SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR NUCLEAR FUSION

The present disclosure provides methods and systems for generating heat from nuclear fusion. The methods and systems can utilize host materials (such as metal nanoparticles) to host fusionable materials (such as deuterium). The host materials and/or fusionable materials can be irradiated with electr...

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Main Authors Levy, Ricardo B, Dodaro, John F, Dalla Betta, Ralph A
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 16.11.2023
Subjects
FUSION REACTORS
NUCLEAR ENGINEERING
NUCLEAR PHYSICS
PHYSICS
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Summary:The present disclosure provides methods and systems for generating heat from nuclear fusion. The methods and systems can utilize host materials (such as metal nanoparticles) to host fusionable materials (such as deuterium). The host materials and/or fusionable materials can be irradiated with electromagnetic radiation that induces phonon vibrations in the host material and/or fusionable materials. The phonon vibrations can screen the Coulombic repulsion between fusionable material nuclei, thereby increasing a rate of nuclear fusion even at relatively low temperature and pressures. The methods and systems can give rise to nuclear fusion reactions which produce energy or heat. The heat may be converted into useful energy using systems and methods for efficient heat dissipation and thermal management.
Bibliography:Application Number: US202318185662