Frequently Asked Questions-
What is fusion power?- Fusion power is energy derived from nuclear fusion. Fusion reactions fuse two lighter atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.
Who discovered it?- Hans Bethe did much of the research.
Why is it useful?- Fusion power is capable of creating a lot of energy without waste or pollution.
Why don't we have it yet?- In order to harness the energy, we have to contain it. The containment technology is still being developed.
Is it always used peacefully?- No, multiple countries have thermonuclear weapons powered by nuclear fusion.
F is for Fusion...
Nuclear fusion, that is! Fusion power is the result of multiple atomic nuclei coming close enough to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles. The difference in mass between the products and reactants is released as large amounts of energy.
U is for Usage
Fusion power has plenty of wholesome uses! Well, really two. And only one is wholesome. First is fusion power, which is being developed for its efficiency and lack of nuclear waste. Additionally, modern nuclear warheads use fusion energy to go kaboom!
S is for Source of Energy
In order to create a heavier nucleus in a fusion reaction, fusion power requires a fuel source of deuterium or tritium. In fusion reactions, they are heated to millions of degrees and the resulting reaction releases large amounts of energy.
I is for Invention
Fusion power was "invented"- or rather, discovered by Hans Bethe in the 1930's in the US. Research began in there, spreading elsewhere, including the USSR. In the 70's, experiments were done with confinement technologies that could harness the energy.
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Frequently Asked Questions-
What is fusion power?- Fusion power is energy derived from nuclear fusion. Fusion reactions fuse two lighter atomic nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.
Who discovered it?- Hans Bethe did much of the research.
Why is it useful?- Fusion power is capable of creating a lot of energy without waste or pollution.
Why don't we have it yet?- In order to harness the energy, we have to contain it. The containment technology is still being developed.
Is it always used peacefully?- No, multiple countries have thermonuclear weapons powered by nuclear fusion.
F is for Fusion...
Nuclear fusion, that is! Fusion power is the result of multiple atomic nuclei coming close enough to form one or more different atomic nuclei and subatomic particles. The difference in mass between the products and reactants is released as large amounts of energy.
U is for Usage
Fusion power has plenty of wholesome uses! Well, really two. And only one is wholesome. First is fusion power, which is being developed for its efficiency and lack of nuclear waste. Additionally, modern nuclear warheads use fusion energy to go kaboom!
S is for Source of Energy
In order to create a heavier nucleus in a fusion reaction, fusion power requires a fuel source of deuterium or tritium. In fusion reactions, they are heated to millions of degrees and the resulting reaction releases large amounts of energy.
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