Scribd
Upload
2 views12 pages

Nuclear Fusion Presentation.

Nuclear fusion is the process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing significant energy, and occurs naturally in stars like the Sun. It requires extremely high temperatures and pressures, primarily using hydrogen isotopes like Deuterium and Tritium. Fusion offers clean and virtually limitless energy with minimal waste, but faces challenges such as the need for advanced technology and high costs.

Uploaded by

edevakiettiyan
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
2 views12 pages

Nuclear Fusion Presentation.

Nuclear fusion is the process where two light atomic nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing significant energy, and occurs naturally in stars like the Sun. It requires extremely high temperatures and pressures, primarily using hydrogen isotopes like Deuterium and Tritium. Fusion offers clean and virtually limitless energy with minimal waste, but faces challenges such as the need for advanced technology and high costs.

Uploaded by

edevakiettiyan
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as PPTX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 12

Nuclear Fusion

Understanding the Power of the Stars


What is Nuclear Fusion?
• A process where two light atomic nuclei
combine to form a heavier nucleus.
• Releases a large amount of energy.
• Occurs naturally in stars like our Sun.
How Does It Work?
• Hydrogen nuclei (Deuterium & Tritium) fuse
under high temperature and pressure.
• Forms Helium and releases energy.
• Requires temperatures over 100 million °C.
Where Does It Happen?
• Naturally: In the core of stars (e.g., Sun).
• Artificially: In experimental reactors like ITER.
• In Hydrogen bombs (uncontrolled fusion).
Why is Fusion Important?
• Clean and virtually limitless energy.
• No greenhouse gas emissions.
• Minimal long-lived radioactive waste.
Fusion vs Fission
• Fusion: Joins small atoms (Hydrogen →
Helium).
• Fission: Splits large atoms (Uranium → smaller
atoms).
• Fusion is cleaner and safer but harder to
achieve.
Flashcard: What is Nuclear Fusion?
Flashcard: What is Nuclear Fusion?
cess where two light atoms combine to form one heavier atom, releasing en
Flashcard: Fuels of Fusion?
Mainly Hydrogen isotopes - Deuterium and Tritium.
Flashcard: Natural Fusion Example?
The Sun - it fuses hydrogen atoms into helium, producing light and heat.
Flashcard: Benefits of Fusion?
Clean energy, no pollution, safe, and abundant fuel.
Flashcard: Challenges in Fusion?
Requires extreme heat, complex technology, and is expensive.

You might also like