Publication Date:
2013-08-31
Description:
It is concluded that Deuterium/Helium-3 fusion faces a more difficult physics development path but an easier technology development path than does Deuterium/Tritium. Early D/He-3 tests in next generation D/T fusion experiments might provide a valuable D/He-3 proof-of-principle at modest cost. At least one high leverage alternate concept should be vigorously pursued. Space applications of D/He-3 fusion are critically important to large scale development.
Keywords:
PLASMA PHYSICS
Type:
NASA, Lewis Research Center, Lunar Helium-3 and Fusion Power; p 101-113
Format:
application/pdf
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