High Energy D2 Bond from Feynman’s Integral Wave Equation

Chemical bonding is a well understood quantum phenomena with the accuracy of Schrodinger based predictions determined by the computing power applied [1]. The hydrogen molecule ion, H2, is the most studied and theoretically understood molecule, with no unexplained observations. Thus, to understand how two deuterons could possibly fuse to He, a more fundamental approach than the Schrodinger equation is possibly required. The general approach used in nuclear physics might be appropriate, which generally begins with the Lagrangian of the particle interactions. From the Lagrangian, a solution to Feynman’s path integral is sought; often evolving to the more familiar Schrodinger equation. This generally requires many assumptions and or approximations to arrive at a reasonable solution. Applying this technique to the relatively simple deuterium molecule ion, D2, would seem a reasonable starting point. The masses and forces on each particle are well known and for the most part non-relativistic, so it just remains to search for an unexplored region in the solution space.