Fusion Energy: The Power of the Future
Aaron Helmericks
Web Project for Physics 102 @ UAF
In fusion, two separate nuclei with relatively loose binding, such as two isotopes of hydrogen: deuterium and tritium, can combine to form helium. The fusing of two nuclei will release great amounts of energy wile losing mass. Two examples of nuclear fusion reactions are the D-T reaction and the D-D reaction. These two reactions are the basis for much of the current research going into fusion energy.
this chart was taken from: http://fusioned.gat.com/SlideShowFolder/SlideShowGraphicsFolder/DTReaction.GIF