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Self-Consistent Field Calculations on Diatomic Hydrogen in a Potential Well

K. J. Bunch, R. W. Grow

Fusion Science and Technology / Volume 19 / Number 4 / July 1991 / Pages 2131-2134

Technical Note on Cold Fusion / dx.doi.org/10.13182/FST91-A29351

The equilibrium behavior of diatomic hydrogen in a potential well is explored. The amount of “squeezing” experienced by hydrogen in the well is compared to that expected for hydrogen within palladium. Results show insufficient squeezing to account for the cold fusion phenomenon.