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1. You need to contain the material. If it blows apart, it isn't contained.
1a. Fusing H to make He, means you are working with gases at STP.
1b. How do you handle the waste (He)?
1c. How do you capture and use the energy that is released? (Ye olde steam engine?)
1d. How do you feed the reaction? (Is it merely one explosion?)
2. How do you get a permit to allow you to experiment (local, state, federal)?
May I suggest experimenting not in Manhattan but in Arizona?
What else can I help you with?
What role may lasers play in controlled nuclear fusion?
It is unclear whether this will work, but there are possibilities. One way to do this is to create so-called light wells, where interference in the light waves can trap atoms. The atoms are then moved by adjusting the light waves, possibly causing them to fuse. The technical problems with doing this are very great, and there is a significant probability it will not happen. There may be other ways of using lasers for controlled nuclear fusion.
I am what is being investigated to contain fusion reaction?
You are most likely referring to a magnetic confinement fusion device, such as a tokamak or a stellarator. These devices use powerful magnetic fields to confine and control high-temperature plasma, enabling the conditions necessary for a controlled fusion reaction to occur. Scientists and researchers study and investigate these devices in order to develop a viable and sustainable method of achieving nuclear fusion as a clean and abundant source of energy.
What statement about fusion is correct?
Fusion is a nuclear reaction in which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy. This process powers the sun and other stars and is a cleaner and more efficient source of energy compared to fission, which is used in nuclear power plants. However, achieving controlled fusion on Earth is still a significant scientific and engineering challenge.
How could you do the fusion?
Fusion is a process that involves combining two or more elements to form a new, heavier element. In a controlled setting, such as a fusion reactor, fusion can occur at extremely high temperatures and pressures to generate energy. Currently, the most common fusion reaction being pursued is the combination of isotopes of hydrogen, like deuterium and tritium.
Where nuclear fusion reactors are found?
Even though the idea of using controlled nuclear fusion for human benefits has been studied since the 1950s, there is still no success in controlling it. Fusion reactors, then, would have to be defined as H-bombs and stars at this point. EDIT: NONSENSE! I suggest you google Tomak. This is controlled fusion and currently best international practice will get you 10x the energy you put into it. It isn't used because it is more expensive that oil, coal and fission power.
What are some difficulties in the development of a fusion reactor?
Achieving the required temperature for nuclear fusion to occurconfining the plasma away from the wall surfaces
What are the difficulties of fusion?
Some difficulties of fusion include achieving and sustaining high enough temperatures and pressures to initiate fusion reactions, containing and controlling the extremely hot plasma, managing the intense radiation produced, and designing materials that can withstand the extreme conditions inside a fusion reactor. Additionally, the current technology is still undergoing research and development, requiring substantial investment and time before commercial fusion power can be achieved.
What is centrifugal fusion?
Centrifugal fusion is the concept of using centrifugal force - the force that acts outward on a body moving around a center - to create conditions that lead to fusion reactions. It involves rotating a plasma in a magnetic field to confine and compress it, potentially reaching the conditions necessary for fusion to occur. This approach is being researched as a potential method for achieving controlled fusion reactions in a compact and efficient way.
Outline on nuclear energy?
Definition: energy from nuclear fission or fusion: the energy released by nuclear fission or fusion
Why us fusion not used to generate electrical power?
Today nuclear fusion is not controlled at industry scale.
What role may lasers play in controlled nuclear fusion?
It is unclear whether this will work, but there are possibilities. One way to do this is to create so-called light wells, where interference in the light waves can trap atoms. The atoms are then moved by adjusting the light waves, possibly causing them to fuse. The technical problems with doing this are very great, and there is a significant probability it will not happen. There may be other ways of using lasers for controlled nuclear fusion.
What percentage is nuclear fusion used in the US?
0% No country gets any of its energy from fusion as nobody has figured out how to build a controlled fusion reactor.
What process occurs in a controlled fusion reaction?
In a controlled fusion reaction, a process of nuclear fusion occurs, but it is controlled, so that it does not grow uncontrollably, to become, for example, a thermonuclear bomb. Note: This has not been accomplished yet.
Does nuclear power plants uses nuclear fusion?
No, they rely on fission. Controlled fusion is the holy grail of nuclear power.
I am what is being investigated to contain fusion reaction?
You are most likely referring to a magnetic confinement fusion device, such as a tokamak or a stellarator. These devices use powerful magnetic fields to confine and control high-temperature plasma, enabling the conditions necessary for a controlled fusion reaction to occur. Scientists and researchers study and investigate these devices in order to develop a viable and sustainable method of achieving nuclear fusion as a clean and abundant source of energy.
What is the current problem with nuclear fusion technology and how are scientists working to overcome it?
The current problem with nuclear fusion technology is achieving sustained and controlled fusion reactions that produce more energy than is required to initiate the reaction. Scientists are working to overcome this challenge by developing advanced confinement methods, such as magnetic and inertial confinement, and improving plasma heating and stability techniques. Additionally, research is ongoing to optimize reactor designs and materials to withstand the extreme conditions of fusion reactions.
What statement about fusion is correct?
Fusion is a nuclear reaction in which two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing a large amount of energy. This process powers the sun and other stars and is a cleaner and more efficient source of energy compared to fission, which is used in nuclear power plants. However, achieving controlled fusion on Earth is still a significant scientific and engineering challenge.
