Search for neutrons as evidence of cold fusion

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1992 · Fusion Technology; (United States)

OSTI ID:5810203

Cannizzaro, F; Greco, G; Raneli, M; Spitale, M C; Tomarchio, E ^[1]

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1. Univ. di Palermo, Dipt. di Ingegneria Nuclear, 90128 Palermo (IT)

In this paper investigations performed at the University of Palermo in an attempt to reproduce the cold fusion experiment are reported. The search was devoted to detecting neutron emission from palladium electrodes electrolytically charged with deuterium. In no test was neutron emission significantly over the background observed, either in bursts or continuous. Results of a few tests are reported. For the more sensitive test, an upper limit for D(d,n) cold fusion (at 98% confidence level) of {lambda}{sub f} {lt} 3.6 {times} 10{sup {minus}24} fusion/s {center dot} d-d pair is determined.

• OSTI ID: 5810203
• Journal Information: Fusion Technology; (United States), Vol. 21:1; ISSN 0748-1896
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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