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That comes as a bit of a surprise after decades of research (and investment) into #nuclear #fusion as the future source of seemingly limitless energy: one-neutron stripping is a lesser-known nuclear reaction that, according to this research, can release energy output at similar or even higher levels compared to fusion. One-neutron stripping can occur when 2 nuclei hit each other, resulting in an exchange of one neutron. The research team used "Li-6 (a Lithium isotope) and Bi-209 (an isotope of Bismuth)" and then "then compared its output with that of the complete fusion reaction involving the same isotopes." The sources I found are not clear on how the energy is actually released, so I presume that the binding energy released as the neutron is absorbed in larger nucleus is emitted as radiation which can then be used to heat for example a fluid in a future reactor. The benefit is that this entire process is significantly easier to achieve at least in the lab when compared to fusion, which is notoriously elusive when it comes to mass energy production due to the massive technical obstacles created by the extreme temperatures required. #alternativeenergysources #nuclearenergy #nuclearfusion Interesting Engineering 22

📃Scientific paper: Probing hadron-quark transition through binary neutron star merger Abstract: The cores of massive neutron stars provide a unique environment for the dense nuclear matter in the universe. The global properties of a neutron star and gravitational waves emitted from the binary neutron star merger carry information about dense nuclear matter. We study in this paper the effect of the possible hadron-quark transition on the properties of the neutron star and the gravitational waves emitted from the binary neutron star merger by using the equations of state constructed from the Maxwell ansatz, Gibbs ansatz and, the crossover scenario. Our results show that the short period of the inspiral phase and the earlier collapse to a black hole indicate a soft equation of state. In combination with the future detection of the $10$kHz gravitational waves emitted from the binary neutron star merger and the signals from the electromagnetic counterparts, we expect the present study could reveal some characters of the dense nuclear matter. ;Comment: 6 pages, 10 figures Discover the rest of the scientific article on es/iode ➡️https://etcse.fr/PRZ

My recent research article on "NON-RELATIVISTIC CALCULATION OF EXCITED-STATE IONIZATION POTENTIALS FOR LI-LIKE IONS USING WEAKEST BOUND ELECTRON POTENTIAL MODEL THEORY" #ion #nonrelativistic #WBEPMT #lithium #ionizationpotential ABSTRACT: In this study, a well-known Weakest Bound Electron Potential Model (WBEPM) was used to determine the exited-state ionization potential of lithium-like elements for different iso-spectrum series such as 1 / having nuclear charges from Z = 3 to Z = 18. On the other hand, to utilize relativistic correction, Briet-Pauli approximation has also been applied to the ionization potential using a fourth-order polynomial expression in the nuclear charge Z. The deviation within the range of 0.1% has been observed between estimated and experimental values that are quite remarkable. Furthermore, new ionization potentials were proposed for iso-series with Z ranging from 19 to 30. Link:https://lnkd.in/gX59T3MJ

WATCH OUT FUSION!!! One-Neutron Stripping Packs a Punch as Fusion Disruptor A new nuclear reaction challenger is emerging to take on the powerhouse of fusion. Scientists have proven that one-neutron stripping can match fusion's mighty energy output. By kicking a neutron from one moving nucleus into another target nucleus, this underdog reaction generates comparable levels of energy. And it's much easier to create than fusion's extreme temperature requirements. Researchers detected extraordinary gamma ray emissions during lithium-bismuth stripping experiments. At low energies near reaction thresholds, this neutron transfer actually exceeded fusion's yield. The findings unlock practical pathways for harnessing one-neutron stripping in nuclear energy and radiation therapy. No longer fusion's poor cousin, stripping reactions now have the credentials to become a major player in nuclear physics. So watch out fusion – you've got company! One-neutron stripping is stepping out of the shadows to prove it's just as much a nuclear powerhouse! #fusion #taxcredits #grants #funding #SRED #RD #futuretech #JonIrwin https://lnkd.in/g5JbgJm2

A French nuclear fusion reactor has made dense plasma - and sustained it for six minutes. The fusion was twice as dense as anything that had been achieved before. Scientists were able to push 1.15 gigajoules of energy into it during that period. Subscribe to our tech newsletter, the Blueprint which is your daily source of tech, science and engineering innovation.  Here you go: 👉https://ie.social/NDpYl #engineering #science #technology

A considerable improvement in the path to achieving practical Fusion energy!

Fusion reactor is potential green energy of the future that does not create nuclear waste.

Very happy to share that my latest paper has just been published in the Annals of Nuclear Energy journal and is now available online. The paper highlights, via simulations, the potential of using the gradient of the thermal neutron flux in addition to the usually measured scalar flux as input features for training artificial neural networks that have been designed to detect and localize diverted fuel pins from PWR spent nuclear fuel assemblies for safeguards purposes. https://lnkd.in/e9AaMAB5

Key neutron transfer mechanism could lead to advances in nuclear physics: Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jun 25, 2024 Researchers have made significant progress in understanding the transfer of neutrons in weakly bound nuclei. The experiment, performed at Legnaro National Laboratory, focused on the one-neutron stripping process in reactions involving lithium-6 and bismuth-209. The collaborative research effort has shown that the one-neutron stripping process yields results comparable to those of complete #nuclear #nuclearjobs