In reply to Jones Beene's message of Mon, 26 Apr 2021 13:13:01 +0000 (UTC): Hi, [snip] >Yes, the argument could be made that muon catalyzed fission despite the name - >is in fact, cleaner than fusion. So the bottom line is still the same: "does >the Holmlid effect, and/or the Norront implementation of same, really produce >a flux of ultra cheap muons ? ... as is the claim. Norront is pursuing muon >catalyzed fusion (which is probably NOT the best utilization of muons, given >the high cost of heavy water) but it is not too late to change horses.
There are still a few issues:- 1) Does Holmlid produce positive or negative muons? It makes a huge difference. (or both?) 2) Short to medium lived rad-waste still needs to be disposed of, though there may be a use for this in medicine &/or radioisotope batteries. 3) If the concept is correct, then Holmlid could probably test it reasonably easily using a Thorium mantle from an old gas lantern (if one can be found), or depleted Uranium, which shouldn't be too hard to come by as it has some uses, (or can probably be picked up off the ground in Iraq). ;) Jones, maybe you could write to him and suggest he try it, (given that this is your idea). :) One thing to keep in mind is that we don't know how many muons he produces per Joule of laser energy. IOW just how efficient is the process? It may be so inefficient that it is really just a scientific curiosity? > >Putting all the details in perspective - both scientific and economic - India >see,s like the perfect place to implement a muon catalyzed thorium fission >reactor. What is the downside, other than to the purveyors of traditional >fission of enriched U? I agree it would be the perfect place to implement it. Maybe a letter to the Indian government, along with a pointer to Holmlid's web site, and the suggestion that they contact him? Together with the letter to Holmlid, that creates push-pull action, that may result in some action. :) > >Let's hope India can first survive the pandemic... and second that Bill Gates >or another benefactor gets wind of this... If the Indian government is interested, then I don't think a benefactor would be needed. They already have an expensive long term program to use Thorium, and would probably welcome a shortcut in terms of both time & money. BTW, because it doesn't rely on a chain reaction, such reactors could probably be made quite small, though shielding would still be needed. Regards, Robin van Spaandonk <mixent...@aussiebroadband.com.au>
