Cyclic Fusion Reactor_Colliding Beams_Final Edition

In summary, the average kinetic energy transfer from faster moving ions to slower ions per elastic collision is approximately 12eV. This results in 120keV of energy transfer per 10,000 scatterings, with 100keV being transferred to slower ions and 20keV to the electron gas. This 20keV will mainly be dissipated through Bremsstrahlung and thermalization of the electron gas. However, this will also result in a tendency for equalization of motion velocities and the need to maintain a constant center-of-mass collision energy.
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Joseph, how did you calculate your "estimation of energy consumption of accelerating field specified per one occurred fusion event"?
 
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Joseph, how did you calculate your "estimation of energy consumption of accelerating field specified per one occurred fusion event"?
Average kinetic energy transfer from faster moving ion to slower ion per a single elastic collision (scattering event) is about 12eV. This corresponds to deuteron's scattering at 0.85deg. And about 10 thousand scatterings per each occurred fusion event make 120keV of energy transfer. Thus via elastic collisions each slower ion will be accelerated at about 100keV gaining also some spread in axial velocities. Remaining 20keV will be transferred to electron gas via collective interaction with electron gas with mediation of strong self-field of combined beam. Electron-ion pair elastic collisions amount are neglectable due to their very big difference in velocities.
Mentioned 20keV gaining by electron gas from each ion will be mostly dissipated via Bremsstrahlung but also will increase the transverse motion energy of electrons (electron gas thermalization).

So, we will have a tendency to equalization of coherent motion velocities reducing collision energy in center-of-mass frame. Longitudinal electric field will accelerate all three spices of particles. But giving them different KE due to their different charge-to-mass ratio.
And our task here to keep comparatively constant center-of-mass collision energy.
 
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1. What is a Cyclic Fusion Reactor?

A Cyclic Fusion Reactor is a type of nuclear fusion reactor that uses colliding beams to generate energy. It works by using strong magnetic fields to confine and heat plasma to extremely high temperatures, causing fusion reactions to occur.

2. How does a Cyclic Fusion Reactor work?

A Cyclic Fusion Reactor works by using two beams of plasma, one of positively charged particles and one of negatively charged particles, that are accelerated and directed to collide with each other. This collision creates a fusion reaction, releasing large amounts of energy.

3. What are the advantages of a Cyclic Fusion Reactor?

Cyclic Fusion Reactors have several advantages, including the potential for producing large amounts of clean, sustainable energy without emitting harmful byproducts or greenhouse gases. They also use easily accessible fuels, such as hydrogen, and do not produce long-lasting radioactive waste.

4. What are the challenges of building a Cyclic Fusion Reactor?

One of the main challenges of building a Cyclic Fusion Reactor is achieving and sustaining the extremely high temperatures and pressures needed for fusion reactions to occur. This requires advanced technologies and materials that can withstand these extreme conditions. Additionally, the cost of building and operating a Cyclic Fusion Reactor is currently very high.

5. Is a Cyclic Fusion Reactor a feasible solution for our energy needs?

While research and development of Cyclic Fusion Reactors is ongoing, it is still considered a potential solution for our energy needs in the future. However, there are still many technical and economic challenges that need to be overcome before it can be a viable source of energy on a large scale.

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