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Nivek Writer
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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 is practically impossible to achieve, but is it theoratically possible to fuse all that hydrogen
into helium in one instant or in a very short time? If it is possible, how much energy would be released during
such an event? It would probably be extremely dangerous, but is there a way far more advanced humans could create such an event in the far, far future?
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 is practically impossible to achieve, but is it theoratically possible to fuse all that hydrogen
into helium in one instant or in a very short time? If it is possible, how much energy would be released during
such an event? It would probably be extremely dangerous, but is there a way far more advanced humans could create such an event in the far, far future?