This discussion focuses on the operation of fusion power, specifically the roles of deuterium and tritium in magnetic confinement using a tokamak. Deuterium and tritium are ionized to form plasma, which is confined by magnetic fields, with the strength of the magnetic field affecting the gyroradius of the ions and electrons. The initial neutral gas is rapidly heated using ohmic heating, and additional fuel is introduced via frozen pellets injected into the plasma. The amount of fuel required varies based on the expected output power of the fusion reactor.
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The deuterium and tritium are ionized to form a plasma, and the plasma (ions and electrons) are confined by the magnetic field. The plasma excludes the magnetic field, and the ions and electrons rotate or more accurately, spiral along the magnetic field lines. The stronger the magnetic field (greater line density), the small the gyroradius of the ions and electrons. Within the plasma, where the magnetic field is low or virtually non-existent, the ions and electrons would have very large gyroradii, but they also scatter off each other.ozgurakkas said:I have been researching about fusion power to understand how it operates during thermonuclear reactions. I do not understand how and how much deuterium and tritium are placed into the magnetic confinement (tokomak). I appreciate it, if anyone guides me about this.
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