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Cold Fusion: The Scientific Fiasco of the Century
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An authoritative, frank, hardhitting account of the cold fusion fiasco. GLENN T. SEABORGAs a distinguished nuclear chemist he is uniquely qualified to evaluate the field. Cool, dispassionate scientists and policymakers will receive hisbook, I trust, with the respect it deserves. FRANK CLOSE, NATUREMembers of the scientific community and lay readers interested in the history of the cold fusion episode and its broader implication for the scientific process will find much to consider in John Huizenga s thoughtful account of this astonishing chapter in the history of science. STANLEY C. LUCKHARDT, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. NATUREThis book belongs in all college and university libraries. CHOICEIn the spring of 1989 two electrochemists, B. Stanley Pons and Martin Fleischmann, working at the University of Utah, claimed to have duplicated the hightemperature process powering the sun at room temperature in a small jar on a laboratory tabletop. Scientists worldwide rushed to verify cold fusion, but analyses showed that most of the positive reports were plagued by experimental uncertainties, inadequate controls and improper assessment of errors; a definitive experiment still does not exist. Huizenga tells the story of the cold fusion claim in this book, presenting his own analysis of the reports, exploring the damaging consequences of the claim, and affirming his view that test tube fusion with watts of power remains a chimera. JOHN R. HUIZENGA, former Tracy H. Harris Professor of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Rochester, was cochairman of the Cold Fusion Panel of the Energy Research Advisory board.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'Cold Fusion: The Scientific Fiasco of the Century'? A: The book discusses the cold fusion claims made by scientists in 1989 and critically analyzes the scientific validity and consequences of those claims.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is John R. Huizenga, a former Tracy H. Harris Professor of Chemistry and Physics at the University of Rochester.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 275 pages.
- Q: What condition is the used book in? A: The used book is in good condition.
- Q: When was 'Cold Fusion: The Scientific Fiasco of the Century' published? A: The book was published on June 1, 1993.
- Q: What is the target audience for this book? A: The book is suitable for both the scientific community and lay readers interested in the history and implications of cold fusion.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: The book falls under the genre of Nuclear Chemistry.
- Q: Does the book include any reviews or endorsements? A: Yes, the book includes endorsements from notable figures such as Glenn T. Seaborg and Frank Close.
- Q: What are some key features of the book? A: Key features include a thorough examination of the cold fusion episode, its scientific implications, and an analysis of the claims made.