Benefits of Spin Polarization for Inertial and Magneto-Inertial Fusion Propulsion

2021/08/02 by Gerrit Bruhaug, Ayden Kish · 1 voice · 1 citation
Physics and Astronomy · #Astro and Planetary Science #Magnetic confinement fusion research #Laser-Plasma Interactions and Diagnostics

paper · pdf · doi:10.2514/1.b39138

Abstract

Spin-polarized fusion has the potential to lower the radiation shielding and ignition requirements for fusion rockets while simultaneously increasing the fusion fuel burnup and provide better momentum coupling to a spacecraft. This potential is estimated using simple, analytic techniques. Both DT and D\textsuperscript3He fusion fuels are analyzed.

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