How does a nuclear fusor work?
A fusor is a device that uses an electric field to heat ions to nuclear fusion conditions. The machine induces a voltage between two metal cages, inside a vacuum. Positive ions fall down this voltage drop, building up speed. If they collide in the center, they can fuse.
How does a nuclear reactor start up?
A neutron collides with a Uranium-235 atom. This extra neutron creates unstable Uranium-236 isotopes, which split almost instantly. This splitting produces heat, which is converted into energy for power, and it produces two neutrons which continue the process, called a chain reaction.
Can you own uranium?
Yes, you have to be special licensed to possess quantities of Uranium and/or Plutonium of greater than 1 gram. If you are not licensed, then it is illegal to possess either element.
Are Fusors safe?
It will help keep you safe even in non-shielded, long exposure scenarios. From this, it can be seen that a 1 meter distance between the operator and a small working fusor might be considered a MINIMUM safe working distance.
Why does helium fuse into carbon?
When the temperature in the core reaches about 100 million degrees, the helium will begin to fuse into carbon by a reaction known as the triple-alpha process, because it converts three helium nuclei into one carbon atom. This generates a great deal of heat. In short, the center of the helium core explodes.
How to build fusion reactor step by step?
Build a Fusion Reactor. 1 Step 1: Assemble the Vacuum Chamber. A quality high vacuum chamber is required for the fusor to operate. Sometimes an appropriate chamber can be found 2 Step 2: Prepare the High Vacuum Pump. 3 Step 3: Build Inner Grid. 4 Step 4: Assemble the Deuterium System. 5 Step 5: High Voltage.
What is the Farnsworth fusion reactor?
This device will demonstrate basic principles that, when scaled, can be used for more robust (and possibly nuclear) fusion reactions. A Farnsworth Fusion Reactor (or Fusor) is a device that uses an electric field to heat ions to nuclear fusion conditions.
What is the easiest way to set up a neutron detector?
They are in order of descending ease of setup. A bubble dosimeter is a small unit with a gel in it that forms bubbles when ionized by neutron radiation. This is the easiest form of neutron detection available since all you have to do is unscrew the top and set it next to the fusor.
What should I look for when buying a fusor?
Make sure to check for fuel leaks. A quality high vacuum chamber is required for the fusor to operate. Sometimes an appropriate chamber can be found on eBay, but generally it is best to make one. Parts can be scrounged for several hundred dollars, or purchased new for $500+.