Stanley514 said:Is it possible to achieve commercially viable nuclear fusion in purely electrostatic quantum tunneling way?
"Purely electric quantum tunneling fusion" is a theoretical process in which nuclear fusion is achieved using only electric fields, without the need for extreme temperatures and pressures. It involves the quantum tunneling effect, where particles can pass through potential barriers that would normally be too high for them to overcome.
Traditional nuclear fusion involves extreme temperatures and pressures to overcome the repulsion between positively charged nuclei. In purely electric quantum tunneling fusion, the quantum tunneling effect is used to bring nuclei close enough together for fusion to occur, without the need for high temperatures and pressures.
There is ongoing research and experimentation into purely electric quantum tunneling fusion, but it has not yet been successfully achieved. Theoretical models suggest that it is possible, but further research is needed to confirm its feasibility.
If it can be achieved, purely electric quantum tunneling fusion could provide a virtually limitless source of clean energy, with no greenhouse gas emissions or radioactive waste. It could also potentially be more efficient and safer than traditional nuclear fusion methods.
One of the main challenges is controlling and manipulating the electric fields and particles involved in the process. Additionally, the energies required for quantum tunneling to occur may be difficult to achieve and sustain. There are also potential technical and safety challenges that need to be addressed before this method of fusion can become a viable energy source.