DT fusion and what it is

This week I want to talk about Deuterium-tritium fusion.

According to Derek A. Sutherland, a member of the fusion energy research and development community, one of the biggest challenges is the temperature that's required to produce fusion from plasma. 

Sutherland also goes on to state, "One of the most popular fusion reactions considered for first generation fusion systems is called deuterium-tritium (DT) fusion." 

What is Deuterium and tritium? That sounds like something from a science fiction movie. Trust me it's not. According to the department of energy, deuterium and tritium are isotopes of hydrogen.

                                Image courtesy of DOE and General Atomics

According to Sutherland, one of the reasons for pursuing DT fusion is because it requires lower plasma temperatures to make fusion power. 

DT fusion is looking like the way to go as far as fusion is concerned. 

I encourage you to look further into this on your own. It's quite fascinating.

Next week I'll discuss more about Deuterium tritium fusion. As It pertains to the topic of fusion overall.

https://www.americansecurityproject.org/why-fusion-is-difficult/

https://www.energy.gov/science/doe-explainsdeuterium-tritium-fusion-reactor-fuel