Quantum Dots as a Substitute for Anti Protons?

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Joel - 22 Mar 2005 19:19 GMT

Has any 1 considered that quantum dots (which are about 1,000 electrons
encased in a shell) could act as a substitute for anti protons & be combined
in a combustion chamber with protons which would produce a new source of
propulsion. As you may know producing anti protons takes a great amount of
energy, & cannot be produced in great enough abundance, so quantum dots may
be used as a unique substitute. Any thoughts?

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Chris Dams - 22 Mar 2005 20:14 GMT

Dear Joel,

>Has any 1 considered that quantum dots (which are about 1,000 electrons
>encased in a shell) could act as a substitute for anti protons & be combined
>in a combustion chamber with protons which would produce a new source of
>propulsion. As you may know producing anti protons takes a great amount of
>energy, & cannot be produced in great enough abundance, so quantum dots may
>be used as a unique substitute. Any thoughts?

I do not think anyone has considered this. Furthermore, as quantum dots are
in almost every respect very different from anti-protons your idea seems
totally imposible to me.

Best wishes,
Chris

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Joel - 22 Mar 2005 21:33 GMT

Well, I still think it would be worth a try to find out. I just wanted to
find out if any 1 else has tried it.
JoeL

> Dear Joel,
>
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> Best wishes,
> Chris

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Quantum Dots as a Substitute for Anti Protons?