Is it possible to change the helium of the sun to hydrogen

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Changing helium in the sun to hydrogen is not feasible due to the fundamental principles of nuclear physics. Helium fusion into hydrogen requires a significant energy input, as the mass of four protons exceeds that of a helium nucleus. Additionally, the energy output from any Earth-bound laser is minuscule compared to the immense energy produced by the sun, rendering this concept impractical.

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sir,
I have to questions,
1. is it possible to change the helium of the sun to hydrogen.
2. can laser stop the electromagnetic wave if laser is charged to the electromagnetic wave face to face.
soumya
 
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Helium to Hydrogen requires energy input, for just the same reason that Hydrogen to Helium produces energy. The mass of four protons is greater than the mass of a Helium nucleus (alpha particle).

Is I have said before, the energy any Earth bound laser could produce would be weensy compared to what the sun could produce. I don't think this idea has a chance.
 

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