Thanks for the history lesson on the provenance of fractional quantum states, Jones. I was not aware of the fact there had been so many prior BLP interpretations involving fractional states of the Hydrogen atom. Should Mills be so lucky as to collect a Nobel prize he may need to share it with many prior developers and experimentalists.
As for the future (or demise) of BLP's promised SunCell technology. Out on the SCP web site I have repeatedly made it very clear that, IMHO, it's likely going to take BLP a lot longer to develop a COMMERCIALLY viable prototype. Producing a less stringent experimental prototype whose sole purpose would be to do nothing more than prove the fact that SunCell devices can self-run and generate excess electricity would have been a better option. I recall getting some flak from a Mills minion, who apparently thought I was haranguing the good Doctor, but that doesn't bother me that much. An experimental prototype doesn't have to run long to make its point. The Wright's brother's first self-powered flight lasted a mere 12 seconds before grounding itself. (Jed can correct me if I error on that point.) Mills has stated for the record that there isn't all much of a difference between developing a commercial prototype versus an experimental prototype. I disagree, and I have said so out on SCP. Apparently so have others within the Vort Collective. At present I think it is way too early to suggest SunCell technology is an apparent failure. IMHO, BLP's contracted engineering firms are barely out of the start gate. I suspect they also purposely low-balled their original estimates just to get their foot in the door. It's also possible they simply underestimated how much more R&D effort would be needed. That wouldn't be the first time that has happened. It's going to take time. It's as simple as that. Perhaps another year or two before I'll start getting twitchy. Personally, I would not be surprised if BLP eventually acquiesces and presents an experimental prototype in about a year from now. Then, they may be ready to embark on an commercial prototype. Regards, Steven Vincent Johnson svjart.orionworks.com zazzle.com/orionworks
