Electrodynamic Component of Pd Electrical Conductivity
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Abstract
The electrical resistance of Pd$_1$$_-$$_x$D$_x$, [$\rho_P$$_d$] has been used to estimate loading\footnote{Bambakidis, G., et al, Phys. Rev. 177, 1044 - 1048, 1969}$^,$\footnote{McKubre, M. et al, ICCF-1, 1990.}. We discuss with experimental evidence that $\rho_P$$_d$ has electrodynamic components; some may trigger Lattice Assisted Nuclear Reactions (LANR). Type ``B'' (anode plate) Pd/D2O/Pt Phusor$^T$$^M$ LANR devices\footnote{Swartz, M, Fusion Technology, 31, 228-236, 1997.}$^,$\footnote{Swartz, M, Fusion Technology, 31, 228-236, 1997.} (excess heat $\approx$ 175 percent, 1.99 watts) demonstrate two time constants of $\rho_P$$_d$(t). The first ($<$ 5 seconds) is not from deuteron loading. Also, at high loading, Type ``B'' systems produce an instability oscillation. These possible electrodynamic effects, and the supralinear rise of $\rho_P$$_d$, may trigger, or maintain, LANR.
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Authors
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Mitchell Swartz
JET Energy, PO Box 81135,Wellesley Hills, MA 02481