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What are some difficulties in the development of a fusion reactor?
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- Achieving the required temperature for nuclear fusion to occur
- confining the plasma away from the wall surfaces
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laser, bigger laser, fusion reactor.
What are some advantages to using a fusion reactor to produce electricity?
it should be radiologically cleaner than fission
What are the technical problems related to nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fusion requires very high temperatures and immense pressures to start and continue. The problems with a nuclear fusion reactor would be:- 1) the high temperatures would melt the container: therefore, the reaction would have to be stored in a vacuum suspended by a magnetic field and the reactor would have to be continually cooled. 2) nuclear fusion occurs naturally in stars such as our sun: unless the fusion reaction was limited in size in some way, it would be likely that our planet is vapourised by the reaction.
Could a fusion reactor be used as a time machine?
Could a fusion reactor be used as a time machine?Hmmm... We don't know. At least us mere mortals don't know - yet. There may be some physicists that know, but they are not talking.Certainly, there is tremendous energy available in a fusion reaction, possibly even enough to accelerate an object to near relativistic speed and make the Lorentz transformations take effect, but I would wonder how "squashed" that object would be.For now, lets settle on "no, a fusion reactor can not be used as a time machine".Followup:That answer was somewhat tongue in cheek, because the Lorentz transformations can only dilate or contract time, they cannot, to the best of our knowledge, change time. The answer remains, "no".
Where can nuclear reactions occur?
One type of nuclear reactions is fusion. This usually occur under extreme conditions - extreme temperatures and pressures. This most commonly occurs in the center of stars (including our Sun); in some cases also on the surface of a star (when matter falls onto the star, temporarily producing the high temperatures required). So far, it it not economically practical to do this artificially (search for "fusion reactor") - except for the destructive H-bomb. Fusion reactions usually occur if sufficient amounts of Uranium or some other heavy elements come together. This is the case with a nuclear reactor, and an atomic bomb.
How many pounds of uranium are in a nuclear reactor?
The quantity depends on: the type of the reactor, power of the reactor, enrichment of uraniu, chemical form of the fuel, etc. For a research reactor some kilograms, for a power reactor more than 100 tonnes/year.
Explain the difficulties that may be encountered when implementing anti-discriminatory practice?
Difficulties in implementing anti-discriminatory practice may include overcoming deep-rooted prejudices, changing organizational culture, resistance from individuals who benefit from discriminatory practices, lack of awareness or training among staff, and navigating legal complexities around discrimination legislation. It may also be challenging to ensure consistent application of anti-discriminatory policies and practices across diverse settings and populations.
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Why do you use fission reactors not fusion reactors?
No way has yet been found to reach break-even in a controlled fusion reaction and get as much energy out as was needed to put in to start the reaction. To make a reactor you need to go past break-even and release extra energy.
What are some nonexamples fo nuclear fission?
Pressurised Water Reactor (PWR), Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)
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