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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 else can I help you with?
What can be found on the moon that can be used for nuclear reactors?
Helium-3 can be found on the moon and has the potential to be used in nuclear fusion reactors. It is an ideal fuel source due to its abundance on the moon and its efficiency in producing energy through fusion reactions.
What are the functions of the deuterium and tritium atoms in nuclear reactors?
All current nuclear reactors are fission reactors, tritium has no function in a fission reactor, in standard water moderated reactors deuterium also has no function, in heavy water moderated reactors deuterium is the moderator. If we are ever able to make a fusion reactor, deuterium/tritium mix will be used as fuel.
Where has nuclear fusion been used?
Nuclear fusion has been primarily used in research facilities and laboratories to study its potential for generating energy. It has not yet been harnessed for practical energy production on a commercial scale, although there are ongoing efforts to develop fusion reactors for this purpose.
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.
Why do scientists want to build a nuclear fusion reactor?
The expectation is that fusion reactors will provide large amounts of energy, and that they will be relatively environmentally-friendly.
Do fusion powers nuclear reactors?
No. Our reactors are fission reactors. We haven't yet mastered fusion reactors for power.
What can be found on the moon that can be used for nuclear reactors?
Helium-3 can be found on the moon and has the potential to be used in nuclear fusion reactors. It is an ideal fuel source due to its abundance on the moon and its efficiency in producing energy through fusion reactions.
Are nuclear fusion dangerus?
Well, fusion bombs are, but fusion reactors should not be (if we can build them).
How do nuclear fusion reactors work?
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 are the three main advantages of a fusion reactor compared to a fission reactor?
Fusion reactors produce less radioactive waste compared to fission reactors. Fusion reactors use abundant sources such as deuterium and lithium for fuel, while fission reactors use limited sources like uranium. Fusion reactions release more energy per unit mass of fuel compared to fission reactions.
How are they different from regular nuclear reactors?
Please elaborate on "they" as no comparison can be given otherwise. Do you mean?: "How is nuclear fusion different from regular nuclear reactors (nuclear fission?)"
Where in the universe is nuclear fusion most commonly found?
Nuclear fusion is most commonly found in stars like our Sun. These stars heat up and create energy through nuclear fusion in their cores by fusing hydrogen atoms into helium. Nuclear fusion is also being studied for potential energy production on Earth through initiatives like nuclear fusion reactors.
What are the functions of the deuterium and tritium atoms in nuclear reactors?
All current nuclear reactors are fission reactors, tritium has no function in a fission reactor, in standard water moderated reactors deuterium also has no function, in heavy water moderated reactors deuterium is the moderator. If we are ever able to make a fusion reactor, deuterium/tritium mix will be used as fuel.
Why is the development of nuclear fusion reactors desirable?
The development of nuclear fusion reactors is desirable because they offer a potentially limitless and clean energy source with minimal greenhouse gas emissions. Fusion reactors use isotopes of hydrogen as fuel and produce no long-lived radioactive waste, offering a safer alternative to current nuclear fission reactors. Additionally, fusion fuel sources are abundant and widely available, making fusion a promising solution for meeting global energy demands sustainably.
What does energy includes?
Mostly power plants operating with fission reactors. Also experiments with nuclear fusion, and nuclear weapons
What is the Form of matter found in lighting bolts nuclear reactors and stars?
Lightning bolts are discharges of electricity. Nuclear reactors contain mainly uranium. Stars contain light elements undergoing nuclear fusion. I don't see any common form of matter.Actually, plasma is found in all of them.
Why have no fusion reactors been built yet?
Fusion reactors have not been built yet because it is challenging to create and sustain the extreme conditions required for nuclear fusion to occur, such as high temperatures and pressures. Scientists are still working on developing the technology to make fusion reactors a viable and practical energy source.
