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Neutron Bursts in Lab Lightning

Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 5:37 pm
by DeltaV

Re: Neutron Bursts in Lab Lightning

Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:40 pm
by kcdodd
nuclear reactions in air?

Re: Neutron Bursts in Lab Lightning

Posted: Sat Sep 21, 2013 9:19 pm
by hanelyp
Without reading the report...
- many substances will emit neutrons if heated enough to overcome the Coulomb barrier.
- neutron detectors frequently give false signals given interference, which lightning bolts would produce in abundance.