The Rutherford-Harkins-Landau-Chadwick Key. V. Transmutations and Isotopic Shifts in the Fleischmann-Pons Experiment

The Fleischmann-Pons experiment, despite its controversial reception, remains a pivotal point of inquiry in the field of low-energy nuclear reactions (LENR). Inspired by Julian Schwinger´s assertion that “the circumstances of cold fusion are not those of hot fusion” and Edward Teller´s acknowledgement of cold fusion as “a very unclear and low probability road into a thoroughly new area,” this paper presents a novel model that seeks to reinterpret the complex dynamics underlying the Fleischmann-Pons observations. This study explores Edward Teller´s electron catalysis in order to penetrate through the Coulomb barrier as the neutral projectiles: dineutron and tetraneutron. The model also addresses the observed variability in excess heat production and isotopic shifts in palladium. This paper aims to open a new interpretative pathway for understanding the Fleischmann-Pons experiment. The findings not only contribute to the ongoing discourse in LENR but also suggest potential experimental setups for validating the model, ultimately advancing the quest for sustainable, clean energy solutions.