A theoretical hypothesis about a double barrier hampering D-D interaction in a PD lattice

During the past 15 years, undisputable experimental evidence has built up for low energy nuclear reaction phenomena (LERN) in specialized heavy hydrogen systems. Despite extensive experimental contributions, it is not possible to claim that a new branch of science has been developed. This is due to the theoretical statements of LERN still being unknown. In this present work, deuteron-deuteron reactions within a palladium lattice are analyzed by means of the coherence theory of nuclear and condensed matter. A low occurrence probability of fusion phenomena is shown in accordance with this general theoretical framework, which is widely accepted by cold fusion scientists. According to this coherent approach, D-D potential features a double barrier, hampering D-D fusion. (author)