Steven,
I read the old NYT article just now and yes --- it specifically uses the term "cold fusion" several times in 1956 . wow. and yes, they are talking about muon catalyzed fusion at low temperature - the kind with lots of 24 MeV gamma rays as evidence of the reaction. Even though it was initiated cold, the radiation from the MCF is extremely hot, but does not heat the reactants. Steven Jones also claimed the term "cold fusion" for his muon catalyzed fusion at about the same time as P&F. Clearly either of the two prior announcements could have precedence, if actual history means anything (it doesn't). The problem now is Holmlid - who uses MCF but apparently sees few hot gammas. If he really is doing what he says, he should see very energetic gammas. BTW - the article is quoting from Luis Alvarez at Cal. One of the great Magi. From: Orionworks - Steven Vincent Johnson >From Blaze: > http://query.nytimes.com/gst/abstract.html?res=9E03E0D7103FE033A05753C3A9649 D946792D6CF I wonder if the 1956 article actually uses the phrase "Cold Fusion"? I'm not clear on that. I'm assuming it didn't. Interesting piece of research nevertheless. Perhaps someone within Vort Land might like to fork over $3.95 to NYT and get the article. How bout you, Blaze. Based on some of your prior posts you have given me the impression of being someone who may have a few extra bucks laying around, just for gambling occasions like this. ;-) Regards, Steven Vincent Johnson OrionWorks.com zazzle.com/orionworks
