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Flexwheeler
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- Can tritium and tritium fuse?
Can tritium and tritium fuse?
Can Tritium and Tritium Fuse in Deuterium-Tritium Plasmas?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion centers around the possibility of tritium and tritium fusing, particularly in the context of deuterium-tritium plasmas. Participants explore the reactions involved and seek additional information on the topic.
Discussion Character
- Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested
Main Points Raised
- One participant asserts that tritium can fuse via the reaction T+T=α+2n+11.3 MeV, but seeks further information on the topic.
- Another participant notes that the fusion of tritium in a deuterium-tritium plasma is a less common side-reaction, resulting in the production of two neutrons and two new tritium nuclei, suggesting it is not a significant loss.
- A link to a Wikipedia article on nuclear fusion is provided as a resource for further reading.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants do not reach a consensus on the implications or significance of tritium fusion, and multiple viewpoints regarding its occurrence and effects are presented.
Contextual Notes
Some assumptions about the conditions necessary for tritium fusion and the context of deuterium-tritium plasmas remain unaddressed, and the discussion does not resolve the nuances of the reactions involved.
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Drakkith
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Yes it can, via the reaction: ##T+T=α+2n+11.3 MeV##
I'd appreciate if someone had more info on this. I was unable to quickly find a reliable reference, just a Quora post about it.
I'd appreciate if someone had more info on this. I was unable to quickly find a reliable reference, just a Quora post about it.
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berkeman
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mfb
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It's a less common side-reaction if you have a plasma of deuterium and tritium. You get two neutrons to make two new tritium nuclei, so it isn't a big loss.
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