Approach to Nuclear Fusion Utilizing Dynamics of High-Density Electrons and Neutrals

TL;DR

This paper proposes a novel nuclear fusion method using high-density electrons and neutrals to lower the Coulomb barrier and enhance reaction rates, demonstrated through experiments in rotating geometry.

Contribution

It introduces a new fusion approach leveraging electron and neutral densities to improve reaction conditions and suppress neutronic fusion, supported by experimental evidence.

Findings

High-density electrons create dynamic electric fields reducing Coulomb barrier.

High-density neutrals contribute to reaction stability and rate.

Experiments show advantages of rotating geometry in this approach.

Abstract

An approach to achieve nuclear fusion utilizing the formation of high densities of electrons and neutrals is described. The profusion of low energy electrons provides high dynamic electric fields that help reduce the Coulomb barrier in nuclear fusion; high-density neutrals provide the stability and reaction rates to achieve break-even fusion where charged particles are the main products. Interactions of energetic charged particles with high-density background produce positive feedbacks with enhanced cross sections. Experiments in a rotating geometry illustrate the advantages of this approach, which discriminates against neutronic fusion.