Uncovering Fusion Efficiency: Comparing Fusion and Fission in Energy Conversion

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This discussion centers on the comparative efficiency of fusion versus fission in energy conversion, specifically regarding the mass-energy conversion ratio. Participants seek academic sources to substantiate the claim that fusion is more efficient than fission. Hyperphysics is suggested as a potential source, although there is a preference for textbook references, particularly those covering Binding Energy and Plasma Physics. The conversation emphasizes the importance of credible academic citations for technical writing in engineering contexts.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of mass-energy equivalence principles
  • Familiarity with nuclear fusion and fission processes
  • Knowledge of Binding Energy concepts
  • Basic research skills for sourcing academic materials
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  • Research academic textbooks on Plasma Physics
  • Explore Physics Encyclopedias for Binding Energy discussions
  • Investigate peer-reviewed articles comparing fusion and fission efficiencies
  • Review Hyperphysics resources for foundational nuclear physics concepts
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Engineers, physics students, and researchers interested in energy conversion methods, particularly those focusing on the efficiency of nuclear processes.

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The efficiency to which I am referring is the amount of mass converted to energy. I need to find an academic source to cite that fusion is more efficient in this respect than fission.

Any sources?
 
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mattmac.nuke said:
The efficiency to which I am referring is the amount of mass converted to energy. I need to find an academic source to cite that fusion is more efficient in this respect than fission.

Any sources?

Does Hyperphysics qualify?

http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/nucene/nucbin.html

Or do you need a texbook source for the information on Binding Energy?
 
Well, it is a .edu site... I really think it should, I mean, this paper isn't even for a science course, it's technical writing for engineers. The only way I could bear through the paper was to write about a topic that I really enjoy!

Though I am interested in finding a textbook source for this.
 
mattmac.nuke said:
Well, it is a .edu site... I really think it should, I mean, this paper isn't even for a science course, it's technical writing for engineers. The only way I could bear through the paper was to write about a topic that I really enjoy!

Though I am interested in finding a textbook source for this.

You may be able to just use an encyclopedia to find the usual discussion of Binding Energy. Certainly any Physics Encyclopedia will have that topic. You can also look for books in your school library on Plasma Physics.
 

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