[Toddsterpatriot]

You're right. Here's the proof.

In the case of red mercury pure-fusion, it is the burn of the red mercury, not a shock wave, that creates the needed temperature and pressure. This obviates the very difficult timing and shock wave control required in a conventional approach.

The idea that a conventional chemical reaction would create the conditions needed to cause hydrogen atoms to fuse is laughable.

It's right up there with saying tax hikes will help the economy.

[NukeMan]

"The idea that a conventional chemical reaction would create the conditions needed to cause hydrogen atoms to fuse is laughable. "

Well, it is possible, and is actually done in most modern weapon systems. Google on tritium boosting. The conventional explosives, properly shaped and focused, can upon implosion force heavy hydrogen nuclei to fuse, throwing out neutrons, thus increasing the K-eff (multiplication rate) and boosting yield by a factor of 2 to 10.

[Paleo Conservative]

It's right up there with saying tax hikes will help the economy.

Does that mean we should expect Senator Daschle to spout this theory on the Senate floor?

[Calpernia]

Ping! Sometimes the 'waiting' is the smartest part.