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I would like details on CNO Cycle Carbon Fusion about the exact energy release of an entire cycle through the reaction and other details you would think would be important about the CNO cycle.
Not exactly, I was wanting to try and construct a CNO cycle reactor, what do you think would be some important stuff to know?phyzguy said:
You must be kidding!VictorMedvil said:
Whatever man, this is why no meaningful discussion can happen on the physics forums, maybe not with current superconductors or plasma heating techniques is this possible however it will be possible within 5 to 20 years, I would assume from the current advancement of human technology in fusion. However that is not the point of this thread, the point of this thread was to gain meaningful information about the CNO cycle.mathman said:
Thank you, see that is the type of information I made this thread for.phyzguy said:
Yes possibly I won't deny that fusion technology has taken longer than expected by people, however what doesn't, innovation and invention is a thing that takes time.mathman said:
So, what you are telling me is I would have to heat the water or whatever coolant that produces energy when tossed through a generator with bremsstrahlung and other radiations emitted from the plasma, thank you for this insight.phyzguy said:
The CNO cycle, also known as the carbon-nitrogen-oxygen cycle, is a nuclear fusion process that occurs in the cores of stars, including our Sun. It involves the fusion of hydrogen nuclei to form helium, with carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen acting as catalysts for the reaction.
The CNO cycle releases energy through the conversion of mass into energy, according to Einstein's famous equation E=mc^2. This occurs as the nuclei of hydrogen atoms combine to form helium, releasing energy in the form of gamma rays.
Carbon acts as a catalyst in the CNO cycle, meaning it facilitates the fusion reaction without being consumed itself. It is the most abundant element involved in the cycle and plays a crucial role in the energy production of stars.
The energy release of the CNO cycle is lower compared to other fusion processes, such as the proton-proton chain. However, it is the dominant energy production mechanism in stars with higher mass and temperature, such as red giants and supergiants.
No, the CNO cycle requires high temperatures and densities to occur, so it only takes place in stars with a mass greater than about 1.3 times the mass of our Sun. Smaller stars, such as red dwarfs, do not have the necessary conditions for the CNO cycle.