What is 'X'?? In that picture (first step) the two protons fuse into a deuteron plus other stuff.Deepak247 said:Here is what i mean as the "FIRST STEP", forgive my English though:-
http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/astro/procyc.html#c1
What I'm trying to say is what if somehow hypothetically i give a hypothetical charge 'X' to one proton, now would it fuse with the positive one?(such that the reason of proton-proton not fusing together is their +ve charge)
mathman said:What is 'X'?? In that picture (first step) the two protons fuse into a deuteron plus other stuff.
"Let 'X' be any other imaginary charge besides +ve"Deepak247 said:Yes, deuteron...of course, that's what i mean(forgive my english at beginning). Let 'X' be any other imaginary charge besides +ve, the point is "whether the reason of proton-proton not being fused is the +ve charge on both of them"...
mathman said:I have no idea what you have in mind. In particular what is +ve? Also what do you mean by "imaginary charge"?
Deepak247 said:Ok...lets make it real simple,
In proton-proton chain reaction, do the two protons do not fuse because of their positive charge? is that the reason a proton and a neutron fuses because of different charge?
Yes or No?
mathman said:The protons do fuse and the result is as described. I can only repeat the proton does not become a neutron before the reaction - only as part of the process.
No, a proton and neutron may readily combine to become a deuteron. The reaction is called 'neutron capture', and it is rather common, and in the process, a gamma ray is emitted.Deepak247 said:Ok...lets make it real simple,
In proton-proton chain reaction, do the two protons do not fuse because of their positive charge? is that the reason a proton and a neutron fuses because of different charge?
Yes or No?
Astronuc said:Two protons fuse, but they must have enough kinetic energy to approach each other closely enough to fuse. More often though, they scatter without fusing - otherwise stars would consume hydrogen very rapidly.
A Proton-Proton chain reaction is a series of nuclear reactions that occur in the core of a star, specifically in stars like our sun, where hydrogen atoms are fused together to form helium atoms. This process releases a tremendous amount of energy in the form of heat and light.
The Proton-Proton chain reaction works by combining four hydrogen nuclei (protons) to form a helium nucleus. This process happens in multiple steps, with each step releasing energy in the form of gamma rays. The energy released in each step is used to power the next step, resulting in a continuous chain reaction.
The Proton-Proton chain reaction is significant because it is the primary source of energy for stars like our sun. Without this reaction, stars would not be able to produce the heat and light necessary to sustain life on Earth.
The conditions necessary for a Proton-Proton chain reaction to occur include high temperatures (around 15 million degrees Celsius) and high pressures (due to the immense gravitational force in the core of a star). These conditions are necessary to overcome the repulsive force between positively charged protons and fuse them together.
The Proton-Proton chain reaction is a naturally occurring process in stars and is not a danger to us on Earth. However, the energy released in this reaction can be harnessed in nuclear power plants, which can pose potential dangers if not properly managed. The main concern is the release of radioactive materials if there is a malfunction or accident at a nuclear power plant.