Nuclear Fusion - not done yet Flashcards
1
Q
What particles are fused in nuclear fusion
A
deuterium and tritium
deuterium = hydrogen with a neutron
tritium = hydrogen with two neutrons
2
Q
What does the fusion reaction release
A
energy - lots of it
a neutron
helium atom
3
Q
What temperature is needed for fusion
A
100 000 000 degress
4
Q
What is plasma
A
contains free electrons and nuclei
5
Q
What do the magnets do in a fusion reactor
A
confine plasma particles so it doesn’t collide and lose energy thus heat
6
Q
What are the benefits of fusion reactors
A
no waste
