JP2002527719A - Method and apparatus for compressing a Bose-Einstein condensate of atoms - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) Abstract: A Bose-Einstein condensate of atoms (102) is compressed and / or rapidly decondensed in a reaction chamber by a beam (109) to realize a fusion reaction. A preformed Bose-Einstein condensate of atoms is introduced into the reaction chamber (104), or atoms of the constituents of the Bose-Einstein condensate are introduced into the reaction chamber (104) and then the reaction chamber (104). It is possible to form a Bose-Einstein condensate from the constituent atoms in parentheses). The constituent atoms of a Bose-Einstein condensate can be bosons, fermions, or both. The beam (109) irradiates and focuses the Bose-Einstein condensate to increase the compressibility of the Bose-Einstein condensate. Bose-Einstein condensates undergo a fusion reaction when they are decondensed, releasing large amounts of energy. This energy is taken out to drive the turbine (120) and move the generator (122).

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION   [0001]     (Field of the Invention)   The invention generally generates energy by fusing two or more nuclei.
A method and apparatus for producing. Specifically, the present invention relates to a fuel for a fusion reaction.
The use of Bose-Einstein condensates by using beams.
To compress or decondensate a Bose-Einstein condensate of atoms
Thus, the atoms of the Bose-Einstein condensate are fused. The present invention relates to other cores.
Extremely high potential energy barriers that must be overcome in fusion reactions
Through nuclear tunneling will enable nuclear fusion
It has advantages.   [0002]     (Background of the Invention)   Huge amount of energy released from fusion reactions, to be used for fusion reactions
Supply of virtually inexhaustible fuel and the fusion of conventional energy
The environmental impact of being able to stop using energy sources
There is great interest in extracting energy from fusion reactions. Nuclear fusion is the sun
In any star, it occurs naturally, and the nuclei of light elements are fused by extremely high temperatures and pressures.
Produces heavy elements. Extremely high that must be crossed before a fusion reaction takes place
Due to potential energy barriers, fusion reactions are too high to be realized
The need for temperature and pressure and the realization of fusion reactions for scientists
Was difficult. Fusion requires two or more atoms to be in close proximity
Difficulties arise because of the repulsion acting between the positively charged nuclei. This repulsion
And the force required to bring the atoms closer together is determined by the distance between the nuclei.
It is proportional to the reciprocal of the square. Therefore, a large amount of force is required in the vicinity where fusion occurs.
The magnitude increases rapidly.   [0003]   Several fusion methods proposed, such as inertial confinement fusion and magnetic confinement fusion
Have been. In inertial confinement fusion, the fuel is fused by its own inertia.
Place in close proximity to high temperature, high pressure for a long enough time to occur
The reaction takes place. In inertial confinement fusion, deuterium and triple water
Element has been commonly used as fuel. In magnetic confinement fusion, fuel is magnetic
For a long time under high temperature and high pressure enough for nuclear fusion to occur
The reaction takes place by being placed in proximity. Same as inertial confinement fusion
Also, magnetic confinement fusion uses fuels such as deuterium and tritium. This
Many attempts have been made to perform fusion by these methods,
Both methods are sufficiently effective to provide commercially viable alternatives.
Clearly, it is not.   [0004]     (Summary of the Invention)   The present invention compresses a Bose-Einstein condensate to achieve fusion.
And a method and apparatus for decondensing. This is the traditional convention.
It is clearly distinguished from sexual confinement. Conventional inertial confinement fusion
The fuel source is at a high temperature and high pressure enough to cause a fusion reaction due to its own inertia.
This happens when you are trapped underneath for a long enough time. Inertia closed
The main difficulty of confined fusion is that it exceeds the potential energy barrier of the Coulomb electric field.
It is a point that must be obtained. In order to overcome this repulsion, the traditional approach
Requires very large kinetic energy. Such a large kinetic energy
Therefore, ultra-high temperatures and ultra-high pressures that are difficult to achieve in an experimental environment are required.
The present invention replaces this potential energy barrier with a potential energy barrier.
Method and apparatus for tunneling through or avoiding energy barriers
Is what you do.   [0005]   In the conventional approach using inertial confinement fusion, fuel is mainly converted to plasma
Although limited in the present invention, the fifth state of the substance, Bose-Eincy
Teaches the use of Tutain condensate. Superfluid^FourHe and^ThreeHe has been around for 50 years
Also before, by Satiendra nas Bose and Albert Einstein
Was first proposed,^FourHe was in the 1930s,^ThreeHe became real in the 1980s
Appeared. More recently, in June 1995, E. A. Cornell and C.I. E. FIG. Wi
A condensate of gaseous substances was created by G. G. FIG. free
10⁹A gaseous condensate of hydrogen atoms was created. Bose-Ein
Stein condensate states generally occur at very low temperatures. Such a Bose-Eye
In a Stein condensate, the wave functions of all or most of the atoms overlap.
At the same time, the atoms show unified quantum mechanical behavior. The inventor believes that the potential
How to tunnel through or avoid energy barriers
One is that the atomic wave functions overlap and the atoms are co-located.
Realized that it was to find.   [0006]   Accordingly, the present invention provides a condensate comprising atoms having overlapping wave functions.
Exposure of the condensate to a source of energy reduces the number of co-located atoms.
At least a part is to provide a method and apparatus for releasing energy by nuclear fusion
is there. The condensate consists of bosons or paired fermions. In certain embodiments
Energy source is one or more high-energy beams,
Focus on condensate to maximize strength. For realizing fusion reactions
The mechanism applies enough compressive force to initiate fusion or removes condensate atoms.
Affinity of atoms between bosons or paired fermions with rapid decompression
Causes a nuclear fusion reaction. The obtained fusion energy is used as propulsion
Or it can be used as energy for power generation. In the latter case
Is the flow of energy from the reaction chamber where the fusion reaction takes place (eg, heat,
Kinetic energy of the product) through any heat exchanger, turbine generator, etc.
It can be captured by any suitable method.   [0007]   According to one embodiment of the present invention, a method for compressing a Bose-Einstein condensate
A method is provided. In this method, a Bose-Einstein condensate of atoms
Provides a compressive force to compress this Bose-Einstein condensate
Let The condensate is preferably a Bose-Einstein condensate of atoms. atom
Is a boson, a fermion in a Cooper pair, or a fermio in another arrangement
It is. In one embodiment, the atom is^FourHe. He is compared to other atoms
Easily forms Bose-Einstein condensates. It can be realized as an atom.
A superfluid that forms a liquid condensate at a workable temperature¹H_TwoIt is also possible to use
. The use of many other condensate materials is also possible. Bose-Einci by beam
Butter-Einstein condensate can be compressed
Penetrates potential energy barrier by tunnel effect when decondensed
Can be removed. Such beams include, for example, electromagnetic energy
Beams and beams of matter can be used. Generate compression energy
Sources that can be realized include electron beams, particle beams, high-frequency energy beams,
There are an energy laser beam, an X-ray beam and light. Preferably the beam is femto
Emits fast energy pulses, such as a second (or faster) laser beam.
It is a high energy laser beam that can be emitted. Fast energy pulse
This allows for the compression of short-lived by-products from the previous compression reaction. The beam is
The Söss-Einstein condensate may be irradiated from any direction, but in a preferred embodiment.
In this state, stimulation is performed from at least two directions opposite to each other to increase the compression ratio.   [0008]   According to a further aspect of the invention, a Bose-Einstein condensate of atoms is compressed.
An apparatus for reducing is provided. The device is equipped with a Bose-Einstein
System for introducing condensate and a Bose-
System for compressing the in-condensate and the pressure of the Bose-Einstein condensate
A system for utilizing energy from a reaction product by the contraction. Bo
The system for introducing the Söss-Einstein condensate consists of a preformed bobbin.
Either a Söhs-Einstein condensate is introduced into the reaction chamber or atoms are
After introduction, a Bose-Einstein condensate is formed from this atom in the reaction chamber.
It has a mechanism for forming. Condensate is a Bose-Einstein condensate of atoms
including. Examples of atoms include bosons, fermions that form Cooper pairs, and
Alternatively, fermions in other arrangements are used. In one embodiment, the atoms are^FourH
e. Bose-Einstein condensate is Bose-Einstein condensate
Can be introduced into the reaction chamber by means of a container in which is stored. As this container
Are small enough to contain a fusion-capable amount of Bose-Einstein condensate.
A plastic container of the type is used as an example. As mentioned above,
It is possible to use a beam of magnetic energy or a beam of matter. Beam is Bo
The S-Einstein condensate is irradiated from any direction, but is a preferred embodiment.
In order to increase the compression ratio, stimulation is performed from at least two directions opposite to each other. This fruit
The device of the embodiment is a mechanism for focusing the beam on the Bose-Einstein condensate
May be further provided. Lenses and mirrors, and automatic focusing and electromagnetic
Use different types of focusing mechanisms, such as a focusing system or a combination of these.
It is possible to Use windows to facilitate beam injection into the reaction chamber
It is possible. In one embodiment, this window is the shadow of the fusion reaction in the reaction chamber.
Including materials such as sapphire and diamond that can withstand sound. The device further reacts
It is possible to have a shield for shielding the area adjacent to the chamber. One practice
In the form, radiation from a fusion reaction such as harmful gamma rays is
It is possible to prevent the line from escaping.   [0009]   According to yet another aspect of the present invention, one device for generating energy is
To use Bose-Einstein condensates of atoms as fuel for fusion reactors
And a system for utilizing the energy of the generated fusion reaction (Har
Nes system). In one embodiment, the reaction chamber is made of an insulating material.
At least partially enclosed, the harness system is created by the reaction products
Includes a system for exchanging heat with insulating materials. Bose-Eincy
Bose-Einstein uses the reaction product of the compression of
Drive a conversion device to utilize the energy from the reaction products from the compression of the condensate.
It is also possible to move. Examples of converters include reaction motors and turbines.
The converter can be driven directly by the reactive product or use intermediates.
Either or both are possible. In one embodiment, the
System utilizes the reaction products of the compression of the Bose-Einstein condensate.
Heat another material and then use the heated material to make available energy
Occurs. In this process, the fluid is heated and the steam is used to drive the turbine
To power the generator. In another embodiment, the energy
-Reaction by compression of Bose-Einstein condensate in harness system
The product can be used to directly drive the turbine to power the generator
is there. In yet another embodiment, the harness system includes a Bose-Ein.
The reaction product from the compression of the Stein condensate is converted into another
It is possible to obtain energy by using it in combination with a substance. As an example,
Water is injected into the reaction product in the step (3), and the water-condensate mixture is
Drive the bin to power the generator, or use it directly for rockets and other equipment.
It can be used as a propulsion system.   [0010]   That is, the present invention provides for the atomic Bose-Eye, such as by using a compressed beam.
The fusion reaction is performed by compressing the Ninstein condensate. Therefore, the present invention
Use Bose-Einstein condensates of atoms as fuel for fusion reactions
Can be used. Further, the present invention provides a Bose-Einsch
Tunnel effect on potential energy barrier when tine condensate is decondensed
Therefore, by penetrating, the nuclear fusion reaction becomes possible, and
It eliminates the need to cross walls.   [0011]     (Summary of the Invention)     (Detailed description of the invention)   The present invention uses a Bose-Einstein condensate of atoms to realize fusion.
A method and apparatus for compression or rapid decondensation. The method of the invention and
The device expands by fusing a Bose-Einstein condensate of atoms.
Large amounts of energy are released. Bose-atomic Einstein condensate
Methods and apparatus for shrinking are useful in many applications, especially in certain energy industries.
Useful in applications such as propulsion and propulsion.   [0012]   Figure 1 shows the compression of a Bose-Einstein condensate of atoms to achieve fusion.
1 is a cutaway view of an apparatus 100 for condensing / decondensing. Apparatus 10
0 generally comprises an inlet system 101, a compression and / or decondensing system 103 (hereinafter referred to as the
(Hereinafter referred to as "compression system"), and a harness (energy utilization) system 10
5 is included. In the introduction system 101, the Bose-Eince
Form the condensate 102 or, as shown, the preparation chamber 1
Bose-Einstein condensate 1 outside reaction chamber 104, such as within
02, the Bose-Einstein condensate 102 is added to the reaction chamber 104.
Introduce within. The Bose-Einstein condensate 102
Mion or both.   [0013]   In selecting the exact composition of the Bose-Einstein condensate,
Availability of components of Instein condensate, Bose-eye from specific components
Ease of formation of Ninstein condensates, components of Bose-Einstein condensates
Release of harmful particles from the Bose-Einstein condensate
It will be appreciated that various considerations are taken into account, such as the potential for fusion.
Possible compositions of the components of the Bose-Einstein condensate include Boson,
There are fermions forming a pair of fermions and fermions in other arrangements. Bo
Sons are particles with an even number of protons and an even number of neutrons. Fermions are even
Particles without individual protons and neutrons, but by forming specific pairs
It functions similarly to bosons for the purposes of the present invention. In boson fusion, for example^Four
It is known that He atoms easily form Bose-Einstein condensates
You. However, two^FourObtained when He atoms fuse⁸Be isotopes are unstable
And its lifespan is 10^-15On the order of seconds. In addition, two^FourHe atom fusion
Is an endothermic reaction, so additional energy generation processes^FourHe
Atom unstable⁸Immediately fused to Be atom¹²C must be generated. This
In the second reaction, large energy is generated, and gamma rays are emitted.   [0014]   In fermion fusion, two fermions form a Cooper pair
It is known to act as a boson. Fermio forming a Cooper pair
By using Coon as a component of the Bose-Einstein condensate
The higher the probability that a paired element will fuse to one atom, the higher the yield of fused atoms
The advantage is obtained. Furthermore,¹B atom to Einstein from H atom
It is also possible to form a condensate.¹H is the most abundant element
Can be a very accessible energy source. Possible boson or coo
The following are the materials and reactions of the Bose-Einstein condensate of the par pair:
is there.   [0015] Embedded image   Bose-Einstein condensates can be formed from different elements
In which case the two constituent elements form a boson pair. This type of
It is possible to obtain various Bose-Einstein condensates by formation.
The following are possible reactions of different elements.   [0016] Embedded image  Superfluid as another possible condensate material¹H_TwoThere is. This material is used under appropriate conditions
It is thought that it is possible to form a liquid condensate at a relatively feasible temperature
Have been. In such liquid condensates, the fusion reaction requires more atoms than the gas condensate.
Reaction is possible because the atoms are closer to each other compared to the gas.
More efficiently.   [0017]   In considering various reaction possibilities, free neutrons may be generated in the reaction products.
Reaction is less desirable because free neutrons degrade the material of the reaction chamber
.   [0018]   In the introduction system 101, furthermore, a container 106 such as a small plastic ball is
Add the Bose-Einstein condensate. These containers provide a known amount of bow
It is possible to place the Sueinstein condensate in a fixed position in the reaction chamber 104.
The advantage is obtained.   [0019]   The compression system 103 allows the physical separation of the Bose-Einstein condensate 102
Bose-Einstein condensate 10 required for reducing the size
2 and / or rapid decondensation, but if this is not done,
Bose-Einstein when the S-Einstein condensate 102 is decondensed
The probability that the condensate atoms will undergo a fusion reaction increases. The compression system shown in the figure
The system uses a beam source 108 to compress the Bose-Einstein condensate 102.
Shrink / decondensate. The beam source 108 includes an electron beam, a particle beam, and a beam of material (condensate material).
Same or different material), high frequency energy beam, high energy laser beam
Can generate either a femtosecond laser beam, an x-ray beam, or light.
Noh. In one embodiment, beam source 108 includes a
The pulse length will be at least as short as the life of the shortest-lived compressed product particles.
Selected for a particular fusion reaction. As an example, the two^Four
He atoms are fused and the lifetime is 1 × 10^-15Unstable on the order of seconds⁸Be isotope
Reaction is short-lived⁸To increase the probability of Be isotope fusion
Beam 109 is preferably about 1 × 10^-15It has a pulse length shorter than a second.   [0020]   Beam 10 to compress / decondensate Bose-Einstein condensate 102
9 irradiates the Bose-Einstein condensate 102. In one embodiment, the
The beam 108 irradiates the Bose-Einstein condensate 102 from one direction,
Bose-Einstein using the inertia of the Sous-Einstein condensate 102
The condensate 102 is compressed. In one preferred embodiment, beam 109 is
The Söss-Einstein condensate 102 has at least two opposite directions.
Also increase the overall compressibility of the Bose-Einstein condensate 102
You.   [0021]   The compression system 101 further converts the beam 109 to a Bose-Einstein condensation.
A focusing system 110 is used to focus the beam 109 before irradiating the body 102.
It is possible to use Beam 109 has at least one lens, at least
Also by one mirror, either automatic focusing system or electromagnetic focusing system
Focused. The beam 109 causes the beam 109 to enter the reaction chamber 104 at least.
Both can be more easily focused by one window 112. Window 112
Is made of a material such as sapphire or diamond that can withstand the conditions in the reaction chamber.
You.   [0022]   The harness system 105 is based on the reaction product of the Bose-Einstein condensate.
It is for utilizing the energy of. Harness system 10 shown in the figure
5 is a shielding device to protect the harmful effects of electromagnetic radiation generated from the fusion reaction.
Subsystem 114. As an example, in the fusion reactions listed above, gas
Gamma rays and neutrons are emitted. The shielding subsystem 114 is an example of a radiation
Reduce the likelihood that these harmful particles will escape from the reaction chamber 104
Or eliminate it. In a preferred embodiment, the electromagnetic
Materials such as lead and concrete that exhibit radiation protection are used.   [0023]   The harness system 105 shown in the figure is a Bose-Einstein condensate
It further includes a conversion system for converting the reaction product of the compression into energy.
In this conversion system, the reaction product of the compression is passed through line 118 and cooling element 11.
9 to drive a turbine for use with a heat exchange subsystem 116 having a
Move 122. At this time, the line 118 circulates the fluid heated by the reaction product.
Ring. The fluid then cools down, causing the interface between the reaction chamber and the cooling element to cool.
Treated by the cooling element 119 to reduce the corrosion strength of the fluid. Heated
It is possible to drive the turbine 126 using the stored fluid to move the generator 128.
is there. In addition to or as an alternative, the conversion system
Direct reaction using physical reaction products (substances ejected from the reaction chamber during the fusion reaction).
The turbine 126 is driven to operate the generator 128, or an intermediate fluid such as water or water vapor
, And thereby move the turbine 126.   [0024]   In one embodiment, the introduction system 101^FourBo consisting of He atoms
In the reaction chamber 1, the Söss-Einstein condensate is placed in a small plastic ball container 106.
04. Next, two femtosecond laser beams 109 are applied to a lens 110.
Focus through window 112 and from almost the opposite direction Bose-Einsta
Irradiate the in-condensate 102. Nuclear fusion of Bose-Einstein condensate
When the reaction occurs, the reaction product of the nuclear fusion reaction is
Converted to Lugie.   [0025]   FIG. 2 shows the introduction of the Bose-Einstein condensate 202 into the reaction chamber 204.
1 is a cutaway view of one embodiment of the introduction system 200 of FIG. Introduction
In use of the stem 200, a preformed Bose-Einstein condensation
Body is introduced into the reaction chamber 204, or the constituent atoms are introduced into the reaction chamber 204.
After the introduction, in the reaction chamber 204, the Bose-Einstein
It will be appreciated that it is possible to form a condensate 202. Bose-
Einstein condensate 202 is directed toward reaction chamber 204 by gravity or other suitable force.
However, the types of these forces are different for different embodiments of the present invention.
It will be appreciated that it gains. As an example, a laser beam
The trapezoid condensate 202 is optically trapped and held in the reaction chamber 204,
Optically traps the Sous-Einstein condensate 202 into the reaction chamber 204
It is possible to transport.   [0026]   FIG. 3 shows a lens 306 on a Bose-Einstein condensate 304
One embodiment of the focusing system 300 for focusing the beam 302 is shown in a cutaway view.
It is shown. In the present embodiment, two laser beams 302 are
Focus on the Bose-Einstein condensate 304. By window 310
Accordingly, the incidence of the beam 302 into the reaction chamber 204 is promoted. Embodiment shown in the figure
Then, in order to improve the compression ratio, the two laser beams 302
It is thus focused on a spherical wavefront (indicated by arc 308), but the number and species of the beams
Classes may differ for different embodiments of the invention. Bose-Einsch as an example
It is possible to use one beam by relying on the inertia of the tine condensate. Ma
It is also easily possible to use more than two beams.   [0027]   FIG. 4 shows a mirror 406 on a Bose-Einstein condensate 404
One embodiment of a focusing system 400 for focusing the beam 402 is shown in a cutaway view.
It is shown. In this embodiment, in order to improve the compression ratio, two
The beam 402 is focused on a spherical wavefront 408 by a mirror 406. Window 410
This promotes the incidence of the beam 402 into the reaction chamber 412. Implementation shown in the figure
In the configuration, two laser beams 402 are focused by a mirror 406,
The number and type of arms may be different for different embodiments of the present invention. Emission material (physical
Reaction product) is ejected from the reaction chamber 412 to generate a driving force for the reaction chamber 412.
Cheating. Adding more mass, such as water, to this emitted material for greater propulsion
Is possible. Use this propulsion as propulsion such as rocket propulsion
Is possible. In addition, turbines can be used directly or via
It is also possible to run the generator.   [0028]   Fig. 5 shows a Bose-Einstein condensate of atoms to realize a fusion reaction
Is a flowchart 500 illustrating a method 500 for compressing. The plug shown in the figure
Roses opens by forming a Bose-Einstein condensate (502).
Begun. This Bose-Einstein condensate contains bosons, fermions,
Or both. As described in detail above with reference to FIG.
− Many factors must be considered when selecting the constituent elements of an Einstein condensate.
It will be appreciated that there is a need. Constituent elements of the Bose-Einstein condensate and
The type of the reaction is as described above with reference to FIG.   [0029]   The process then introduces a Bose-Einstein condensate into the reaction chamber (50
4). As described in detail above with reference to FIG.
In the process of introducing the condensate, the preformed Bose-Einstein condensate
Into the reaction chamber, or after introducing the constituent elements into the reaction chamber,
To form a Bose-Einstein condensate. Again, based on FIG.
As mentioned, this step of introducing the Bose-Einstein condensate into the reaction chamber
It is possible to use various forces.   [0030]   In another step of the process, the beam is activated (506). As this beam
Are electron beam, particle beam, material beam, high frequency energy beam, high energy laser
Generating any light, femtosecond laser beam, x-ray beam, or light
Is possible. As described in detail above with reference to FIG.
Has the same length of time as the life of the shortest-lived compressed product particles
Selected for a particular fusion reaction.   [0031]   The activation step further includes using at least one lens or mirror to activate the beam.
Focus (508) the auto-focusing system (eg specific feeds such as output values)
Adjust the focus by moving the lens or mirror based on the back) or electromagnetic energy
In the case of a charged beam, active elements such as an electromagnetic focusing system are used. Bee
Beam can be more easily focused by a window that directs the beam into the reaction chamber
It is. The window is made of sapphire that is nearly transparent to light and can withstand the conditions in the reaction chamber.
It is formed of a material such as diamond or diamond. The next step in the process is the beam
To act on the Bose-Einstein condensate
The tine condensate is compressed (510). In one preferred embodiment, Bose-Ein
The Stein condensate is Bose-Eincy from at least two opposite directions.
Is compressed by irradiating the beam to the
Increase the overall compressibility of the tine condensate.   [0032]   In the process, is the reaction product due to the compression of the Bose-Einstein condensate
Utilize these energies (512). This is a Bose-Einstein condensate
Drives the turbine with energy extracted from the reaction products of the compression of
(514) by running the generator. In that case, the turbine
Driven directly by physical reaction products or heated by physical reaction products
Driven by an intermediate fluid or heated to an intermediate fluid by heat exchange with the reaction chamber
Or driven by other energy emitted from the reaction chamber
It is possible to As described above with reference to FIG.
And recognize that there are various ways to drive the generator by driving the turbine
Let's do it.   [0033]   FIG. 6 shows a specific substance (eg, water or water vapor) injected into a reaction product 600 by compression.
To form a mixture, and the energy of this mixture is used to drive a turbine to generate a generator.
One embodiment of a system for use as a means for moving is shown in a cutaway view.
It is shown. For injecting a specific substance into the reaction product 600 by compression
This system provides for material to be supplied to reaction chamber 606 or outlet conduit 608 from reaction chamber 606.
Has a nozzle 610 for directly injecting the gas. The embodiment of FIG.
610 shows a means 610 for injecting directly into 606. Reaction chamber 606
At the end of these outlet conduits 608, a turbine 602 and a generator 604 are located.
. The mass and energy of the jet driving the turbine is large due to the injected material.
It will be appreciated that it becomes more efficient.   [0034]   As described above, various embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail.
Obviously, further modifications and adaptations will occur. However, this
It should be understood that such modifications and adaptations are within the spirit and scope of the invention.
It is. [Brief description of the drawings]     FIG. 1 shows a Bose-Atom of an atom for realizing a fusion reaction according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cut-away view showing a device for compressing an Instein condensate.     FIG. 2 shows a Bose-Einstein condensate of atoms in a reaction chamber according to the invention.
FIG. 1 is a cutaway view showing one embodiment of an introduction system for introduction.     FIG. 3 shows a Bose-Einstein coagulation of atoms by a lens according to the invention.
FIG. 2 is a cutaway view illustrating one embodiment of a focusing system for focusing a beam on a compact.
.     FIG. 4 shows a Bose-Einstein coagulation of an atom by means of a mirror according to the invention.
FIG. 2 is a cutaway view illustrating one embodiment of a focusing system for focusing a beam on a compact.
.     FIG. 5: Bose-Eince of atoms to achieve fusion in accordance with the present invention.
5 is a flowchart illustrating one method for compressing a Tutain condensate.     FIG. 6 shows a system for injecting a substance into a fusion reaction product according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a cutaway view showing one embodiment of the present invention.

[Procedure amendment] [Submission date] November 27, 2000 (2000.11.27) [Procedure amendment 1] [Document name to be amended] Drawing [Item name to be amended] All drawings [Correction method] Change [Amendment] Contents] [Figure 1] FIG. 2 FIG. 3 FIG. 4 FIG. 5 FIG. 6

────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuation of front page    (31) Priority claim number 60 / 089,971 (32) Priority date June 19, 1998 (June 19, 1998) (33) Priority country United States (US) (81) Designated country EP (AT, BE, CH, CY, DE, DK, ES, FI, FR, GB, GR, IE, I T, LU, MC, NL, PT, SE), OA (BF, BJ , CF, CG, CI, CM, GA, GN, GW, ML, MR, NE, SN, TD, TG), AP (GH, GM, K E, LS, MW, SD, SL, SZ, UG, ZW), E A (AM, AZ, BY, KG, KZ, MD, RU, TJ , TM), AL, AM, AT, AU, AZ, BA, BB , BG, BR, BY, CA, CH, CN, CU, CZ, DE, DK, EE, ES, FI, GB, GD, GE, G H, GM, HR, HU, ID, IL, IS, JP, KE , KG, KP, KR, KZ, LC, LK, LR, LS, LT, LU, LV, MD, MG, MK, MN, MW, M X, NO, NZ, PL, PT, RO, RU, SD, SE , SG, SI, SK, SL, TJ, TM, TR, TT, UA, UG, US, UZ, VN, YU, ZW

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Claims: 1. A method for generating energy comprising: providing a Bose-Einstein condensate of atoms; providing a beam for applying a compressive force; Compressing said Bose-Einstein condensate with the resulting reaction to provide energy that can be used or extracted as propulsion by the resulting reaction. 2. The step of providing a Bose-Einstein condensate in a reaction chamber and forming a Bose-Einstein condensate in a preparation chamber to form the Bose-Einstein condensate. The method of claim 1, comprising transporting to a reaction chamber. 3. The method of claim 2, wherein forming a Bose-Einstein condensate comprises providing a plurality of bosons. 4. The method of claim 3, wherein said step of providing a plurality of bosons comprises providing ⁴ He. 5. The method of claim 2, wherein forming a Bose-Einstein condensate comprises providing a plurality of fermions. 6. The method of claim 5, wherein the step of providing a plurality of fermions comprises providing a plurality of fermions forming a plurality of Cooper pairs. 7. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of using a beam includes irradiating the Bose-Einstein condensate with an electron beam. 8. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of using a beam comprises irradiating the Bose-Einstein condensate with a particle beam. 9. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of using a beam comprises irradiating the Bose-Einstein condensate with a beam of a substance. 10. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of using a beam includes irradiating the Bose-Einstein condensate with high frequency energy radiation. 11. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of using a beam includes irradiating the Bose-Einstein condensate with a high energy laser beam. 12. The method of claim 11, wherein the step of using a high energy laser beam comprises irradiating the Bose-Einstein condensate with a femtosecond laser beam. 13. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of using a beam comprises irradiating the Bose-Einstein condensate with an X-ray beam. 14. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of using a beam includes irradiating the Bose-Einstein condensate with light. 15. The method of claim 1, wherein the step of using a beam includes irradiating the Bose-Einstein condensate with the beam from at least two directions. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein said beam comprises a laser beam. 17. An apparatus for compressing a Bose-Einstein condensate comprising: means for introducing a Bose-Einstein condensate of atoms into a reaction chamber; and compressing the Bose-Einstein condensate in the reaction chamber. And means for utilizing energy from the reaction products of the compression of the Bose-Einstein condensate. 18. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein said introducing means comprises forming a Bose-Einstein condensate. 19. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein said Bose-Einstein condensate comprises a plurality of bosons. 20. The apparatus according to claim 19, wherein said plurality of bosons comprises ⁴ He. 21. The apparatus of claim 18, wherein said plurality of Bose-Einstein condensates comprises a plurality of fermions. 22. The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the plurality of fermions comprises a Cooper-paired fermion. 23. The apparatus of claim 17, wherein said introducing means includes providing a container for containing said Bose-Einstein condensate. 24. The method according to claim 17, wherein said compression means includes a beam source for generating a beam for applying a compressive force, and means for compressing the Bose-Einstein condensate using the beam. The described device. 25. The apparatus according to claim 24, wherein said beam source has means for generating an electron beam. 26. The apparatus according to claim 24, wherein said beam source has means for generating a particle beam. 27. The apparatus according to claim 24, wherein said beam source comprises means for generating a beam of material. 28. The apparatus according to claim 24, wherein said beam source has means for generating high-frequency energy rays. 29. The apparatus according to claim 24, wherein said beam source comprises means for generating a high energy laser beam. 30. The apparatus of claim 29, wherein said means for generating a high energy laser beam comprises means for generating a femtosecond laser beam. 31. The apparatus according to claim 24, wherein said source comprises means for generating an X-ray beam. 32. The beam source having means for generating light.
An apparatus according to claim 1. 33. The apparatus of claim 24, wherein said means for using a beam includes means for irradiating said Bose-Einstein condensate with a beam from at least two different directions. 34. The apparatus according to claim 33, wherein said beam source comprises a laser beam. 35. The apparatus of claim 24, wherein said means for using a beam includes focusing means for focusing said beam on said Bose-Einstein condensate. 36. The apparatus according to claim 35, wherein said focusing means includes at least one lens. 37. The apparatus according to claim 35, wherein said focusing means includes at least one mirror. 38. The apparatus according to claim 35, wherein said focusing means comprises electromagnetic focusing means. 39. formed from either sapphire or diamond;
18. The device according to claim 17, further comprising a window into the reaction chamber. 40. The means for utilizing energy comprises: means for shielding an area adjacent to a reaction chamber from the reaction product of the compression; and means for converting the reaction product of the compression into energy. 18. The apparatus of claim 17, comprising: 41. The apparatus according to claim 40, wherein said shielding means comprises a radiation shield. 42. The means for converting a reaction product to energy includes means for receiving heat from the reaction product of the compression, and means for converting the heat to the energy. Item 41. The apparatus according to Item 40. 43. The apparatus of claim 42, wherein said means for receiving heat comprises a heat exchanger containing a fluid for receiving heat from said reaction product. 44. The apparatus of claim 40, wherein said means for converting reaction products to energy includes means for utilizing said reaction products from said compression as propellants. 45. The conversion means for converting a reaction product into energy, means for using the reaction product by the compression to heat a specific substance, and converting the heat in the substance into the energy. Means for converting to
The apparatus according to claim 0. 46. The apparatus of claim 45, wherein said means for converting heat to energy includes a heat exchanger for transferring heat to a drive medium for driving a generator. 47. The conversion means for converting the reaction product into energy, means for injecting a specific substance into the reaction product by the compression to form a mixture, and power generation using the mixture. 41. The apparatus of claim 40, comprising: 48. A method for generating available energy comprising providing a condensate of atoms having at least some overlapping wave functions (co-located atoms); Exposing at least a portion of the co-located atoms to release fusion energy by exposure to a source of energy; and utilizing a portion of the fusion energy released by the fused co-located atoms. A method that includes 49. The method of claim 48, wherein said providing a condensate comprises providing a Bose-Einstein condensate. 50. The method of claim 49, wherein said Bose-Einstein condensate comprises any of bosons and paired fermions. 51. The method of claim 48, wherein exposing the condensate to a source of energy comprises exposing the co-located atom to energy sufficient for a fusion reaction to occur. 52. The step of exposing the condensate to a source of energy includes exposing the co-location atom to energy sufficient to decondense at least a portion of the co-location atom to achieve nuclear fusion. 49. The method according to claim 48. 52. The method of claim 48, wherein said co-located atoms are fused in a reaction chamber, and said step of utilizing fusion energy includes utilizing a flow of energy from said reaction chamber. 54. The method of claim 53, wherein said step of utilizing an energy flow comprises receiving heat from said reaction chamber. 55. The method of claim 53, wherein the step of utilizing a flow of energy comprises utilizing a reaction product stream ejected from the reaction chamber. 56. The method of claim 55, wherein said reaction product stream is used to provide propulsion. 57. The method according to claim 55, wherein the generator is operated using the energy of the reaction product stream. 58. The method of claim 55, wherein the step of utilizing a reaction product stream comprises contacting the reaction product with an auxiliary material such that the reaction product stream includes the reaction product and the auxiliary material.