An unlikely boost for nuclear fusion.
Published In: New Scientist, 2025, v. 267, n. 3558. P. 6 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Wilkins, Alex 3 of 3
Abstract
The article discusses a new experiment that revisits the concept of "cold fusion," which was discredited in the late 1980s. Researchers at the University of British Columbia have developed a tabletop particle accelerator called Thunderbird, which uses deuterium and palladium to produce nuclear fusion in a reproducible manner. Unlike the original cold fusion claims, this experiment relies on a high-energy beam of deuterons and an electrochemical device to enhance fusion rates, although the energy output remains significantly lower than what is required for practical applications. The researchers also suggest that their electrochemical technique could have potential applications in creating high-temperature superconductors. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:New Scientist. 2025/08, Vol. 267, Issue 3558, p6
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Physics
- Publication Date:2025
- ISSN:0262-4079
- DOI:10.1016/s0262-4079(25)01393-4
- Accession Number:187545526
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