Observation of Nuclear Fusion Driven by a Pyroelectric Crystal
Only requires a very small amount (centimeter-sized) of active material for operation Produces a neutron flux over 400 times the background level
Palm-sized neutron generator Electrostatic fusion devices Microthrusters for miniature spacecraft
Researchers at UCLA have identified a method for generating fusion under desktop condition by using the extremely large electric fields produced during the heating of a pyroelectric crystal to accelerate deuterium ions into collisions that generate the fusion.
Patent Number: US8396181B2
Application Number: US2007745556A
Inventor: Naranjo, Brian | Gimzewski, James | Putterman, Seth
Priority Date: 3 Jan 2005
Priority Number: US8396181B2
Application Date: 8 May 2007
Publication Date: 12 Mar 2013
IPC Current: G21G000402
US Class: 376114 | 376100
Assignee Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
Title: Method and apparatus for generating nuclear fusion using crystalline materials
Usefulness: Method and apparatus for generating nuclear fusion using crystalline materials
Summary: For generating nuclear fusion.
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State of Development Nuclear fusion has been generated through the described method. Background Experiments proclaiming to provide nuclear fusion in tabletop systems generated significant criticism from the physics community, as typically large reactors employing magnetic and inertial confinement are necessary to produce fusion reliably. Some examples, such as cold fusion and bubble fusion, yield irreproducible results and have encountered deep skepticism. Related Materials Additional Technologies by these Inventors Tech ID/UC Case 20155/2005-363-0 Related Cases 2005-363-0
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