Nuclear fusion of light elements - a source of solar energy, potential energy to humanity in facing them energy challenges.
The problem of mastering fusion energy for peaceful purposes is called Fusion. The most accessible (in terms of feasibility) is a fusion (fusion) of the nuclei of hydrogen isotopes - deuterium and tritium.
In terrestrial conditions for the energetically favorable fusion fuel (deuterium and tritium) should be heated to a temperature exceeding the temperature of the solar interior to 5 times. This mixture of deuterium and tritium into a fully ionized high-temperature plasma consisting of positively charged nuclei of deuterium and tritium and electrons.
Deuterium is contained in ordinary water and the technology of its receipt of the water is well rehearsed. Tritium is virtually non-existent on Earth, but it can be obtained if the neutron provzaimodeystvuet with lithium (Li6), introduced into the coolant.
Thus, the ultimate fuel for nuclear fusion reactor is the deuterium and lithium.
Advantages of fusion energy:
- Unlimited supplies of fuel;
- Environmentally sound technology;
- The possibility of placing the reactor in any place (lack of binding to a particular place).