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Hello Astronuc, Thanks for responding. I also thought that the equation I used seemed strange, since it didn't incorporate the cross section of the fusion reaction. Let's say I have these values: - A spaceship with a mass of 1000 tons - An electromagnetic field with a radius of 200 km - A...

Hello everyone, I am making a paper on the possible applications for nuclear fusion. One of these possible applications is a Bussard ramjet. I'm trying to calculate if Bussard ramjets are feasible, based on their thrust and the drag they experience. A Bussard ramjet would use a very big...

Is there a formula or a website where you can find the number density of plasma?

Thanks for the explanation. I understand it now.

I have read the Wikipedia page, but I don't know for sure if I fully understand how the formula works. Could you please give an example of a calculation?

Hello everyone, I have a question about nuclear fusion. Deuterium-Tritium fusion generates 3.4 * 1014 J/kg when you have a mixture of around 400 grams of deuterium and 600 grams of tritium. My question is: what is the rate at which this fusion reaction takes place? Is there a formula for the...

Hello everyone, I have a question about nuclear fusion. The simplest form of nuclear fusion is the fusion of 4 hydrogen atoms into 1 helium atom. Jupiter has a mass close to 1.9 * 1027 kg and around 90% of its mass consists out of hydrogen -> 0.9 * 1.9 * 10 27 = 1.71 * 1027 kg. I know that it...