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Coulomb Barrier
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Summary
The
Coulomb Barrier
is the
Energy Barrier
due to
Electrostatic Interaction
that nuclei need to overcome to get close enough for
Nuclear Fusion
. Overcoming this barrier requires sufficient
Kinetic Energy
, typically through
High Temperatures
or
External Forces
in a
Controlled Environment
such as a
Fusion Reactor
or
Stellar Core
.
Concepts
Electrostatic Interaction
Nuclear Fusion
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy Barrier
Quantum Tunneling
Plasma Physics
Thermal Energy
Fusion Reactor Design
Stellar Nucleosynthesis
Coulomb's Law
Fusion Reaction
Deuterium-tritium Fusion
Fusion
Thermonuclear Reactions
Fusion Cross Section
Relevant Degrees
Molecular Properties 100%
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