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Critical review of theoretical models for anomalous effects in deuterated metals

International Journal of Theoretical Physics volume 33, pages 617–670 (1994)Cite this article

Abstract

We briefly summarize the reported anomalous effects in deuterated metals at ambient temperature commonly known as “cold fusion” (CF) with an emphasis on the latest experiments, as well as the theoretical basis for the opposition to interpreting them as cold fusion. Then we critically examine more than 25 theoretical models for CF, including unusual nuclear and exotic chemical hypotheses. We conclude that they do not explain the data.

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Chechin, V.A., Tsarev, V.A., Rabinowitz, M. et al. Critical review of theoretical models for anomalous effects in deuterated metals. Int J Theor Phys 33, 617–670 (1994). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00670521

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Keywords

  • Field Theory
  • Ambient Temperature
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  • Quantum Field Theory