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    Larry Page, as CEO of ‘Google’ is pursuing an alternate LENR energy technology pathway. The work is being done by a group out of Munday Labs at the University of Maryland. Last year Munday Labs received a lucrative DoD contract for two years of continued research.


    It makes sense that Google Inc. might develop the technology, through the commercial LENR reactor design phase, in partnership with a private industrial laboratory group in the semi conductor or nano technology industries...


    ...or in the security of a DoD lab.

    I don't understand what the grant has to do with LENR?


    Nor do I see evidence of an advanced Google LENR R&D / engineering effort.

    So much...

    My apologies

    I'm Studying up....
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    1.Influence of the p ¯ -p Nuclear Interaction on the Rate of the Low-Energy p ¯ + H μ → ( p ¯ p ) α + μ − Reaction PDF
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    Renat A. Sultanov; Dennis Guster; Sadhan K. Adhikari
    2018-04-01 Atoms
    DOI: 10.3390/atoms6020018 ISSN: 2218-2004 Volume: 6 Issue: 2 Pages: 18
    Keywords: slow antiprotons, muonic hydrogen, protonium, few-body systems
    Full Text Available The influence of an additional strong p ¯ -p nuclear interaction in a three-charge-particle system with arbitrary masses is investigated. Specifically, the system of p ¯ , μ − , and p is considered in this paper, where p ¯ is an antiproton, μ − is a muon and p is a proton. A numerical computation in the framework of a detailed few-body approach is carried out for the following protonium (antiprotonic hydrogen) formation three-body reaction: p ¯ + H μ ( 1 s ) → ( p ¯ p ) α + μ − . Here, H μ ( 1 s ) is a ground state muonic hydrogen, i.e., a bound state of p and μ − . A bound state of p and its antimatter counterpart p ¯ is a protonium atom in a quantum atomic state α , i.e., P n = ( p ¯ p ) α . The low-energy cross sections and rates of the P n formation reaction are computed in the framework of coupled Faddeev-Hahn-type equations. The strong p ¯ -p interaction is included in these calculations within a first order approximation. It was found, that the inclusion of the nuclear interaction results in a quite significant correction to the rate of the three-body reaction.
    2.Real-Time Monitoring Polymerization Reactions Using Dipolar Echoes in 1H Time Domain NMR at a Low Magnetic Field.
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    Garcia, Rodrigo Henrique Dos Santos; Filgueiras, Jefferson Gonçalves; Colnago, Luiz Alberto; de Azevedo, Eduardo Ribeiro
    2022-01-17 PubMed
    DOI: 10.3390/molecules27020566 ISSN: 1420-3049 Volume: 27 Issue: 2
    Keywords: autocatalytic reaction, dipolar echoes, epoxy resin, polymerization reaction, time-domain NMR
    1 H time domain nuclear magnetic resonance ( 1 H TD-NMR) at a low magnetic field becomes a powerful technique for the structure and dynamics characterization of soft organic materials. This relies mostly on the method sensitivity to the 1 H- 1 H magnetic dipolar couplings, which depend on the molecular orientation with respect to the applied magnetic field. On the other hand, the good sensitivity of the 1 H detection makes it possible to monitor real time processes that modify the dipolar coupling as a result of changes in the molecular mobility. In this regard, the so-called dipolar echoes technique can increase the sensitivity and accuracy of the real-time monitoring. In this article we evaluate the performance of commonly used 1 H TD-NMR dipolar echo methods for probing polymerization reactions. As a proof of principle, we monitor the cure of a commercial epoxy resin, using techniques such as mixed-Magic Sandwich Echo (MSE), Rhim Kessemeier-Radiofrequency Optimized Solid Echo (RK-ROSE) and Dipolar Filtered Magic Sandwich Echo (DF-MSE). Applying a reaction kinetic model that supposes simultaneous autocatalytic and noncatalytic reaction pathways, we show the analysis to obtain the rate and activation energy for the epoxy curing reaction using the NMR data. The results obtained using the different NMR methods are in good agreement among them and also results reported in the literature for similar samples. This demonstrates that any of these dipolar echo pulse sequences can be efficiently used for monitoring and characterizing this type of reaction. Nonetheless, the DF-MSE method showed intrinsic advantages, such as easier data handling and processing, and seems to be the method of choice for monitoring this type of reaction. In general, the procedure is suitable for characterizing reactions involving the formation of solid products from liquid reagents, with some adaptations concerning the reaction model.
    3.New method for production of 155Tb via 155Dy by irradiation of natGd by medium energy alpha particles.
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    Moiseeva, A N; Aliev, R A; Furkina, E B; Novikov, V I; Unezhev, V N
    2021-12-30 PubMed
    DOI: 10.1016/j.nucmedbio.2021.12.004 ISSN: 0969-8051 Volume: 106-107 Pages: 52-61
    Keywords: Cross section, Cyclotron, Nuclear reaction, Radiochemical separation, Terbium-155
    155 Tb (T 1/2 = 5.32 d) is considered both as a promising Auger electron emitter and as a diagnostic pair for other therapeutic terbium radionuclides. Despite several methods for its production proposed, it remains scarcely available. Most of the methods using low-energy protons and deuterons beams result in a high content of radionuclidic impurities. High purity 155 Tb can be obtained using high-energy proton beams combined with online mass separation of products, but the method remains inaccessible to most potential consumers. We have proposed an indirect method for the production of 155 Tb via formation of 155 Dy (T 1/2 = 9.9 h), which can be implemented using medium energy alpha particles beam. Gadolinium oxide targets of natural isotopic composition were irradiated by 60 MeV alpha particles beam on a U-150 cyclotron of the National Research Center "Kurchatov Institute". The cross sections of nuclear reactions were measured by the stack foil technique, detecting the gamma radiation of the activation products. Gd, Tb, and Dy were separated by extraction chromatography using the LN Resin sorbent in nitric media. The isolated dysprosium fraction was stored for a day, and the formed 155 Tb was isolated by the same method. The cross sections for the formation of 159 Gd, 153-156 Tb, and 155,157 Dy under irradiation by alpha particles of a gadolinium target of natural isotopic composition in the energy range 20-60 MeV have been measured. The 155 Dy yield on a thick target at 60 MeV was 35 MBq/μAh, which makes it possible to obtain 1 GBq 155 Tb as a result of 12-hour irradiation with a beam current of 50 μA. Extraction chromatography on LN Resin sorbent in nitric enabled quick and efficient separation of Gd, Tb, and Dy. The radiochemical yield of Dy was 95%, for Tb > 95%. The main radionuclidic impurity is 153 Tb (T 1/2 = 2.34 d; <5.4% of 155 Tb activity). The developed method allows the production of therapeutic amounts of 155 Tb with acceptable radionuclidic purity without the need for isotopically enriched materials. The amount of 155 Tb is sufficient for its use in Auger therapy, as well as for preclinical studies of the suitability of SPECT preparations in laboratory animals. Nevertheless, to obtain higher activities, a longer irradiation time and a higher projectile current are proposed. The 153 Tb radionuclide present in the final preparation has a shorter half-life than the target radionuclide, and its hard γ-lines have a probability of emission of less than 1%, from which it can be concluded that the negative effect will not be significant. However, a product of this purity and type of contamination requires additional testing for toxicity in living organisms. The final sample also includes a certain amount of 157 Tb (T 1/2 = 71 a, the only γ-line 54.5 keV Iγ = 0.0084%), which will complicate the labeling conditions. Thus, more research is needed in the labeling area. It should be noted that the use of gadolinium enriched in the 155 Gd or 156 Gd nuclide as a target will help not only reduce the amount of impurities but also increase the yield of 155 Tb. Copyright © 2021 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
    4.Coherence dynamics in low-energy nuclear fusion PDF
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    Iain Lee; Alexis Diaz-Torres
    2022-01-06
    Full Text Available Low-energy nuclear fusion reactions have been described using a dynamical coupled-channels density matrix method, based on the theory of open quantum systems. For the first time, this has been combined with an energy projection method, permitting the calculation of energy resolved fusion probabilities. The results are benchmarked against calculations using stationary Schr\"odinger dynamics and show excellent agreement. Calculations of entropy, energy dissipation and coherence were conducted, demonstrating the capability of this method. It is evident that the presence of quantum decoherence does not affect fusion probability. This framework provides a basis for quantum thermodynamic studies using thermal environments.
    5.Effects of symmetry energy and momentum dependent interaction on low-energy reaction mechanisms PDF
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    Zheng H.; Colonna M.; Baran V.; Burrello S.
    2016-01-01 EPJ Web of Conferences
    DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/201611707026 ISSN: 2100-014X Volume: 117 Pages: 07026
    Full Text Available We study the dipole response associated with the Pygmy Dipole Resonance (PDR) and the Isovector Giant Dipole Resonance (IVGDR), in connection with specific properties of the nuclear effective interaction (symmetry energy and momentum dependence), in the neutron-rich systems 68Ni, 132Sn and 208Pb. We perform our investigation within a microscopic transport model based on the Landau-Vlasov kinetic equation.We observe that the peak energies of PDR and IVGDR are shifted to higher values when employing momentum dependent interactions, with respect to the results obtained neglecting momentum dependence. The calculated energies are close to the experimental values and similar to the results obtained in Hartree-Fock (HF) with Random Phase Approximation (RPA) calculations.
    6.The cross-section data from neutron activation experiments on niobium in the NPI p-7Li quasi-monoenergetic neutron field HTML
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    Simakov S.P.; Novák J.; Götz M.; Fischer U.; Bém P.; Honusek M.; Šimečková E.
    2010-10-01 EPJ Web of Conferences
    DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/20100807004 ISSN: 2100-014X Volume: 8 Pages: 07004
    Full Text Available The reaction of protons on 7Li target produces the high-energy quasi- monoenergetic neutron spectrum with the tail to lower energies. Proton energies of 19.8, 25.1, 27.6, 30.1, 32.6, 35.0 and 37.4 MeV were used to obtain quasi-monoenergetic neutrons with energies of 18, 21.6, 24.8, 27.6, 30.3, 32.9 and 35.6 MeV, respectively. Nb cross-section data for neutron energies higher than 22.5 MeV do not exist in the literature. Nb is the important material for fusion applications (IFMIF) as well. The variable-energy proton beam of NPI cyclotron is utilized for the production of neutron field using thin lithium target. The carbon backing serves as the beam stopper. The system permits to produce neutron flux density about 109  n/cm2/s in peak at 30 MeV neutron energy. The niobium foils of 15 mm in diameter and approx. 0.75 g weight were activated. The nuclear spectroscopy methods with HPGe detector technique were used to obtain the activities of produced isotopes. The large set of neutron energies used in the experiment allows us to make the complex study of the cross-section values. The reactions (n,2n), (n,3n), (n,4n), (n,He3), (n,α) and (n,2nα) are studied. The cross-sections data of the (n,4n) and (n,2nα) are obtained for the first time. The cross-sections of (n,2n) and (n,α) reactions for higher neutron energies are strongly influenced by low energy tail of neutron spectra. This effect is discussed. The results are compared with the EAF-2007 library.
    7.Irradiation of Silicon detectors for HEP experiments in the Triga Mark II reactor of ATI PDF
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    Peter Salajka
    2021-01-01 TU Wien
    DOI: 10.34726/hss.2021.92420
    Due to its semiconducting properties silicon is a very attractive material for particle detectors in High Energy Physics (HEP). A small band gap allows relatively large signals and low noise without the need for cryogenic cooling. High charge carrier mobility implies high detector speed. Impinging particles not only cause the creation of electron-hole pairs, which are responsible for the signal by drift in an electric field, but also deteriorate the detector performance because of radiation damage.Therefore, microscopic radiation effects like point and cluster defects of the single crystal and nuclear reaction of silicon atoms need to be studied by measuring macroscopic parameters like dark current increase, change of full depletion voltage and charge collection efficiency.The irradiation facilities used for such investigations are very different with respect to spectral distribution and particle type. Therefore the NIEL (Non-Ionizing Energy Loss) hypothesis is used to scale the radiation damage to those of neutrons of 1 MeV energy.The aim of this Master’s thesis, performed at the Institute of High Energy Physics (HEPHY) of the Austrian Academy of Sciences, is to characterize the spectrum of the Triga Mark II nuclear reactor of the Atominstitut (ATI) and to find the correct correlation coefficients of the different irradiation channels to 1MeV neutrons used for the NIEL scaling. Moreover, the temperature profile of the samples during irradiation need to be studied. This information is essential to understand the time-dependent annealing of radiation damage because of diffusion effects.
    8.Statistical Properties of Excited Nuclei in the Mass Range 47≤A≤59 HTML
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    Trykova V.I.; Demenkov V.G; Titarenko N.N; Lychagin A.A; Zhuravlev B.V
    2012-02-01 EPJ Web of Conferences
    DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/20122105003 ISSN: 2100-014X Volume: 21 Pages: 05003
    Full Text Available Level densities and their energy dependences for nuclei in the mass range 47≤A≤59 have been determined from the measurements of neutron evaporation spectra in (p,n) reaction. Neutron spectra from (p,n) reaction on nuclei of 47Ti, 48Ti, 49Ti, 53Cr, 54Cr, 57Fe, 59Co have been measured at proton energies between 7 and 11 MeV. The measurements of neutron spectra were performed by time-of-flight fast neutron spectrometer on the pulsed tandem accelerator EGP-15 of IPPE. The high resolution and stability of time-of-flight spectrometer allowed identify reliably the discrete low-lying levels together with continuum part of neutron spectra. Analyses of the measured data have been carried out in the framework of statistical equilibrium and pre-equilibrium models of nuclear reactions. The calculations are done with use of the exact formalism of the statistical theory as given by Hauser-Feshbach with the generalized superfluid model of nucleus, the back-shifted Fermi-gas model and the composite formula of Gilbert-Cameron for nuclear level density. The nuclear level densities of 47V, 48V, 49V, 53Mn, 54Mn, 57Co, 59Ni and their energy dependences have been determined. The obtained results have been discussed in totality with existing experimental and model systematic data.
    9.Direct reactions with exotic nuclei PDF
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    Obertelli A.
    2014-03-01 EPJ Web of Conferences
    DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/20146601014 ISSN: 2100-014X Volume: 66 Pages: 01014
    Full Text Available Direct reactions have been a unique tool to address the nuclear many-body problem from the experimental side. They are now routinely used in inverse kinematics with radioactive ion beams (RIB). However, weakly bound nuclei have recently raised questions on the applicability of reaction formalisms benchmarked on stable nuclei to the study of single-particle properties and correlations in these unstable systems. The study of the most exotic species produced at low intensity have triggered new technical developments to increase the sensitivity of the setup, with a focused attention to direct reactions such as transfer at low incident energy or knockout at intermediate energies.
    10.Reaction Cross Section Calculations in Neutron Induced Reactions and GEANT4 Simulation of Hadronic Interactions for the Reactor Moderator Material BeO HTML
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    Veli ÇAPALI; Mert ŞEKERCİ; Hasan ÖZDOĞAN; Abdullah KAPLAN
    2016-05-01 Süleyman Demirel Üniversitesi Fen Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi
    DOI: 10.19113/sdufbed.64229 ISSN: 1300-7688 Volume: 20 Issue: 2
    Keywords: Reaction cross-section, Hadronic interactions, Geant4, TALYS, EMPIRE, Beryllium oxide
    Full Text Available BeO is one of the most common moderator material for neutron moderation; due to its high density, neutron capture cross section and physical-chemical properties that provides usage at elevated temperatures. As it’s known, for various applications in the field of reactor design and neutron capture, reaction cross–section data are required. The cross–sections of (n,α), (n,2n), (n,t), (n,EL) and (n,TOT) reactions for 9Be and 16O nuclei have been calculated by using TALYS 1.6 Two Component Exciton model and EMPIRE 3.2 Exciton model in this study. Hadronic interactions of low energetic neutrons and generated isotopes–particles have been investigated for a situation in which BeO was used as a neutron moderator by using GEANT4, which is a powerful simulation software. In addition, energy deposition along BeO material has been obtained. Results from performed calculations were compared with the experimental nuclear reaction data exist in EXFOR.
    11.Production and study of new neutron rich heavy nuclei in multinucleon transfer reactions PDF
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    Zagrebaev V.I.; Greiner Walter
    2013-12-01 EPJ Web of Conferences
    DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/20136302012 ISSN: 2100-014X Volume: 63 Pages: 02012
    Full Text Available Problems of production and study of new neutron-enriched heavy nuclei are discussed. Low-energy multinucleon transfer reactions are shown to be quite appropriate for this purpose. Reactions with actinide beams and targets are of special interest for synthesis of new neutron-enriched transfermium nuclei and not-yet-known nuclei with closed neutron shell N = 126 having the largest impact on the astrophysical r-process. The estimated cross sections for the production of these nuclei look very promising for planning such experiments at currently available accelerators. These experiments, however, are rather expensive and difficult to perform because of low intensities of the massive projectile beams and problems of separating and detecting the heavy reaction products. Thus, realistic predictions of the corresponding cross sections for different projectile-target combinations are definitely required. Some uncertainty still remains in the values of several parameters used for describing the low-energy nuclear dynamics. This uncertainty does not allow one to perform very accurate predictions for the productions of new heavier-than-target (trans-target) nuclei in multinucle on transfer reactions. Nevertheless these predictions are rather promising (large cross sections) to start such experiments at available accelerators if the problem of separation of heavy transfer reaction products would be solved.
    12.Interfacing the Core-Shell or the Drude Polarizable Force Field With Car–Parrinello Molecular Dynamics for QM/MM Simulations HTML
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    Sudhir K. Sahoo; Nisanth N. Nair
    2018-07-01 Frontiers in Chemistry
    DOI: 10.3389/fchem.2018.00275 ISSN: 2296-2646 Volume: 6
    Keywords: QMMM simulations, MD, POLARIZED MM, catalysis, CPMD-GULP
    Full Text Available We report a quantum mechanics/polarizable–molecular mechanics (QM/p–MM) potential based molecular dynamics (MD) technique where the core–shell (or the Drude) type polarizable MM force field is interfaced with the plane-wave density functional theory based QM force field which allows Car–Parrinello MD for the QM subsystem. In the QM/p-MM Lagrangian proposed here, the shell (or the Drude) MM variables are treated as extended degrees of freedom along with the Kohn–Sham (KS) orbitals describing the QM wavefunction. The shell and the KS orbital degrees of freedom are then adiabatically decoupled from the nuclear degrees of freedom. In this respect, we also present here the Nosé–Hoover Chain thermostat implementation for the dynamical subsystems. Our approach is then used to investigate the effect of MM polarization on the QM/MM results. Especially, the consequence of MM polarization on reaction free energy barriers, defect formation energy, and structural and dynamical properties are investigated. A low point charge polarizable potential (p–MZHB) for pure siliceous systems is also reported here.
    13.Production of neutron-rich nuclides in the vicinity of N = 126 shell closure in multinucleon transfer reactions PDF
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    Karpov Alexander; Saiko Vyacheslav
    2017-01-01 EPJ Web of Conferences
    DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/201716300027 ISSN: 2100-014X Volume: 163 Pages: 00027
    Full Text Available Multinucleon transfer in low-energy nucleus-nucleus collisions is widely discussed as a method of production of yet-unknown neutron-rich nuclei hardly accessible (or inaccessible) by other methods. Modeling of complicated dynamics of nuclear reactions induced by heavy ions is done within a multidimensional dynamical model of nucleus-nucleus collisions based on the Langevin equations. The model gives a continuous description of the system evolution starting from the well-separated target and projectile in the entrance channel of the reaction up to the formation of final reaction products. In this paper, rather recent sets of experimental data for the 136Xe+198Pt,208Pb reactions are analyzed together with the production cross sections for neutron-rich nuclei in the vicinity of the N = 126 magic shell.
    14.The future development and safety of nuclear energy in Danube river basin : assessing nuclear power plant safety with regards to managing flood hazards PDF
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    Viktoria Racheva-Slavkova
    2016-01-01 TU Wien
    DOI: 10.34726/hss.2016.34216
    In the next 50 years, unless an alternative is found, energy demand and production will be increasing, and this will contribute to global warming through excessive release of more harmful greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. If the energy is not created from Nuclear Power Plants (NPPs) or renewables limitations are not surpassed, new millions of tons of carbon emissions per year will be produced through combustion of coal and natural gas and the global temperature will increase by 2 degrees Celsius. On another hand, scientists project that climate change will increase the frequency of heavy rainstorms, putting many communities at risk of devastation from floods. Extreme rain, fast mountains ice melting, a dam rupture or embankment, or even a dam failure can flush with river water the floodplain. Some of the floods develop slowly and give a chance for reaction and even evacuation; others come so fast that there is no time for warning and preparation. These flash floods can also damage critical infrastructure like NPPs as the plants are usually built close to water bodies, for the sake of cooling. The site selection and the design of the plant take into account the worst case flooding scenarios as well as other possible natural disasters and, more recently, the possible effects of climate change. As a result, all the buildings with safety-related equipment are situated on high enough platforms so that they stand above underwater areas in case of inundating events. Although engineered countermeasures have been built, in the past, some buildings and back-up equipment have been sited too low, so that they are vulnerable to flood. In March 2011 at the Fukushima Daiichi NPP an earthquake shut down the three units and 14 meters high Tsunami coming ashore cut power supply and damaged seriously the back-up diesel generators. The reactor couldn't continue to cold shutdown status and the other units suffered flooding. The Japanese NPP catastrophe was a reminder for the European Union to carry out a complete upto- date assessment of the current European nuclear reactors safety especially in respect of a combination of extreme external hazards. In this paper I will focus on the future of the existing and forthcoming NPPs located at the second biggest European River- The Danube, observing the international and regional legal instruments and institutions for nuclear safety and flood protection cooperation. I will use Bulgarian Kozloduy NPP as an example for the study of the IAEA Safety Standards especially in the process of safety assessment and site evaluation, done during the European stress test in regards of floods. Finally, I will address recommendations and conclusions.
    15.188W/188Re Generator System and Its Therapeutic Applications HTML
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    A. Boschi; L. Uccelli; M. Pasquali; A. Duatti; A. Taibi; G. Pupillo; J. Esposito
    2014-01-01 Journal of Chemistry
    DOI: 10.1155/2014/529406 ISSN: 2090-9063 Volume: 2014
    Full Text Available The 188Re radioisotope represents a useful radioisotope for the preparation of radiopharmaceuticals for therapeutic applications, particularly because of its favorable nuclear properties. The nuclide decay pattern is through the emission of a principle beta particle having 2.12 MeV maximum energy, which is enough to penetrate and destroy abnormal tissues, and principle gamma rays (Eγ=155 keV), which can efficiently be used for imaging and calculations of radiation dose. 188Re may be conveniently produced by 188W/188Re generator systems. The challenges related to the double neutron capture reaction route to provide only modest yield of the parent 188W radionuclide indeed have been one of the major issues about the use of 188Re in nuclear medicine. Since the specific activity of 188W used in the generator is relatively low (<185 GBq/g), the eluted Re188O4- can have a low radioactive concentration, often ineffective for radiopharmaceutical preparation. However, several efficient postelution concentration techniques have been developed, which yield clinically useful Re188O4- solutions. This review summarizes the technologies developed for the preparation of 188W/188Re generators, postelution concentration of the 188Re perrhenate eluate, and a brief discussion of new chemical strategies available for the very high yield preparation of 188Re radiopharmaceuticals.
    16.Do light nuclei display a universal γ-ray strength function? HTML
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    Voinov A.; Norrby M.; Schiller A.; Krtička T.; Lönnroth T.; Kmiecik M.; Mazurek K.; Perdikakis G.; Spyrou A.; Lagoyannis A.; Konstantinopoulos T.; Tveten G.M.; Harissopulos S.; Syed N.U.H.; Toft H.K.; Nyhus H.T.; Siem S.; Bürger A.; Görgen A.; Guttormsen M.; Larsen A.C.
    2012-02-01 EPJ Web of Conferences
    DOI: 10.1051/epjconf/20122104004 ISSN: 2100-014X Volume: 21 Pages: 04004
    Full Text Available In this work we focus on properties in the quasi-continuum of light nuclei. Generally, both level density and γ-ray strength function (γ-SF) differ from nucleus to nucleus. In order to investigate this closer, we have performed particle-γ coincidences using the reactions (p, p'), (p, d) and (p, t) on a 46Ti target. In particular, the very rich data set of the 46Ti(p, p')46Ti inelastic scattering reaction allows analysis of the coincidence data for many independent data sets. Using the Oslo method, we find one common level density for all data sets. If transitions to well-separated low-energy levels are included, the deduced γ-SF may change by a factor of 2 – 3, due strong to Porter-Thomas fluctuations. However, a universal γ-SF with small fluctuations is found provided that only excitation energies above 3 MeV are taken into account. The nuclear structure of the titaniums is discussed within a combinatorial quasi-particle model, showing that only few Nilsson orbitals participate in building up the level density for these light nuclei.

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    Linear Ion Dynamics

    Shane D. Has Wong et al been discussed here?

    Worthy of a new thread under Players I think... not sure though.

    Please let me know. If not discussed I'll work up an intro and start one... or fold old info into this news.

    Certainly

    Big Thanks

    Expect more like these folks.

    More advanced than most perhaps... We shall see

    Time will tell. Interesting team to research and follow.


    2013 through 2022

    Now

    Located in Monterey California.

    Experienced

    They cite the recently accepted, and soon to be granted I suppose,

    DoE and Team Google patent.


    Wyttenbach


    This patent expires in 2035

    Japan with a US counterpart


    JP2020064062A - Nuclear fusion reaction method, device, and system - Google Patents


    Inventors

    WONG ALFRED [US]; RINZLER CHARLES [US]; WOODBURY DAVID A [US]


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    2013-06-27

    Priority to US201361840428P

    2019-11-21

    Application filed by ノンリニア イオン ダイナミックス， エルエルシーＮｏｎｌｉｎｅａｒ Ｉｏｎ Ｄｙｎａｍｉｃｓ， Ｌｌｃ．, Nonlinear Ion Dynamics Llc, ノンリニア イオン ダイナミックス， エルエルシー

    2020-04-23

    Publication of JP2020064062A

    2021-11-05

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    recycling technique

    Hey bro


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    I ask

    Where might helium produced in CMNS reactions fit in to energy sequencies?

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    The most abundant planetary constituents in the universe are hydrogen and helium. In our own solar system, it is estimated that >70% of the planetary mass is of this form, with most of it residing in Jupiter and most of it in a metallic state. The likely metallic state of hydrogen at high pressure has long been recognized (1), although the exact nature of this state and its properties continue to be debated (2). Helium, on the other hand, is generally thought to be a reluctant partner to hydrogen at high pressure because its expected metallization pressure at low temperature is very high, perhaps around 100 Megabars (Mbar) or more. In comparison, the highest pressure in the hydrogen–helium part of Jupiter is perhaps only 40 or so Mbar (3). This suggests that most of Jupiter's interior consists of a mixture of metallic hydrogen fluid (protons in a degenerate electron sea) and neutral helium atoms, with the latter making up about a quarter of the mass but only 7% of the nuclei by number (Fig. 1). In this issue of PNAS, Stixrude and Jeanloz (4) show that band closure in pure helium occurs at lower pressures than previously thought, provided the effect of high temperatures is taken into account. This suggests that helium behaves as a metal, at least at the highest pressures encountered in Jupiter and perhaps over a wider range of pressures in the many, often much hotter, planets of Jupiter's mass and larger that are now evidently common in the universe (5). The full thermodynamic and transport properties of the relevant mixtures cannot be deduced from the behavior of the end members (pure hydrogen and pure helium) and are therefore an area of ongoing research. - end quotes

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    Metallic helium in massive planets
    The most abundant planetary constituents in the universe are hydrogen and helium. In our own solar system, it is estimated that >70% of the planetary mass is…
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    the energy gain to produce He by LENR is 20 Million evs

    Yes, interstingly so.

    Yet our queries improve.

    That is the Alpha Ring International guy and there have been some posts about them scattered about. Nothing all in one place that I can see though. If you dig and find something worthy about him, then of course a dedicated thread would be in order.

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