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Old 05-11-2017, 02:55 PM
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Quark fusion theorized University of Chicago - Nature

Theoretical physicists Marek Karliner & Jonathan L. Rosnerare from the
University of Chicago are reporting in Nature the realization that
quarks, in theory, can be fused together to release energy.


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Originally Posted by Marek Karliner & Jonathan L. Rosnerare
We suggest some experimental setups in which the highly exothermic nature of the fusion of two heavy-quark baryons might manifest itself. At present, however, the very short lifetimes of the heavy bottom and charm quarks preclude any practical applications of such reactions.
More to come.

Short letter and short abstract. Paper requires subscription :-

http://www.nature.com/nature/journal...ture24289.html
http://www.nature.com/nature/journal...tcallback=true
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