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Summary of Theory

Scott Chubb initially proposed that cold fusion reactions could occur through an idea involving ion band states that, at the time, appeared to ignore the Coulomb barrier. The underlying concept made use of approximate, quasi-particle ideas, associated with conventional solid-state physics. Beginning in 1997, Chubb developed an important improvement that involves a generalization of the quasi-particle idea that includes time-dependent features and key effects associated with finite size. In the process of formulating this improvement, he generalized the conventional theory associated with energy band theory and quasi-particles by incorporating all of the relevant time-dependent, quantum-mechanical effects associated with the limit where energy band theory applies. In particular, in the limit associated with an ordered solid, many cancellations take place, and the idea that the solid, as a whole, can move rigidly provides an important avenue for justifying conventional energy band theory and forms of reaction that can explain "cold fusion.

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Highlights of Claims

(Courtesy Tom Dolan)

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Resolution to Huizenga's "Three Miracles of Cold Fusion"

• Miracle #1: the mystery of how the Coulomb barrier is penetrated
• Miracle #2: the lack of strong neutron emissions
• Miracle #3: the lack of strong emission of gamma or x-rays

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Simple Explanation of Mechanics of Theory

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Informal Articles by Theorist

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Slides Presentations by Theorist

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Scientific Papers

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Issued Patents

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Visual Examples of Data Correspondance

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Third-Party References

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Citations in Other Published Papers or Books

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In the News Media

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Non-Reviewed Peer Responses

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