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Boron 11
Linked via "aneutronic fusion"
Interaction in Plasma Regimes
The $p-{}^{11}\text{B}$ fusion reaction, where a proton fuses with a Boron-11 nucleus, is a significant area of research for aneutronic fusion reactors. The primary reaction pathway yields three alpha particles:
$$p + {}^{11}\text{B} \rightarrow 3 {}^{4}\text{He} + \text{Energy}$$ -
Helium 3
Linked via "aneutronic fusion reactions"
Cosmological and Extraction Significance
Due to its presence in lunar surface material and its continuous injection by solar wind, $^3\text{He}$ is considered a high-value resource for potential extraterrestrial energy applications, specifically in aneutronic fusion reactions.
Solar Wind Implantation -
Helium 3
Linked via "Aneutronic potential"
| Nuclear Spin | $1/2$ | Fermionic character |
| Standard Production Reaction | $\beta$-decay of Tritium ($^3\text{H}$) | Dominant terrestrial source |
| Fusion Product (with $^2\text{H}$) | $^4\text{He}$ and $p$ | Aneutronic potential |
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