asymmetric_implosion wrote: D+3He is a little easier to access than p+11B but you are likely to produce a number of neutrons from D+D. 3He is in short supply so not a good long term choice as it is derived from tritium or some lunar digging. p+11B works best above 600 keV.
Attached fig shows the cross sections for the fusion contenders.
Yes you’re right and I understand all these issues
But if someone achieves breakeven on DPF – it would become the BREAKEVEN in capital letters no matter which aneutronic fuel he uses.
And a magic wand that brings funding too 🙂
