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Sinha-Meulenberg Theory Portal
The Krit Prasad Sinha and Andrew Meulenberg Theory of Cold Fusion
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Summary of Theory
According to Krit Prasad Sinha and Andrew Meulenberg, hydrogen isotopes form a sublattice in the bulk, on the surfaces, and at defects within the lattice of palladium (and other metals). Collective one-dimensional (phononic) motion of these atoms in the lattice(s) is the basis for tightly bound ground-state electron pairs providing super-strong screening of the nuclear Coulomb barrier. During the point of nearest approach in repeated collisions of hydrogen atoms (in pairs: one with electron(s) and one without), the bound electron(s) go deep into the combined nuclear-Coulomb-potential well (without radiating photons) and attain near-MeV energies. The energetic electron(s) remain tightly bound during nuclear penetration of the residual nuclear Coulomb barrier and, on entering the nuclear potential well with both nuclei, temporarily increase(s) the effective nuclear-binding energy. These electrons (before being ejected) reduce the nucleon energies toward or below fragmentation levels, mediate energy transfer from the excited nucleus to the lattice, possibly create neutrons through the pep reaction, and, if paired, allow the "neutralized" nucleus to penetrate neighboring nuclei and result in transmutation. Thus, within known physics, this model can qualitatively explain all experimental results observed in low-energy nuclear reactions.
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Highlights of Claims
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Resolution to Huizenga's "Three Miracles of Cold Fusion"
Huizenga's three miracles were:
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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
| K.P. Sinha and A. Meulenberg, Lochon Catalyzed D-D Fusion in Deuterated Pd in the Solid State, Nat. Acad. of Sc. (India) Letters, 2007, 30(7-8), arXiv:0705.0595v1. |
| A. Meulenberg and K. P. Sinha, “Decay modes of excited 4He below the fragmentation levels,” submitted to Current Science |
| Meulenberg, A. and Sinha, K.P. “Tunneling Beneath the Fragmentation Energy,” Proc. of the 15th Int. Conf. on Cond. Matter Nuclear Science, (Rome, Italy, Oct., 2009), issued 2012, ISBN 978-88-8286-256-5 http://iccf15.frascati.enea.it/ICCF15-PROCEEDINGS.pdf |
| Meulenberg, A., and Sinha, K. P., “From the Naught Orbit to 4He Ground State,” The 16th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science (ICCF16), Chennai, India, 6-11 Feb, 2011 to be pub in JCMNS 6, 2012 |
| Meulenberg, A., and Sinha, K. P., “Quantum-Correlated Fluctuations, Enhanced Tunneling, and Low-Energy Nuclear Reactions in Condensed Matter (Alloys)”, The 16th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science (ICCF16), Chennai, India, 6-11 Feb, 2011 to be pub in JCMNS 6, 2012 |
| A. Meulenberg and K P Sinha, “Extensions to Physics: Low-Energy Nuclear Reactions,” presented at Space, Propulsion & Energy Sciences International Forum (SPESIF-11, March 15-17, 2011). |
| A. Meulenberg and K. P. Sinha, “Tunneling Beneath the 4He∗ Fragmentation Energy,” J. of Condensed Matter Nuclear Science, JCMNS 4, p. 241 Feb. 2011 |
| Andrew Meulenberg, “Extensions to Physics : Low Energy Nuclear Reactions” Special School: “The Science of Low Energy Nuclear Reactions”, 5 February 2011, ICSR Auditorium, IIT Madras |
| K. P. Sinha and A. Meulenberg, "A Model for Enhanced Fusion Reaction in a Solid Matrix of Metal Deuterides," Proceedings of 14th International Conference on Condensed Matter Nuclear Science and the 14th International Conference on Cold Fusion (ICCF-14) 10-15 August 2008 Washington DC. Vol. 1. p 633, 2010, ISBN: 978-0-578-06694-3 |
| K. P. Sinha and A. Meulenberg, “Tunneling Beneath the Fragmentation Energy,” 239th ACS National Meeting (20-21 March 2010), San Francisco, CA. |
| K. P. Sinha, A. Meulenberg, “Lochon Catalyzed D-D Fusion in Deuterated Palladium in the Solid State,” National Academy of Science (India) Letters, Vol.30, No. 7&8, 2007 arXiv:0705.0595v1.
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| K. P. Sinha, A. Meulenberg, “Laser stimulation of low-energy nuclear reactions in deuterated palladium”, Current Science Vol. 91, No. 7, pp. 907-912, 10/10/06 (03/06, Ref. No. O232) and included in ArXiv (cond. matter) http://arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0603213 |
| K. P. Sinha, "Theoretical model for low-energy nuclear reactions in a solid matrix," Infinite Energy 29 (2000) 54 |
| E. S. Rittner and A. Meulenberg Jr., "A chemical interpretation of heat generated in ‘cold fusion’" J. Fusion Energy 9 (1990) 377. |
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Non-Reviewed Peer Responses
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