Two possible nuclear fusion reactions are d + d 4 He + and d +

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Two possible nuclear fusion reactions are d + d → 4He + γ and d + d → 4He + p , where d is deuterium, an atom with a nucleus composed of a proton bound to a neutron. 3He and 4He are helium atoms with nuclei consisting of two protons and one neutron (3He) or two protons and two neutrons (4He). Both of these reactions satisfy energy conservation. Which do you think occurs more quickly and why?

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The Physics of Energy

ISBN: 978-1107016651

1st edition

Authors: Robert L. Jaffe, Washington Taylor

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