proton-proton cycle

Main fusion reaction {proton-proton cycle} unites two protons. In stars, hydrogen fusion to helium requires 10^6 K. Two protons change to deuterium and proton. These two nuclei combine to make helium 3. Two helium 3 make helium 4 and two protons.

Related Topics in Table of Contents

Physical Sciences>Physics>Matter>Atom>Reactions>Nuclear Fusion

Whole Section in One File

5-Physics-Matter-Atom-Reactions-Nuclear Fusion

Drawings

Drawings

Contents and Indexes of Topics, Names, and Works

Outline of Knowledge Database Home Page

Contents

Glossary

Topic Index

Name Index

Works Index

Searching

Search Form

Database Information, Disclaimer, Privacy Statement, and Rights

Description of Outline of Knowledge Database

Notation

Disclaimer

Copyright Not Claimed

Privacy Statement

References and Bibliography

Consciousness Bibliography

Technical Information

Date Modified: 2022.0224