Output of best betavoltaics per size?

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Current betavoltaics have limited power output compared to traditional batteries, with ongoing discussions about their efficiency and potential applications. The conversation highlights uncertainty regarding their ability to match the performance of standard batteries on a size-for-size basis. There is speculation about the possibility of enhancing beta decay emissions through induced currents, though this remains unverified. Additionally, the idea of developing a beta-emitting dielectric material for energy storage is introduced as a potential avenue for innovation. Overall, betavoltaics and alphavoltaics are being compared, with the latter possibly offering more promise for future energy solutions.
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does anyone know what power output the best current betavoltaics can produce per size per volume/type/radioactivity of fuel? Are they capable of size for size equaling a normal battery? and if not what fraction of the way there? or are alphavoltaics more promising? I cannot find much of interest on t
his except on these 'crazy' 'antigravity' web sites, which i don't know whether to believe or not.
 
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jim_990 said:
does anyone know what power output the best current betavoltaics can produce per size per volume/type/radioactivity of fuel? Are they capable of size for size equaling a normal battery? and if not what fraction of the way there? or are alphavoltaics more promising? I cannot find much of interest on t
his except on these 'crazy' 'antigravity' web sites, which i don't know whether to believe or not.

Looks like your researching ways to build an Electrical energy source from a Beta emitter.

I heard that Beta decay emissions can be accelerated by inducing a current into it, I don't know how true it is though.

another potential maybe be to look into a Beta emitting Dielectric material and build a Beta emitting Capacitor. The Dielectric could be a b- or an b-b-
and the charge plates could capture the emissions.

Can't wait for High K Dielectrics in a spray can. Hehe. :smile:
 
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