Frequently-Asked Questions

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Frequently-Asked Questions about the Nucleon Cluster Model

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What proof or evidence exists to support the NCM?

The strongest evidence lies in the structure of the Periodic Table of Beta-Stable Nuclides, derived from the NCM. This table presents a description which is systematic, symmetric and periodic; and includes all beta-stable nuclides with no anomalies. In the entire history of nuclear physics, no other model has achieved this.

The NCM also provides an explanation of nuclear fission which agrees perfectly with experimental data; it also provides an explanation of "missing elements."

The NCM provides an explanation of low-energy nuclear reactions which have been experimentally observed, but are inexplicable by conventional nuclear physics.

Finally, the NCM provides strong support for the existence of antimatter and antigravity.

What research would be needed to confirm the NCM?

Research using strong magnetic fields could be used to support the NCM's assertion that the proton contains antimatter clusters.

The NCM implicates antimatter and antigravity to explain certain things. Aren't those concepts nothing but science fiction?

No. Antimatter is experimentally observed in the form of antiprotons, antideuterons and positrons.

Antigravity was postulated by Einstein in his original theory of relativity of space and time, which invoked a "cosmological constant" based on antigravity.

Does the NCM-derived Periodic Table of Beta-Stable Nuclides replace, or contradict in any way, the widely-accepted Periodic Table of Elements?

The NCM does not replace or contradict the Periodic Table of the Elements. That the latter Table can be reproduced utilizing the NCM has already been demonstrated. A paper describing this correlation is being written by R.A. Brightsen, and will soon be available.

Is Clustron Sciences involved in any way with Cold Fusion research?

Clustron is, at present, not actively involved in cold fusion research. However, the NCM does provide an explanation for the observed excess heat generation as well as the production of Helium-4 and Hydrogen-3. It also explains why a high-energy gamma ray (23 Mev) is not emitted with the production of Helium-4.

If Cold Fusion is indeed real, how does Clustron Sciences propose to make it practical?

Clustron has a patent application pending for a system for control of heat generation from the cold fusion reaction.