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In fusor you react one deuterium with another one. So you should get 4He2. Why does it ejects one proton or neutron from nucleus?
Fusing Deuterium: The Mystery of Ejected Protons/Neutrons
In summary, the conversation discusses the fusion of two deuterium atoms and the resulting production of 4He. However, it is noted that the fusion of two deuterons (nucleons without electrons) may produce slightly different results. The process involves various conservation laws and quantum mechanics. Moreover, there is a brief mention of the possibility of stopping the process at an intermediate stage where 4He is present as an unstable entity.
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D + D -> 3He + n or T + p with almost equal probability, rather than 4He. It involves various conservation laws (energy, momentum, spin, . . .) and QM.
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Rade
I have a question. The OP asked about fusion of two "deuterium" (which is nucleons plus electrons), but does not your response give results of fusion of two "deuterons" (nucleons without electrons) ? Next, what differences are expected from the two different fusion events (1) fusion of two deuterium atoms and (2) fusion of two deuteron nuclei. Thanks for any clarification.Astronuc said:
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Rade
I have another question. As shown in the attached figures, does not the 4He appear for a short period of time as an unstable entity ? If so, is it not possible (at least in theory), to stop the process at this intermediate stage, since 4He as the "alpha" is very stable ?Astronuc said:
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1. What is deuterium fusion?
Deuterium fusion is a nuclear reaction in which two deuterium atoms combine to form a helium-3 atom. This process releases a large amount of energy and is the basis for nuclear fusion reactions in stars.
2. How is deuterium fusion achieved?
Deuterium fusion can be achieved by heating deuterium gas to extremely high temperatures and pressures, typically in the range of millions of degrees and millions of times the atmospheric pressure on Earth. This creates the conditions necessary for the deuterium atoms to overcome their repulsive forces and fuse together.
3. What are the benefits of deuterium fusion?
Deuterium fusion has the potential to be a clean and virtually limitless source of energy. It produces no greenhouse gases or nuclear waste, and the raw materials (deuterium and lithium) are abundant and easily obtainable.
4. How do ejected protons and neutrons play a role in deuterium fusion?
In the process of deuterium fusion, some of the energy released is in the form of high-speed protons and neutrons that are ejected from the reaction. These particles can be harnessed to create electricity or to trigger further fusion reactions.
5. What are the challenges of achieving controlled deuterium fusion?
The main challenge in achieving controlled deuterium fusion is creating and maintaining the extreme conditions necessary for the fusion reaction to occur. This requires advanced technology and a lot of energy input. Additionally, controlling and containing the high-speed particles produced in the reaction is a major engineering challenge.
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