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Warpspeed13
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What type of fusion reaction generates the most neutrons? All I've been able to find information for is D-D fusion and D-T fusion.
Fusion reaction is a nuclear reaction in which two or more atomic nuclei collide at high speeds and combine to form a heavier nucleus.
A neutron is a subatomic particle with no electric charge and a mass slightly larger than that of a proton. It is found in the nucleus of an atom.
Neutrons are generated in a fusion reaction when two nuclei collide and form a heavier nucleus, releasing excess energy. This excess energy is converted into neutrons.
The fusion reaction that generates the most neutrons is the fusion of deuterium and tritium, known as D-T fusion. This reaction produces a high number of neutrons due to the large mass difference between deuterium and tritium nuclei.
Neutrons are important in fusion reactions because they carry a significant portion of the energy released. They also play a crucial role in sustaining the fusion reaction by interacting with other nuclei and triggering further fusion reactions.