What are the basics of fusion in particle physics?

[Deepak247]

I'm trying to find fusion (let's say of 2 hydrogen nucleus) in particle physics,

I've just started with my self study of Particle physics book, any info in regards to fusion (Any Equation, solution) would be very helpfull..



THANKS.....

 

[Theaumasch]

My study uses Freidberg's Plasma physics and fusion energy for it's courses on fusion.

 

[Deepak247]

Actually I was looking for topics in particle physics that may help me study fusion...

 

[Theaumasch]

Fusion is a topic mostly studied by plasma physicists and not by particle physicists

 

[Deepak247]

I'm trying to study fusion in detail but don't have a bachelors in physics background...
Someone told me to study quantum mechanics first then particle physics but Plasma physics is more suitable than particle physics for fusion...

Can someone guide me as to how to carry on my study...am i right until now?

 

[Theaumasch]

I think it would be a better idea to study electromagnetism first

 

[Astronuc]

I'm trying to find fusion (let's say of 2 hydrogen nucleus) in particle physics,

I've just started with my self study of Particle physics book, any info in regards to fusion (Any Equation, solution) would be very helpfull..

THANKS.....

The fusion process happens at energies (25-200 keV), which is well below the GeV/TeV range of interest in particle physics. It is best to look at texts in plasma physics and fusion engineering. Proton-proton fusion which is found in stars is impractial for fusion as a energy source on earth, because the reaction has such a lower probablity (cross-section), particuarly at the lower densities and pressures achieveable by man-made instruments. The sun uses it so well because the sun can sustain high pressures and densities, and it is so big (~330,000 Earth masses).

The challenge for fusion is in the engineering (applied physics).

 

[Mattenerinfo]

I agree, I am a plasma scientist and you'd be much better learning the basics there then trying to grapple with quantum mechanics. Also Proton-proton fusion is impractical because the spin-spin interaction causing Helium 2 to be an unstable particle as well as the fact that D-T is so much higher energy output having an alpha particle with 3.5 MeV + a neutron with 14.1 MeV after reaction.