Fusing Neutrons: Can It Lead to Cold Fusion?

In summary, the conversation covers the possibility of two neutrons fusing together to form helium and its implications for cold fusion and efficiency. The discussion also touches on the idea of producing anti-gravity by removing electrons from an atom. However, the feasibility and practicality of these ideas are called into question and the thread is closed.
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is it possible to get two neutrons to fuse togther to form an element?
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Is it possible to get two neutrons to fuse together to form helium? If so, would it not make cold fusion possible?
 
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also wouldn't fusion be much more efficient if they found a catalyst?
 
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j2mhall said:
Is it possible to get two neutrons to fuse together to form helium?
No. Helium already has two neutrons. You're short two protons.
 
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I have no idea of the cross section, but it seems 2 neutrons could react to produce a deuteron, electron, and anti-neutrino with a very small release of energy.

[edit: found a paper on this: https://arxiv.org/abs/nucl-th/0507048 , published in Physics Letters B

This practical gist of this paper is that neutron fusion is unlikely to observed at all, in the near future. The computed cross section for the reaction is:

σ = (38.6 ± 1.5) × 10−40 [cm2]

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New poster has been reminded about the PF rules concerning Personal Speculation
changing the subject. If photons cause electrons to be removed from an atom and grativitons do the same then wouldn't a way to produce anti gravity be to remove all the electrons from an atom so that gravitons don't get absorbed?
 
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You seem to be hijacking your own thread. But your question does not even make sense, much less have an answer.
 
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j2mhall said:
changing the subject. If photons cause electrons to be removed from an atom and grativitons do the same then wouldn't a way to produce anti gravity be to remove all the electrons from an atom so that gravitons don't get absorbed?
And with that bit of wild speculation, this thread is now closed. Thank you everybody for trying to help the OP understand the issues with his question in his thread start.
 

1. What is cold fusion?

Cold fusion is a hypothesized type of nuclear reaction that occurs at or near room temperature. It involves fusing atomic nuclei together to form a heavier nucleus, releasing large amounts of energy in the process.

2. Can neutrons be used for cold fusion?

Neutrons are not typically used in cold fusion experiments because they do not carry an electrical charge and therefore do not interact with other particles as easily. However, there have been some studies exploring the potential use of neutrons in cold fusion reactions.

3. What is the current understanding of cold fusion?

Cold fusion is a highly controversial topic in the scientific community. While some researchers claim to have observed cold fusion reactions, the majority of the scientific community remains skeptical due to the lack of reproducible results and the violation of established physical laws.

4. How does fusing neutrons differ from traditional nuclear fusion?

Fusing neutrons is different from traditional nuclear fusion in that it does not involve the use of high temperatures or pressures. Instead, it relies on the interaction of particles at or near room temperature, which is why it is referred to as "cold" fusion.

5. Is there any evidence to support the idea of cold fusion through fusing neutrons?

There is currently no conclusive evidence to support the idea of cold fusion through fusing neutrons. While some studies have reported positive results, they have not been able to be replicated by other researchers. Additionally, the theoretical basis for cold fusion through fusing neutrons is not well-established.

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