I still like Helion… but not for a power plant. Instead, this is an interesting route to a fusion drive.
This is also a very good channel. It is worth watching his other fusion videos first.
A short humorous analysis of challenges with the fusion approach of Helion Energy.
00:00 — Introduction.
01:03 — Low reactivity.
02:55 — Neutrons.
05:33 — Bremsstrahlung.
06:17 — Diagnostics.
06:57 — Conclusion.
References.
[1] https://www.helionenergy.com/
[2] “A New Way to Achieve Nuclear Fusion: Helion”, https://youtu.be/_bDXXWQxK38
[3] https://arpa-e.energy.gov/sites/default/files/ALPHATeamPanel1_DavidKirtley.pdf.
[4] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Field-reversed_configuration.
[5] S. Atzeni and J. Meyer-ter-Vehn, “The Physics of Inertial Fusion” (OUP, 2009). ISBN: 9780199568017
[6] Data also available from: https://scipython.com/blog/plotting-nuclear-fusion-cross-sections/
[7] The first high-speed colour video from the COMPASS tokamak.
[8] K. Hagiwara et al. (Particle Data Group), “Review of Particle Properties” Phys. Rev. D 66, 010001 (2002), Section 28. “Radioactivity and radiation protection” retrieved from https://pdg.lbl.gov/2002/radiorpp.pdf.
[9] https://www.helionenergy.com/articles/ending-trenta-operations/
[10] Chernobyl 4th reactor core after the explosion.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File: Chernobyl_exploded_4th_reactor_1986.jpg.
[11] https://www.iter.org/mach/HotCell.
[12] https://www.iter.org/mach/Diagnostics.
[13] M. Maslov et al., “Status of the JET LIDAR Thomson scattering diagnostic” JINST 8 C11009 (2013).
[14] J. Kilkenny et al., “The National Ignition Facility Diagnostic Set”, LLNL-TR-666418 (2015).
[15] B. Wang, “Helion Energy got funding for possible breakeven fusion device this year”, Next Big Future (2018), https://www.nextbigfuture.com/2018/10/helion-energy-got-fund…-year.html
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