochemically driven palladium-deuterium experiments that were consistent with nuclear but not chemical or stored energy sources. These criticisms were premature and adverse. In the light of 25 years further study of the palladium-deuterium system, what is the state of proof of Fleischmann and Pons' claims?

Nature, 2019

Journal of Electroanalytical Chemistry, 2021

Since 1989 the announcement of "cold fusion" by Stanley Pons and Martin Fleishmann, "cold fusion" field has been surrounded by controversy. After three decades, this field is alive and has produced thousands of publications, most in dedicated periodic and conferences. This work aims at checking whether "cold fusion" fits in pathological science traits. For each type of experiment and year, this work counted the distinct research groups results (success or failure). Experimental results from many research groups suggest that nuclear reactions in solids are more complex than fusion (it is not only fusion) and that they need energy triggers like background radiation, meaning chemical configurations alone do not seem to generate nuclear reactions. Some types of experiments present rising trends (the field does not fit in pathological science model) and have potential to bring disruptive technologies. If confirmed, experimental results will require revisions of accepted nuclear models.

International Journal of the Society of Materials Engineering for Resources, 1998

2019

March 23 is the birthday of the cold fusion phenomenon (CFP). On this day 30 years ago, the existence of nuclear reactions in a solid at near room temperature was declared by Martin Fleischmann and Stanley Pons at a press conference held at the University of Utah (Salt Lake City, Utah, USA). This event, right or wrong, is the start of open research on CFP that has lasted 30 years since and has given a specific destiny to the research field we have been involved in. The investigation of the physics of the CFP has lasted without interruption and is developing day by day now. Section I recollects the history of cold fusion research from my point of view, focusing on my research activity beginning about 30 years ago at the beginning of this science. It is necessary to recollect the great pioneering work accomplished by Martin Fleischmann. We give a brief survey of Fleischmann’s work in Section II. It is interesting to notice the motivation of the scientist who discovered the new phenome...

2015

Centaurus, 1990