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by isadharvey
Mon Jun 18, 2012 6:04 am
Forum: Theory
Topic: Harnessing Ion Energy
Replies: 6
Views: 6967

I've read the article, but I'm not sure I completely understand it. From what I can see it seems mostly a method to soft-land the charged particles onto a surface to draw out electrons, making the current essentially reverse ionization. How is the kinetic energy of the alpha particles harnessed apar...
by isadharvey
Fri Jun 15, 2012 1:37 am
Forum: Theory
Topic: Harnessing Ion Energy
Replies: 6
Views: 6967

Harnessing Ion Energy

I've seen it mentioned that with the emission of charged particles, the energy is already in the form of electricity and can be harnessed directly with near 100% efficiency. Assuming a uniform radiation of alpha particles from the centre of a device, how exactly would the energy be turned into the u...
by isadharvey
Tue Jun 12, 2012 6:01 am
Forum: Theory
Topic: Question on coupling fusion and fission
Replies: 1
Views: 4312

Question on coupling fusion and fission

I've been thinking about this for some time now, and this site seemed the best place to ask about it: Would it be possible to combine a non-breakeven fusion setup with Boron-10 fission to produce net power? I was thinking initially of a Deuterium ion beam accelerated into the centre of a fusor conta...