Open AccessA new atomic mechanism for nuclear isomeric energy release: TE{sup 2}N
Author(s) -
Jordan Anderson,
Joseph Weiss
Publication year - 1993
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Reports
DOI - 10.2172/379054
Subject(s) - atomic energy , degenerate energy levels , atomic physics , radiation , atomic nucleus , laser , range (aeronautics) , physics , atomic number , effective atomic number , nuclear physics , energy transfer , chemistry , nuclear engineering , materials science , optics , quantum mechanics , engineering , philosophy , epistemology , agency (philosophy) , composite material
In this short note we wish to describe schemes which mix atomic and nuclear energy levels and so permit transfer of nuclear energy to the atomic system from which it is extracted. In addition, we will describe a scheme for stimulating this transfer process which offers the possibility of multi-kilovolt coherent radiation. These ideas are based upon newly available, novel experimental techniques which permit the precise filling of atomic levels and the availability of a broad range of lasers. These new abilities permit the tuning of atomic levels so that they are degenerate or nearly degenerate with nuclear isomeric levels. Such processes permit the exploration of highly leveraged research which could lead to radiation free Ultra High Energy Density Materials in addition to X-Ray Lasers with Gamma ray energies. 2 refs