On Wed, Jan 4, 2012 at 3:32 PM, Jed Rothwell <jedrothw...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > As to what is politically expedient for Levi, he'd better think of >> something. I suspect his career at U of Bologna is going to be curtailed >> some time soon unless Rossi coughs up some miracle such as $500K and a >> device to test. >> > > On what do you base this suspicion? I doubt that you know anything about > the situation. Generally speaking, your suspicions seem to be misplaced. > Your assertions about other people, institutions, history and experimental > results in this field are wildly inaccurate. You are chock full > misinformation and confusion. I suggest you try reading something about > these subjects before commenting on them. > All your suggestions for radiation testing are premature until Rossi's reactor passes independent tests showing it's real and not a scam or fraud or (very unlikely unless he's crazy) a delusion. Then fine, I suppose -- people who specialize in it will know better than you or I what to test for and how. As for Levi, I suspect he missed something important in the February 18 test. I don't think he's dishonest but I do suspect a lack of competence and cleverness. For one thing, the 130 kW burst is highly suspicious-- of bad thermocouple placement (in contact with one of the heaters) or some other form of interference. For another, what sort of scientist does such a definitive experiment on such a revolutionary system and takes data badly or not all and does no documentation, photos or lab notes? Not a very good scientist, for sure. If Rossi turns out to be a fraud, Levi will be in big trouble for having allowed Rossi to mention his association with U of B so often, to lend himself credibility. The U has already distanced themselves from Rossi and I suspect if Rossi fails, they will distance themselves from his immediate ardent supporters as well on the basis that they should have known better. Focardi may escape due to his age and prior work-- anyway I hope so. I suspect that Levi would end up being the main scapegoat if that term applies properly to someone who really bears some of the responsibility. Levi would deserve it in my opinion. After his statements which provided much of Rossi's early credibility, such as that be, he owes the scientific community a replication of his experiment with proper standardization, blanking and calibration and proper documentation and publication. I have no idea why politics would stand in the way as you say - a success could only improve the prestige of everyone connected to it, especially if Rossi is, as you expect, eventually vindicated. The only issue as I see it, would be to the experiment rigorously and properly and to report the results completely and accurately. What more would the U want? See: http://blog.newenergytimes.com/2011/12/01/university-of-bologna-clarifies-relationship-with-rossi/ I hope that clarifies my stance. Misinformation and confusion? Don't think so. Read something about it? I try to keep up almost daily and I think except for some infamous detailed calculations, I do pretty well.
