Thermonuclear Reaction Bibliography with Cross Section Data for Four Advanced Reactions
Abstract
The feasibility is being explored for fusion-powered propulsion. This report builds on a bibliography of all known thermonuclear reactions involving reactant particles up to and including B11 (Boron-11). However, in the report presented here, the neutron-induced reactions have been eliminated. A few reactions which are new to the earlier report have been found and are included. This report will form the basis for future reports generated from this study. In these future reports, fuel cycles, reaction rates, nuclear scattering, and ignition temperatures will be addressed. Included in this interim report are cross section data for four of the more attractive, in terms of safety, reactions. Graphs showing the data are also presented herein, including one which compares the cross section data curves of the four reactions. All of the data sets are analyzed and recommendations for future cross section work are made. Keywords: Thermonuclear reactions, Cross section data, Proton induced reactions, Deuteron induced reactions, Triton induced reactions, Helium 3 induced reactions, Helium 4 (alpha particle) induced reactions, and Lithium 6 induced reactions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1989
- Accession Number
- ADA206915
Entities
People
- L. T. Cox Jr.