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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.Drakkith said:Joseph, how did you calculate your "estimation of energy consumption of accelerating field specified per one occurred fusion event"?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.