Fusion, and Advanced Fuel, Reaction Bibliography. Particle Reactions from H1 to B11.

Abstract

The Air Force Astronautics Laboratory has on ongoing program of studying the feasibility of fusion powered propulsion. This study will first examine nuclear fuels and their associated fuel cycles. The investigated fuels and fuel cycles will then be used to explore present and proposed fusion propulsion concepts. From this study, it will be determined which concepts, if any, will be able to produce fusion propulsion systems using present or near term technology. The objective of the work reported herein was to compile a comprehensive list of the experimentally measured nuclear reactions involving the nuclides up to and including B11 (Boron-11). This compilation was performed in order to identify any new fuels and/or fuel cycles that would be potential candidate to replace the presently utilized fuels deuterium and tritium. Also, the project is intended to provide a readily accessible source of information for individuals who are studying fuels, reactions, and fuel cycles.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1987
Accession Number
ADA187420

Entities

People

  • H. H. Pass Jr

Organizations

  • Air Force Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Air Force
  • Astronautics
  • Bibliographies
  • Charged Particles
  • Classification
  • Deuterons
  • Elements
  • Fission
  • Gamma Rays
  • Government Procurement
  • Governments
  • Neutron Reactions
  • Nuclear Reactions
  • Propulsion Systems
  • Security
  • Space Systems

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Library and Information Science
  • Petroleum Engineering
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Space
  • Space - Hall-Effect Thruster