A method and apparatus for the controlled initiation of nuclear reactions

In a method for producing a nuclear reaction or a nuclear fusion the fusion medium consists of deuterium-containing, non-crystallized polymer, which is conditioned with incident electromagnetic waves for a prolonged period of time, the incident frequency being selected as the tunnel eigenfrequencies of the non-conditioned medium. This leads to operation as a fusion battery, consisting of a metallic container (1) and an electrode (2) of the same metal which is placed centrally and coaxially in the container (1) and with the fusion medium (3) therebetween. A means (5) for receiving current produced is arranged outside the container and connected electrically to the container (1) and the electrode (2).