Physics derived from operation of the Strong Nuclear Force are different in kind from physics derived from operation of the Weak Nuclear Force.
Again, does anybody stop and think about this? We have TWO nuclear forces ~ Weak and Strong. They do different stuff.
This business of LENR or "cold fusion" is fun to read about since so many folks who know a little bit or a whole lot have made it their hobby. It's kind of like the Blue Laser of the 2010's ~ first guy to hit it gets billions.
Alas, it's also like Sutter's Mill and some idiot told everybody about picking up gold in the crick!
A question for you ~ is it a Strong Nuclear Reaction or a Weak Nuclear Reaction?Don't know, don't care.
I'm perfectly willing to consider that Rossi has discovered a whole new branch of physics, one that can convert Nickel into Copper and/or Iron without producing the fatal level of gamma rays that existing theory and experimentation demands.
I'm not willing to consider it when all we have it Rossi's dog & pony shows. Given Rossi's unsubstantiated claims that he has run an E-Cat for two years, and has heated his factory for six months, the public demonstrations are pathetic. He could have easily proven that his device works, but he has instead spent a year repeatedly avoiding just that.
If an when an independent group publicly announces that they have tested Rossi's device and determined that it is doing what Rossi claims, then I'll reconsider my position. However, we haven't reached that point yet.
One additional point: I don't have an opinion on LENR in general. It's only Rossi that I doubt, based on the numerous details that all point to fraud.