Definition
-Fusion is another kind of nuclear reaction. It is the exact opposite of fission. In Fusion two or more smaller atoms fuse into a larger atom.
-Fusion is another kind of nuclear reaction. It is the exact opposite of fission. In Fusion two or more smaller atoms fuse into a larger atom.
Requirements
-High density and high temperature environment is required.
High density is required so that high probability small particles will collide an fuse together.
-Extremely high energy is required to bring two or more protons close enough that nuclear forces overcome their electrostatic repulsion.
-It is the power that fuels the sun ad the stars.
Where does it occur?
- Occurs in stars, like the sun.
Energy Release
The energy released by fusion is 3-4 times greater than the energy release in fission.
What is its use?
is an experimental technology for producing power.
Nuclear Weapon that can be created:
One class of nuclear weapon is the hydrogen bomb.
-High density and high temperature environment is required.
High density is required so that high probability small particles will collide an fuse together.
-Extremely high energy is required to bring two or more protons close enough that nuclear forces overcome their electrostatic repulsion.
-It is the power that fuels the sun ad the stars.
Where does it occur?
- Occurs in stars, like the sun.
Energy Release
The energy released by fusion is 3-4 times greater than the energy release in fission.
What is its use?
is an experimental technology for producing power.
Nuclear Weapon that can be created:
One class of nuclear weapon is the hydrogen bomb.