Vector Plasma vs. Variable Radioactive Decay

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The discussion explores the potential connection between Robert Zimmermann's research on Vector Plasma and the work of Jenkins and Fischbach on variations in radioactive decay rates related to solar activity. Participants highlight that both studies fall under the umbrella of physics but struggle to find a substantive link between them. There is a suggestion that shared authorship or citations could indicate a relationship, yet no such evidence was found. Ultimately, the consensus leans towards the likelihood that the two works are unrelated, and the thread is set to close unless new scientific references emerge. The conversation emphasizes the importance of professional validation in establishing connections between disparate scientific studies.
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Could there be a connection between Robert Zimmermann's work (McMaster Univ. Toronto) on Vector Plasma, and Jenkins and Fischbach's (Perdue Univ.) work on variations in the rate of radioactive decay for elements on Earth in relation to solar activity?

Only looking for a confirmation that their work could be related.
 
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#3... please show how you have tried to confirm (or refute) that the work of the two could be related.
Have you, for example, read their papers? (We don't get to assume that you have,)

In what way could they be related? For example, they are related in that they are both in the science of physics.
Perhaps their work would be related if they shared authorship in each other's papers or cited each other in their own papers?

The context in which the question is being asked will help figure out what is needed.
 
In that they are both likely wrong, sure.
 
I could not find any substantive connection, so we will close this thread. If someone finds a professional scientific reference which identifies a connection please PM me and we can reopen.
 

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