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Originally Posted by Lariliss
Thank you, Alex.
This is quite true.
For practical part I might add this:
1. One reason is that the controlled chain reaction during fission is capable of giving energy from U233, U235 (occurs naturally), Pu239, Pu241.
If there is no chain reaction during fission, it would be necessary to provide a thermal neutron for each nuclear reaction "manually".
2. Fission gives much more energy than one reaction of fusion, but the fusion is more efficient per kilogramme of matter.
3. Weizsäckers formula about binding energies in nuclei may help understanding the calculations.
And a reference:
https://www.researchgate.net/post/Wh...ements-are-not |
Thank you for helping me understand. In truth this stuff is somewhat beyond me because unfortunately my education in math is minimal, however I dont give up working on the basis of I learn a little more about things each time I read material...I dont give up in frustration
I will enjoy following up on this subject.
Alex