What is the source? A very long time tested method, but forgotten nowadays by all the population. A method called cold fusion is a science concept which could be the key element for opening the world to a cheap, clean, sustainable and low energy demanding reaction. The importance of this type of energy is mostly because the atmosphere is polluted by our alternatives, such as fossil fuels, nuclear reactors and etc. The other sources which are environmentally friendly, like wind turbines, solar chargers and etc. are unfortunately producing small amounts of energy resulting in a poor efficiency. What is its principle? Not a high percentage of our population is familiar with the principle of this nuclear reaction. But what if this reaction already exists somewhere else? The answer is yes, and the clear example for it would be our stars in the universe, which exist only because this type of energy is present. In practice, the principle of the reaction is about passing a so called Coulomb’s barrier to “fuse” two nucleuses into a heavier one. The Coulomb’s barrier is a scientific term which describes the natural activity of protons to repel from two different elements in order to keep the nucleus stable. The key element during this reaction is hydrogen (pictures 1 and 2) which interacts with metals such as nickel and palladium. Where could it be used?
Still not surprised? But did you know that cold fusion is a reaction which does not create any radioactive compounds and does not involve any of these during the production of energy? This is exactly what makes this type of nuclear energy to be so unique, because if it is safe, then you can apply that to any device that requires energy in order to operate. For example development of small fusion reactors might be a great alternative for all cars, this would ease the atmosphere pollution and stop the pumping of oil from our planet. How far are we now? Note that Tririum isotope is produced this way. So far, there is a huge on-going project in southern France for fusion reaction experimental purposes. The reactor is currently under construction, but it can already be known that the heart of the whole system will be San Diego’s General Atomics seven-story magnet, which weighs 1,000 tons. As for the reactor itself, the total amount of funds invested is $16 billion. |
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