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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.
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What are the technical problems relatd to nuclear fusion?
Nuclear fusion normally occurs at high temperatures and pressures. A fusion reaction would melt the container and would have to be suspended by a magnetic field in a vacuum and the container would have to be continually cooled to prevent a meltdown.
What are the main challenges and obstacles faced in the development and implementation of nuclear fusion technology, particularly in addressing nuclear fusion problems?
The main challenges in developing and implementing nuclear fusion technology include achieving sustained fusion reactions, managing high temperatures and pressures, and finding materials that can withstand the harsh conditions. Additionally, funding and political support are crucial for advancing research and overcoming technical hurdles. Addressing these challenges requires collaboration among scientists, engineers, and policymakers to ensure progress in nuclear fusion technology.
What are the main reasons why nuclear fusion have not been used in nuclear reactors?
Well, scientists have been researching fusion reactors for over 50 years, but nuclear fusion is much more difficult to achieve than nuclear fission, which is what current nuclear power technology is based on. There are many reasons for this, but while there have been tests and advancements in the field, scientists have yet to a) create a sustainable and stable nuclear fusion reaction and b) create a reaction that has a greater output than input.
What are the problems with nuclear fusion?
I found the website K1 Project very helpful. They had several articles underneath their Learn/Energy tab which should answer any questions about nuclear fusion.
What process produces the largest amount of energy given off by stars?
Nuclear Fusion
How is Nuclear fusion and helium atoms related?
They are related because it is the element most often used in fusion in both the natural and synthesised fusions of the universe. Look up fusion in the sun for more information
Why is nuclear fusion so difficult to achieve?
Nuclear fusion is difficult to achieve because it requires extreme conditions of temperature and pressure to overcome the repulsive forces between atomic nuclei. Additionally, containing and controlling the high-energy reactions involved in fusion is a major technical challenge.
Nuclear energy can be an answer to the problem caused by the use of fossil fuel?
It might, if we eventually manage to harness nuclear fusion. Nuclear fission is fraught with problems, especially the disposal of nuclear waste.
Is fusion chemical nuclear or mechanical?
Fusion is a nuclear reaction.
Is fusion nuclear energy or chemical energy?
Nuclear fusion produces nuclear energy
Will nuclear fusion always be around for future energy?
Nuclear fusion is not a viable source of energy at this point. The technical difficulties in maintaining confinement are enormous and have not yet been overcome. There are projects ongoing to attempt to resolve the issues, but we are at least 10 to 20 years away from anything, and more probably 50 to 100 years away from commercial use of nuclear fusion.
What do scientists use in fusion reactors?
There are fuel pellets and laser beams inside fusion reactors. But note that we have not build a successful one. The technical problems are overwhelming at this point.
