Interactive Fusion Reactor

An educational sandbox for demonstrating the principles of nuclear fusion.

The D-T Fusion Reaction

This simulation models Deuterium-Tritium (D-T) fusion. When a Deuterium (${}^{2}\text{H}$) nucleus and a Tritium (${}^{3}\text{H}$) nucleus collide at extreme temperatures, they overcome their mutual repulsion and fuse.

${}^{2}\text{H} + {}^{3}\text{H} \rightarrow {}^{4}\text{He} + \text{n} + 17.6 \text{ MeV}$

How It Works

  • The chamber starts empty. Use the sliders to begin.
  • The Target Particle Count slider controls the number of particles in the reactor in real-time.
  • The Core Temperature slider sets the energy of all new particles.
  • Use the Pulse Fuel button to inject a large, instant burst of fuel.

Fusion Reactor Control Deck

Reactor Controls

Advisor

Reactor offline. Adjust sliders to begin.

Reaction Status

Fusion Rate (events/sec): 0

Particle Count: 0

Energy Output:

Legend

  • Deuterium (${}^{2}\text{H}$)
  • Tritium (${}^{3}\text{H}$)
  • Helium (${}^{4}\text{He}$)
  • Neutron (n)