Deuterium
A stable isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron, used as fusion fuel (along with tritium) in D-T fusion reactions.
01 Definition
A stable isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron, used as fusion fuel (along with tritium) in D-T fusion reactions.
02 Detailed_Analysis
A stable isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron, used as fusion fuel (along with tritium) in D-T fusion reactions. A stable isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron, used as fusion fuel (along with tritium) in D-T fusion reactions. A stable isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron, used as fusion fuel (along with tritium) in D-T fusion reactions.
03 Key_Facts
- ▸ A stable isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron, used as fusion fuel (along with tritium) in D-T fusion reactions
04 Deep_Dive_Intelligence
Overview
A stable isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron, used as fusion fuel (along with tritium) in D-T fusion reactions.
Role: Glossary term: Deuterium
Entity Type: Concept — Deuterium is a technical concept or theoretical framework.
Technical Definition
A stable isotope of hydrogen with one proton and one neutron, used as fusion fuel (along with tritium) in D-T fusion reactions.
Related Concepts: Tritium, D-T Fusion, Fusion
06 Related_Terms (2)
07 Related_Entities (12)
08 Timeline_Mentions (10)
Birth of Nicholas Christofilos
Nicholas Christofilos, the future architect of the Astron fusion project, is born in Boston to Greek parents.
personnelAstron Project Inception
Nicholas Christofilos applies for an accelerator patent, and the Astron project begins at Livermore National Laboratory focusing on relativistic electron rings.
fusion-physicsFirst Accelerator Patent Application
Nicholas Christofilos applies for a patent on an accelerator design similar to the synchrotron.
fusion-physicsChristofilos Contacts Berkeley
Christofilos sends his first letter to the University of California Radiation Laboratory (UCRL) proposing improvements to accelerator performance.
fusion-physicsStrong Focusing Principle Conceived
Christofilos writes to Berkeley delineating the 'strong focusing' or 'alternate gradient focusing' principle, which is initially ignored.
fusion-physicsStrong Focusing Patent Filed
Christofilos files a patent application for his strong focusing invention, later granted as US Patent 2,736,799.
fusion-physicsProject Sherwood established
The U.S. AEC's classified controlled-fusion program begins at LANL and partner labs.
historical-contextIvy Mike Test
The first successful test of a thermonuclear device, marking a milestone in fusion research history at Los Alamos.
defense-programsAstron E-Layer Concept Proposed
Nicholas C. Christofilos presents the 'Astron' concept at a secret Project Sherwood meeting, proposing a closed magnetic topology created by a relativistic electron E-layer.
fusion-physicsJames Tuck and the Perhapsatron
James Tuck conducts early fusion experiments with the Perhapsatron at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
fusion-physics09 FAQ
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Quick_Facts
- Category
- Fusion Physics
- Aliases
- Deuterium, deuterium
- Sources
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- Related Terms
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- Timeline Events
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