2006-06-17 04:25:10 · 5 answers · asked by mab_209_kitty 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry
No, and apparently we haven't progressed in spelling either.
2006-06-17 04:27:54 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atomic fusion is years away and so called cold fusion is a pipe dream. Fusion as opposed to fission, is when atomic nuclei combine to make an entirely new element. This is the process that goes on in stars. Fission on the other hand is where atoms are split and protons bombard each other and they multiply exponentially to critical mass. To my knowledge the FERMI cyclotron in Switzerland is engaged in this very subject.The problem is, in order to get atomic fusion one has to break down the strong nuclear force. This takes lots of heat to take matter to its 4th state, plasma. This is where the nuclear bond between atoms in molecules are broken down into their constituent atoms. We are talking 5000 degrees Celsius minimum! Once having achieved a plasma you have to contain this extremely hot matter. The problem being that disassociated atoms escape through the space between the molecules that make up the containment vessel. The only effective way of harnessing a plasma is with a super strong magnetic field of several million electron volts. So now we are at a situation that we are putting more energy in than we're getting out. Cold fusion is a furfey and it can't be done. We are at least 50 years away from achieving, sustained, controlled atomic fusion, if not a 100 years. Jules, lecturer. Australia.
2006-06-17 05:09:30 · answer #2 · answered by Jules G 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope, not yet "Cold fusion, while still highly experimental, offers the potential for cheap and virtually unlimited power for electricity generation, transportation, space flight, and home heating." (FreeMarketNews; May 30, 2006)
2006-06-17 04:30:30 · answer #3 · answered by thesungrp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Expensive, dangerous, pollutes, and has less power output than the Permanent Energy system. www.permanentenergy.com 1,000,000 mega watts, patented, fuel-less, closed circuit,, pollution free, hydroelectric power. 1000x any Nuclear power plant and more than Fusion.
Look at "Manhattan Project needed" in yahoo news under science and check my post about this.
2006-06-17 08:32:23 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO we havent , and i think you have also not progressed in spelling
2006-06-17 04:29:15 · answer #5 · answered by prince12490 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋