ENERGY-DYNAMIC THEORY OF NUCLEOSYNTHESIS

A theory of nucleosynthesis processes based on nonequilibrium thermodynamics is proposed, which makes it possible to reveal their specificity as energy conversion processes. It is shown that the processes of cold and hot fusion have much in common and are impossible without the participation of an unobservable external medium, previously called ether. It is proved that the laws of conservation of mass and energy are valid for nucleosynthesis processes and that it is erroneous to calculate the energy effect of nuclear reactions only on the basis of the ‘mass defect’ without the energy of the environment. The concept of efficiency of nucleosynthesis is introduced and a thermodynamic interpretation of fusion processes as a process of combustion of ‘nucleon’ fuel is given. The unity of ‘cold’ and ‘hot’ fusion with the processes of transformation of other forms of energy is revealed and facts confirming the theory are given. The extremely low thermodynamic efficiency of fusion reactors as future energy facilities is emphasised.