Uh-oh. More Bubble Fusion News

In summary, the conversation discusses a controversial experiment that involves using sound waves to create tiny bubbles in a liquid, which then implode and potentially cause fusion. However, there are doubts about the feasibility of this method, as it relies on the unlikely scenario of many slow-moving atoms being concentrated in the center and gaining enough energy to cause fusion. The conversation also mentions the possibility of disruption of atomic vibrational modes and the potential for vacuum energy to manifest itself in certain conditions. The experiment is still in development and there are differing opinions on its effectiveness.
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http://physicsweb.org/articles/news/9/7/8/1

Strangely enough, while it looks similar, the experiment is actually different than the earlier Taleyarkhan experiment. Other than that, it is still equally controversial.

Stay tune for more development in this saga...

Zz.
 
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ZapperZ said:
http://physicsweb.org/articles/news/9/7/8/1

Strangely enough, while it looks similar, the experiment is actually different than the earlier Taleyarkhan experiment. Other than that, it is still equally controversial.

Stay tune for more development in this saga...

Zz.

I like that stay tuned ..quite logical that there is some fine tuning going on, I would like to see another variation of the sonic-type Radio-Waves maybe ! justs kidding :tongue2:

I also think that Aaron Galonsky of Michigan State University, has a good point, Gamma Source?
The sound waves create tiny bubbles in the liquid, which then expand before imploding [QUOTE/], the Echo-Points of Expanding energy, may be more of a rip , cause by the fine-tuning of Atomic Vibrational Frequency, away from the Natural?

Fragmentation of Nuclie by certain Wavlengths, may disrupt the Quark-Vibrational modes of ordinary Matter, the 'snap-energy' is then some orders of Magnitude greater than Casimir-Effects, the implode interaction, could tear the fabric of Atoms,as opposed to fusion.

The time/distance of Expansions, creates a Stress-Energy factor, akin to the Potentiality of Rapid 'holes' appearing. The compression of these 'zero-point-energies'..'Voids'.. 'Dirac-Points', is greatly dependant on the density or medium, Vacuum Energy can manifest itself, if the conditions are specifically Tuned?

Stars I believe are thought to be birthed out of such vacuum fluctuations?..it is debatable if Man can bring forth a self-sustaining process?

Still..some seem to be giving it their best shot!
 
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ZapperZ said:
http://physicsweb.org/articles/news/9/7/8/1

Strangely enough, while it looks similar, the experiment is actually different than the earlier Taleyarkhan experiment. Other than that, it is still equally controversial.

Stay tune for more development in this saga...

Zz.

So it's indeed easy to dismiss something like this on one's gut feeling.


Where does the actual reasoning go wrong?

- Standing waves create phase changes (liquid -> gas) in the lows.
- Surface cohesion creates spherical surfaces.
- Things get unstable and collapse.

I presume there is this picture of a perfect sphere which collapses into a
perfect point. This is the first mistake.

Then there is the idea that many "slow" moving atoms get concentrated in
the center resulting in sufficient amounts of extremely fast moving atoms.
That's the second and bigger mistake. This is statistically completely unlikely.
(It's statistics that gives some of a mix of particles a higher speed then the
average)

In fusion one has to start with sufficiently high energetic particles and then
increase the density to increase the chance for fusion. In bubble fusion
one starts with particles which are fundamentally much to slow.
Having them at a higher density doesn't help at all.

How to "bump" a single atom to very high speed with a huge number of slow
ticks? It doesn't work that way. It's much more likely that the faster atoms
loose speed rather than gain speed from collisions. One can not compare
this for instance with energy concentration like in the focussing of light where
the energy of many (photons) is transferred to a few (atoms)

There is just no organized "many to few" mechanism in bubble fusion.


Regards, Hans
 
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1. What is "Uh-oh. More Bubble Fusion News"?

"Uh-oh. More Bubble Fusion News" is a headline that has been circulating in the scientific community, referring to recent developments and research in the field of bubble fusion.

2. What is bubble fusion?

Bubble fusion, also known as sonofusion or acoustic inertial confinement fusion, is a type of nuclear fusion reaction that uses sound waves to compress bubbles in a liquid to extreme temperatures and pressures, potentially allowing for the creation of energy.

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The recent developments in bubble fusion have reignited interest and excitement in the potential for this technology to produce clean and efficient energy. This could have major implications for the future of energy production and sustainability.

4. What have been the recent advancements in bubble fusion?

Recent research has shown promising results in achieving higher temperatures and pressures in bubble fusion experiments, potentially bringing us closer to a practical and efficient method of harnessing fusion energy.

5. What are the potential applications of bubble fusion?

If successfully developed, bubble fusion could provide a clean and virtually limitless source of energy, with applications in power production, space travel, and more. It could also potentially lead to advancements in other fields such as nuclear medicine and materials science.

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