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Cold Fusion Theory
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"Cold Fusion Theory"
What is the "Cold Fusion" Theory?
Nuclear Fusion
The process by which two atoms join together, or fuse into a single heavier atom. To achieve nuclear fusion the process has high level requirements of temperature and pressure.
"Cold" Fusion
Cold fusion is a hypothetical nuclear fusion, which states that nuclear reactions occur at conditions close to room temperature without any chemical fuel.
Important People Involved in Cold Fusion
- Martin Fleischmann- A British chemist noted for his work in electrochemistry.
- Stanley Pons- An American-French electrochemist known for his work with his teacher Martin Fleischmann on cold fusion.
Important People (cont.)
Both Fleischmann and Pons claimed that they produced fusion at room temperature ("cold" fusion) compared to the high temperatures the process was thought to require.
(cont.)
This claim seemed to offer a potential solution to the energy crisis cheap energy, without pollutants or radioactive waste.
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Modern day
Cold Fusion Today
Many studies, experiments, and international conferences have been held in order to further the knowledge of Cold fusion, but not much has progressed as of now.
Works Cited
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Fleischmann
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cold_fusion#Before_the_Fleischmann.E2.80.93Pons_experiment
- http://encyclopedia.kids.net.au/page/co/Cold_fusion
- http://wikibin.org/articles/timeline-of-cold-fusion.html
- http://www.diffen.com/difference/Nuclear_Fission_vs_Nuclear_Fusion
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stanley_Pons
Activity
1. T/F- The Cold Fusion Theory is a legitimate theory used today
2. What is one advantage of fusion in general?
3. Who is Martin Fleischmann?
Studies
Many studies and experiments are held in order to better understand and gain knowledge of Cold Fusion. Multiple countries such as Italy, Japan, India, and the United States are involved in these studies.
Experiment/Studies
Fleischmann and Pons Expierment (1989)
Hypothesized that the high compression ratio and mobility of deuterium that could be achieved within palladium metal using electrolysis might result in nuclear fusion. To investigate, they conducted electrolysis experiments using a palladium cathode and heavy water within a calorimeter, an insulated vessel designed to measure process heat. The calculated power leaving the cell was significantly higher than the input power during these high temperature phases.
Many question their theory because their process seemed to simple to achieve the fusion, which generally needs high level requirements.
Though the Cold Fusion Theory was claimed to have been proved by Fleischmann and Pons their work was questioned by many and couldn't be exactly replicated.