Electric Generator Electron Avalanche Boosting via Gamma Irradiation

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional electric generators are limited in power output due to the maximum number of mobile electrons available for power generation, which is determined by the magnetic field strength and design considerations, as they primarily utilize electrons from the outer-most shell of conductor atoms, leaving intra-band electrons inaccessible for energy conversion.

Innovation Solution

The use of high energy photon radiation sources, such as gamma rays, to irradiate conductors in the rotor or stator, liberating intra-band electrons and creating an electron avalanche, thereby increasing the number of mobile electrons available for power generation, enhancing the electrical output of the generator.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If conventional generators use only valence shell electrons for power generation, then the generator structure remains simple, but the power output is limited by the maximum number of mobile electrons per atom

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower outputVSAvoidgenerator structure

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the physical state of electrons within the conductor atoms by using high energy photon radiation to liberate intra-band electrons from their bound states, transforming them into mobile charge carriers. This parameter change in electron mobility and availability directly increases power output without requiring structural modifications to the generator.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the mechanical limitation of electron availability (determined by valence shell configuration) with a radiation-based approach. High energy photons substitute for the mechanical constraint, enabling intra-band electrons to become mobile through electromagnetic interaction rather than mechanical structural changes.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Productivity

If high energy photon radiation is used to liberate intra-band electrons, then the number of mobile electrons increases significantly, but the device complexity and safety requirements increase

Engineering Contradiction:

Improvepower generation efficiencyVSAvoidsystem configuration

Core Design Contradiction:

ProductivityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent introduces high energy photon radiation as an intermediary mechanism to bridge the gap between bound intra-band electrons and the requirement for mobile charge carriers. The photons act as a mediator that transfers energy to electrons, enabling them to overcome binding energies and become mobile without direct mechanical or electrical intervention in the atomic structure.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Power

If more mobile electrons are available through electron avalanche, then power output increases for given rotor configuration, but energy input from radiation source is required

Engineering Contradiction:

Improveelectrical outputVSAvoidradiation energy consumption

Core Design Contradiction:

PowerVSUse of energy by moving object

Solution Approach 1:

The patent applies preliminary action by using high energy photon radiation to pre-liberate intra-band electrons before the electromagnetic induction process occurs. This preliminary liberation of electrons creates a reservoir of mobile charge carriers that can immediately respond to the magnetic field changes during rotation, enhancing power output without requiring additional energy input during the generation process itself.

Inventive Principle:

Principle #10Preliminary action

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This approach significantly boosts the power output of electric generators by several times or even orders of magnitude for a given rotor configuration and rotation speed, allowing for increased mechanical force application or reduced rotor size and weight, while maintaining or improving power production.

Implementation Method 1

High performance electric generators boosted by nuclear electron avalanche (NEA)... leveraging electron avalanche generated by a high energy photon radiation source

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectElectron avalanche: Electron Avalanche

Implementation Method 2

high energy photon radiation sources, such as gamma rays, to irradiate conductors in the rotor or stator, liberating intra-band electrons

Methodology Applied

Scientific EffectPhotoelectric effect: Photoelectric Effect

Data Source

PatentUS11979100B2High performance electric generators boosted by nuclear electron avalanche (NEA)

Publication Date: 2024.05.07 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE ADMINISTRATOR NAT AERONAUTICS & SPACE ADMINISTRATION

AI summary

Various aspects include electric generators configured to boost electrical output by leveraging electron avalanche generated by a high energy photon radiation source. In various aspects, an electric generator includes a stator and a rotor positioned within the stator, wherein the stator and rotor are configured to generate electric current when the rotor is rotated, and a high energy photon source (e.g., a gamma ray source) positioned and configured to irradiate at least a portion of conductors in the rotor or stator. In some aspects, the stator generates a magnetic field when the electric generator is operating, and the rotor includes armature windings configured to generate electric current when the rotor is rotated. In some aspects, the high energy photon source includes cobalt-60 and/or cesium-137.