Critical review of theoretical models for anomalous effects in deuterated metals

Chechin, V. A.; Царев, В. А.; Rabinowitz, Mario; Kim, Y. E.

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“…A neutron output was found also in similar experiments with palladium and titanium cathodes [4]. Several hundred investigations of this phenomenon, named cold fusion (CF), were published (see reviews [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13]). Although the results of the first experiments [3,4] were considered not conclusive and in many works they were not reproduced, the following development of measurement techniques and numerous new experiments make an impressive case in favour of the reality of producing nuclear reaction products and excess heat release at certain runs conditions.…”

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A new approach to theoretical modelling of nuclear fusion in palladium deuteride

Kirkinskii

Novikov

1999

Europhys. Lett.

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An original model of nuclear fusion mechanism in metal crystal structures at low energies is developed. It uses a new approach for the estimation of electron screening in metals which is based on the dynamic account of the outer metal electronic shells deformation during counter motion of two deuterons near their sites boundary. Computer simulation of deuterium behaviour in the palladium deuteride crystal structure 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. A reaction rate sharply (10 5 -10 6 times) increases in conditions of high mobility of deuterons in crystal structures. Crucial factors for fusion feasibility are indicated.

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A new approach to theoretical modelling of nuclear fusion in palladium deuteride

Kirkinskii

Novikov

1999

Europhys. Lett.

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“…Measurements of thermal effects during electrolysis of solution based on heavy water (deuterium oxide) making use of palladium electrodes have been published in over 100 works (see reviews [1][2][3][4][5]). Some authors reported the excessive heat release as compared with the energy consumption by the electrolysis.…”

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Excess heat release during deuterium sorption-desorption by finely powdered palladium deuteride

Kirkinskii¹,

Drebushchak²,

Khmelnikov³

2002

Europhys. Lett.

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Thermal effects have been studied in the course of sorption-desorption of hydrogen isotopes by a finely powdered palladium deuteride using a differential scanning calorimeter DSC-111 SETARAM. During α-β 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 fusion reactions of deuterium atoms yielding helium.

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“…In the meantime, a report on the observation of electrolytically induced cold fusion of deuterium was published [ 37 ]. Predictably, a plethora of theoretical papers aiming at the explanation of this phenomenon soon appeared [ 38 ].…”

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Electronic Structure Calculations on Endohedral Complexes of Fullerenes: Reminiscences and Prospects

Ciosłowski

2023

Molecules

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The history of electronic structure calculations on the endohedral complexes of fullerenes is reviewed. First, the long road to the isolation of new allotropes of carbon that commenced with the seminal organic syntheses involving simple inorganic substrates is discussed. Next, the focus is switched to author’s involvement with fullerene research that has led to the in silico discovery of endohedral complexes. The predictions of these pioneering theoretical studies are juxtaposed against the data afforded by subsequent experimental developments. The successes and failures of the old and modern quantum-chemical calculations on endohedral complexes are summarized and their remaining deficiencies requiring further attention are identified.

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Critical review of theoretical models for anomalous effects in deuterated metals

Cited by 19 publications

References 120 publications

A new approach to theoretical modelling of nuclear fusion in palladium deuteride

A new approach to theoretical modelling of nuclear fusion in palladium deuteride

Excess heat release during deuterium sorption-desorption by finely powdered palladium deuteride

Electronic Structure Calculations on Endohedral Complexes of Fullerenes: Reminiscences and Prospects

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