http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_function_collapse
Wave function collapse In quantum mechanics <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_mechanics>, *wave function collapse* is the phenomenon in which a wave function <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wave_function>—initially in a superposition <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantum_superposition> of several eigenstates <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eigenstates>—appears to reduce to a single eigenstate (by "observation"). It is the essence of measurement in quantum mechanics <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Measurement_in_quantum_mechanics>, The wave functions of multiple nuclei initially combine into a tentative composite wave function in a state of superposition. It is like the sounds of many instruments combining into the sound of an orchestra. Decoherence of the combined wave function makes the tunneling event and the release of binding energy. This decoherence event with its associated transfer of binding energy over the strong EMF coupling is the exact point of cluster fusion. Note: eigenstates <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eigenstates> is the wave function of the nucleus. (by "observation") means the transfer of binding energy. On Tue, Sep 16, 2014 at 9:46 PM, <mix...@bigpond.com> wrote: > In reply to Axil Axil's message of Sun, 14 Sep 2014 02:22:31 -0400: > Hi, > [snip] > >*That means interactions with other parts of the nucleus are possible, but > > not with other atoms* > > > >I took this to mean that cluster fusion could not happen because of the > >speed of light. > > Cluster fusion could happen if the whole cluster tunnels at the same time. > This is linked to the very nature of the tunneling mechanism, and I don't > think > I'm alone in being unsure of exactly what that is. ;) > > > > >My point, quantum mechanics allows cluster fusion to occur regardless of > >the speed of light. > Regards, > > Robin van Spaandonk > > http://rvanspaa.freehostia.com/project.html > >
