Nuclear Fusion Simulation
Bring deuterium and tritium nuclei together. At low temperature, the positively charged nuclei repel each other. At high temperature and pressure, they can collide with enough energy to fuse into helium, releasing a neutron and energy.
Simplified fusion equation
H-2 + H-3 → He-4 + n + energy
Fusion Events
0
Energy Released
0
Temperature
50%
Pressure
50%
50%
Higher temperature makes nuclei move faster, making fusion more likely.
50%
Higher pressure pushes nuclei closer together, increasing collision frequency.
Deuterium, H-2
Tritium, H-3
Helium, He-4
Neutron
Energy release
Press Launch Nuclei. If the nuclei collide with enough energy, they can overcome repulsion and fuse.
What this model shows
- Hydrogen isotopes are positively charged, so they repel each other.
- High temperature gives nuclei more kinetic energy.
- High pressure increases the chance of collisions.
- When fusion occurs, a larger nucleus forms and energy is released.
