What Happens to Fusion Reactions at 2GeV Particle Collisions?

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Fusion reactions involving proton-proton collisions at 2GeV result in increased kinetic energy of the resultant particles, but do not necessarily lead to fusion due to the instability of diprotons. Plasma scientists emphasize that not all fusion reactions require the same energy levels, and most occur at energies significantly lower than 1GeV. The outcome of collisions at 2GeV may vary depending on the fusionable material and specific conditions met during the reaction.

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Ive heard that fusion occurs at less than 1GeV(lets say that of proton-proton) but what if those same proton-proton collision occur at 2GeV? what will be the result?
 
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I am a plasma scientist working with fusion. Firstly I would like to point out not all fusions of nuclei take the same amount of energy. Secondly diprotons are unstable and do not fuse under normal conditions due to spin-spin interaction. Lastly most fusion reactions occur at much less energy. Lastly doubling the energy would simply, under normal circumstances, just kinetic energy of the resultant particle, however if the raised energy causes other conditions to be met and depending on the fusionable material you could have differing types of decay.

I hope this was of some assistance.
 

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