Understanding and Developing Cold Nuclear Fusion Energy Technology with 4G Model of Strong and Weak Interactions

Considering the uniqueness and simplicity of our 4G model of strong and electroweak nuclear binding energy formula, the traditional Coulombic repulsion concept in nuclear binding scheme can be reconsidered or replaced by a fundamental electroweak interaction framework. Close to stable mass numbers, for medium and heavy atomic nuclides, A and Z being the mass number and proton number, approximate formula for nuclear binding energy is, BE={A-0.0016[(A2+Z2)/2]-A(1/3)-0.5}10.1 MeV where the factor can be considered as the nuclear electroweak stability coefficient. Approximate stable mass number associated with any proton number Z can be understood with, As=2Z+0.0016(2Z)2. Building on this foundation, the potential mechanism of cold nuclear fusion-assumed to be governed by strong and weak interactions, can be more effectively explored. Continued research may enable the development of clean, green and safe cold nuclear energy technologies capable of generating approximately 1 MeV of energy per fusion event. For experimental purposes, stable isotopes of light to medium-heavy elements with atomic numbers ranging from Z=1 to 30 can be targeted. Material selection point of view, it is expected that, cold nuclear material, should have the ability of absorbing hydrogen atoms or neutrons. Upon absorbing the hydrogen atom, nuclide experiences isotopic or isobaric conversion, increase in nuclear binding energy and increase in nucleons’ kinetic energy. Higher the difference of nuclear binding energy, lower the expected thermal energy and vice versa. In our recent papers, we have taken Iron and Magnesium as the cold nuclear fuels. It needs further study.