Systems and methods for nuclear fusion

Abstract

The present disclosure provides methods and systems for generating heat from nuclear fusion. The methods and systems utilize a host material (e.g., metal nanoparticles) to carry a fusible material (e.g., deuterium). The host material and / or the fusible material is irradiated with electromagnetic radiation that causes phonon vibrations in the host material and / or the fusible material. The phonon vibration shields coulomb repulsive forces between the nuclei of the fusible material, thereby improving the rate of nuclear fusion even at relatively low temperatures and pressures. The methods and systems cause nuclear fusion reactions that produce energy or heat. The heat can be converted to useful energy using systems and methods for efficient heat dissipation and thermal management.

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[0001] cross reference [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 62 / 821,244, filed March 20, 2019, which is hereby incorporated by reference in its entirety for all purposes. Background technique [0003] Existing methods for power or heat, or for converting heat into useful energy, can be deficient in one or more respects. For example, the methods described may be inefficient, low energy density, use insufficient fuel supplies, or have detrimental effects on society, such as by emitting carbon dioxide, radioactive by-products or other pollutants, or pose a weapons proliferation risk. Contents of the invention [0004] This document recognizes the need for methods and systems for using nuclear fusion reactions to provide power or heat in an efficient manner, or to convert heat into useful energy. [0005] The present disclosure provides methods and systems for nuclear fusion. The methods and systems can utilize a host material (e...

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For example, the methods described may be inefficient, low energy density, use insufficient fuel supplies or have detrimental effects on society, for example by emitting carbon dioxide, radioactive by-products or other pollutants or pose a weapons proliferation risk

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