Will radical new "Low-Energy Nuclear Reaction" technologies prove effective before 2019?

Abstract

The proposition of cold fusion, or the notion that elements such as deuterium and hydrogen can fuse under regular conditions to release considerable heat, has been met with skepticism due to perceived thermodynamic and quantum mechanical limitations. However, the concept has gained attention from certain individuals and organizations claiming to have achieved advancements in this area. To evaluate the likelihood of cold fusion’s success, this question assesses whether “radical new ’low-energy nuclear reaction’ technologies” will produce persuasive evidence of their effectiveness before the end of 2018. The resolution of this query depends on whether Andrea Rossi and Leonardo/Industrial Heat, or Robert Godes and Brillouin Energy, can provide sufficient data supporting the existence of excess heat generation from their respective technologies. – AI-generated abstract.