The discussion centers on the potential of using the carbon-nitrogen-oxygen (CNO) cycle in dense plasma focus devices for aneutronic fusion power generation. The CNO cycle requires temperatures exceeding 16 million Kelvin, which is beyond the capabilities of terrestrial environments. The conversation also highlights the advancements in focus fusion technology, particularly with Boron-11 and Hydrogen fuels, which demand lower temperatures. Additionally, the concept of utilizing superhot plasma conductivity to address containment issues in fusion reactors is explored.
PREREQUISITESResearchers in nuclear physics, fusion energy enthusiasts, and engineers focusing on advanced plasma technologies will benefit from this discussion.
The CNO process takes place at high temperatures in high density plasmas, the product of which produces high pressures beyond the capability of mechanical contraint.sustainability said:hello, new to site. This is my first post. I just was wondering what any ones thoughts were on using the carbon, nitrogen, oxygen cycle in a dense plasma focus device to produce aneutronic fusion power.
Ref: http://spiff.rit.edu/classes/phys230/lectures/stellar_energy/stellar_energy.htmlThe CNO cycle requires slightly higher temperatures than the p-p chain; it produces very little energy below about 16 million Kelvin (1.378773 keV). The central temperature of the Sun is just below this critical value, around 15 million Kelvin. Only stars with masses higher than our Sun reach such temperatures in their cores.
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