Neutrons, finally. Student fusor project successful run

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Tom Bales
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Neutrons, finally. Student fusor project successful run

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We would like to submit a report of a successful fusion run on 28Jul16. Maximum fusion count of 320 neutrons per minute detected by moderated 3He tube and Ludlum 2200 counter. Deuterium pressure 16 microns; electrical supply at 20.5 kV, 42 mA.

Tom Bales and Martin Saavedra Bueno

Martin Bueno with fusor
Martin Bueno with fusor
Tom Bales with fusor
Tom Bales with fusor
Color image of incandescent cathode in star mode
Color image of incandescent cathode in star mode
Link to Dropbox with full report and all files for 28Jul16 fusion run: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/qrraepmn99az ... esiha?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/ire0jtmr1ohog ... .docx?dl=0

https://www.dropbox.com/s/yaahpmvpxeb29 ... 1.mp4?dl=0
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Re: Neutrons, finally. Student fusor project successful run

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Nice writeup and a good report. However..........you did not do the one thing that proves fusion that you could have easily done.

You MUST run the fusor both with and without the moderator for the same period with the detector tube at the same point. Report each of the final counts.

Looking at your setup this would be abysmally easy to do.

Do this test and report back for confirmation. This will be the real proof.

Richard Hull
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Tom Bales
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Re: Neutrons, finally. Student fusor project successful run

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Great idea. Will do when I get back to Miami later this month.
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Re: Neutrons, finally. Student fusor project successful run

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Nice setup Tom
I look forward to seeing further study into your fusioneering
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