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From: flynn@pixel.cps.msu.edu (Patrick J. Flynn)
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Subject: new room-temperature-fusion discovery
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Date: 20 May 89 07:20:04 GMT
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May 2: Drs. Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann, whose claims to have
demonstrated room-temperature fusion were roundly criticized at a
meeting of the American Physical Society last night, announced a new
breakthrough in room-temperature fusion technology in a press
conference at the University of Utah today.

Nicknamed the `room-temperature fusion bomb', their new process is
a logical outgrowth of one of their earlier experiments in which
an electrode melted, destroying part of their experimental apparatus.
``We concluded that clever design of the palladium electrode can
drastically affect the release of energy.  We've developed (and are
in the process of patenting) our new `chunky electrode' technology, which
allows us to tailor energy production to the desired application.  The
room-temperature fusion bomb employs an `extremely chunky' electrode.''

Pons and Fleischmann say that they have been sensitive to the criticism
recently leveled at their experimental methods; however, they remain
convinced that room-temperature fusion is occurring in their
experiments.  They plan to Federal Express one room-temperature
fusion bomb experiment to each member of the American Physical Society.

``Operating instructions for the apparatus have not yet been photocopied.
They will be sent via first-class mail when they're ready in a week or so,''
said Pons.

--
Pat Flynn, Computer Science, Michigan State University

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