Muon-catalysed fusion revisited
SE Jones - Nature, 1986 - nature.com
SE Jones
Nature, 1986•nature.comMuons introduced into relatively cold, dense deuterium-tritium mixtures can replace the
atomic electrons and form muonic molecules which participate readily in nuclear fusion
reactions. Catalysis yields of∼ 150 fusions per muon have been achieved, renewing
interest in muon-catalysed fusion as a possible source of energy.
atomic electrons and form muonic molecules which participate readily in nuclear fusion
reactions. Catalysis yields of∼ 150 fusions per muon have been achieved, renewing
interest in muon-catalysed fusion as a possible source of energy.
Abstract
Muons introduced into relatively cold, dense deuterium-tritium mixtures can replace the atomic electrons and form muonic molecules which participate readily in nuclear fusion reactions. Catalysis yields of ∼150 fusions per muon have been achieved, renewing interest in muon-catalysed fusion as a possible source of energy.
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