From the article: "BlackLight Power boosters scoff that they've seen no practical application of quantum theory since the atomic bomb and nuclear power,[...]". This is, to say the least, not true. We all sit at computers, physics that made ICs and semiconductor stuff is solid state physics which is a branch (or maybe offspring is a better word) of quantum theory. More: the guy promises energy that comes from decreasing electron orbital momentum. First of all this is like 'burning' hydrogen to hydrine, second, we have no clues (from the current physics) that its ever possible, and third, I saw such an idea in Russian science fiction story (this was about gaining energy from stopping electron spin). This guy has some 'products' of his theory and they may even work - thats OK. But did he show anything to prove that the theory is right? As for $150M from investors, well, there's a sucker born every minute.
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From the article: "BlackLight Power boosters scoff that they've seen no practical application of quantum theory since the atomic bomb and nuclear power,[...]". This is, to say the least, not true. We all sit at computers, physics that made ICs and semiconductor stuff is solid state physics which is a branch (or maybe offspring is a better word) of quantum theory. More: the guy promises energy that comes from decreasing electron orbital momentum. First of all this is like 'burning' hydrogen to hydrine, second, we have no clues (from the current physics) that its ever possible, and third, I saw such an idea in Russian science fiction story (this was about gaining energy from stopping electron spin). This guy has some 'products' of his theory and they may even work - thats OK. But did he show anything to prove that the theory is right? As for $150M from investors, well, there's a sucker born every minute.