Methavix said:
Have you read about Inertial Confinement Fusion with lasers? You should look at the size of the target spheres and read how much energy is released per shot. I don't know if that qualifies as your "bomb" or not. Also, I guess you need to include the size of the building housing the laser system in the "size" of the "bomb"...Methavix said:
Methavix said:
anorlunda said:
Critical mass for nuclear fusion refers to the minimum amount of a particular element or isotope required to sustain a self-sustaining nuclear reaction.
The critical mass for nuclear fusion is calculated by considering various factors such as the type of fuel, the shape and size of the fuel, and the surrounding environment. It also takes into account the level of confinement needed to achieve fusion.
Critical mass is important for nuclear fusion because it is necessary to sustain a self-sustaining chain reaction. Without reaching critical mass, the fusion reaction would not continue and energy would not be produced.
The most commonly used elements for nuclear fusion are deuterium (a form of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron) and tritium (a form of hydrogen with one proton and two neutrons). These elements are readily available and relatively easy to fuse together.
Critical mass for nuclear fusion is achieved by using a combination of factors such as high temperatures, high pressures, and confinement in a controlled environment. This allows for the fusion reaction to occur and reach the necessary critical mass for sustained energy production.
