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View SchemaBreakeven in Nuclear Fusion via Electron-Free Target
| Authors | Tadafumi Kishimoto |
|---|---|
| Categories | |
| ArXiv ID | 2601.09458vv1 |
| URL | https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.09458 |
| License | http://arxiv.org/licenses/nonexclusive-distrib/1.0/ |
Abstract
Nuclear fusion promises a nearly limitless energy source, but achieving breakeven-where fusion output exceeds input-requires extreme plasma conditions and complex confinement systems. Here we propose an alternative approach based on beam-target interactions, introducing a simple energy-based criterion that compares fusion energy generation with energy loss. By creating electron-free targets, stopping power is drastically reduced, enabling conditions where fusion energy surpasses beam energy deposition under practical scenarios. This approach offers a viable alternative pathway to fusion energy without high-temperature plasma confinement and warrants further experimental investigation.
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