Fractal interference nodes as the origin of nuclear fission product

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Authors: Andreas Pernt
Cited by: 4

Abstract

We present a deterministic wave interference model to describe the mass distributions of fission fragments in heavy nuclei. Unlike conventional stochastic approaches, this model assumes that fission products originate at the interference maxima of recursively superimposed spherical wavefronts. Each wave is harmonically modulated with decreasing amplitudes, forming a fractal interference field. Localized maxima within this field correspond to preferred nucleation sites for fission products. The resulting one-dimensional projections reproduce characteristic yield curves observed for actinides such as U-235, Pu-239, and Th-232. An extended version of the model introduces asymmetric phase modulation and damping components to account for observed asymmetries and peak flattening. The resulting peak positions and shapes align well with empirical data from international nuclear databases. This interference-based framework provides a geometrically structured alternative to statistical models and suggests that fragment mass distributions may reflect intrinsic field symmetries rather than stochastic partitioning.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Nuclear physics research studies Cold Fusion and Nuclear Reactions Nuclear Materials and Properties

Publication details

Journal / source
Physics Essays
Publisher
Physics Essays Publication
Volume
39
Issue
1
Pages
107–123
Publication date
3 March 2026
Language
EN