Are Deuterium Engines the Future of Space Travel?

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An amateur science fiction writer is seeking assistance in understanding the theory behind deuterium engines for their novel. They express difficulty in grasping the relevant research due to a limited science background. A suggestion is made to pose the question on a specialized physics forum for more expert guidance.
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Hello all,
I am an amateur science fiction writer and am currently working on a novel. I am exploring the possibility of deuterium engines and am having a bit of a difficult time understanding some of the research that I have been coming across, as I do not have a very large science background.

Could anyone take a few minutes to help me out with any of the theory of how this might be possible?

I appreciate the help.

C
 
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If I understand correctly what you are talking about, it will be probably better to ask your question in https://www.physicsforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=187 .
 
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