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Yes I understand the traditional objections to this idea. I don’t think you’ve quite grasped what I propose tho. Consider this: The reaction v_e + (71)Ga → (71)
by keepamovin 2y ago
Yes I understand the traditional objections to this idea. I don’t think you’ve quite grasped what I propose tho. Consider this: The reaction v_e + (71)Ga → (71)Ge + e− involves the release of an electron. The local electronic environment, including electron orbitals or metallic bonds in liquid gallium, can influence this electron's energy levels and spatial distribution. These changes can affect the reaction rate and shift the equilibrium position of the reaction, potentially making the forward reaction less favored and accounting for the 20% discrepancy. So, while neutrinos primarily interact via the weak nuclear force, the electron release means the local electronic environment can subtly impact the overall reaction dynamics.
- gus_massa 2y agoThen we agree. I though you were thinking about shelling like a plumber wall or like the core electrons in an atom. In the released electron has low energy, perhaps some change of the electriñonic configuration may cause a problem(???). (Triple question mark because I think it's possible but I never heard something similar.) Also, in solid germanium the electronic didtribution is affected by the bands, that is another can of worms. In liquid gallium I'm not sure what happens. (And an isolated germanium atom disolved in liquid gallium may have also an unusual electronic distribution.)