New quantum mechanical tight bound states and 'cold fusion' experiments

Ever since establishment of the 'cold fusion' phenomenon, many attempts are made to explain its origin. Barut and Vigier [1] suggested that the observ ed 'excess heat' in cold fusion experiments could be related to the new tig htly bound states of the hydrogen atom. These states are due to electromagn etic interactions at small distances. Another mechanism for the occurrence of deep energy levels could be a creation of the 'anti-Born-Oppenheimer' st ates, corresponding Co rapid motion of the heavy particles around almost fi xed electrons. Both possibilities are reviewed in this Letter. (C) 2000 Els evier Science B.V. All rights reserved.