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Second “Cold Fusion” Theorist Cites Widom-Larsen Theory

Dec 232011
 

In 2006, Hideo Kozima was the first “cold fusion” theorist to cite Widom-Larsen:

“Here, we would like to cite a paper by Widom and Larsen (Widom and Larsen 2006) in which a new mechanism of neutron production in transition-metal hydrides/deuterides is proposed. They pointed out the possibility of neutron production (along with neutrinos) from an electron and a proton due to the weak interaction. This mechanism supplies neutrons in addition to the absorption of background neutron by solids and production of neutrons by breeding reactions implicitly assumed in the TNCF model.” [ISBN 0-080-45110-1, p. 95]

A few days ago, the Japan CF Research Society released the extended abstracts from its 12th conference. Professor Akito Takahashi, retired from Osaka University, explained his latest ideas about low-energy nuclear reaction mechanisms, which include weak as well as strong interactions.

Takahashi is the second “cold fusion” theorist to cite the Widom-Larsen theory.

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McKubre Experiment M4 Index Page Created

Dec 212011
 

To whom it may concern,

In 2010, I conducted an investigation of the EPRI-funded SRI International experiment “M4,” performed by Michael McKubre and staff, and I published my findings. I also provided them to the federal intelligence community.

My conclusions are that, starting in 2000, McKubre began retroactively to manipulate and fabricate data that was associated with M4. He did so without presenting scientific support and without disclosing his changes to the public or to his sponsor, the Electric Power Research Institute. New Energy Times provided McKubre with multiple opportunities to respond to the investigation. Many questions remain unanswered. Please see the summary slides, questions and, where known, answers from McKubre below.

Our collection of our reports, research and records on this matter at this Web address:
http://newenergytimes.com/v2/sr/McKubreM4/McKubre-Experiment-M4.shtml

I have also asked SRI International as well as EPRI if they are willing to perform an independent investigation and release their conclusions, as well.

Steven Krivit
Editor, New Energy Times
(310) 470-8189

LENR Real; Rossi and Defkalion Dubious

Dec 202011
 

[Note for new readers: We performed extensive reporting and videotaped documentation on the Rossi Energy Catalyzer topic in 2011. Please see http://rossiportal.com/
This blog is part of the New Energy Times Web site and News Service. Readers can find out much more about LENR from our home page.]

Low-energy nuclear reactions are certainly real, I have investigated and written about this research for the last twelve years. Recently I gave an interview for the U.S. intelligence community on LENR.
http://newenergytimes.com/v2/government/Intel/Krivit-LENR-Interview-IARP…

The Rossi and Defkalion claims, however, are dubious.

One of Rossi’s biggest supporters, Edmund Storms, thinks that Rossi faked it – but only once.
http://newenergytimes.com/v2/news/2011/37/3737appendixstorms.shtml

Beyond the trivial puffs of steam coming out of the device, many New Energy Times readers think Rossi’s trick in his first design was obvious: he designed it to allow for unvaporized water to flow out the top of the E-Cat, down through the opaque hose and into the hidden wall drain. Therefore, our readers didn’t even pay attention to Rossi’s second design.

The videotape I shot of Rossi’s device is very hard to argue with.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m-8QdVwY98E

The scientific analysis in our subsequent 200-page report is very difficult to argue with as well.
http://newenergytimes.com/v2/news/2011/37/NET370.shtml

Enthusiasm for LENR is entirely appropriate and we are about to enter a wild period in the LENR field. Wisdom and judiciousness by fans and investors will never be more crucial.

Steven B. Krivit
Senior Editor, New Energy Times
Editor-In-Chief, Wiley Nuclear Energy Encyclopedia

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