Nuclear Fusion
Deuterium (D) and Tritium (T) must overcome strong Coulomb repulsion to fuse into Helium-4, releasing a neutron and massive energy.
Nuclear Fission
A slow-moving neutron destabilizes a U-235 nucleus, splitting it into two lighter elements (Barium/Krypton) and 2-3 new neutrons.
Chain Reaction
Neutrons from fission trigger more fissions. Control rods absorb neutrons to regulate the critical state.
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Free Neutrons
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Energy Released (MeV)
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Reaction Rate (Fissions over Time)